Author: Roseanna M. White
Genre: Mystery, adventure, suspense
Series: Culper Ring series
Number in series: 1st
My rating on a 1-10 scale: 8.5 high
Type: Historical fiction
Number of pages: 337
Time period: 1700s (specifically, Revolutionary War)
My overall opinion: What a wonderful opening to a new series by Roseanna M. White! I haven’t read just a whole lot of books set in the Revolutionary War, so I was looking forward immensely to the this book and to the upcoming ones. While I did end up preferring Roseanna’s Biblical fiction (the only one I’ve read is Jewel of Persia [click on title to read my review], and I loved it!), this book was very enjoyable as well. It’s a spy story through and through, with suspense and mystery blended seamlessly. The heroine, a girl named Winter, was someone easy to identify and empathize with, and the story felt very real and accurate. It was clear the Roseanna must have done some serious research for this book, and no doubt, series! However, just because a book is historically accurate doesn’t mean it’s boring, right? Avid readers know this. The historical accuracy and realistic characters didn’t detract from the story in the least. There were even a few real historical characters too! Always a good thing. This is a delightful story that will make the Culper Ring (the spy ring the story centers on and is named after) ever memorable.
**I received this book from Harvest House Publishers in return for an honest review. I was not obligated to post a positive review, nor was I recompensed for this review in any way. All opinions and thoughts are my own.**
I'm very intrigued by this one... Thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check this one out. It definitely sounds like a great read. Spy stories are always fun! And during the Revolutionary War? Even better. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteRosie, it had a great mystery!
ReplyDeleteKara, do check it out. Most delightful spy story! Fascinating setting too. :)