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lurker_stalker's review
4.0
I had a tough time putting this one down. Very well done!
I will say I was let down by the ending a bit. I expected a bit more when I turned the page on the penultimate chapter only to find something that maybe shouldn't have been the end to the book. An addendum or something, maybe, but not the end of the book.
Even with that, it's a solid read and I recommend it for anyone interested in historical fiction.
Thanks to BSB and NetGalley for the copy.
I will say I was let down by the ending a bit. I expected a bit more when I turned the page on the penultimate chapter only to find something that maybe shouldn't have been the end to the book. An addendum or something, maybe, but not the end of the book.
Even with that, it's a solid read and I recommend it for anyone interested in historical fiction.
Thanks to BSB and NetGalley for the copy.
excellent_taste's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
4.5
reginamea's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? No
4.75
netgyrl's review
4.0
3.5 stars - Lot's of info on the Civil War leading up the battle of Gettysburg and some romance
I did enjoy reading this historical romance and thank you, CF Frizzell, for getting me online and looking stuff up. I will say that I know very little about the Civil War so I felt a bit lost. It did help get me oriented when I looked up some battlefield maps and watched a few videos about the Battle at Gettysburg. It was rough reading. So many lives lost. You can tell the author was very moved by her experience visiting the sites around Gettysburg. She did a ton of research and it shows.
I loved both our MCs. There is a slight twist to the usual disguised-as-a-man trope in that the soldier's love interest knows she likes women and wants to find one to share her life with. She is super confused about why she is attracted to Coop. It was kinda fun that when the "reveal" finally happened she was more relieved than mad. :) She was not losing her mind after all!
I wouldn't say this was one of my fav historical romances, because the war stuff was really hard to read about and I was a bit confused some of the time about what was happening. And there is a large part of the book where the MC's are separated, though, they did interact through letters. But I did enjoy their interactions and language. I am a fan of the flowery speech patterns when one is wooing. :)
All in all a solid read, and if you already know you enjoy historical romances, you should consider this book for sure.
I did enjoy reading this historical romance and thank you, CF Frizzell, for getting me online and looking stuff up. I will say that I know very little about the Civil War so I felt a bit lost. It did help get me oriented when I looked up some battlefield maps and watched a few videos about the Battle at Gettysburg. It was rough reading. So many lives lost. You can tell the author was very moved by her experience visiting the sites around Gettysburg. She did a ton of research and it shows.
I loved both our MCs. There is a slight twist to the usual disguised-as-a-man trope in that the soldier's love interest knows she likes women and wants to find one to share her life with. She is super confused about why she is attracted to Coop. It was kinda fun that when the "reveal" finally happened she was more relieved than mad. :) She was not losing her mind after all!
I wouldn't say this was one of my fav historical romances, because the war stuff was really hard to read about and I was a bit confused some of the time about what was happening. And there is a large part of the book where the MC's are separated, though, they did interact through letters. But I did enjoy their interactions and language. I am a fan of the flowery speech patterns when one is wooing. :)
All in all a solid read, and if you already know you enjoy historical romances, you should consider this book for sure.
aneton's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
elvang's review
5.0
I have been an American Civil War buff for a long time so was excited to read this account of two women caught up in one of the bloodiest battles on American soil, the battle of Gettysburg.
Catherine Sampson joins the Union army when her family is killed in an accident, taking on the persona of her twin brother Cooper. Her resemblance to her brother aids in her disguise, even fooling Sophie Bauer, a young Ladies Aid volunteer helping with the wounded soldiers. Sophie is confused by her attraction to the kind and courageous Coop as she has never been attracted to a man before. Their friendship leads to a kiss and a promise to stay in touch when Sophie finishes her service and returns home to her family farm near Gettysburg.
I was so impressed with the historical accuracy the author achieves in Measure of Devotion. Her portrayal of the day to day life of a Union soldier, the endless marching, the bloody battles and the leadership debates rang true as did the hardships endured by both soldiers and citizens. Her use of secondary characters helped the reader understand the mindset of both the Confederate and Union soldiers and the attitudes and prejudices of the times. I loved how she wove the story of two women hoping against hope for a chance to build a life together while the battle raged around them. The danger both faced made their kisses and tender moments all the more precious.
Excellent historical romance along with a reminder to all of us of the price of freedom and the injustice so many continue to face.
5 stars
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review.
Catherine Sampson joins the Union army when her family is killed in an accident, taking on the persona of her twin brother Cooper. Her resemblance to her brother aids in her disguise, even fooling Sophie Bauer, a young Ladies Aid volunteer helping with the wounded soldiers. Sophie is confused by her attraction to the kind and courageous Coop as she has never been attracted to a man before. Their friendship leads to a kiss and a promise to stay in touch when Sophie finishes her service and returns home to her family farm near Gettysburg.
I was so impressed with the historical accuracy the author achieves in Measure of Devotion. Her portrayal of the day to day life of a Union soldier, the endless marching, the bloody battles and the leadership debates rang true as did the hardships endured by both soldiers and citizens. Her use of secondary characters helped the reader understand the mindset of both the Confederate and Union soldiers and the attitudes and prejudices of the times. I loved how she wove the story of two women hoping against hope for a chance to build a life together while the battle raged around them. The danger both faced made their kisses and tender moments all the more precious.
Excellent historical romance along with a reminder to all of us of the price of freedom and the injustice so many continue to face.
5 stars
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for review.
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