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austin7's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
bluebell4's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kristi518's review against another edition
4.0
Seems like I've been waiting on this book forever. I love this series and couldn't wait to read Sophie's story. Jody Hedlund didn't disappoint as she prepared readers for a goodbye to these characters.
Sophie's story seemed to have a different tone to it than the other two books in the series. The opening scene in New York City to the interactions between Sophie and Reinhold made this book a bit unique from the other two in the series. However, Sophie has a different personality than her sisters so I think this really suited her and let the reader into who Sophie was compared to her sisters. My favorite character was Euphemia and I would love to read more about her so could we possibly get a series about the Duff family?
As always the author's writing is fantastic and she has the ability to draw you right into the story and make you feel as if you are part of it. I felt the heat beating down and the freezing rain pelting me right along with the characters. Her writing makes the books effortless to read. And as always, I'm a bit sad to be leaving these characters but excited to see what the author has for readers next. I'm sure her fans won't be disappointed.
I definitely recommend this book to fans of historical fiction. I also recommend reading the series in order so you have the complete story and won't feel lost. This book is one for the keeper shelves!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley and was not required to post a review. All opinions are mine.
Sophie's story seemed to have a different tone to it than the other two books in the series. The opening scene in New York City to the interactions between Sophie and Reinhold made this book a bit unique from the other two in the series. However, Sophie has a different personality than her sisters so I think this really suited her and let the reader into who Sophie was compared to her sisters. My favorite character was Euphemia and I would love to read more about her so could we possibly get a series about the Duff family?
As always the author's writing is fantastic and she has the ability to draw you right into the story and make you feel as if you are part of it. I felt the heat beating down and the freezing rain pelting me right along with the characters. Her writing makes the books effortless to read. And as always, I'm a bit sad to be leaving these characters but excited to see what the author has for readers next. I'm sure her fans won't be disappointed.
I definitely recommend this book to fans of historical fiction. I also recommend reading the series in order so you have the complete story and won't feel lost. This book is one for the keeper shelves!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley and was not required to post a review. All opinions are mine.
farmfreshlisa's review against another edition
4.0
And excellent conclusion to the series—but book 2 is still my favorite because of the ending.😭
yehoshualover's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this third book in the Orphan Train series! Jody Hedlund knows how to write a good clean romance. In this book, we get Sophie's story. She is a headstrong, stubborn girl who witnesses a murder. To escape and keep the children she has become a mother to safe, she decides to join the orphan train going West. They end up in a small town where Reinhold whom we know from previous books is struggling to make a success of his farm. There is definite chemistry between the two, but both have things they are running away from.
This is a quick enjoyable read, especially when Sophie meets up with Reinhold. There are times I wanted to shake both Reinhold and Sophie, but the angst in the story just makes it that much better. Highly recommend this series.
This is a quick enjoyable read, especially when Sophie meets up with Reinhold. There are times I wanted to shake both Reinhold and Sophie, but the angst in the story just makes it that much better. Highly recommend this series.
kyliegh_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I want to preface this by saying that Jody Hedlund is one of my favorite authors. This series was just not for me. The self loathing in this book was over the top and got old fast. Sophie was selfish and never really grew up.
klbaughn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.75
amazing plot. loveable characters. didn't want book to end. cute banter, and love story
aganethadyck's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.75
adventuresofaliterarynature's review against another edition
5.0
Finally we get to discover what happened to Sophie after she disappeared! The girl we meet as the book begins is not the same one we last saw. Not only is she older but life has hardened her. Beneath it all though her kind heart still shines through, in the way she cares for Olivia and Nicholas and in other little ways. She had a lot of past hurt and loss to work through and I enjoyed seeing the way she matured as the book went on.
Reinhold has appeared frequently in the previous books of this series and I’ve always liked him. He works hard without complaint and strives to be a better man than his father. He had some personal demons to wrestle with but he had a good heart that just wanted the best for those he cared about.
I wasn’t sure about them as a couple due to his history with Sophie’s sisters but you could see how well matched they were as the story unfolded and in the end they were just what each other needed.
I really loved the Duff family with their big personalities and bigger hearts!
The end of this book made me quite happy and I loved seeing everything come together! A wonderful conclusion to another fantastic series from Jody Hedlund!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Reinhold has appeared frequently in the previous books of this series and I’ve always liked him. He works hard without complaint and strives to be a better man than his father. He had some personal demons to wrestle with but he had a good heart that just wanted the best for those he cared about.
I wasn’t sure about them as a couple due to his history with Sophie’s sisters but you could see how well matched they were as the story unfolded and in the end they were just what each other needed.
I really loved the Duff family with their big personalities and bigger hearts!
The end of this book made me quite happy and I loved seeing everything come together! A wonderful conclusion to another fantastic series from Jody Hedlund!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.