Member Review
Review by
Tracey B, Reviewer
When 14-year-old Mary-Lou drags a bedraggled stranger home for care, her older sister Ginny knows she can’t turn him away. She also knows the folks in the small Missouri town near their farm don’t need one more thing to add fuel to their gossip. Despite the risk of a ruined reputation, compassion—and some quick thinking—wins the day. And my heart.
Under a Gilded Sky is a gentle love story that unfolds in the rough Midwestern wilds in 1874. Ginny has been taking care of her sister and the property they inherited after their father died two years prior. Though both parents are dead, the girls are determined to keep the cattle farm running. I loved both of these sisters. They’re kind, independent, and never feel sorry for themselves. They just tenaciously dig in and work hard.
When the mysterious Lex enters their lives, it’s obvious that Ginny is attracted to him. But her strong-willed practicality keeps him at a distance. As it should—she doesn’t know the first thing about him! The love story is a slow burn and remains very innocent.
Themes of survival, sisterhood, family loyalty, love, and independence mingle with life-altering secrets and pride to produce a tender story that deserves to be shared. In fact, I wanted more. I think it might have been an even better book with more about Lex’s family. Maybe a sequel?
You won’t be sorry if you read this little gem. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me enjoy an advanced review copy.
Under a Gilded Sky is a gentle love story that unfolds in the rough Midwestern wilds in 1874. Ginny has been taking care of her sister and the property they inherited after their father died two years prior. Though both parents are dead, the girls are determined to keep the cattle farm running. I loved both of these sisters. They’re kind, independent, and never feel sorry for themselves. They just tenaciously dig in and work hard.
When the mysterious Lex enters their lives, it’s obvious that Ginny is attracted to him. But her strong-willed practicality keeps him at a distance. As it should—she doesn’t know the first thing about him! The love story is a slow burn and remains very innocent.
Themes of survival, sisterhood, family loyalty, love, and independence mingle with life-altering secrets and pride to produce a tender story that deserves to be shared. In fact, I wanted more. I think it might have been an even better book with more about Lex’s family. Maybe a sequel?
You won’t be sorry if you read this little gem. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me enjoy an advanced review copy.
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