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A review by melissasbookshelf
Georgana's Secret by Arlem Hawks
5.0
Absolutely loved this latest book from Arlem Hawks! I've always enjoyed books about girls who stowaway on ships and this book is probably one of my favorites. Georgana is such an endearing character as is Dominic. Georgana suffers horrendous abuse from her grandmother when her father goes away to sea, unaware of what happens when he leaves. Her mother is able to protect her until she dies and Georgana is left at her grandmother's mercy. Her father finally seeing the abuse, rescues her but takes her aboard his ship and disguises her as a boy named George.
Lieutenant Dominic Peyton has his own demons from his past, but loves the sea and is happy to join Georgana's father's ship as second in command. He takes an immediate liking to "George" and desires to help him navigate amongst the other shipboys who taunt and abuse him because of his closeness to the captain and seemingly lighter duties. He teaches George to fight among other things. The story takes many twists and turns as their friendship deepens, and the crew of the ship must endure storms, battles, sickness, and injury throughout the voyage.
With strong romantic tension, friendship, and hardship, this book was so hard to put down. I loved how Dominic tries to help "George" stand up for herself and really desires to help her overcome her past. So many great characters in this story. I must admit I was sad to see the story end and would love to find out what happens next for Georgana and Dominic!
Lieutenant Dominic Peyton has his own demons from his past, but loves the sea and is happy to join Georgana's father's ship as second in command. He takes an immediate liking to "George" and desires to help him navigate amongst the other shipboys who taunt and abuse him because of his closeness to the captain and seemingly lighter duties. He teaches George to fight among other things. The story takes many twists and turns as their friendship deepens, and the crew of the ship must endure storms, battles, sickness, and injury throughout the voyage.
With strong romantic tension, friendship, and hardship, this book was so hard to put down. I loved how Dominic tries to help "George" stand up for herself and really desires to help her overcome her past. So many great characters in this story. I must admit I was sad to see the story end and would love to find out what happens next for Georgana and Dominic!