The narrative flows effectively as it switches from past to present ... We grow to admire Eliza ... The writing is lovely, and Eliza's voice helps us understand her as a girl and then as a young woman who was denied her heart's desire ... There's romance, love, heartache, war, death, friendships made and friendships destroyed, and disappointments galore. Through it all, we see Eliza grow and mature and make the best of the cards that fate has dealt her ... I must admit that when the book ended a bit abruptly, I was disappointed. But only because by that time I was completely invested in Eliza's story ... We can look forward to learning how she accomplished all that she did in the sequel. And we can be assured that Monroe will continue to demonstrate the importance of conservation and protecting our wild places.
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