A review by themaggiemch
To Stay Alive: Mary Ann Graves and the Tragic Journey of the Donner Party by Skila Brown

dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

An interesting and quick read. I was engaged in the story while reading, but it was slightly forgettable. The novel-in-verse format allowed for some interesting concepts to be conveyed on the page, but I think I would've liked it better had it been in prose.