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Somewhere to Dream
From Genevieve Graham, author of Sound of the Heart, comes the tale of two strangers living with the Cherokee—one with a warrior’s heart; the other with deadly dreams…
The Cherokee call her Shadow Girl. A white woman adopted by Indians, Adelaide is haunted by the dark dreams she hides—of her murdered family, of the men she fears, and most of all, of the ones that foretell the future. After her visions cause her to make a terrible mistake, she renounces her power and buries her dreams deep in her soul.
Until Jesse Black is captured by the tribe. His life is spared because the Cherokee believe his warrior spirit belongs to their fallen brother. Though he hates all Indians, Adelaide illuminates their way of life for him, just as he shines light into her shadowed heart. But when her dreams return, Jesse must help her face them…or die trying…
The Cherokee call her Shadow Girl. A white woman adopted by Indians, Adelaide is haunted by the dark dreams she hides—of her murdered family, of the men she fears, and most of all, of the ones that foretell the future. After her visions cause her to make a terrible mistake, she renounces her power and buries her dreams deep in her soul.
Until Jesse Black is captured by the tribe. His life is spared because the Cherokee believe his warrior spirit belongs to their fallen brother. Though he hates all Indians, Adelaide illuminates their way of life for him, just as he shines light into her shadowed heart. But when her dreams return, Jesse must help her face them…or die trying…
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First published November 5, 2013
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September 17, 2023
Something happens to me when I read a book by Genevieve Graham. Seriously, I cannot eat, drink, or move from the place of reading and I drift back to another time and place.
I had read Ms. Graham's first two novels " Under the Same Sky" and " Sound of the Heart" last year and "Somewhere to Dream" was absolutely everything I dreamed and more.
This book follows the story of Adelaide Johnson, the younger sister of Maggie, from "Under the Same Sky". Adelaide lives with her protectors the Cherokee and learns the ways and culture of the tribe. This I absolutely loved and could tell that the author was very attentive to getting everything as accurate as possible. I came to love each of these characters particularly, Wah-Li, Nechama, Soquili.
Adelaide is at first quite unsure of ever venturing outside the village until a white man by the name of Jesse Black is brought in by a group of Cherokee warriors. I really loved how Graham builds the storyline between these two characters. Just like a simmering heat!
Looking forward to where Genevieve Graham will take us next!
I had read Ms. Graham's first two novels " Under the Same Sky" and " Sound of the Heart" last year and "Somewhere to Dream" was absolutely everything I dreamed and more.
This book follows the story of Adelaide Johnson, the younger sister of Maggie, from "Under the Same Sky". Adelaide lives with her protectors the Cherokee and learns the ways and culture of the tribe. This I absolutely loved and could tell that the author was very attentive to getting everything as accurate as possible. I came to love each of these characters particularly, Wah-Li, Nechama, Soquili.
Adelaide is at first quite unsure of ever venturing outside the village until a white man by the name of Jesse Black is brought in by a group of Cherokee warriors. I really loved how Graham builds the storyline between these two characters. Just like a simmering heat!
Looking forward to where Genevieve Graham will take us next!
October 24, 2013
Actually a 4 1/2..
We meet Adelaide Johnson first in UNDER THE SAME SKY, the first amazing book by Genevieve Graham, which is her sister Maggie's story. Finally, we have Adelaide's saga with SOMEWHERE TO DREAM, which comes forth out of tragedy and heartache.
After losing her family to a band of miscreants, a broken Adelaide and Maggie are taken in by the Cherokee, who heal their wounds and adopt them. While Maggie goes off to her own life, Adelaide remains safely ensconced away with her Cherokee family, blocking out the ills that have befallen her. Both Maggie and Adelaide have a gift that many would consider to be witchcraft but with the Cherokee, this gift is embraced. The girls have the ability to see the future in their dreams, and although Maggie was better at it, Adelaide wasn't far behind if she would only just allow her dreams to come to completion. Adelaide always feared what her dreams would tell her and she constantly made sure to wake herself before they ended.
In her months of healing with the Cherokee, Adelaide is told that she will marry a Cherokee warrior, but when the warrior meets his demise is a fight, as saddened as she is with his death, she sighs with relief at her reprieve.
Settler, Jessie Black is captured by the band of Cherokee he is brought to the village torn and angry, his animosity to Indians is evident. When Cherokee warrior, Soquili tells Adelaide that Jessie now hold the spirit of his fallen brother, and that the white man is now his Cherokee brother, she knows there will be resistance, but resistance is futile. Adelaide heals Jessie's outer wounds, and begins to calm his internal turmoil, while the entire time planning his escape from the Indians. What does Jessie have to go back to though? An abusive father and hunger, at least with the Cherokee who have adopted him as one of their own, he finally is accepted as family and never has to starve again.
When Adelaide is informed by Soquili that since Jessie is his brother now, Adelaide's betrothal stands and she will marry Jessie, but Adelaide is still broken inside with all the terror she has endured, and marriage was the furthest thing from her mind. Jessie is oblivious to these plans, but day by day becomes closer to Adelaide and his his anger towards the Cherokee dissipates. Where does he belong now? Where does Adelaide belong?
This tale of recovery and acceptance is such a journey. Genevieve Graham has a winner with SOMEWHERE TO DREAM. Both Jessie and Adelaide have had severe heartache in their lives and each of them has their own trials and tribulations, but thrown together, they are a force to be reckoned with. Their Cherokee saviors turn out to be much more than either of them had anticipated, especially Jessie with his seething hatred of all Indians. While Adelaide must overcome her fear of the white man, Jessie must change his attitude about the Cherokee and his fear of being like his evil father. SOMEWHERE TO DREAM by Genevieve Graham is a lesson to all about insurmountable odds and misconceptions, it's about healing and love, friendship and understanding. SOMEWHERE TO DREAM is going right up on my TO KEEP shelf. I highly recommend SOMEWHERE TO DREAM as I do her entire series for their grittiness and realism in a market for fantasy. These books remain with you always, just like I feel they should.
