Yellow Moon by Ginger Simpson

[Birdlady1950]

Yellow Moon by Ginger Simpson
Western historical romance
This book is full of facts about the Indian Nations. I enjoyed Ms. Simpson in-depth knowledge of Indian traditions and culture. The everyday lives of the tribes were enlightening. In the beginning, we get a look into the traditions of the Sun Dance Ceremony and the days leading up to the dance, it is detailed and interesting. The book is a short read, however it does not detract from the completeness of the content. I did not feel the story was rushed or incomplete.
Yellow Moon is a young Lakota maiden attending the Sun Dance with her parents. Thunder Eyes, future Santee Chief, is participating in the Sun Dance. They met and forge an attraction. Thunder Eyes receives permission to marry Yellow Moon and they travel to his home for the ceremony, leaving her family behind. The book follows their life journey through love, disappointments, and adversity.
The ending was a surprise, but still very good.
The pacing is fast due the length of the book, but still very enjoyable, and I am sure true to life in that period with the Indian tribes. I would definitely recommend this book.
I received this copy from Reading Alley in return for my honest review.