Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis – Review by Mandy Ott

Dark Sky at Dawn by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark Sky at Dawn is the first Volume in a 5-book historical fiction series, Free Men and Dreamers. This is an amazing start to the series. L. C. Lewis uses vibrant world building to show the reader what life would have been like in America leading up to the War of 1812. I was transported to America in the early 1800s, rode along with Jed tasked with the difficult duty of purchasing slaves off the boat from Africa in order to build up the Willows Estate, and overheard corrupt conversation in England between those interested in taking back America. Lewis’s writing drew me in from the start and had me reading until the wee hours of the morning. Her characters are so strikingly realistic that it seems as if she must have time traveled to create such characters. As with other books by this author, it feels as though L. C. Lewis has done countless research into the time period. From romance to slavery, secrets to spirituality, corruption, greed, and war; Dark Sky at Dawn has it all! This book created such powerful emotions within me that it was difficult to conceal my thoughts while reading. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series!

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