~ KIMBERLY~
We meet Adelaide Johnson first in UNDER THE SAME SKY, the first amazing book by Genevieve Graham, which is her sister Maggie's story. Finally, we have Adelaide's saga with SOMEWHERE TO DREAM, which comes forth out of tragedy and heartache.
After losing her family to a band of miscreants, a broken Adelaide and Maggie are taken in by the Cherokee, who heal their wounds and adopt them. While Maggie goes off to her own life, Adelaide remains safely ensconced away with her Cherokee family, blocking out the ills that have befallen her. Both Maggie and Adelaide have a gift that many would consider to be witchcraft but with the Cherokee, this gift is embraced. The girls have the ability to see the future in their dreams, and although Maggie was better at it, Adelaide wasn't far behind if she would only just allow her dreams to come to completion. Adelaide always feared what her dreams would tell her and she constantly made sure to wake herself before they ended.
In her months of healing with the Cherokee, Adelaide is told that she will marry a Cherokee warrior, but when the warrior meets his demise is a fight, as saddened as she is with his death, she sighs with relief at her reprieve.
Settler, Jessie Black is captured by the band of Cherokee he is brought to the village torn and angry, his animosity to Indians is evident. When Cherokee warrior, Soquili tells Adelaide that Jessie now hold the spirit of his fallen brother, and that the white man is now his Cherokee brother, she knows there will be resistance, but resistance is futile. Adelaide heals Jessie's outer wounds, and begins to calm his internal turmoil, while the entire time planning his escape from the Indians. What does Jessie have to go back to though? An abusive father and hunger, at least with the Cherokee who have adopted him as one of their own, he finally is accepted as family and never has to starve again.
When Adelaide is informed by Soquili that since Jessie is his brother now, Adelaide's betrothal stands and she will marry Jessie, but Adelaide is still broken inside with all the terror she has endured, and marriage was the furthest thing from her mind. Jessie is oblivious to these plans, but day by day becomes closer to Adelaide and his his anger towards the Cherokee dissipates. Where does he belong now? Where does Adelaide belong?
This tale of recovery and acceptance is such a journey. Genevieve Graham has a winner with SOMEWHERE TO DREAM. Both Jessie and Adelaide have had severe heartache in their lives and each of them has their own trials and tribulations, but thrown together, they are a force to be reckoned with. Their Cherokee saviors turn out to be much more than either of them had anticipated, especially Jessie with his seething hatred of all Indians. While Adelaide must overcome her fear of the white man, Jessie must change his attitude about the Cherokee and his fear of being like his evil father. SOMEWHERE TO DREAM by Genevieve Graham is a lesson to all about insurmountable odds and misconceptions, it's about healing and love, friendship and understanding. SOMEWHERE TO DREAM is going right up on my TO KEEP shelf. I highly recommend SOMEWHERE TO DREAM as I do her entire series for their grittiness and realism in a market for fantasy. These books remain with you always, just like I feel they should.
~ KIMBERLY~
November 5, 2013
4.5 stars. "Somewhere to Dream" is yet another swoon-worthy historical romance from Genevieve Graham. It's the third book in the MacDonnells series. While you can definitely enjoy "Somewhere to Dream" without having read the other two novels in the series, you should definitely consider reading the other two books in this series because they are good and you, dear reader, deserve good things. This book will captivate my fellow historical romance lovers!
This book follows Adelaide, the sister of Maggie whose story appears in "Under the Same Sky," the first book in this series. Like Maggie, Adelaide has been taken in by the Cherokees and lives with them. She kind of feels like she walks a really interesting line with being white while adapting to the ways of the Cherokees. She seems to struggle with her identity a lot in this book. It was fascinating to read how she was able to walk this line. You really get to see what she's feeling. She was a really fascinating character to me. Like Maggie, she also has a sixth sense of sorts, which plays into the story (I loved this element so much in this book).
Then we have Jesse, a white man who is taken in by the Cherokees because they believe he is the reincarnation of one of their fallen. He hates being with the tribe and the only one that really seems to make it bearable for him is Adelaide. They fall for each other but things are not as good or as safe as they first seem for both characters (I don't want to give anything away).
This series continues to be a great one. I love reading historical fiction or historical romances set in America because there just doesn't seem to be a lot of it so I'm always really excited when I come across a great one like "Somewhere to Dream." You can count me as one of those readers that is incredibly impatient for the next book in this series (please say there's more!!!).
This book follows Adelaide, the sister of Maggie whose story appears in "Under the Same Sky," the first book in this series. Like Maggie, Adelaide has been taken in by the Cherokees and lives with them. She kind of feels like she walks a really interesting line with being white while adapting to the ways of the Cherokees. She seems to struggle with her identity a lot in this book. It was fascinating to read how she was able to walk this line. You really get to see what she's feeling. She was a really fascinating character to me. Like Maggie, she also has a sixth sense of sorts, which plays into the story (I loved this element so much in this book).
Then we have Jesse, a white man who is taken in by the Cherokees because they believe he is the reincarnation of one of their fallen. He hates being with the tribe and the only one that really seems to make it bearable for him is Adelaide. They fall for each other but things are not as good or as safe as they first seem for both characters (I don't want to give anything away).
This series continues to be a great one. I love reading historical fiction or historical romances set in America because there just doesn't seem to be a lot of it so I'm always really excited when I come across a great one like "Somewhere to Dream." You can count me as one of those readers that is incredibly impatient for the next book in this series (please say there's more!!!).
