I really enjoyed this YA historical romance and I loved the glimpse that the author gave us into historical Scotland. I thought the story was a really interesting and well written one. The pacing was great and I found myself connecting with the story easily. The main character really added to the storyline. She was strong and had such a feistiness about her that you couldn’t help but like her. I thought this was all a perfect combination and I found that I couldn’t wait to see how things would play out. This was a brilliant story that appeals to a wide audience and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-03-07 15:33:142023-03-10 14:18:19Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Kerry Baker
Streets of Shadow is a YA historical mystery tale with a hint of romance and a hint of darkness. It is set in 1665 Scotland. Kenna a young lady had it all being the granddaughter of an earl of Scotland. Now with all that gone she has been cast off like vermin with nothing. Locked away in the dark underground of Stewart’s Close of Edinburgh. Where the poorest of the poor exist if they are lucky to stay alive. The character are fully developed and realised and the passionate details of Rebecca’s writing and history will set about evoking strong emotions. With adventure and tragedy, murder and plagues, lies and deceit this clever and fresh tale will surprise you. Will she be able to uncover the truth and clear he name or is she set to live the rest of her life as an outcast? If only she can survive the danger. This tale will keep you on edge.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-03-07 13:49:212023-03-10 14:17:24Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Jenni Bishop
I really enjoyed this historical story. It was full of mystery but it was the historical side that really brought this story to life for me. The author’s research into the history of Stewart’s Close and Edinburgh during that era really puts an added layer onto this story for me. Kenna’s character has to endure so much in this story but what I love about her is through it all she never loses her determination to return and get the justice for her sister. Even when it seems all hope is lost and there is no way she can overcome the odds her strength and determination proves anything is possible. When her is murdered Kenna plans to see justice done but then things are taken out of her control. She is moved around and ends up on Stewarts Close in Edinburgh which has been locked up because of the plague. With no one being able to come in and no one able to leave how can Kenna escape? When the fight turns into a fight for her life as well as getting justice does Kenna have the strength to overcome it all. This book is full of twists and turns which make it a read that you will be hooked on and the attention to the historical really brings the era to life
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-03-07 09:30:182023-03-10 14:15:45Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Kerry Carr
I thoroughly enjoyed this historical YA novel which had me hooked from start to finish. I fell in love with the main character, Kenna literally on page one when the reader is introduced to her, whilst she’s scaling a wall in her skirts! Of course the book is set in 1665 so a fifteen year old girl should definitely not be scaling walls. This act alone gives the reader a taste of Kenna’s character and personality. Kenna is fleeing from her grandfather’s Scottish estate having suspected that her sister was murdered by her husband, and fears that she will be next. However, as she was fleeing she is kidnapped by a stranger who takes her into the city of Edinburgh, where she is locked inside the gate at the head of Stewart’s Close. The Close is a long, narrow alleyway into the poorest part of the city. Kenna is accused by the local lawman of leaving a plague stricken house, so a white cloth is tied outside to warn others that the disease has struck, and no one can enter or leave the close. Without money, or friends she has no way of leaving, all she wanted was to find justice for her murdered sister, but now she needs to survive and escape herself. This has a gripping storyline with plenty of plot twists that kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story. The descriptive narrative brought the setting vividly to life, and the added historical details transported me to Edinburgh in 1665.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2023-03-07 07:27:462023-03-10 14:14:27Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Jennifer Gordon
I enjoyed reading this historical mystery story. This is a new author for me which I enjoyed reading from beginning to end. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. A story where a sister wants nothing more than to get justice for her sister that was murdered. I enjoyed Kenna’s character. She is a determined, strong character that added so much to the story. She brought different emotions and at times I felt bad for her. I also enjoyed how she pulled me into her world of the plague and how she was treated. There is great growth of the characters throughout. They are connectable and supportive of each other. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. A story that kept me turning pages just to see what would happen next. Will Kenna find her justice, you don’t want to miss what happens. I really enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2023-03-07 06:39:092023-03-10 14:14:03Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Bobbi Wagner
I sure enjoyed this book. A definite mix of everything from mystery, adventure to romance. I love stories that start with the main character scaling walls, especially in times where that wasn’t common. This young lady goes through a lot. The story is wonderful. The characters are terrifically written. Oliver is such a scoundrel. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I look forward to reading more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-03-07 05:57:212023-03-10 14:13:55Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Shelly Kittell
In the fall of 1665, fifteen-year-old Kenna discovers that her sister was murdered. Forced to flee her grandfather’s Scottish estate for her own safety, she finds a prison instead of a refuge. Strangers capture her and brings her to the city of Edinburgh, where they lock her inside the gate at the head of Stewart’s Close, a long and narrow alleyway in the poorest section of the city. The local lawman accuses Kenna of leaving a house struck with plague, sets a guard at the gate and ties a white cloth there as a warning that disease has struck and no one may enter or leave the close. Kenna has no money, friends, or shelter, and no way out. She wants nothing more than justice for her murdered sister. But first, she has to survive.
Rebecca Bischoff is the author of three previous novels, including: The French Impressionist, a young adult novel, The Grave Digger, a historical middle grade mystery, and Hole in the Rock, a humorous middle grade novel. Rebecca loves to read everything from mysteries to paranormal to historical novels. She tends to research quirky and little-known facts from the past and loves anything that might make her laugh. A dedicated Anglophile, Rebecca loves watching BBC shows and reading mysteries that take place in the British Isles. Rebecca lives in Southern Idaho with her family, where she enjoys not visiting the outdoors. She’d rather stay inside, eat chocolate and write. Visit her website at: www.rebeccabischoffbooks.com.
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In the fall of 1665, fifteen-year-old Kenna discovers that her sister was murdered. Forced to flee her grandfather’s Scottish estate for her own safety, she finds a prison instead of a refuge. Strangers capture her and brings her to the city of Edinburgh, where they lock her inside the gate at the head of Stewart’s Close, a long and narrow alleyway in the poorest section of the city. The local lawman accuses Kenna of leaving a house struck with plague, sets a guard at the gate and ties a white cloth there as a warning that disease has struck and no one may enter or leave the close. Kenna has no money, friends, or shelter, and no way out. She wants nothing more than justice for her murdered sister. But first, she has to survive.
In the fall of 1665, fifteen-year-old Kenna discovers that her sister was murdered. Forced to flee her grandfather’s Scottish estate for her own safety, she finds a prison instead of a refuge. Strangers capture her and brings her to the city of Edinburgh, where they lock her inside the gate at the head of Stewart’s Close, a long and narrow alleyway in the poorest section of the city. The local lawman accuses Kenna of leaving a house struck with plague, sets a guard at the gate and ties a white cloth there as a warning that disease has struck and no one may enter or leave the close. Kenna has no money, friends, or shelter, and no way out. She wants nothing more than justice for her murdered sister. But first, she has to survive.
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