Official Review: The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to ...

[gen_g]

Wow, this sounds like a right rollercoaster. Romance mixed with historical fiction is right up my alley, and the excellent editing is a plus. (I don't really mind the accent-switching.) Thanks for the review!

[Kaitlyn Canedy]

I like what you said about Lily being a prodigy. The time frame for this book indicates that slaves were not treated well; instead, they were abused. I am curious to find out what happens to Lily and how her friendship with James blossoms. Congrats to the author on BOTD!

[FaithMO19]

Historical romance isn't really my thing, but this book seems like it'll be worth a read.

[EssyW]

I haven't read a book with such a unique plot. Such an insightful review!

[TheMazeRunner]

Definitely not a light read, but it seems a wonderful read. Perfect for fiction lovers.

[Howlan]

An interesting story-line and well-rounded characters Thanks for the great review!

[Roy Nick]

Your review is as captivating as the book is. Such a unique storyline.
This book sounds like an ideal read for me.

[OB Brian]

I think I smell forbidden romance in the novel. I love that. Also, the title is intriguing. Congrats on being the BOTD.

[odlanra]

Wow! The review lowered the rating mainly because of "not consistent accent" of the characters. Must have been quite confusing. But still the book is enjoyable. Then, it must be really good in capturing and holding the reader .
" A little betrayed when it ended". This seems to me that the story would leave the reader either wanting for more or hanging. Or perhaps, both.
The word punishment is intriguing as used and the review cleverly left out the clarification making it more thought provoking.
A very honest and still enticing review. I am ready to disagree with the reviewer with the rating he/she has given.

[Kelyn]

Being born and reared in the deep south myself, I frankly found the 'dialect' used in the book ludicrous. Although I'm aware it's one that is (over)used in many novels set in southern history, I find that it's not accurate. Yes, we sometimes drop the 'g' off of 'ing' words when we're not paying attention, etc. But the way it is (over)emphasized and written in books just gets under my skin. Lily, for instance, having been basically raised in a plantation owner's home, would almost certainly not use dialect such as "Massa" and "Naw sa," and James and his brothers, having been raised by a gentlewoman, most certainly would not. I noticed the back and forth between 'slang' speech and proper speech. It was as if the author couldn't quite decide which was correct. I don't think I could stomach reading an entire book full of this, no matter how good the plot. I'll be skipping this one. Thanks for the honest review!

[Shahina C A]

Life of a girl who is trapped in the life of a slave. It looks like a very emotional read. I will read it soon. Thanks for the review.

[rondanoh1]

Thanks for your honest review. This sounds like an interesting book of romance and history. Well developed characters are always nice to read about.

[TCG]

I see a bit of romance in the journey of James and Lily. Both characters have unique attributes that lure me to want to read this book.

[Victor Jerry I]

A well written review that connects romance and slavery together. Thanks for an insightful review.

[Effie Cherotich]

This book follows the story of Lily from when she's taken away from her mother to how she plays the piano and befriends James. I wonder what happens to Lily when James discovers her talent.