Claim

Author: Lisa T. Bergren

Genre: Adventure, life, a little romance

Series: The Homeward Trilogy

Number in series: 3^rd

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9.5

Type: Fiction

Number of pages: 386

Time period: 1800’s

My overall opinion: Wow. I loved this book way too much! I will admit, that judging by the covers, I had guessed that this would be my least favorite book of the trilogy, but was I ever wrong! I was definitely my favorite. It’s mostly Nic’s story, but includes quite a bit about Moira as well. It had plenty of heart-pounding adventure, sweet romance, and even something akin to a kidnapping! It was extremely exciting and awesome. Loved it! A must read.  

Sing

Author: Lisa T. Bergren

Genre: Life, adventure

Series: The Homeward Trilogy

Number in series: 2^nd

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 8.5

Type: Fiction

Number of pages: 373

Time period: 1800’s

My overall opinion: I enjoyed this one too! It’s deals with some harder things than Breathe did, but it’s still a pretty amazing book. It’s Moira’s story. All of it was very interesting! I wouldn’t recommend that anyone under 15 or so read it. Moira has a singing career, and ends up living with a man who’s not her husband. No detail is given, but it’s still hard. But I’m glad I read it, and if you’re someone who loves Lisa Bergren’s books, do read this series! (Sneak peek – my favorite from the series is Claim, the third one. Review coming soon!)

Breathe

Author: Lisa T. Bergren

Genre: Life

Series: The Homeward Trilogy

Number in series: 1^st

My rating on a 1-10 scale: 9

Type: Fiction

Number of pages: 400

Time period: 1800’s

My overall opinion: The library kindly got me this whole trilogy so I can expand the number of books by Lisa Bergren that I’ve read! I must confess, this one did not disappoint. Each book follows one of three siblings especially. This book was Odessa’s. Yes, the names are a little strange, I though: Odessa, Moira, and Dominic (generally known as Nic). However, having finished the books, I wouldn’t have them any other way! Anyway, Odessa has consumption (now known as tuberculosis). It was very interesting to read her story! There was a bit of romance, and some really exciting parts too – as in, shooting, escape, capture, hostage, and other key words like that…it’s exciting. If you loved the River of Time series, you’ll definitely enjoy these books!

Oh, as with the other Bergren’s I’ve read, these were published by David C. Cook. The reason that’s awesome is because DCC puts a little “After Words” at the ends of their books: discussion questions, notes from the author, an interview with the author, etc. As they say, it’s like the dessert after a wonderful meal! I love that, and wish all publishers did it.