Review of Esperanza's Way

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Esperanza's Way" by Cindy Burkart Maynard.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Esperanza's Way by Cindy Burkart Maynard is a book that revolves around Esperanza's resolve to become a healer. Esperanza struggles to achieve her dreams due to the setbacks she encounters. First, her mother dies, and then she has to flee the home of Amika and Gabriela after an unfortunate tragedy. She keeps moving from one situation to another. Will she achieve her dream, or will they be lost in the sea of challenges surrounding her? Read more to find out.

There were literary elements in the book that spiced up the reading. One literary device that was more pronounced is the simile. Here's an example: "It was clear the orphan girl with eyes like thunder clouds and hair as wild as a storm at sea had a rare gift." Using this literary element in the book helps give the reader a creative imagination of who or what is being described.

I loved the inclusion of a timeline in the book's chapter headings. It gave me an idea of when the events of any particular chapter happened. Additionally, the timelines were chronological. They helped me follow the story progressively and not have to deal with back-and-forth movements. The story's flow was excellent as it detailed Esperanza's response to every challenge life gave her.

The author uses several uncommon words. Some words require a dictionary to look up meanings and understand what is said. This is more in the first chapter of the book. However, to understand the narratives, you need to have a dictionary by your side. Although it does not affect the smooth flow of the narrative negatively, it slows it down. However, I don't hold it against the author considering the book is set in the 13th century.

The book is professionally edited. I will recommend it to all lovers of historical fiction. It is also highly recommended to anyone going through tough times, as it motivates them to never give up on their dreams. This book deserves a perfect rating, as there's nothing to dislike. Therefore, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

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