The Edge of Light

Much in the same way as [a:Siri Mitchell 5813022 Siri Mitchell https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1545852717p2/5813022.jpg] write Regency novels that are incredibly depressing, but historically accurate and visual new novelist [a:Ann Shorey 1949873 Ann Shorey https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1231558780p2/1949873.jpg] does the same on the American Frontier. Through out my experience in reading this novel I was sad and heartbroken with the characters as one thing happened after another. It reminded me of childhood playing of the game Oregon Trail as you could do nothing but let life take things away. At first I was curious what could possibly happen that would be good and cause my heart to smile and there were a few things here and there. Ann's writing is incredibly good and the details of weaving were vivid and educational. I would definitely recommend her books and I look forward to reading [b:The Promise of Morning 6605731 The Promise of Morning (At Home in Beldon Grove, #2) Ann Shorey https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1439957368l/6605731.SY75.jpg 6799645]. But I would warn you that this is not a light hearted romance, but a heavy one. I think it is realistic, but difficult not to be pessimistic. One thing I had real trouble with was that the mother hardly paid any attention to her older daughter always pushing her out of the way and telling her to just be still and quiet. Overall, the book was an interesting experience. Do not get me wrong, it is a good book, just depressing a bit. But it does en-capture “the edge of light” where you can hold on to hope and not let go. Thanks to Revell Books for providing a copy for review.