Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Exiled South by Harriet Cannon

Exiled South is a wonderfully written story about family and exploring the past uncovering secrets. This is a fairly new author to me and I look forward to reading more from her. I had a hard time putting it down once I started reading. What an emotional rollercoaster ride at times There are a few twists and turns I didn’t expect but wow what a ride.. Lizabeth finds herself going back home to her hometown in South Carolina following the death of her husband. She finds herself very restless while doing some family research so she goes to Rio De Janeiro on a little short term job. She didn’t expect to meet someone with some ancestors with the same surname as her. Will she find the answers she’s looking for? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I do want to warn there may be a scene that may be a trigger for some.i can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Rayne East

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Captivating
A journey down well worn paths of history that spanned across continents. I found this book fascinating even though I am not very familiar with American history. The story follows Lisbeth as she works through her grief and uncovers family secrets buried long ago. I enjoyed the author’s writing and the way historical facts were interwoven with the character’s story. A wonderful read that history lovers would enjoy.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Piper Foster

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was surprised at some of the language used in this book bjut it shows what those times were like. I enjoyed the correspondence letter between the characters it was nice to read them and see what was been passed between the two. Lizbeth Gordon divide into her family history after losing a lover. Whislt reconnection to the past and family members she discovers some truths that shock her. A great read.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great book to start out the new year! This book sucked me in from the very beginning, the prominent theme of shame due to families past actions. I quickly read Lizbeth’s story of returning to the deep south after losing her husband, caught up in all the history and drama that her family’s past held. The entire book was an emotional roller coaster that made me yearning for more at the end of every chapter. I am very excited to read more from this author in the future!

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Rachel Moss

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting read! This is a  deeply interwoven novel of family, history,  betrayal, secrets, conflict and coming together again. There were several twists and turns I didn’t expect (not in a thriller or horror way, just a historical and kismet way I wasn’t expecting from the blurb) that kept me reading didn’t let me stop. This was a deeply engrossing and engaging novel that had me thinking throughout about several different things and factors. Racism, slavery, how things look on the surface may not be what they seem on the inside. This was a deep, thought provoking novel. Trigger warning: there is a rape scene in the novel that may be triggering for some. I highly recommend reading this novel and hope to read more from this author in the future.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Exiled South is one woman’s journey to overcome unimaginable grief and reconnect to the parts of her family’s past that she has tried to ignore for over two decades. After the death of her husband, Lizbeth leaves town and heads for her family’s vacation cabin down South to rest and recuperate, with the help of her cousin Charlotte. With Charlotte’s tender care and gentle prodding, she starts to reconnect with her roots in North Carolina. Throughout her emotional and physical journeys, she learns to reclaim her ancestry, the good the bad and the ugly. The themes in this novel were handled very well, and I appreciated the frank and vulnerable way that Cannon drew Lizbeth for her readers. The story was very relatable and Lizbeth is an interesting, intelligent, complicated human. Charlotte was a fun character as well, and I appreciated both her loving gestures for Charlotte mixed with a no-nonsense ‘tell it like it is’ attitude. Very realistic of a big sister – one minute gracious and caretaking, the next minute calling out her sister on her bullsh!t. A lovely read written with a gentle touch and a reflective vibe.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As her debut novel this author has put her heart and soul into this story. It is an emotional read but an interesting one with all the historical information throughout this tale.
For generations Lizbeth family have been in turmoil. With stories from the past of ancestors that disappeared and a traitor on the run Lizbeth yearns for a quiet life, but her curiosity wins out to see if the stories are just that stories. When she least expects it, she comes across something that might just help the family finally heal.
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The Traveler (The Traveler, Book 1) by Deborah Dugan – Review by Jo Frizzell

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The TravelerThe Traveler by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book drew me in and kept me wondering! I just wanted to keep reading to understand. Honestly, Tristan’s immediate reaction to Harry was much more mild than mine would have been. My roommate would have been dying laughing at me while I cried in a mixture of fear and confusion. I have to give this author kudos for just having such a knack for showing the world she’s designed with words in a way that makes me want to know if Harry has tried to talk to me and I had the aforementioned freakout and made him leave, or if she has just created this world that is like ours, but not.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read a few books by this author and i have liked all of them. I couldn’t put this one down! It was funny paranormal romance that had a little bit of spice. This author never disappoints and i am looking forward to reading more in the future!
Happy Reading!

