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A review by popgoesbitty
Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon
2.0
CWs: rape, graphic violence
Normally when a book's ratings are this high (4.4 average), I disagree wholeheartedly with the sparse reviews that give it an overtly bad rating and review. However, this was one of the times where I surprisingly agreed with the minority.
I'm genuinely shocked at how high this book's ratings are. Because man, this did NOT resonate with me, nor did I think the story was well written. Portions of the plot were vastly underdeveloped, particularly the romantic leads' relationship. They had chemistry, for sure, but I almost doubted they really liked or knew each other. It felt more like they were in lust, despite the books PG-rated, closed-door vibe. They barely had any conversations. The male lead almost seemed like he had to convince himself he was into Naomi.
The pacing was like a sprint followed by a nap. You had maybe 15-20 pages of extremely graphic, high action writing followed by 75-100 pages of endless descriptions of the prairie and mundane daily tasks fulfilled by the emigrants. The plot arch was wobbly, and I'm not sure if the author knew what type of book she wanted to write when she sat down to write it.
The book got 2 stars because the atmospheric Oregon Trail vibe was strong. It really spat you right on the trail, right into that dreamy book cover, and I enjoyed that aspect of it.
Don't pick this up if you want, despite the promise, a romance. Pick it up if you want a historical, adventurous type journey with a weak hint of those romantic warm fuzzies.
Normally when a book's ratings are this high (4.4 average), I disagree wholeheartedly with the sparse reviews that give it an overtly bad rating and review. However, this was one of the times where I surprisingly agreed with the minority.
I'm genuinely shocked at how high this book's ratings are. Because man, this did NOT resonate with me, nor did I think the story was well written. Portions of the plot were vastly underdeveloped, particularly the romantic leads' relationship. They had chemistry, for sure, but I almost doubted they really liked or knew each other. It felt more like they were in lust, despite the books PG-rated, closed-door vibe. They barely had any conversations. The male lead almost seemed like he had to convince himself he was into Naomi.
The pacing was like a sprint followed by a nap. You had maybe 15-20 pages of extremely graphic, high action writing followed by 75-100 pages of endless descriptions of the prairie and mundane daily tasks fulfilled by the emigrants. The plot arch was wobbly, and I'm not sure if the author knew what type of book she wanted to write when she sat down to write it.
The book got 2 stars because the atmospheric Oregon Trail vibe was strong. It really spat you right on the trail, right into that dreamy book cover, and I enjoyed that aspect of it.
Don't pick this up if you want, despite the promise, a romance. Pick it up if you want a historical, adventurous type journey with a weak hint of those romantic warm fuzzies.