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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
It was everything I never knew I needed in a Western. I’m ready for book two please.
I'm DNFing this one at 180 pages. Its not a bad book but there's just nothing that's drawing me in or keeping my interest. Maybe I'll pick it back up some day but for now I need to move onto something else.
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm hoping the sequel has redemption bc I loved this book but leaving behind violet was NOT okay
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Fantastic story of survival and sisterhood among five teenage girls who escape sex trafficking into a fantasy wild west landscape of saloons and forests and robberies (by them) and horse-riding and mining and dust. Davis writes well, with good pacing and style all the way through, save a few too many “here’s what we learned along the way” moments near the end. Her characters are bright and real, with Aster and Violet standing out in particular in the thick darkness of their emotions. It’s a good group to follow. I wasn’t sure why the girls continued using their welcome house names after they’d left, as it’s not really explained and didn’t feel quite right, but I was satisfied by most everything else in the pages of this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Trafficking
Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Cursing, Drug use, Torture, Murder
Minor: Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Death of parent
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
I really really like this book a lot and think you would, too. (Yes, you!) Very excited to read the sequel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Trafficking, Kidnapping, Classism
Minor: Medical content, Medical trauma
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
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
I absolutely did not expect this book to be good because it was a mandatory read of a college class but omg, I loved it. It takes place is a fantastic world and follows five girls on their escape to freedom. It was adventurous and exciting and had lovable characters.