Review: Gifted by author for an honest review
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 17, 2014
What would you do if you were forced to forget everything you believed in in order to survive?This was my first journey into the past and reading a historical romance. I have to admit, as a creature of habit, I was hesitant about reading this book. However, I am happy I gave it a chance because I really enjoyed this story.I love when a book can take me to another time and place. This story takes us to the 1600’s when the Spanish land on the coast of the Phillipines trying to convert the people to Christianity. Most of the people convert while others give the Spanish a hard time. One person in particular is Lakam. She is so head strong and loyal to her beliefs that instead of giving in she runs.Lakam suffers a tremendous amount of hardships while she is in the jungles seeking refuge. It isn’t until she is awaiting her fate that she finds solice in the form of her jailer Joaquin Santiago.Will Lakam finally give in to the Spanish demands or will she hold true to her beliefs and die loyal?I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a quick read and reading historical fiction.