November 20, 2013
Also posted at my blog, TBR Mountain Range, with a photo taken by me. Rated 3.5 Stars.
A young women is taken in by the Cherokee with her sister, after a terrible tragedy. A young man is captured by the Cherokee and embraced as the soul of one of their lost warriors. Can two people with painful pasts find peace in a new way of life?
This is the third book in THE MACDONNELLS trilogy. I did not read the first two books, so my review may be completely different from someone who knows the back-story. We meet Adelaide, called Shadow Girl by the Cherokee, who tells her story for several chapters before we meet Jesse Black, a captive. This book mixes early American history with the paranormal in the form of visions.
Adelaide and her sister Maggie were abducted and abused by five men. The Cherokee attacked the men, killed them and took the two sisters to their tribe's village where they comforted them and healed their physical wounds. Healing their memories and their hearts is more difficult. The tribe grandmother helps the sisters with their gift as seers. Maggie readily accepts her gift of visions, while Adelaide has fought them since the beginning.
In a previous book, Maggie met her love and married, so Adelaide elects to stay with the tribe, letting her sister leave to be with her husband and his family. Adelaide is trying to be less afraid and work with her Cherokee grandmother on accepting her visions, but her past has been locked away out of fear. She knows a great white warrior is coming to the tribe before anyone else and keeps this knowledge to herself, afraid to let her vision go further because of mistakes she's made previously when misinterpreting her visions.
Jesse Black is captured by the Cherokee and all he can think about is how to escape. Jesse is curious about Adelaide from the first moment he sees her. He can't help but wonder why a blonde, young woman is with the Cherokee and acts as if she belongs with them. Jesse needs Adelaide as a translator but she is so shy and skittish that he can't stop wondering who hurt her. Jesse expects to be killed but Adelaide explains that the warrior who captured him thinks that Jesse has a fallen warrior's soul and has adopted him as his brother.
SOMEWHERE TO DREAM follows the developing love between two people with very painful pasts. Will their love help them overcome their fears and learn to love each other beyond what's in their history?
The beginning of the book is a bit choppy because we don't get to see everything while Adelaide represses her past out of fear. I'm guessing that I would have understood it better by reading the other books. Eventually, all is revealed so this book can be read as a standalone, but would probably be enjoyed more if read in order as a trilogy.
Adelaide and Jesse both give an interesting perspective in regards to the Cherokee customs and how they react to them, accept them or are appalled by them. Parts of the story depict the violence of the times in raw detail. Also, Adelaide eventually describes what happened to her and her family so if violence against men or women is something that disturbs you, you might want to avoid this book. It's realistic and it's all for valid reasons, giving insight into the characters' past, but it might be overwhelming to a sensitive reader.
I enjoyed the Cherokee characters as much as I enjoyed Adelaide and Jesse. Even one particular Cherokee troublemaker, who has a grudge against Jesse, becomes an excellent part of the story. We also get to know some of the whites in town, as well as have a couple visits with Maggie, so those who have read the previous books will enjoy a catch-up with the characters.
I enjoyed Adelaide and Jesse's interactions with the tribe grandmother the most. She's a wizened old woman who sees into their connection more than they see for themselves. Jesse was very angry at first so he acted out in ways that made me dislike him. Adelaide always showed a reserved front that was likeable, even when she experienced the most fear. Jesse does redeem himself later as he matures into a strong warrior and as a safe haven for Adelaide.
The tribe life really intrigued me and it was the part that I enjoyed the most. The Cherokee friendships were well-drawn and believable. I could sense the urgency of this couple's future and how their relationship might heal them both. There are some really heartbreaking moments that make this book hard to describe, as well as hard to rate. I enjoyed the relationships but the main characters faced so much violence in their past and present that I wasn't ready to let go by the end. I guess I needed a “vision” of more of their future. A book four about one of the Cherokee, perhaps?
SOMEWHERE TO DREAM will satisfy those who enjoy an American historical journey with a paranormal twist.
Review written by Dorine, Courtesy of Romance Junkies.
A young women is taken in by the Cherokee with her sister, after a terrible tragedy. A young man is captured by the Cherokee and embraced as the soul of one of their lost warriors. Can two people with painful pasts find peace in a new way of life?
This is the third book in THE MACDONNELLS trilogy. I did not read the first two books, so my review may be completely different from someone who knows the back-story. We meet Adelaide, called Shadow Girl by the Cherokee, who tells her story for several chapters before we meet Jesse Black, a captive. This book mixes early American history with the paranormal in the form of visions.
Adelaide and her sister Maggie were abducted and abused by five men. The Cherokee attacked the men, killed them and took the two sisters to their tribe's village where they comforted them and healed their physical wounds. Healing their memories and their hearts is more difficult. The tribe grandmother helps the sisters with their gift as seers. Maggie readily accepts her gift of visions, while Adelaide has fought them since the beginning.
In a previous book, Maggie met her love and married, so Adelaide elects to stay with the tribe, letting her sister leave to be with her husband and his family. Adelaide is trying to be less afraid and work with her Cherokee grandmother on accepting her visions, but her past has been locked away out of fear. She knows a great white warrior is coming to the tribe before anyone else and keeps this knowledge to herself, afraid to let her vision go further because of mistakes she's made previously when misinterpreting her visions.
Jesse Black is captured by the Cherokee and all he can think about is how to escape. Jesse is curious about Adelaide from the first moment he sees her. He can't help but wonder why a blonde, young woman is with the Cherokee and acts as if she belongs with them. Jesse needs Adelaide as a translator but she is so shy and skittish that he can't stop wondering who hurt her. Jesse expects to be killed but Adelaide explains that the warrior who captured him thinks that Jesse has a fallen warrior's soul and has adopted him as his brother.
