Trapper's Moon

I loved this book. I love the writing style and the way the story flows. The characters are wonderfully detailed with their own uniqueness. I thoroughly enjoyed the story the characters. It was simple and smooth flowing. There were no abrupt plot changes or jumping around with the story, it flowed nicely from chapter to chapter and was easy to follow and enjoy. I truly hope there will be a sequel to this book, I would love to know what happens next. Wonderful story with strong and heroic characters.

Blind Deer was stripped from her tribe when she was young. Forced to be a servant to a harsh, cruel missionary couple, she plots her escape. When the moment arrives, she’s successful and escapes with a kind white man who treats her with respect. Now a woman, she’s on a mission to find her tribe. Reckless, she travels alone, only to find herself captured by a group of white men. Her rescue appears in the form of a rugged free trapper named Kade. He’s a kind man who makes her feel safe. She cares for him and him her but when her past collides with her present, she must choose between loyalty and love.



Trapper’s Moon is a riveting historical tale with danger, wilderness, turmoil, adventure, suspense and yes, romance. The historical time period may be familiar but I can guarantee you haven’t heard it told quite like this. Free trappers at war with the Hudson Bay Company, annihilation of Native American tribes, missionaries stripping Native American children of their heritage, this book has it all. The characters leap off the page and tell their story with no filter. It’s historical truth and not white-washed. I found it compelling and couldn’t put it down. This is my first Gini Rifkin book and it won’t be my last. She brings history to life while still bringing an emotional element to the plot. The romance between Blind Deer and Kade is slow burning yet honestly drawn. Highly recommend!



Favorite Character/Quote:

“And what would her life be like bound to strangers by loyalty and fading memories of the past rather than by love? She’d just escape one personal prison and seemed to be heading toward another.”



My Rating: 5 stars

A very nice historical romance, with fascinating characters that you will love and a great story supporting them.

I really enjoyed reading this, I liked the relationship between Kade and Blind Deer, they felt like real people and it was a good read.