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daughterofthekingofkings's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Sexual assault and Child death
annuhnuh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, and Child death
Moderate: Murder
alexandriatp's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
Minor: Child death
kt_apple's review
4.0
Graphic: Rape and Child death
jennastopreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Martha's character was wise, endearing, and no nonsense. I found her likable and honorable and I loved being in her head. As a loving mother and a smart business woman, Martha was incredibly hard working and intelligent. She was kind but firm and stuck up for herself and those who were on the fringes of society when necessary - the definition of a strong female main character.
I am absolutely fascinated by birth and the ways that women were cared for before the invention of modern medicine, and this book spared no details on the subject. It was so beautifully described and showed the grace and power of women bringing life into this world.
Last but not least, Ephraim Ballard - he has my heart. Such a gentleman and the epitome of a strong, protective, loyal husband. I love him.
So many TW's for this book, so please take care before reading it if you are a sensitive reader.
Graphic: Pregnancy, Rape, and Blood
Moderate: Child death, Pandemic/Epidemic, Miscarriage, and Sexism
celeste77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Murder, and Misogyny
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Child death, Pregnancy, and War
dkamada's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Blood, Pregnancy, Death, Grief, Infidelity, Sexual violence, Murder, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Colonisation, Medical content, Sexual assault, Abandonment, Child death, Misogyny, and Rape
starrfishandcoffee's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Child death
lbuck303's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Child death, Rape, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Abortion
danielledtetreau's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
My only complaint about this historical fiction is the mention of a species of oak tree that doesn’t grow in Maine (nerdalert!)
Graphic: Rape and Pregnancy
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Blood, Child death, and Sexual violence