Gifted author, engaging plot, young reader caution

Sandra Lou is a wonderful author. She has provided an emotionally charged and engaging plot. Sandra employs a prolific vocabulary and historically accurate details. She does a great job developing the characters in the story and allowing them to express their perspective on various situations in the book. Her transition between persons and chapters allows for seamless progression through the story line, so much so that it was hard to put the book down!
As a mom of young ladies, I would issue a word of caution for younger readers (junior high/high school). Because Sandra is such a gifted writer, the vivid mental pcitures that the reader experiences are a bonus in "seeing" the book as you read; however, there are a few situations in the book where this could cause distress or confusion for a younger audience. One such instance is an emotionally stressful and unsafe situation where a young lady is violently confronted by a man. Also due to the romantic nature of the book, there are times when there is an abundance of emphasis regarding a man's thoughts and physical intentions about a woman and a woman's emotional response to physical attention from a man. Obviously all of this review is my personal opinion, but if I were reading reviews to check out potentional books for the young ladies in my home, I would appreciate such candidness. If a young lady would like to read this it would be a great one to read together so these heavier events can be talked through and processed in a safe learning atmosphere.

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