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epounders13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
rosemwood's review against another edition
4.0
This is a debut novel. Told in many different character voices. Multi-timeframes in non-chronological order. The narrative is kind of eerie. The story crosses between the living and the dead. With seers and spirits. "A tale of women connected by motherhood, slavery’s legacy, and histories that span centuries." I look forward to reading more from this author.
thepagelady's review against another edition
4.0
Dominique, a single mother following her Grand’ Mere's stories to Whittaker House in search of an ancestor; Michelle, Dominique’s lover, who has journeyed to the Berkshire Mountains to heal her own traumas; and Kaye, Michelle’s sister, a seer whose visions reveal the past and future secrets of the former safehouse along with her own.
For each of them, true liberation can come only from uncovering their connection to history and to the spirits awaiting peace and redemption within the walls of Whittaker House.
Excellent read! I really enjoyed the combination of history and the supernatural. The characters are vivid and rich and I really liked how they were connected! There are many layers to this story. Multiple timelines, past and present, characters and hops they all connect. It hops around quite a bit and is a little confusing at times trying to keep track of all the people and time period. Even with that it was an interesting and unique story about strength, resilience, love and finding yourself!
For each of them, true liberation can come only from uncovering their connection to history and to the spirits awaiting peace and redemption within the walls of Whittaker House.
Excellent read! I really enjoyed the combination of history and the supernatural. The characters are vivid and rich and I really liked how they were connected! There are many layers to this story. Multiple timelines, past and present, characters and hops they all connect. It hops around quite a bit and is a little confusing at times trying to keep track of all the people and time period. Even with that it was an interesting and unique story about strength, resilience, love and finding yourself!
lazy_raven's review against another edition
4.0
Well and tactfully written. Hops from present day to the 1800's between several women and their connection to the underground railroad. Trigger warnings: rape, lots of it. Infant loss, lots of it.
megbee95's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bearrigan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sprainedbrain's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mimela78's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
There are a lot of different perspectives in this book so it is a challenge keeping everyone straight. Some of the storylines seem completely disconnected, but it will make sense in the end. This is a story I've not seen before and it very discussable.