SOMEWHERE TO DREAM follows the developing love between two people with very painful pasts. Will their love help them overcome their fears and learn to love each other beyond what's in their history?
The beginning of the book is a bit choppy because we don't get to see everything while Adelaide represses her past out of fear. I'm guessing that I would have understood it better by reading the other books. Eventually, all is revealed so this book can be read as a standalone, but would probably be enjoyed more if read in order as a trilogy.
Adelaide and Jesse both give an interesting perspective in regards to the Cherokee customs and how they react to them, accept them or are appalled by them. Parts of the story depict the violence of the times in raw detail. Also, Adelaide eventually describes what happened to her and her family so if violence against men or women is something that disturbs you, you might want to avoid this book. It's realistic and it's all for valid reasons, giving insight into the characters' past, but it might be overwhelming to a sensitive reader.
I enjoyed the Cherokee characters as much as I enjoyed Adelaide and Jesse. Even one particular Cherokee troublemaker, who has a grudge against Jesse, becomes an excellent part of the story. We also get to know some of the whites in town, as well as have a couple visits with Maggie, so those who have read the previous books will enjoy a catch-up with the characters.
I enjoyed Adelaide and Jesse's interactions with the tribe grandmother the most. She's a wizened old woman who sees into their connection more than they see for themselves. Jesse was very angry at first so he acted out in ways that made me dislike him. Adelaide always showed a reserved front that was likeable, even when she experienced the most fear. Jesse does redeem himself later as he matures into a strong warrior and as a safe haven for Adelaide.
The tribe life really intrigued me and it was the part that I enjoyed the most. The Cherokee friendships were well-drawn and believable. I could sense the urgency of this couple's future and how their relationship might heal them both. There are some really heartbreaking moments that make this book hard to describe, as well as hard to rate. I enjoyed the relationships but the main characters faced so much violence in their past and present that I wasn't ready to let go by the end. I guess I needed a “vision” of more of their future. A book four about one of the Cherokee, perhaps?
SOMEWHERE TO DREAM will satisfy those who enjoy an American historical journey with a paranormal twist.
Review written by Dorine, Courtesy of Romance Junkies.
February 20, 2014
Genevieve does it again! She is just awesome! This is another fantastic book and I am honored to be on her book tour with a REVIEW!!
Review: I can't say this enough but Genevieve is an amazing author, she again takes us on a powerful journey through the life of Adelaide.
This book is filled with love, honor, adventure and strength. We are now taken on a powerful, emotional and spiritual journey in history through the life of Adelaide. Her and her sister were rescued and taken care of by the Cherokee but unlike her sister, Adelaide was always afraid of her gift of sight where Maggie accepted and flourished with it.
What a beautiful and vivid tale this author takes us through with Adelaide's life. The horrors she had to endure and the strength she has to finally accept it. I am amazed with the emotions that this author brings to the surface. You not only get emerged into her stories but feel like you are there with the characters.
I loved Jesse and his free spirit and his strength. Adelaide is trying to over come her past and try to love again, try to feel again, try to get past, a horrible past. Then Jesse comes and he helps her in his gentle way and they learn to love again. He learns to trust again with the help of the Cherokee and Adelaide. After years of hating the Cherokee because they killed his mother. You can't imagine what an amazing journey that is. To watch these two grow as people and characters in this book.
I am a fan for life. Not one great book, not even two, but three amazing books by this amazing author. You can read these books stand alone but who would want to. You want to go on these journeys, they are thought provoking and rich with culture, power and most of all love.
I give Somewhere to Dream by Genevieve Graham 5 of 5 stars!
Was given the book by the author for an honest review.
Review: I can't say this enough but Genevieve is an amazing author, she again takes us on a powerful journey through the life of Adelaide.
This book is filled with love, honor, adventure and strength. We are now taken on a powerful, emotional and spiritual journey in history through the life of Adelaide. Her and her sister were rescued and taken care of by the Cherokee but unlike her sister, Adelaide was always afraid of her gift of sight where Maggie accepted and flourished with it.
What a beautiful and vivid tale this author takes us through with Adelaide's life. The horrors she had to endure and the strength she has to finally accept it. I am amazed with the emotions that this author brings to the surface. You not only get emerged into her stories but feel like you are there with the characters.
I loved Jesse and his free spirit and his strength. Adelaide is trying to over come her past and try to love again, try to feel again, try to get past, a horrible past. Then Jesse comes and he helps her in his gentle way and they learn to love again. He learns to trust again with the help of the Cherokee and Adelaide. After years of hating the Cherokee because they killed his mother. You can't imagine what an amazing journey that is. To watch these two grow as people and characters in this book.
I am a fan for life. Not one great book, not even two, but three amazing books by this amazing author. You can read these books stand alone but who would want to. You want to go on these journeys, they are thought provoking and rich with culture, power and most of all love.
I give Somewhere to Dream by Genevieve Graham 5 of 5 stars!
Was given the book by the author for an honest review.
September 10, 2016
Read my full review HERE at Into the Hall of Books.
I've read both of Genevieve Graham's previous books in this series and been properly schooled in and swooned over the MacDonnell family. I've loved both of the previous stories LIKE WHOA and I've waited patiently for the chance to read about sweet Adelaide, sister of Maggie. Every time Author Genevieve Graham publishes, I wonder if I can possibly love a book as much as the one before it (I say that all the time, but that feeling started with this series) and every time I hold my breath while I'm reading. Then, when I finish, I exhale and realize that YES, YES I CAN love a book as much as the previous one.
