A review by esmeralda
Dreams of Savannah by Roseanna M. White

3.75

I didn’t have very high expectations going into this book, but seeing as White is one of my favorite authors, I expected to enjoy it somewhat – and I did, enjoy it in a way, and appreciate the valuable messages within its pages. 

I liked the main characters, Phin and Delia – her imagination made me smile – but the (barely) secondary characters, Salina and Luther were simply far more compelling. Phin’s and Delia’s growth was well-written, but I felt that we weren’t really shown a “before” version of them, only a growing and “after” version. 

I appreciated White’s focus on the fact that each human being is worthy of respect, simply because they are human, and the fact that through her characters, she reminds the reader to be aware of the fact that everyone has their own story. 

As far as the portrayal of Confederate soldiers…I mostly appreciated how White portrayed them, but it felt rather incomplete. I also found myself frustrated by Mr. Owens and the lack of consequence that he faced for his actions. 

Overall, this is a decent read, but not one that I would recommend to everyone.