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daffodiv's review
5.0
THAT WAS AMAZING. Best character in the series! I read a lot of books and I’ve never read a fully developed female character like this!!!! This was impressive. I was invested from beginning to end. Mr. Jakes you won me over. I hope the future characters are half as good as she was. Amanda was just so fucking cool.
disasterchick's review against another edition
5.0
This has been my favorite book in the series so far. I have read that Amanda seems to be the Kent that readers like the most. I will say she reminded me very much of her great-grandmother Marie Charboneau - focused on one goal that is for her son, a child out of wedlock, and a scandalous career. I found this story to be very engaging and an enjoyable read. I even shed some tears at the ending.
libkatem's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly, this is how I truly learned American history. These books follow generations of the "Kents" and their lives in America.
melissabynature's review against another edition
5.0
After reading Book III of the Kent Family Chronicles, I was feeling a bit drained and somewhat dreading beginning this fourth installment. The previous book felt extremely dark and had themes that were difficult to handle. I was pleasantly surprised by this story which follows the life of Amanda Kent.
Amanda is an amazingly strong female character within the Kent Family who has undergone many dark struggles including living through rape, being sold off as a wife, losing a husband she loved, and surviving through the Alamo. Her dream in life is to see the Kent legacy grow once again. Amanda’s determination and strength were inspiring as a character and it was captivating to read about her life.
If I had any major complaints about this book it would be that Jared’s branch of the family felt underdeveloped. Jared went from being a main character to just a side plot and, though Amanda’s story was more engaging than his would have been, it just felt as if his character and descendants had been tossed aside.
Of the 4 books I have completed, this was my second favorite. I am excited to begin the 5th installment of the series.
Amanda is an amazingly strong female character within the Kent Family who has undergone many dark struggles including living through rape, being sold off as a wife, losing a husband she loved, and surviving through the Alamo. Her dream in life is to see the Kent legacy grow once again. Amanda’s determination and strength were inspiring as a character and it was captivating to read about her life.
If I had any major complaints about this book it would be that Jared’s branch of the family felt underdeveloped. Jared went from being a main character to just a side plot and, though Amanda’s story was more engaging than his would have been, it just felt as if his character and descendants had been tossed aside.
Of the 4 books I have completed, this was my second favorite. I am excited to begin the 5th installment of the series.
middleearthtraveller's review against another edition
4.0
Yay, this one was really good. A female as the central character! She takes charge!
Side note: All this leisurely reading--I must have a paper due on Friday.
Side note: All this leisurely reading--I must have a paper due on Friday.
eggbeater's review against another edition
5.0
Sometimes in life you've got to take a stand. You can't remain neutral even if it means losing friends and family members, social status, and putting yourself in danger.
This was an amazing and thought-provoking book. The characters were strong and admirable and humanly fallible.
This was an amazing and thought-provoking book. The characters were strong and admirable and humanly fallible.
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