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A review by readingthroughtheages
Chasing Secrets by Gennifer Choldenko
5.0
This was a fantastic example of historical fiction. Choldenko has woven a fantastic tale that has wonderful themes but centers around the early 1900s when there was fear of the plague arriving in San Francisco. The story pulled me in and I loved Lizzie, she was a strong female character in a time when it was hard to be strong.
When reading historical fiction, I always appreciate the authors notes, giving additional information about the time period. Choldenko goes above and beyond what I would expect and gives a lot of information, including citing her sources. At the very end is a timeline of actual events. Choldenko gives full acknowledgement that she took some liberties with stretching timelines to fit the story while giving the actual timeline in the endnotes.
When reading historical fiction, I always appreciate the authors notes, giving additional information about the time period. Choldenko goes above and beyond what I would expect and gives a lot of information, including citing her sources. At the very end is a timeline of actual events. Choldenko gives full acknowledgement that she took some liberties with stretching timelines to fit the story while giving the actual timeline in the endnotes.