Review of The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to Winter Garden
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Review of The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to Winter Garden
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to Winter Garden" by Londyn Skye.]
As a slave in Virginia, Lily has never known what freedom feels like. She was taken from her mother as a child and sold to the Adams family to work as their house slave. She teaches herself how to play the piano when no one is home, and she discovers she is able to escape her dismal situation through playing. She then plays whenever she gets the chance until she is discovered by James, the Adams’ youngest son. Her former childhood friend decides to take her punishment into her own hands by transporting her to William Werthington in Ohio. Once they arrive at Werthington Estates, Lily discovers that not everything is as it seems, and she begins a journey she never thought possible.
The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to Winter Garden by Londyn Skye was an emotional rollercoaster that was hard to put down. I felt Lily’s emotions alongside her and felt a strong connection to her. By providing memories that the characters are actively thinking about during a current situation, Skye allows us to see exactly how a character is thinking at that moment. This allowed the characters to have more depth in their emotions and made them even more relatable. The memories are included in such a way that they do not disrupt the flow of the story, but only add to it. All the characters were well thought out, with even the most minor character having some sort of backstory to them. I also enjoyed the way the dialogue was written to mimic the southern accents of the time.
I loved the addition of the Slave Code and/or dictionary definitions at the beginning of each chapter. They were informative and gave the readers a small hint as to what the chapter would be about. As a historical romance, there was a long buildup to any scene I would consider romantic, but it helped it feel natural and not rushed. There are a few surprising or suspenseful moments throughout the story that keep the reader on their toes. The ending is a shocking cliffhanger that you will not see coming and will make you want the next book immediately.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy milder historical romance novels. There are only a few graphic sex scenes, with a long buildup to the first one. There are racial slurs and some profanity, so I would not recommend this to younger readers. This book will also obviously have a sequel, so I would not recommend this to someone looking for a book to be wrapped up by the end.
I found nothing negative to say about this book. The book seemed professionally edited, with only one small error found that did not take away from the story. I give this a 4 out of 4.
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The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to Winter Garden
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As a slave in Virginia, Lily has never known what freedom feels like. She was taken from her mother as a child and sold to the Adams family to work as their house slave. She teaches herself how to play the piano when no one is home, and she discovers she is able to escape her dismal situation through playing. She then plays whenever she gets the chance until she is discovered by James, the Adams’ youngest son. Her former childhood friend decides to take her punishment into her own hands by transporting her to William Werthington in Ohio. Once they arrive at Werthington Estates, Lily discovers that not everything is as it seems, and she begins a journey she never thought possible.
The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to Winter Garden by Londyn Skye was an emotional rollercoaster that was hard to put down. I felt Lily’s emotions alongside her and felt a strong connection to her. By providing memories that the characters are actively thinking about during a current situation, Skye allows us to see exactly how a character is thinking at that moment. This allowed the characters to have more depth in their emotions and made them even more relatable. The memories are included in such a way that they do not disrupt the flow of the story, but only add to it. All the characters were well thought out, with even the most minor character having some sort of backstory to them. I also enjoyed the way the dialogue was written to mimic the southern accents of the time.
I loved the addition of the Slave Code and/or dictionary definitions at the beginning of each chapter. They were informative and gave the readers a small hint as to what the chapter would be about. As a historical romance, there was a long buildup to any scene I would consider romantic, but it helped it feel natural and not rushed. There are a few surprising or suspenseful moments throughout the story that keep the reader on their toes. The ending is a shocking cliffhanger that you will not see coming and will make you want the next book immediately.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy milder historical romance novels. There are only a few graphic sex scenes, with a long buildup to the first one. There are racial slurs and some profanity, so I would not recommend this to younger readers. This book will also obviously have a sequel, so I would not recommend this to someone looking for a book to be wrapped up by the end.
I found nothing negative to say about this book. The book seemed professionally edited, with only one small error found that did not take away from the story. I give this a 4 out of 4.
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The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to Winter Garden
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