PositiveLibrary JournalFrom the farms of Trinidad to the forests of the American West, the tale of Rosa Rendón is hard yet engrossing ... The various strands of the story come together to illuminate how power and race can warp a life ... A sad, compelling novel about a woman of color who fights against society’s expectation, Francis-Sharma’s novel...is an excellent choice for book groups.
Lee Goldberg
MixedLibrary JournalGoldberg has created a young female cop who is more frantic than interesting. The book suffers from too much description (does the reader really need to know what Aleve is for?), which obscures what could have been a much better procedural ... Angelenos may enjoy the geographic details, but most mystery buffs will find this less than compelling.
Stella Tillyard
PositiveLibrary JournalHistorian and author Tillyard’s lyrical novel aptly recounts the dour days of Cromwell, the promise of the Restoration Era, and everyday life during those times, offering something for history buffs and romantics alike.
Genie Chipps Henderson
MixedLibrary JournalIt’s difficult to care for the elite and their self-absorbed existence, but once the storm hits, the tale becomes totally engrossing. The impact of this natural disaster on land and people is the best part of the novel ... This fictionalized account of a truly historic storm will be of great interest to readers of Long Island and southern New England history. Without that connection, others will be bored by the well-written but unengaging lead-in and not wait for the hurricane to hit them with its full force.
Bernard Cornwell
PositiveLibrary JournalOnce again, Cornwell has placed his irascible and cunning hero in the midst of personal and political conflict and provided another exciting story ... For those who enjoy their historical fiction told with verve and imagination.