I basically just love the whole MacDonnell family and the people they fall in love with. That is all.
(You can read my thoughts on Under the Same Sky HERE.)
(You can read my thoughts on Sound of the Heart HERE.)
Somewhere To Dream by Genevieve Graham is the story of Adelaide, sister to Maggie and the "white girl" member of the Cherokee people in the Carolinas. Adelaide is a quiet girl, one with secrets and fears and some demons that she can't shake, but she finds comfort and acceptance among the people that she once thought were savages. While she doesn't always love their ways, she loves them and she has learned to live among them and speak their language. She has learned some of their healing techniques and she has learned a great deal about their culture, and more than anything else Adelaide has come to realize that the Cherokee people are not any more savage than the white people that live beyond. When her sister Maggie left the Cherokee a while back to make a family of her own, Adelaide was not yet ready to leave and so she remains, still learning, still protected, still a part of this group. Still the white girl, the odd one among them.
And it stays this way until the men bring Jesse Black back after a fight. Suddenly Adelaide isn't the only white person in the village anymore.
Jesse Black was captured by the Cherokee men and brought back to the village because he was believed to carry the soul of one of their fallen brothers. Trying not to appear afraid, Jesse was not only disgusted to be among this group of savages - he'd rather have died than be a part of their group. He has no idea what their plans are and he understands exactly nothing that they are saying. He is badly injured, and Adelaide is brought in to heal him. He is shocked to see another white person among them and assumes she was captured as well. Adelaide works to treat his injuries while trying to talk his anger down, as she is pretty much the only person around that can communicate with him. Eventually, over time, Jesse learns that he was brought back to live among the Cherokee as one of them because of his 'soul' and while this doesn't make him happy at all, he learns to cope. As he learns to open himself up to the Cherokee, he too learns that they aren't as savage as he once thought - they teach him hunting, things like that. He also learns that Adelaide chooses to stay there.
The interesting thing in all of this is that Adelaide has similar visions that Maggie had in her previous story - visions of things to come. These visions are things that have always kept her afraid because of being called a witch - she never embraced these dreams or visions like her sister had. One part of her visions that had been recurring, it turns out, was Jesse. And suddenly, here he is.
Certainly there is a romance that will bloom here. But along with that, Adelaide has to confront her absolute and paralyzing fear of white men (due to an attack years ago) and Jesse needs to confront his hatred of "Injuns" because of the role they played in the death of his family. And of course, there will be obstacles.
Genevieve Graham has never failed to stun me with these stories. Somewhere to Dream is a little bit different because it can be read as a standalone (but please read them all!) and because there is a ton more of the Native American culture vs the Highlander culture this time around. This is well and good to me because I enjoyed it as much as the previous two books - maybe more? - because I have always loved that the "American" setting she uses is the Carolinas and I'm located here in the Carolinas. Graham writes this area perfectly and she also describes the time setting so well which really works for me because I'm such a huge fan of this time in American History. Also, I love any fiction story in which I can learn more about other cultures, and HELLO there is plenty of the Cherokee nation here with Adelaide and her Cherokee community. I loved that.
What gets me more than the place setting and the time setting, though, is the way the author writes her characters every time. I first met Adelaide way back in Under the Same Sky, which is the first book, and I loved that I'm finally getting a chance to get into her head and her heart and know her as more than a secondary character. Prior to the beginning of this book, Adelaide underwent something traumatizing at the hands of "white men" and she now has a fear of them that is pretty much crippling to her. While it is almost unheard of during this time period for white people to live among the natives, Adelaide has embraced her home with the Cherokee and she has warmed to them - she is still a quiet girl, not talking very much and very timid, but she feels protected and relatively comfortable among the people she once thought savage and dangerous. While she feels comfortable there, though, she still feels a little bit out of place because she is not Cherokee, she looks different, and she has that pesky little problem of her visions that just won't go away. Unlike her sister Maggie, she doesn't really like her ability.
It's this ability that ends up partially responsible for the death of one of the men of the village - the one she was betrothed to - and this doesn't do anything at all to make her embrace it or love it any more. In fact, she only feels guilt and pain because she actually acted on her vision, actually telling someone about it so they could intervene in what was a dangerous situation, and disaster occurred. This, friends, is also how Jesse Black came into the picture. When her betrothed died, he was not only the man she was to marry - he was a brother, a son, a friend. Jesse was believed to be his soul reincarnated (sort of) so he was simply...captured and brought back. Simple as that.
And Jesse - boy was he pretty angry about that! Jesse has spent his entire life hating the natives, no matter which tribe or group. To him, they are all evil and they all represent the ones that killed his family. So to be captured and brought back to their village was a fate worse than death. It was humiliating and enraging. He saw only red. When Adelaide treated his injuries, however, her kind and soothing words were able to calm him enough so he was able to think clearly - she told him that he could either accept this fate or be killed, and that's the way it was. Jesse didn't like it, and I loved his inner thoughts as he fought with himself over running and risking being caught and killed, or just staying and accepting this fate of being a white Cherokee person. Throughout his transition into a Cherokee - learning their ways, their language, their customs, etc - Adelaide was always there and always a welcome diversion. She was like a stress relief for him and he always was happy to see her. He found himself falling for her but it was also nice that he recognized that he had some issues or fears that she was dealing with where men were concerned. He was slow with her, never pushing her - even with communication and friendship - and I love how considerate he was for this.
This Jesse - he was a really nice guy. He just had some hate issues he had to deal with, you see.
I loved their romance - slow and lovely - just like Genevieve Graham writes them. And I love everything else about this book.
I recommend Somewhere To Dream by Genevieve Graham to fans of historical fiction/historical romances, books that are rich with setting and culture, fans of strong family ties, and character-driven stories. I am a hardcore fan of this series and am so happy to finally hear Adelaide's story.
