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A review by donna_bx
Where the Heart Should Be by Sarah, Crossan
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I’m such a sucker for novel-in-verse books due to their heart-wrenching, gut-punching stories and this one was no exception.
Set in Ireland, 1846, when the great potato famine was just beginning. It follows sixteen y/o Nell and her family as they struggle with the onslaught of the inevitability of their crops failing and their ruthless landlord, Lord Wicken.
Nell does find some comfort in the arrival of Lord Wicken’s nephew, but their growing love has to be kept a secret. A master and servant does not bode well with certain people.
The famine and destitution continues, along with further struggles and lives torn apart.
It’s such a tragic yet heartwarming story of forbidden love, family and injustice 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Set in Ireland, 1846, when the great potato famine was just beginning. It follows sixteen y/o Nell and her family as they struggle with the onslaught of the inevitability of their crops failing and their ruthless landlord, Lord Wicken.
Nell does find some comfort in the arrival of Lord Wicken’s nephew, but their growing love has to be kept a secret. A master and servant does not bode well with certain people.
The famine and destitution continues, along with further struggles and lives torn apart.
It’s such a tragic yet heartwarming story of forbidden love, family and injustice 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