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Whitney Morrison

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved it!

This was the first book in the series I read, and it was so good. I will definitely be going back to read the others. If you love fantasy/romantic comedy this is definitely for you! It took me half a day to read this because I just couldn’t put it down! Can’t wait to read the others.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author did an amazing job of describing every setting in this book, which made me want to hop on a plane and go visit! I was instantly connected since it starts in Washington State close to my hometown. Lizbeth Gordon is a school counselor in a small town that she moved to after marrying her husband Dan. She has twin boys that attend Western Washington University a few hours away. After the tragic death of her husband, she decides to move back to South Carolina. The descriptions of South Carolina and the coasts sound breathtaking. With the help of her cousin Charlotte, she is able to enjoy the family home and the beach it sits on. I had not heard of the term “roots research” until this book and it intrigued me. Lizbeth is doing her own roots research and trying to learn more about the Gordon family going back for generations. She has Charlotte, her aunt, and some headstones and photographs to start. There are many dead ends but I couldn’t stop reading to find out about her family!

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Ember Daley

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Again, I am probably the least interested ever in reading history based fiction, but I couldn’t stop reading this. The civil war was definitely one of my favorite history lessons if I had to choose one, and this book was so good. Our main character was recently widowed, her boys off at school, and she just needed to find herself again. I really enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beautiful story but yet parts were heartbreaking. Losing a spouse is unimaginable, and that is what happens with Lizbeth. When she picks up the broken pieces to what she thought she knew, she in turn goes back to roots. Lizbeth’s story of her past and wanting to know more of her own family, history and heritage really grabbed my attention to keep reading. This story is very well written and full of about family, history and secrets. The author did a great job in details where the story takes place. Looking forward to reading more books from this author!

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Karen Pearman

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author to me, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I picked it up. What I found is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed especially considering that some of the story takes place on one of the beaches in South Carolina. Having lived in NC all my life I am quite familiar with the Carolina beaches, so this felt a lot like home to me. I am a history buff, so I enjoyed the civil war details that were included in the story. I think this author did a fantastic job describing the choices that not only we, but our family ancestors before us make. And I loved it. As someone that loves to research my own family genealogy it made me sit back and think about how some of the choices my family tree made that had affected me and my life. It makes me want to sit down and possibly retrace some of that as well. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is looking to go back in time to see how family choices made many years ago relate to us now and the choices we make.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Kerry Carr

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story was a beautiful read. It is heartwarming but at times heartbreaking. I love Lizbeth character. She is a strong women who has had her world turned upside down.
This is a story about love, loss and family and finding out who you really are and where you come from.
The reader is taken on a journey with Lizbeth as she tries to find out her family history. What she doesn’t expect is that the Gordon family reached more areas that she originally thought and as she starts to find this out it gives her chance to face her familys history and also heal herself.
The author does am amazing job with descriptions and building the stories and characters. You feel like finding Lizbeth’s family is like retracing your own family history. This story also covers subject such as slavery and racism but it is done so in a respectful and informative way educating the reader as well as providing the reader an escape from everyday life.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Kerry Baker

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a well written story about family and exploring the past. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I enjoyed how relaxed the book felt, while still providing a depth to it. It was quite a quick story and it felt complete, like a story well told. I found that I really became invested in the main character and her journey – from the death of her husband to everything she goes through. The book was well thought and a really enjoyable story. This was a great way to kick start 2022 and I am looking forward to discovering more this authors work.

