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A review by booksbydorothea
Smoke on the Wind by Kelli Estes
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? No
5.0
5.0 stars
HIGHLY recommend
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Wow, I keep finding new authors who write AMAZING historical fiction! This book combines my recent discovery of my 21% Scottish ancestry with Highland mysticism. Be still, my heart!
Kelli writes beautifully - she shares bits of relatively unknown historical information, incorporates Gaelic in the dialogue, develops the four main characters, and has strong character development. What's not to like!
Read this fascinating historical fiction novel!
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/06/review-smoke-on-wind-earcebook.html
HIGHLY recommend
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Wow, I keep finding new authors who write AMAZING historical fiction! This book combines my recent discovery of my 21% Scottish ancestry with Highland mysticism. Be still, my heart!
Kelli writes beautifully - she shares bits of relatively unknown historical information, incorporates Gaelic in the dialogue, develops the four main characters, and has strong character development. What's not to like!
Read this fascinating historical fiction novel!
For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea:
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/06/review-smoke-on-wind-earcebook.html
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Murder, Colonisation, Classism
Moderate: Child death, Gore, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Deportation