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yvette_bookworlder's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
Geneva's marriage may have been arranged by her father, but marrying Warren was beginning to free her from his control. Disguising herself as Stella Starling, barnstormer and daring wingwalker, the search for her husband's murderer leads to unexpected discoveries and fantastic twists in Walking on Hidden Wings.
With Geneva narrating, her time as Stella interlaced with chapters of flashbacks, the reader slowly learns the story of her marriage with Warren, the deprivations of her privileged upbringing, and her guilt and pain from the events leading up to the plane crash.
As my fourth (third if you go by start date) book by Rachel Scott McDaniel, I must say I do enjoy her brand of storytelling. Adventure, peril, romance, and a bit of glitz whether in the 1920's or another decade. And Walking on HiddenWings has plenty of each.
Recommended.
This review refers to a temporary digital copy that I voluntarily read and reviewed via NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher. A positive review was not required and all opinions expressed are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
mels_booknook's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Gun violence
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emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
“I believe with you, I could learn to fly.”
Oh my heart! Rachel Scott McDaniel has always been a favorite, go to author and in this book, she’s created a masterpiece. I was blown away by the gamut of emotions: surprise, suspicion, heartache, breathless anticipation, humor, swooniness, and suspense, just to name a few. I was immediately captured by the first chapter and couldn’t put it down.
I adore books set in the 1920’s and this story featured a different aspect of those times. There’s all the glitz and glamor of the Roaring 20’s, but also the exhilarating thrill of flying. Seeing airplanes was a rare treat in the countryside at that time, and the author reflected that excitement of wing walking and barnstorming. The arranged marriage, second chance romance was so incredibly well written and the mystery had me guessing and second guessing.
Heiress Geneva “Eva” Ashcroft Hayes is on the run after newspapers accuse her of murdering her husband, Warren Hayes. She was devastated after her husband’s airplane accident and vows to find the real killer. Posing as a barnstormer, she assumes the name of Stella Starling and travels from small town to small town following clues left by her husband’s now missing best friend. As she unravels the mystery, she finds a second chance at romance along the way.
I don’t want to say too much, because it’s so much better if you go into this story not knowing anything. I loved how the story is told from different periods in time. It starts in the present right after Warren’s death, but then goes back and forth beginning with the night they first met leading up to his plane accident. I loved their relationship and how it grew from an arranged marriage to true love. But, there are so many secrets and as each one is unraveled, I fell in love with these characters even more. The side characters ranged from the endearing residents of the small towns Eva visits to the utterly despicable. Filled with twists and turns, this story had me on pins and needles culminating in a thrilling, suspenseful conclusion.
Walking on Hidden Wings is historical romance at its absolute best! It’s a story I’ll be thinking about for a long time & I can’t wait to go back and reread it! All the stars and highest of recommendations for this achingly beautiful, sizzlingly romantic, captivating historical romance. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.
Oh my heart! Rachel Scott McDaniel has always been a favorite, go to author and in this book, she’s created a masterpiece. I was blown away by the gamut of emotions: surprise, suspicion, heartache, breathless anticipation, humor, swooniness, and suspense, just to name a few. I was immediately captured by the first chapter and couldn’t put it down.
I adore books set in the 1920’s and this story featured a different aspect of those times. There’s all the glitz and glamor of the Roaring 20’s, but also the exhilarating thrill of flying. Seeing airplanes was a rare treat in the countryside at that time, and the author reflected that excitement of wing walking and barnstorming. The arranged marriage, second chance romance was so incredibly well written and the mystery had me guessing and second guessing.
Heiress Geneva “Eva” Ashcroft Hayes is on the run after newspapers accuse her of murdering her husband, Warren Hayes. She was devastated after her husband’s airplane accident and vows to find the real killer. Posing as a barnstormer, she assumes the name of Stella Starling and travels from small town to small town following clues left by her husband’s now missing best friend. As she unravels the mystery, she finds a second chance at romance along the way.
I don’t want to say too much, because it’s so much better if you go into this story not knowing anything. I loved how the story is told from different periods in time. It starts in the present right after Warren’s death, but then goes back and forth beginning with the night they first met leading up to his plane accident. I loved their relationship and how it grew from an arranged marriage to true love. But, there are so many secrets and as each one is unraveled, I fell in love with these characters even more. The side characters ranged from the endearing residents of the small towns Eva visits to the utterly despicable. Filled with twists and turns, this story had me on pins and needles culminating in a thrilling, suspenseful conclusion.
Walking on Hidden Wings is historical romance at its absolute best! It’s a story I’ll be thinking about for a long time & I can’t wait to go back and reread it! All the stars and highest of recommendations for this achingly beautiful, sizzlingly romantic, captivating historical romance. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage
bookrecsbyjess's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Kregel Publishing and the author for this gifted copy and ARC of Walking on Hidden Wings by Rachel Scott McDaniel. All opinions are my own.
When the author reached out to me and described what this book was about, I was really interested. However, I didn’t know that I would end up loving it as much as I did!
This book is so interesting, romantic, and mysterious. I loved everything about it!
The 1920s New York historical setting was so fascinating to me. I especially enjoyed learning more about flying and how it was to be both a woman and pilot during this time. There were also some other fun historical details throughout the story that I loved, but I won’t spoil anything.
The romance was so well done! I have read very few books with this romance trope, but I really appreciated it. The characters were so sweet, and I love how they grew and learned to communicate.
I really enjoyed the mystery aspect of this story and never could guess what would happen next with the plot. I suspected so many different people, and I was still surprised at the end.
The author did a great job weaving the characters’ Christian faith throughout the story in a natural way, and I appreciated how the characters grew in their faith.
The dialogue between characters was so good, and I laughed out loud quite a few times at the things that Geneva would say.
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone! I feel like a lot of people would enjoy this book because it is a great combination of genres.
I don’t know if the author is planning to write a sequel to this book with the way some things were left at the end, but I would be really interested to learn more about Geneva’s sister.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Kidnapping, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Death
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