A review by chelsn99
Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon

adventurous emotional sad medium-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? No

4.5

This isn't a typical Valentine's Day read, but at its core, this is a story about love. Naomi May and her family are venturing on the Oregon Trail headed for California. Before they set off, they buy some mules from John Lowery, who Naomi immediately forms a connection with. Though the development of their love story is quick at the beginning (as with most historical fiction novels), there is very much underlying tensions and strains that draws out their story and kept me hooked. Tragedy strikes in the middle of the journey west, and John and Naomi must find their ways back to each other.

John is half Pawnee and half white, which I thought was a very interesting development that allowed this book to explore both sides of history. Both John and Naomi were such capable characters and smartly written. Overall, a surprisingly good read! This book had been on my shelf forever and was kinda hard to find, so I felt like it was definitely worth the effort. 
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