I've read both of Genevieve Graham's previous books in this series and been properly schooled in and swooned over the MacDonnell family. I've loved both of the previous stories LIKE WHOA and I've waited patiently for the chance to read about sweet Adelaide, sister of Maggie. Every time Author Genevieve Graham publishes, I wonder if I can possibly love a book as much as the one before it (I say that all the time, but that feeling started with this series) and every time I hold my breath while I'm reading. Then, when I finish, I exhale and realize that YES, YES I CAN love a book as much as the previous one.
I basically just love the whole MacDonnell family and the people they fall in love with. That is all.
(You can read my thoughts on Under the Same Sky HERE.)
(You can read my thoughts on Sound of the Heart HERE.)
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Somewhere To Dream by Genevieve Graham is the story of Adelaide, sister to Maggie and the "white girl" member of the Cherokee people in the Carolinas. Adelaide is a quiet girl, one with secrets and fears and some demons that she can't shake, but she finds comfort and acceptance among the people that she once thought were savages. While she doesn't always love their ways, she loves them and she has learned to live among them and speak their language. She has learned some of their healing techniques and she has learned a great deal about their culture, and more than anything else Adelaide has come to realize that the Cherokee people are not any more savage than the white people that live beyond. When her sister Maggie left the Cherokee a while back to make a family of her own, Adelaide was not yet ready to leave and so she remains, still learning, still protected, still a part of this group. Still the white girl, the odd one among them.
And it stays this way until the men bring Jesse Black back after a fight. Suddenly Adelaide isn't the only white person in the village anymore.
Jesse Black was captured by the Cherokee men and brought back to the village because he was believed to carry the soul of one of their fallen brothers. Trying not to appear afraid, Jesse was not only disgusted to be among this group of savages - he'd rather have died than be a part of their group. He has no idea what their plans are and he understands exactly nothing that they are saying. He is badly injured, and Adelaide is brought in to heal him. He is shocked to see another white person among them and assumes she was captured as well. Adelaide works to treat his injuries while trying to talk his anger down, as she is pretty much the only person around that can communicate with him. Eventually, over time, Jesse learns that he was brought back to live among the Cherokee as one of them because of his 'soul' and while this doesn't make him happy at all, he learns to cope. As he learns to open himself up to the Cherokee, he too learns that they aren't as savage as he once thought - they teach him hunting, things like that. He also learns that Adelaide chooses to stay there.
The interesting thing in all of this is that Adelaide has similar visions that Maggie had in her previous story - visions of things to come. These visions are things that have always kept her afraid because of being called a witch - she never embraced these dreams or visions like her sister had. One part of her visions that had been recurring, it turns out, was Jesse. And suddenly, here he is.
Certainly there is a romance that will bloom here. But along with that, Adelaide has to confront her absolute and paralyzing fear of white men (due to an attack years ago) and Jesse needs to confront his hatred of "Injuns" because of the role they played in the death of his family. And of course, there will be obstacles.
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Genevieve Graham has never failed to stun me with these stories. Somewhere to Dream is a little bit different because it can be read as a standalone (but please read them all!) and because there is a ton more of the Native American culture vs the Highlander culture this time around. This is well and good to me because I enjoyed it as much as the previous two books - maybe more? - because I have always loved that the "American" setting she uses is the Carolinas and I'm located here in the Carolinas. Graham writes this area perfectly and she also describes the time setting so well which really works for me because I'm such a huge fan of this time in American History. Also, I love any fiction story in which I can learn more about other cultures, and HELLO there is plenty of the Cherokee nation here with Adelaide and her Cherokee community. I loved that.
What gets me more than the place setting and the time setting, though, is the way the author writes her characters every time. I first met Adelaide way back in Under the Same Sky, which is the first book, and I loved that I'm finally getting a chance to get into her head and her heart and know her as more than a secondary character. Prior to the beginning of this book, Adelaide underwent something traumatizing at the hands of "white men" and she now has a fear of them that is pretty much crippling to her. While it is almost unheard of during this time period for white people to live among the natives, Adelaide has embraced her home with the Cherokee and she has warmed to them - she is still a quiet girl, not talking very much and very timid, but she feels protected and relatively comfortable among the people she once thought savage and dangerous. While she feels comfortable there, though, she still feels a little bit out of place because she is not Cherokee, she looks different, and she has that pesky little problem of her visions that just won't go away. Unlike her sister Maggie, she doesn't really like her ability.
It's this ability that ends up partially responsible for the death of one of the men of the village - the one she was betrothed to - and this doesn't do anything at all to make her embrace it or love it any more. In fact, she only feels guilt and pain because she actually acted on her vision, actually telling someone about it so they could intervene in what was a dangerous situation, and disaster occurred. This, friends, is also how Jesse Black came into the picture. When her betrothed died, he was not only the man she was to marry - he was a brother, a son, a friend. Jesse was believed to be his soul reincarnated (sort of) so he was simply...captured and brought back. Simple as that.
And Jesse - boy was he pretty angry about that! Jesse has spent his entire life hating the natives, no matter which tribe or group. To him, they are all evil and they all represent the ones that killed his family. So to be captured and brought back to their village was a fate worse than death. It was humiliating and enraging. He saw only red. When Adelaide treated his injuries, however, her kind and soothing words were able to calm him enough so he was able to think clearly - she told him that he could either accept this fate or be killed, and that's the way it was. Jesse didn't like it, and I loved his inner thoughts as he fought with himself over running and risking being caught and killed, or just staying and accepting this fate of being a white Cherokee person. Throughout his transition into a Cherokee - learning their ways, their language, their customs, etc - Adelaide was always there and always a welcome diversion. She was like a stress relief for him and he always was happy to see her. He found himself falling for her but it was also nice that he recognized that he had some issues or fears that she was dealing with where men were concerned. He was slow with her, never pushing her - even with communication and friendship - and I love how considerate he was for this.
