North Country is an excellent addition to the Pirates of New Earth saga. The adventure we follow is full of twists and turns with some very unexpected surprises. Each of the four female characters has her own story to tell and it's impossible to not get invested. Kat needs to go back home to confront the ghosts of her past. Carisa needs to do the same while proving to herself thats she is more than what the world sees. Flossie simply wants to be seen. Diamond wants all that she feels she is owed. The stories ebb and flow in such a way that they combine in a can't put it down, action packed read that keeps you glued to the pages. You should never underestimate Kat Wallace and those she travels with. They will never disappoint.

This was a really well done adventure novel, it had that element that I was looking for from the description. It had that feel that I was looking for and enjoyed the way this was written. Sarah Branson was able to write a strong story and was able to make a unique concept and characters that I enjoyed getting to read.

Each woman faces their past and decides who they really want to be in the present as they brave the North Country. For Kat and Carisa, it is closure. Facing their demons as they take back some power from those who sold them as thralls. For Flossie, it is growth. She really comes out of her shell and is no longer hiding behind who she was but growing into the woman she wishes to be. Diamond on the other hand, her story is a little different. She goes into the mission for money to help her family but has a dream of being rich and powerful that she will likely never accomplish. Her relationship with Flossie seems to grow to be genuine, but too little too late and maybe her story is further explored in a future book.

Overall, well written with thoughtful references to the more triggering topics in the book.

This is the first book in a sequel series following Branson's PIRATES OF NEW EARTH series. It is easily read as a stand alone but you'd miss some important build up to this point in time. The year 2372 sees this community of women settled and protecting the citizens of Bosch. They make the decision to free the slaves in the neighboring North Country. The rescue and recovery team is four women who each bring a stelly resolve to the task. Their journey to Bosch and the difficulties each faces will make their team stronger. This book sets the path for the series while bringing the characters to life. It is not a light read, but definitely worth the investment of your reading time. Recommended to a cross genre mix of women's fiction and scifi.

North Country was fantastic! An excellent addition to the Pirates of New Earth series. As with the other books, Sarah's writing just pulled me in and wouldn't let go. It was exciting to get to know more about Kat's past as well as getting to see her get some much needed closure. I also really liked getting to know Flossie and Carissa better. Diamond had her time in the spotlight, as well. Learned so much about themselves and each other through their journey in North Country and I really hope we'll get to know even more about what they get up to in the future. I'm particularly curious about Flossie's future. I did not expect her to make the decision she did.

If you've read Pirates of New Earth, you will not be disappointed with this continuation. If this is your first introduction to Kat Wallace and the pirates of Bosch, you can definitely still start with this one and then go back to the beginning with A Merry Life.