Review: Fantastic
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 5, 2013
When this book came across my desk, I was eager to give it a try, and like a few others, it took great restraint to keep it in queue instead of bumping it right to the front.  The book is described as a sweet historical romance.  Now, not really being a fan of the romance genre, I wasn't sure what that meant, but I was interested to find out.  The very word historical, of course, immediately piqued my interest and the moment I could, I dove right in.I was not to be disappointed.  Now, I'm a biblical history girl, with some Egyptian history, Roman history, and a huge chunk of European history tied in, so diving in to American, and Native American, history was fairly unfamiliar grounds for me.  Being that I am American and had a vaguely truthful history of my country pounded into my head from a young age at school, I had some idea of what to expect.Bearing that in mind, I was very impressed.  The characters were rich and full, immediately lovable and relatable.  And yes, there were the typical romance scenes in the book, but this was so much more.  I instantly loved the main character, Rory, and turned every page anxiously to see what was coming next.  The story seemed very true to the times, and remembering the harsh reality of the civil war and the tribulations between the people who settled in the States and the Natives who were already here, there were moments when the story was heartbreaking and tough.  But that's one of the best parts of this book!As per usual, I don't want to give too much detail or spoilers, because this book is so worth reading.  I enjoyed every minute of it, and would not hesitate to pick up another of Keta Diablo's books.  I give this a firm five of five stars and urge you to give this book a try.