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traceyanderson's review
adventurous
challenging
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Slavery, War, Murder, Violence, Classism, Confinement, Death, Hate crime, Racism, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse
pinkstar's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tashalou's review against another edition
4.0
This was just as good as the first book, which I fell in love with recently. I loved Marlie's complexity of being mixed-race during the civil war, of living a life of privilege due to her father's rich white family, and yet unable to find belonging, complete dignity, or even protection due to the fact that her mother was black. I felt the racial hatred stronger in this book with characters like Melody and Cahill, whom words cannot properly express how much I loathed. But I loved Marlie and our male hero Ewan. Can't wait to see what the third one has in store!
eicart_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
deborahplace's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't enjoy this as much as the first book. I read the first book so quickly and was enthralled the entire time. This was more of a slow burn with really interesting story lines like Marlie's relationship with her mother and folk practices, Ewan's neuroatypical-ness, racism within the abolitionist movement and many more. It's a more contained and introspective story. I liked it so 3 stars.
shannanh's review against another edition
5.0
I'm really enjoying the Author's historical interracial romances and this one is no exception. This one takes place after the civil war, and that dumb brother's wife needs to get slapped a couple of times.
christythelibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
vintage_b's review against another edition
5.0
Marlie Lynch is the daughter of the local root woman. At the age of 13, Sarah Lynch comes to bring her sister home. Marlie’s father is known to be the late Mr. Lynch a prominent member of society. The circumstances of her conception she has never dared ask. Her mother wants the best for her and feels being under the protection of the Lynch’s will give her security not many like her get. She goes with Sarah and is brought up just like any white child would be. With some limitations due to her race and the fact that they are living in the midst of the Civil War. Marlie meets Ewin McCall at the local prison and they form a kind of friendship. One day Ewin has escaped the prison as part of a planned escape, partly orchestrated by the Lynch's. He goes to Marlie for healing help and spends most of his days hidden in her Attic, as her nasty Rebel-supporting sister-in-law has come with her brother to stay at the family home. Sarah and Steven are powerless against the evil Melody. It does not take long before Ewin and Marlie are forced to flee to save their lives. Through this journey, they learn more about each other and find love in unexpected places. I really enjoyed the second book in the Loyal League series. So far it is the best book out of the 3 out so far. The sexy bits don’t hit until about 70% into the book which was just fine by me, as I am not a big fan of those parts in any genre of reading. The historical storyline and character development in this one were much more enjoyable for me. Melody, the sister-in-law really is something else and it has been a while since a character got under my skin like that. She was a representation of pure evil and hate and it really hurt my soul to realize there are people even today who still think that way. I highly recommend this novel, and you don’t need to really have read the 1st to enjoy this second installment.
berdreads's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5