A review by pawfectbookreviews
The Book Woman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson
4.0
I really enjoyed both books and learned a lot! I either do not remember learning about The Packhorse Library or they never taught us in school. Which wouldn’t surprise me. I also had no idea that there was a condition that made your skin blue or any of the hatred that came with it. So I’m very glad I was able to learn! I was very engaged in both books and enjoyed the stories and journeys that took place.
In book one, Cussy, a 19 year old is the last living female who has the rare-blue disorder. She is looked down on and treated different. She joins the pack horse library to give herself a sense of purpose. Her and her trusty mule travel all over their part of the Appalachian delivering reading material to those who cannot otherwise get it. She makes new friends through this route and connects with people who would usually not give her a second glance. She brings joy to the people and even helps some learn to read. It is a dangerous but important job!
Without spoilers to the first, the second book follows a girl named Honey. She is independent and strong willed already at a young age, but when her parents are imprisoned she realizes she’s all alone. She also has to continue to fight for her freedom since she is still a minor. Honey finds the pack horse library and must learn how to survive on her own while also navigating dangerous routes. She needs to learn that despite all odds and how the world is run, women can forge their own path and make a difference.
I gave both books 4 stars only because I love sickly sweet happy endings and I felt we didn’t get that! But I get it. It’s historical fiction. But overall both are amazing and you should read them back to back! I tried but I had to wait for my loans on libby haha but I was close!
In book one, Cussy, a 19 year old is the last living female who has the rare-blue disorder. She is looked down on and treated different. She joins the pack horse library to give herself a sense of purpose. Her and her trusty mule travel all over their part of the Appalachian delivering reading material to those who cannot otherwise get it. She makes new friends through this route and connects with people who would usually not give her a second glance. She brings joy to the people and even helps some learn to read. It is a dangerous but important job!
Without spoilers to the first, the second book follows a girl named Honey. She is independent and strong willed already at a young age, but when her parents are imprisoned she realizes she’s all alone. She also has to continue to fight for her freedom since she is still a minor. Honey finds the pack horse library and must learn how to survive on her own while also navigating dangerous routes. She needs to learn that despite all odds and how the world is run, women can forge their own path and make a difference.
I gave both books 4 stars only because I love sickly sweet happy endings and I felt we didn’t get that! But I get it. It’s historical fiction. But overall both are amazing and you should read them back to back! I tried but I had to wait for my loans on libby haha but I was close!