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Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Kayleigh Allen

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Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has the enemy to lovers troup I absolutely love in books. I like how it goes to past and present, but isn’t confusing between the two. The characters are amazing. I can relate most to Kirsa and not having much friends and being bullied. There is definitely some heartbreak in this story and I teared up a lot. I couldn’t put this book down and wish I could give it more stars.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lizbeth Gordon is a school counselor who seems to be able to resolve conflict in the lives of others but is unable to do so in her own life. After she unexpectedly loses her husband, she feels alone and is in need for time to herself. Lizbeth decides to return to South Carolina to stay at her family’s cottage on the beach. While there visiting with her family her aunt tells Lizbeth stories of family ancestors who disappeared during the Civil War Reconstruction. This leads Lizbeth to research her family roots to find out what happened to her family and where they may have ended up. In her quest to solve the mystery surrounding the mysterious disappearance of her ancestors Lizbeth hits a brick wall and is unable to find any farther information about this part of her family. Lizbeth becomes frustrated and feels as though she needs to give up, so she accepts a job that she is offered in Rio de Janeiro.

It is in Rio de Janeiro where she meets someone with the same surname as the ancestor that she was researching. This person has old paperwork and an old diary written by someone with the same surname. Could this person be a long lost relative of Lizbeth’s? Could this person be the key to unlocking the secrets of her past?

This book resonated with me because I am currently researching my family tree. This is something that I have been trying to unravel over the years and have stopped and started on numerous occasions. I, too, have stumbled onto roadblocks and dead ends in some of my research with my ancestors. I could identify with the character of Lizbeth Gordon because she was much like me. Despite hitting numerous dead ends she was determined to solve the mystery and fill in the missing pieces from her past. I had to keep reading because I was anxious to see if she would solve the mystery and what length she would go to. I think my favorite part of the entire book was the journal entries that she found that had been written over 100 years ago. I love that kind of stuff!

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling at Cons by Megan Mackie – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling At ConsConQuest: The Art of Selling At Cons by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this book, loved how the author kept you interested and wanting more information as you read on! Cons are a big world event, and a lot of vendors do sell books, but something I always wondered how do they do it with out being a flop? This wonderful author gives not just strategy, but also methods that can and do work! I was very much impressed and enlightened with the author’s words of wisdom. I was very happy to read this, and learn as well! The information was not light, but not overwhelming. Wonderful read. If your looking to promote at a con, this is the book for you!

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The Traveler by Deborah Dugan–Review by Jerricka Brown

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The TravelerThe Traveler by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazingly entertaining. I found myself lost in the adventure of it. This is a new author to me and I am so glad to have discovered them. I was taken on an emotional roller coaster, which is new for me while reading a sci-fi book. I highly recommend this.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author really knew how to put forth such a story that was so much more than it appeared at first glance. I learned very quickly when I was reading, that nothing was what it seemed to be, or was it? There were secrets buried, and were beginning to surface, but are these secrets the characters wanted to know, or perhaps were they things they are better off if they did not search for them?

Our main character Lizbeth endures the impossible from the start of the book and through out the duration of the novel. She has to deal with losing her husband, and then secrets and things that well did not make sense from the life she had with him. As a lot of us do at one time or another, we start a new life and hope for the best. I found she got more than she bargained for in this new life!

Personally I loved Lizbeth’s character development. She had just became a widow and was given impossible things to deal with. I found she was a very strong character and I very much admired her. I loved the cultural learnings of the different cultural countries that Lizbeth had became a teacher in as well as the learning experiences. There were lots of moments that made me question things, but the ties into the secrets as well as the very life of Lizbeth was very intriguing. Things were revealed as I read, and the book itself was mesmerizing, suspenseful, and insightful! Amazing read and I really enjoyed it!

I really enjoyed the flow as well as the concept of the novel as I read on through. I was very much intrigued and entertained. The book was different, than I would have expected, but it made it so much more wonderful! Loved it! I loved the writing of the author as well, and I highly recommend both!

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The Traveler (The Traveler, Book 1) by Deborah Dugan – Review by Stephanie Colley

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The TravelerThe Traveler by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a ride.
This story takes you’d on adventure and all the twists and turns you would find in most sci-fi books. But this story sucks you in with all the detail and the knowledge you find along the way. The main characters have great chemistry and seem to make the story complete! It was like you were right there with them!
You will not want to put this book down! 100% worth the read.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Amanda DelFemine

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Tally and the Angel Book Two, CanadaTally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy all the adventures Tally gets to do and kind of jealous. I think this is a great young adult book it teaches family is important no matter what. Tally gets into predicaments that she has to find her way out of. Its like she cant catch a break but she is very strong and with the help of her angel she can do anything. I cant wait for for the next one to come out.

