This is the story of two cousins who each knowingly reveal a secret about the other and the consequences resulting from that choice. This story takes a very interesting look at how one hasty decision can change the course of your life. Both women faced severe consequences for their actions but responded in different ways to the correction. The character development was excellent and actually swayed my sympathies from one cousin to the other by the end of the story. My takeaways: #1 Learn to accept correction and use it to become a better version of yourself #2 Forgiveness is a powerful thing - especially for the one offering forgiveness.

I didn’t get the chance to read this or finish this book before it was archived. I started it several times but it didn’t hold my attention. That’s not good.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC for my Kindle.
This books deals with the devastating hurricane that destroyed Galveston, TX. I just wish it was more about the hurricane and rebuilding the area than the lives of 2 cousins after the hurricane. Grace was a self centered girl and not to be trusted. Eva found out what true love and life mean. Basically the book started out good but it fizzled out very quickly for me, and I didn't like how it ended.

I honestly could tell by the writing of the first 2 chapters that it wouldn't be a good fit for our box and had to put it down. I may read it again in the future!

If you love historical fiction then this book would be of interest to you.
It stirs up many emotions when reading that you don’t want the story to end.

This book follows three ladies: Grace, Etta and Miss Girl, in the aftermath of the 1900 Hurricane that destroyed Galveston, Texas. They are from different walks of life and very different people. It was a compelling story, although I found Grace and Miss Girl's journey more interesting than Etta's, perhaps because Etta was manipulative rather than genuine. However, all three show great courage as they face their circumstances and face the constraints of society and economic norms for their day.

I wanted to weep for Miss Girl and her situation. It was interesting reading this book in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and drawing parallels between then and now. There's no way to compare the devastation of the two storms, but what could have been different for Miss Girl had she lived in modern times where her emotional trauma and its physical manifestations would have been more readily understood?

I really enjoyed this story and my only complaint rises from the difficulty I had in keeping track of the timeline. Creel writes from each of the ladies perspective; at times it seems that many weeks pass - even months. But at the end, the story really follows one summer that ends up changing the course of each girls life. Aside from enjoying the growth and journey of Grace and Miss Girl, I love Creel's writing style. One thing Creel does very well is to effectively create life in Galveston at the time period. It's not just set in the past and references long dresses; I could really picture the time period: daily activities that Galvestonians would have experienced from work to leisure to the oppresive heat. It's clear that her research is deep and broad and then expertly conveyed through her writing. It made the book come alive.

I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review. This book centers around the stories of cousins Grace and Etta. Grace is a sheltered rich girl who grew up on the island of Galveston, which three years prior to this story was the site of a catastrophic hurricane that killed 6,000 people, including the family of a character we only know as "the girl." Etta is Grace's poor cousin who is sent to stay with Grace and her mother after she falls in love with a circus man and defies her mother. It is in Galveston that Etta learns about money and how it can improve your life, and realizes she should marry well and create an easier life for herself. Grace, through a mistake of her own, is sent to work with a local missionary in the alleys of Galveston, where she learns things about life that she never knew existed.  

Overall I liked this book a lot. It was really interesting to see the character development in this book, as all the characters end up in a completely different place than where they started. I loved the setting and the history that was included, the hurricane and the devastation it caused were a true part of history and I always find that to be pretty fascinating. I found the book and the plot to be engaging and fairly fast paced, though there were a few dry parts. The ending was left a little more open than I usually like but it didn't detract from the story for me. I liked this book a lot and I would recommend it.

The Uncertain Season is a well written book. I enjoyed the plot, the Texas setting and the characters. This was my first book by this author and they have a great style of writing and I am sure I will read more of their books.

There was a certain irony to reading this while Hurricane Harvey was striking Texas. Creel has written a lovely historical novel that is highly character driven. The three women- Grace, Etta, and Miss Girl- cross socioeconomic borders to tell a story that will engage you. The Victorian era was not an easy one for women; this will introduce you to some of the challenges they faced. Nicely written and well plotted. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. I'd like to see more from Creel!

Love the historical accuracy and detail the author uses. Great story to Jumpstart a discussion on class and prejudice.