A review by femaletrouble401
The Ransom of Mercy Carter by Caroline B. Cooney

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

2.5

Not a bad read. It's a good historical fiction book for middle grade readers. Plot took a while to progress. The author spends a solid 40-50% of the book with them on the road back from Deerfield. Nothing particularly good or thought provoking however.