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Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Dawn Brown

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Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Best friends from an early age, Brock turns into Kirsa’s biggest bully at the word of Victoria. The three were inseparable until rumors were spread. Kirsa denies spreading them but Victoria and Brock don’t believe her. They make her life hell in high school. I’m senior year, Rylan moves in. He befriends the friendless Kirsa and things start to change.
Opinion
This book is a must for those who love sorts romances or enemies to lovers. Set in high school, it does contain sex so keep it out of the hands of younger readers. They way Kirsa’s life is destroyed only to rebuilt again is unbelievable. I only have one question, what happened to the guilty party?

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

With the unexpected death of her husband, Lizabeth Gordon is left to clean up the mess left behind. Living across the country from her own family, Lizabeth welcomes a visit from her childhood friend and cousin from South Carolina. Lizabeth agrees to return to her hometown for a fresh start. When a visit with her aunt reveals secrets about her family, Lizabeth sets out to research the truth.

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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The Traveler (The Traveler, Book 1) by Deborah Dugan – Review by Liz Vrchota

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The TravelerThe Traveler by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every now and then I come across a book that I struggle with when it comes time to sit down and review. Not because the book was bad but because the book can’t possibly be summed up by my words adequately I feel in a way that could possibly equate the greatness that is the book. This happens to be the case with this one and I just was not expecting it to say the least. I don’t normally choose the sci-fi genre to begin with but this cover drew me in and made me read the synopsis which in turn made me want this journey in my head. I am so glad I picked it up and took the chance because this is one I will be purchasing a hardcopy of to devour over and over again and love thoroughly for years to come. The vivid words and world this author builds inside this book is one I felt as if I walked in myself. She painted this world so beautifully that I felt as if I was there myself. I could see this play out before my eyes as if I could touch the colors and the elements. This could make an amazing movie in the right hands. I won’t ruin anything by sharing much more than what is already shared in the synopsis but you won’t be sad that you picked up this novel. It is one that will make you think and relish all in one sitting. What more could you ask for? I can’t wait to see what comes next!

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No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Jordan Allen

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No Names to Be GivenNo Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“But good things can come from pieces of a broken heart patched back together.”

In No Games Given, Julia Brewer Daily crafted three separate lives for readers to explore. Sandy, Faith, and Becca could not be more different. Set in the cruel 1960’s when women had few options and reputations to protect. These three women find themselves in a maternity home in New Orleans. They struggle through the loss of their youth, giving away their children for adoption, and the rippling effects they must face every single day. Each woman had to find a way to move forward after giving away the biggest pieces of their hearts.

This book felt very personal to me. My sister was given away for adoption in the late 80’s. While it was 20 years after this story took place, society still held women to an unfair standard. This book felt as though these are the type of stories my sister would’ve created as a young woman about her birth mother. Not only the stories but the endless stream of questions she would’ve asked herself. Was she beautiful? Was she successful? Did she even remember her? These very questions are not only tackled in the book but handled in a heart breaking sequence of events.

Julia wrote a breath-taking story with so many twists and turns. The summary does not do justice to the plot that awaits readers. If you have an interest in time pieces, diving deeper into women’s issues, and going on a wild adventure then I highly suggest this book! Just make sure you have some tissues nearby as you will need them!

I will be anxiously awaiting reading other books by this author in the future!

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a beautiful story of family exploration. After the death of her Husband, Lizbeth returns to her hometown in South Carolina. When she gets restless doing family research to answer questions, she travels to a short term job in Rio de Janeiro. When she meets someone with ancestors of the same surname as her, she has no idea that her questions are going to be answered.

This book reads so easily. I found myself turning page after page in each sitting. Our ancestors and heritage helped to create who we are today. The importance of what our ancestors went through shines in this story. The stories and characters are full of so much raw emotion, I felt very connected to them. This is a beautiful, worthwhile read.

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