Review: Excellent historical fiction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 11, 2013
In Two Rivers, Zoe Saadia sweeps us once more into a unique historical time period and setting. This time it is early America in the 12th or 13th century. The tale is about two outcasts - Tekeni, an adopted young boy from an enemy tribe, and Two Rivers, a young man with a very different way of thinking than other members of the clan. And of course, there is a beautiful and strong love interest who is in love and loyal to Tekeni, despite all the ostracism and abuse the lad suffers.There is plenty to like in this novel. First, the scenes and setting are unique - books about early America are indeed rare. Descriptions and characterizations are well developed, enhancing the story. One truly felt the solitude of the two main characters who lived on the peripheries of the clans, unwelcome, and often hated, and usually treated cruelly. Ultimately, however, this is a story of victory and who these two overcame their troubles to face an unknown future. Although the ending gives closure, there is definitely a sequel to come. Actually there will be two more because this is the first of a trilogy. And I'm definitely looking forward to reading it once it is released.Excellent historical fiction!