Review: Finally A Strong, Intelligent Heroine!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 8, 2013
I absolutely loved this story! Do you want to know why? It’s because the characters, specifically Molly, called to me. I became immersed in the story line and invested in their lives. I wanted to stand up and scream for the injustices that the poor Native Americans have to face daily. The author could have taken a different road and become “preachy” with the injustices that they face i.e. trying to thrive in an area where there are few opportunities for growth.  She could have easily lost focus and the events could have distracted us from the main characters but she did not.There was just enough intrigue and heartfelt yearning that made me want more making me turn the pages as quick as I could read them. So, what is the story all about? Molly is a beautiful Native American woman living on the Reservation as a mid-wife. She comes off strong, caring, intelligent, and very sweet. But at the same time, she is living a half-life. A life that is marred with pain and loss. Then there is Cam, Molly’s sweetheart during her teenage years. They were separated and lived separate lives – separate unfulfilled lives, both carrying secrets. Cam went off to college while Molly went on to…well, I guess you will have to read the story to find out.While keeping secrets can lead to harm I understood why Molly kept her secret close to her chest. Later you discover that it wasn't her original intent to stay mum about what happened to her after Cam went off to college. I could feel the sorrow, disappointment, and hurt on both sides. I felt for both of them and was rooting for them to find a way back to one another.I am not Native American but I am of Asian/Pacific Islander descent. I can relate to the Molly (the heroine of the story) who is Native American living on the reservation. I can relate to having one side yearning to embrace my heritage while the other side of me finds my place in the “outside” world. The need and desire to never forget my roots and at the same time carving my identity in the world around me.Lately, I have become disenchanted with what I have been reading. Lots of okay books but not a lot of spark. I needed to be wooed again and this story wooed me back to the thrill of reading a good book.Take a chance on the story. Take a chance on this author. This is the first time I have read any of her works. It may not be for you but it definitely spoke to me.