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A review by zikeyag
The American Queen by Vanessa Miller
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
“Start believing in good things, even before you see them.”
This is one of my favorite quotes from this book, because this entire story was based on a true test of faith and hope. I recently moved to South Carolina and am still new to the history here. I have never heard of The Happy Land and it was interesting to learn of the Happy Landers and their story in a now familiar place to me. King William and Queen Louella led the people to something of their own by believing in God, having compassion, determination and the will to succeed and be free. This story was great to read and to become knowledgeable of the America King and Queen. They walked, so others could run.
This is one of my favorite quotes from this book, because this entire story was based on a true test of faith and hope. I recently moved to South Carolina and am still new to the history here. I have never heard of The Happy Land and it was interesting to learn of the Happy Landers and their story in a now familiar place to me. King William and Queen Louella led the people to something of their own by believing in God, having compassion, determination and the will to succeed and be free. This story was great to read and to become knowledgeable of the America King and Queen. They walked, so others could run.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Hate crime, Racism, Slavery, and Grief