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A review by mrichmondx
What Passes as Love by Trisha R. Thomas
4.0
A bit of historical fiction based on real events to both finish and start the year off. Set in the mid 1800’s, this story follows Dahlia Holt: a fair skinned slave, fathered by the master of the plantation. Never really fitting in anywhere, Dahlia takes the chance to change her identity to Miss Lily Dove… unknowing of just how far she’d go.
This story brings to light incredibly important events that mustn’t be forgotten; the real impact of the slave trade in America, as well as incorporating British settlers who also fought for the confederacy, is to this day still shocking. The different characters and their backgrounds rounds this story off well. However, I was a bit disappointed at the very abrupt ending - although enjoyable.
I think this book would be perfect for readers who aren’t used to reading around the history genre as it is quite a well-flowing read and easy to follow.
This story brings to light incredibly important events that mustn’t be forgotten; the real impact of the slave trade in America, as well as incorporating British settlers who also fought for the confederacy, is to this day still shocking. The different characters and their backgrounds rounds this story off well. However, I was a bit disappointed at the very abrupt ending - although enjoyable.
I think this book would be perfect for readers who aren’t used to reading around the history genre as it is quite a well-flowing read and easy to follow.