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The writing is engaging but full of stereotypes and cringeworthy scenes. Determined to finish for my IRL bookclub I jumped to the author interview, found it fascinating and forged ahead. My problem was fictional MC, Mary Dodd, as the incredible heroine of her own journals. I didn‘t believe an 1870s woman would make her choices because the consequences were too grave. However, everyone in my bookclub loved her and disagreed with my take.

Donating! This was also a #roll100 pick for January I didn't get to so off it goes @julieclair #readordonate

started off pretty slow for me, but got better once the women were living with the Cheyenne. I quite liked many of the characters and the friendships that developed between them. I also think the book did a good job of showing the culture shock, and the women trying to fit in to this new culture. Cont in comments...

There were definitely moments I could tell this was written by a man. Moments dragged but it‘s someone‘s “journal”. I do think it‘s an interesting topic. I almost enjoyed the priest‘s section more than the rest of the book and read a book about him.

Gotta love a visit to a friends of the Library store! All these for $3.50!

This is really going to date me, but I read this over 20 years ago and one of my IRL book groups picked it this month so I figured I‘d listen to it and see if it still held up. Still one of my all time favorites! ❤️ May Dodd was an amazing woman.
#readagain #bookgroup #alltimefavorite #standstherestoftime

6/6: Miscellaneous #noshamereadathon22

1. Western: As Good As Gone OR One Thousand White Women; very different titles I own that fall under the western category so this one will depend on what I‘m in the mood for.
2. Inspirational: When Calls the Heart; another one I don‘t own but want to read. I love the tv series and am curious about the book

All subject to change should something else catch my eye or mood. #NSR22

This book was creative and compelling. I was amazed at Fergus‘ ability to put himself in the heads & hearts of women. Nicely done!

Went into this with low expectations, came out blown away. I had no idea about this moment in US history. I am forever changed by reading this one. So good. High stakes. Such courage and humanity.