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May 26, 2020Reads_A_Lot rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. It’s the first book of a trilogy. I’ve been on a western kick lately and this teen historical fiction with a touch of magic hit the spot. Leah was born with the ability to sense gold. When she finds herself in dire…
May 13, 2020librarianjessica rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I've been sleeping on this trilogy. I see a lot of lukewarm responses to this first book, and it definitely made me hesitate to pick it up, but now, on the other side, I honestly don't know how people can find it boring or slow. This is…
Jan 27, 2020blue_cat_18693 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book was awesome! My boss suggested it, (I'm a librarian) and now I love it! I suggest this book to young adults and teens, it might be a bit of a challenge for some.
Dec 26, 2019
I loved this book! As soon as I finished it, the first thing I did was put a hold on the second book, "Like a river glorious". Can't wait to read it!!!!!!!
Jan 03, 2019kierstenthegreat123 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. The sequels get progressively worse, but this book was great.
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Apr 15, 2018AshleyF2008 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
There was never a dull moment in this book. The journey that Leah goes on feels just as long for the reader, though I feel like it is supposed to. It also makes me feel very lucky to live in the times we do. The characters are…
Mar 22, 2018RebelBelle13 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book really surprised me. I had been avoiding this title, only because I was afraid of how the author would handle Leah's gold-finding ability. I wasn't prepared for the book to be focused on her making her way across the US to…
Nov 24, 2017ApollosRaven rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Totally agree with other reviewers! It's by an established fantasy writer and has a great plot twist in Leah's "special" ability; it won the 2016 Spurs Award for Juvenile Fiction (Westerns); and is a page-turning historical novel about a…
Sep 29, 2017PinesandPrejudice rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of my new favorite books. Holy crap. I didn't want to put it down. It was different and adventurous and fearless and just so good. I loved Leah and her perspective. Her voice was strong and unique and was just the type of…
May 09, 2017Library_Jill rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is one of those rare books that speaks to my three favorite genres in the same story--fantasy, historical fiction (with the added bonus of being set during the westward expansion), and romance. I loved the emotional ups and downs of…
May 07, 2017MelifluousView rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Lee's journey West was interesting even though it was familiar. I enjoyed the blend of history and fantasy. Lee's relationship with Jefferson was developed well and felt realistic.
Feb 22, 2017CMLibrary_khunter rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Deep in the north Georgian mountains in the gold rush city of Dahlonega, Leah Westfall lives with her parents, her father a fairly infamous miner nicknamed "Lucky" who has a chronic illness and her mother a city-born gal from Boston. Lee…
Feb 06, 2017happycanuck rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What versatility this author has. This book is completely different from her other series. Found the theme of this book unique to others of this genre. Good character development and plot, interesting and effective level of…
Oct 28, 2016twhitehead24 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Lee Westfall is a young girl growing up in the 1800’s. She lives on a wonderful homestead with her father and mother. Since she is the only child, she does what she needs to help the family out: hunt, plant, helps out with the household…
Apr 16, 2016jericho_0 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This new book by Rae Carson was wonderful. Leah Westfall can sense the presence of gold. Her parents are murdered and her Uncle knows her secret. It is the time of the gold rush and Leah runs away and heads to California. This is a great…
Mar 03, 2016PimaLib_JusdinaNB rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Only Rae Carson could merge fantasy and historical fiction in such a way that you forget you are reading either. This first book in a series is a delightful read set during the 1849 Gold Rush. Leah is a strong women who is skilled at…
Mar 02, 2016MaggieMae_WCLS rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved this book! Awesome, kick-butt main character, fascinating time period, great intrigue. It made me feel like I was there. Another winner from Rae Carson.
Dec 23, 2015WCLSNorthForkLibrary rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Historical fiction with a dash of fantasy and an incredibly strong female lead on a treacherous journey. I loved this story and can't wait for the next installment! ~Alexa
LMcShaneCLE
Dec 09, 2015
Rae Carson may well have a hit here. A strong female character with paranormal ability to find gold set during the gold craze mid 1800s. Romance, adventure - and two more books to go!
Nov 30, 2015MapleValleyTeens rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Leah, dressed as a boy, flees Georgia and her evil uncle and heads west to California during Gold Rush times, hoping to hide the power she was born with – the power to detect gold. A fast moving historical adventure and survival story with…