This Jesse - he was a really nice guy. He just had some hate issues he had to deal with, you see.
I loved their romance - slow and lovely - just like Genevieve Graham writes them. And I love everything else about this book.
I recommend Somewhere To Dream by Genevieve Graham to fans of historical fiction/historical romances, books that are rich with setting and culture, fans of strong family ties, and character-driven stories. I am a hardcore fan of this series and am so happy to finally hear Adelaide's story.
October 29, 2013
I have desired to read this author's work since her first book came out. When I saw this one, I decided this was my chance since it seemed to only have loose ties to the two previous books. This is another one of those instances where I could kick myself for waiting so long. The author's style, the historic details blended with the mystic aspect, the plot and the way she developed her characters just make me greedy for more of her stuff. Definitely going back for those yummy Highlanders.
The story is a frontier romance set in America during the Colonial Era. It opens with Adelaide dwelling on her past and her life as it is. She has always been timid and scared. After her father died and then the attack on their home that killed her mother and younger sister, the fear magnified ten-fold. She and her older sister, Maggie were rescued by a band of Cherokee who took the girls back to their village and adopted them into the tribe. For the first time, she and Maggie were encouraged to use their 'dream' gifts and encouraged to be themselves. Maggie flourished and moved on into her happy life, but Adelaide remained locked in fear and living like a shadow. The village matriarch has determined that she will marry one of the strong warriors of the tribe. Adelaide likes the man and he is good to her, but she is terrified of being with him in that way. And what of the mysterious golden haired golden eyed angry man she keeps seeing in her dreams? Then she attempts to use her gift and it goes terribly wrong leaving a family of the village in mourning. This event brings her dream man to the village when he is captured in the last retaliatory raid.
Jesse Black hates indians with a passion because they killed his mother and because his brutal, abusive father taught him only to hate. Here he is either to become entertainment for the savages as they torture him to death or slated to become a slave. What he doesn't expect is to encounter a white woman who is accepted like one of the tribe and seems to be there of her own volition. She treats his wounds and translates the 'good' news that he is one of his captor's spirit brother because he supposedly embodies the spirit of the man's dead brother. Jesse survives the gauntlet he is forced to run and decides to bide his time in the village until he can escape.
Adelaide doesn't know what to make of Jesse, but there is something about him other than her dreams that draws her to him. She has been lonely and feels lost trying to walk the ridge between her white heritage and her adopted heritage. Jesse stirs up these thoughts more than ever because she suspects that he will not stay any longer than he has to. She is both intimidated by him because he is a man, but she also treasures his friendship. Jesse is equally attracted to Adelaide. First he plots how he can get away and take her with him, but then something changes and he allows the Cherokee people and their life to make an impression with him. Like Adelaide, he is well aware that underneath what he has learned from the Cherokee that he is different. He cares for Adelaide, but she is so caught up in her fears that she may never accept him. Adelaide needs to work through her past and her fear of her own gift and Jesse has to battle his present adversaries and be strong for both of them.
The story is told first person point of view from both Adelaide and Jesse's perspectives. The plot is tight and the pacing is good with its blend of action, character development, description and romance. I loved the feel of being immersed in the Cherokee way of life for that time period.
I thought the way the author depicted characters who described their pasts and their present actions and feelings was good. I wasn't so keen on Adelaide, but that was due to her timidity not to how well she was drawn as a character. Anyone who went through what she did would have issues and they wouldn't be the sort of thing that went away anytime soon. Jesse is made of different stuff. He, too, had an ugly past, but instead of fearful withdrawals, it left him angry and reckless. He has one of those sultry personalities and paired with rugged good looks that gets him anywhere he wants with the females. Addie stumps him. I liked that they didn't instantly fall in love and come together as a couple because it wouldn't have rang true. Their journey both separately and together was a much better telling.
The mystic element of Addie's gift and the older woman of the village having the gift was part of the story, but it worked organically with the historical and more factual backdrop that the story was told in. As to the balance of historical backdrop to plot... right on the money. It blended well.
There was a look in with Andrew and Maggie from the first story. I haven't read their story yet, but I'm really looking forward to it after meeting up with them in this one.
So all in all, this was a splendid experience. I would recommend this one to historical romance lovers who enjoy Native American Romance and Colonial American era romance with a little spice and grit to it.
My thanks to Penguin Group and Net Galley for providing the copy of the book for review purposes.
The story is a frontier romance set in America during the Colonial Era. It opens with Adelaide dwelling on her past and her life as it is. She has always been timid and scared. After her father died and then the attack on their home that killed her mother and younger sister, the fear magnified ten-fold. She and her older sister, Maggie were rescued by a band of Cherokee who took the girls back to their village and adopted them into the tribe. For the first time, she and Maggie were encouraged to use their 'dream' gifts and encouraged to be themselves. Maggie flourished and moved on into her happy life, but Adelaide remained locked in fear and living like a shadow. The village matriarch has determined that she will marry one of the strong warriors of the tribe. Adelaide likes the man and he is good to her, but she is terrified of being with him in that way. And what of the mysterious golden haired golden eyed angry man she keeps seeing in her dreams? Then she attempts to use her gift and it goes terribly wrong leaving a family of the village in mourning. This event brings her dream man to the village when he is captured in the last retaliatory raid.
