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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
4.5 stars! Another great book to follow up Yellow Crocus. It was a teeeeeny bit (I feel silly even saying that) bland compared to the first book, but still reeled me in from the beginning. The book can be heavy since it is set in the Civil War era & some events hurt my heart, but it is SO worth reading.
3.75-
I loved Yellow Crocus so I was tickled to see it was the first of a trio. Mustard Seeds begins about 10 years after Yellow Crocus ends and brings Mattie and Lisbeth together again as they both set out for Richmond to deal with family issues.
I found this to be a fascinating read in the sense that I’ve only read a handful of books that take place immediately after the Civil War. Seeing how the black people were still treated was infuriating. I loved that things that I learned about in The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate were mentioned here and I loved the message of people with whom you share blood aren’t necessarily your family.
This is truly a great follow up for Yellow Crocus and provides an impressive history lesson at the same time.
I loved Yellow Crocus so I was tickled to see it was the first of a trio. Mustard Seeds begins about 10 years after Yellow Crocus ends and brings Mattie and Lisbeth together again as they both set out for Richmond to deal with family issues.
I found this to be a fascinating read in the sense that I’ve only read a handful of books that take place immediately after the Civil War. Seeing how the black people were still treated was infuriating. I loved that things that I learned about in The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate were mentioned here and I loved the message of people with whom you share blood aren’t necessarily your family.
This is truly a great follow up for Yellow Crocus and provides an impressive history lesson at the same time.
This book was challenging, heartbreaking and so so well written. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone interested in the time period, or who is looking to learn about a period in history that is not often discussed.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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:
No
I really enjoyed the yellow crocus and this one, both were recommended to me after reading the kitchen house by kathleen grissom, really looking forward to reading golden poppies when it comes out in June
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
I read the Yellow crocus way back in 2015 and i fell in love with the characters. 8 years later i still remember that book and i have only just heard there are two more books added to make this a series so i have to read them.
Mustard Seed continues the story of the author's previous book, Yellow Crocus. While that book was pre civil war The Mustard Seed waz after the civil war.
This was an emotional, captivating story about faith,family and love. Three brave, strong women who left the South before the war began,who believed that conditions had improved in Virginia, especially for the former slaves; but were wrong when they returned.
These women and their families captured my heart, evoking emotions on every page.
This was a hard read but a must read for any historical fiction lover.
Mustard Seed continues the story of the author's previous book, Yellow Crocus. While that book was pre civil war The Mustard Seed waz after the civil war.
This was an emotional, captivating story about faith,family and love. Three brave, strong women who left the South before the war began,who believed that conditions had improved in Virginia, especially for the former slaves; but were wrong when they returned.
These women and their families captured my heart, evoking emotions on every page.
This was a hard read but a must read for any historical fiction lover.
I loved Yellow Crocus, but I think I love this sequel even more! This book was "the one" that brought me out of a long reading slump. It reminded me of how much I love books set in the Civil War era.
Not going to finish.
I got to chapter 7 and the story is going nowhere and everything feels like being sloppily spoon-fed life lessons and morals. There’s whiplash with the characters too as their personalities aren’t staying consistent from one sentence to the next.
I got to chapter 7 and the story is going nowhere and everything feels like being sloppily spoon-fed life lessons and morals. There’s whiplash with the characters too as their personalities aren’t staying consistent from one sentence to the next.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated