melziethegreat's review against another edition
5.0
Originally posted at lesbianbookworm.com
I really enjoyed this book. I liked how it was from the point of view of both Cody and Lillie. When they had conflicts, you could understand them from both of their points of view which made the characters very relatable. I also thought their romance was sweet. It seemed to develop naturally and not be forced like in a lot of lesbian fiction. The story also kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending was amazing one of the best ending I have ever read. I also appreciated that Cody was portrayed as butch. The only problem I had with the story was sometimes phrases were used that took me out of the period setting. But that was only in the first portion of the book.
If you like historical romance novels I would highly recommend this book. Also, if you like strong butch women this is a great book for you.
I really enjoyed this book. I liked how it was from the point of view of both Cody and Lillie. When they had conflicts, you could understand them from both of their points of view which made the characters very relatable. I also thought their romance was sweet. It seemed to develop naturally and not be forced like in a lot of lesbian fiction. The story also kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending was amazing one of the best ending I have ever read. I also appreciated that Cody was portrayed as butch. The only problem I had with the story was sometimes phrases were used that took me out of the period setting. But that was only in the first portion of the book.
If you like historical romance novels I would highly recommend this book. Also, if you like strong butch women this is a great book for you.
theamandashelby's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first novel I have read by Missouri Vaun, but I really enjoyed it so I am going to read her other books. I love historical fiction, but I really enjoy this style of historical fiction. The cross dressing women of the frontier always get me. I wish there were more books out there like this one. It is a fast read, and was well written. It was a lot more fiction than historical... so you don't have to worry about reading a historical fiction that ends up reading like a history lesson. The book was a solid read, and even if you do no like historical fiction, you may want to give this one a go. It isn't going to bore you with information.
vixdag's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! It was so interesting watching two very different women claim there independence during a time when women really didn't have any. Both characters were strong and intelligent and what started as a union of convenience slowly became a real love story. This was a joy to read.
shereadstales's review against another edition
3.0
Note: I received and ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a review. Here you go.
Cody Walsh has finally had enough of her abusive father and takes her sister away from their Arkansas home. She leaves her sister with her aunt, she dresses like a man and strikes out for California to join her brothers. When she meets Lillie Ellis, who is bound for a farm and teaching position in Kansas, the two form a mutually beneficial bond, but neither is prepared for the feelings that begin to develop or farm life on the frontier.
I enjoyed this book, but it took me a bit to get through it. I’ll admit I put it down for a while for sci-fi pursuits before returning to Cody and Lillie. It plows on at a steady, if leisurely pace, but it’s a good story with rich characters, and it’s not without action, far from it, but their relationship develops at a modest pace. It’s kind of refreshing, seems more realistic that way. I’m not huge on period pieces around frontier time, but I appreciated Vaun’s descriptions of places and characters, and I was a little sad to leave these ladies behind when it was over.
Overall, I’d recommend it.
Cody Walsh has finally had enough of her abusive father and takes her sister away from their Arkansas home. She leaves her sister with her aunt, she dresses like a man and strikes out for California to join her brothers. When she meets Lillie Ellis, who is bound for a farm and teaching position in Kansas, the two form a mutually beneficial bond, but neither is prepared for the feelings that begin to develop or farm life on the frontier.
I enjoyed this book, but it took me a bit to get through it. I’ll admit I put it down for a while for sci-fi pursuits before returning to Cody and Lillie. It plows on at a steady, if leisurely pace, but it’s a good story with rich characters, and it’s not without action, far from it, but their relationship develops at a modest pace. It’s kind of refreshing, seems more realistic that way. I’m not huge on period pieces around frontier time, but I appreciated Vaun’s descriptions of places and characters, and I was a little sad to leave these ladies behind when it was over.
Overall, I’d recommend it.
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