pickThis history of Jamestown was ultimately an interesting if uneven book. There were some parts in the middle that dragged on and made me fall asleep in less than 15 minutes, but the story picked up near the end. Most Jamestown lore focuses on Capt. John Smith and Pocahontas, but there‘s a lot more to know. I like this time in history when religious and cultural norms were in flux. And any book that features James I earns points from me! 😉👑
pickI really enjoyed this book; it is the first I‘ve read by this author. Selah was so independent yet always willing to help others. The give and take between Selah and Xander was a delight. I liked getting a glimpse of early colony days. The story moved along very quickly and smoothly. I will definitely be reading more of Ms. Frantz‘s books.
I received this book from the publisher for my honest review.
pickWhat an incredible historical romance! Laura Frantz is a masterful storyteller, weaving history and fiction into a touchable and absorbing world that captivates, enraptures, and inspires. There is sweet and slowly building romance, shocking betrayal and twists in the plot, deeply layered characters who tug at the heart, and profound spiritual truths. I received the book from Revell. All comments are solely my own.
pickTidewater Bride by Laura Frantz is a WONDERFUL story that I highly recommend. This story is beautiful. Check out my thoughts. You won't want to miss this story! #MustRead #ILoveThisBook @Revell
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pickThis novel releases today and I give it a big 5 stars! It reminds me of Victoria Holt in Jamestown. Light on the romance, gives great vibes of New World atmosphere, and light on the romance. All of the tribe names and places are so familiar to me, as I am from the Tidewater area. Loved it!
This ebook is on sale now for $1.99 (normally $30). One of my ancestors, Thomas Graves, was an original colonist & among the first members of the General Assembly so I‘m a bit obsessed with Jamestown. Since I‘ve almost finished my 2020 challenges, I‘m trying to read books I know I can‘t fit in my 2021 challenges. So I‘m digging into this one the last week of 2020. @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @TheSpineView @Clwojick @bookgoil @andrew65 @squidget
pickAn enjoyable account of the early years of Jamestown from a child's perspective. Carbone shows the tenuousness of the early settlement and both the good and bad of the settlers. Alongside this we get a look into the culture of Powhatan's empire and see the friendships that grew despite the situation. It makes me wonder if there is any scenario in which Europeans arriving in the Americas wouldn't have been a disaster for the people already here.
so-so1607 is a decent overview of the founding of Jamestown, with photos from Historic Jamestowne reenactment park and archaeological excavations. It leans a little heavily towards the "both were in the wrong" view of interactions between the settlers and the people already living there, which oversimplifies things I think, but for late-elementary-aged children, it's not bad read alongside other books about the time period.