Jesse Black hates indians with a passion because they killed his mother and because his brutal, abusive father taught him only to hate. Here he is either to become entertainment for the savages as they torture him to death or slated to become a slave. What he doesn't expect is to encounter a white woman who is accepted like one of the tribe and seems to be there of her own volition. She treats his wounds and translates the 'good' news that he is one of his captor's spirit brother because he supposedly embodies the spirit of the man's dead brother. Jesse survives the gauntlet he is forced to run and decides to bide his time in the village until he can escape.
Adelaide doesn't know what to make of Jesse, but there is something about him other than her dreams that draws her to him. She has been lonely and feels lost trying to walk the ridge between her white heritage and her adopted heritage. Jesse stirs up these thoughts more than ever because she suspects that he will not stay any longer than he has to. She is both intimidated by him because he is a man, but she also treasures his friendship. Jesse is equally attracted to Adelaide. First he plots how he can get away and take her with him, but then something changes and he allows the Cherokee people and their life to make an impression with him. Like Adelaide, he is well aware that underneath what he has learned from the Cherokee that he is different. He cares for Adelaide, but she is so caught up in her fears that she may never accept him. Adelaide needs to work through her past and her fear of her own gift and Jesse has to battle his present adversaries and be strong for both of them.
The story is told first person point of view from both Adelaide and Jesse's perspectives. The plot is tight and the pacing is good with its blend of action, character development, description and romance. I loved the feel of being immersed in the Cherokee way of life for that time period.
I thought the way the author depicted characters who described their pasts and their present actions and feelings was good. I wasn't so keen on Adelaide, but that was due to her timidity not to how well she was drawn as a character. Anyone who went through what she did would have issues and they wouldn't be the sort of thing that went away anytime soon. Jesse is made of different stuff. He, too, had an ugly past, but instead of fearful withdrawals, it left him angry and reckless. He has one of those sultry personalities and paired with rugged good looks that gets him anywhere he wants with the females. Addie stumps him. I liked that they didn't instantly fall in love and come together as a couple because it wouldn't have rang true. Their journey both separately and together was a much better telling.
The mystic element of Addie's gift and the older woman of the village having the gift was part of the story, but it worked organically with the historical and more factual backdrop that the story was told in. As to the balance of historical backdrop to plot... right on the money. It blended well.
There was a look in with Andrew and Maggie from the first story. I haven't read their story yet, but I'm really looking forward to it after meeting up with them in this one.
So all in all, this was a splendid experience. I would recommend this one to historical romance lovers who enjoy Native American Romance and Colonial American era romance with a little spice and grit to it.
My thanks to Penguin Group and Net Galley for providing the copy of the book for review purposes.
November 17, 2013
3.5 Last year I read and enjoyed Sound of Heart book two in Genevieve Graham’s MacDonnells series and truly enjoyed the tale. In Somewhere to Dream we meet Adelaide, a young white woman adopted by the Cherokee Indians and named Shadow Girl. Mini review: authentic, heart-warming and powerful.
We meet Adelaide and her sister Maggie after they and their family are attacked by a group of outlaws and rescued by a group of Cherokee. The two young girls are mended and accepted into the tribe. Struggling with visions and a terrible mistake, she shuts herself off from her gift until a young white man is captured and accepted into the tribe. The tale that unfolds is both heart-warming and brutal. I literally consumed this tale, and found myself fascinated by both the characters and the world around them.
Adelaide is named Shadow Girl by the Cherokee and rightly so. She prefers to live in her sister’s shadow, lives in fear from the past and fears her powerful dreams that foretell of things to come. You cannot help but feel for this young girl, as she struggles to overcome and embraces the Cherokee people. Jesse Black is a young white man, filled with anger. His eyes have often appeared in Adelaide’s dream, and she is drawn to him. Jessie is captured by the Cherokee, but Soquili believes he is his brother’s spirit reborn, and he is accepted into the fold. The two are thrust together; learning from each other and members of the tribe. I enjoyed getting to know some of the tribe members and their beliefs. Graham brought them to life and captured their spirit.
Graham beautifully captured these two damaged souls in Somewhere to Dream. Their histories are gut wrenching and sadly stories that occurred all over the untamed West. She takes us into the daily lives of the Cherokee, their beliefs and even dealings with the white man. The relationship that develops between Jesse and Adelaide is slow building. It finds its foundation on trust and healing. Graham allows us to see both sides of the struggle to claim the West, the cultural obstacles and heartaches. I personally would have liked another two hundred pages and greater detail of the period and the Cherokee culture, but Graham did an excellent job of portraying them. She doesn’t skimp on the brutal reality of this cold wilderness, and while not overly detailed it ripped at my heart and made me cringe. To see a culture so loving and in the next breath so violent was frightening. At its core Somewhere to Dream is a spiritual journey of healing, acceptance and ultimately love.
Copy received in exchange for unbiased review and originally published @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer
We meet Adelaide and her sister Maggie after they and their family are attacked by a group of outlaws and rescued by a group of Cherokee. The two young girls are mended and accepted into the tribe. Struggling with visions and a terrible mistake, she shuts herself off from her gift until a young white man is captured and accepted into the tribe. The tale that unfolds is both heart-warming and brutal. I literally consumed this tale, and found myself fascinated by both the characters and the world around them.
Adelaide is named Shadow Girl by the Cherokee and rightly so. She prefers to live in her sister’s shadow, lives in fear from the past and fears her powerful dreams that foretell of things to come. You cannot help but feel for this young girl, as she struggles to overcome and embraces the Cherokee people. Jesse Black is a young white man, filled with anger. His eyes have often appeared in Adelaide’s dream, and she is drawn to him. Jessie is captured by the Cherokee, but Soquili believes he is his brother’s spirit reborn, and he is accepted into the fold. The two are thrust together; learning from each other and members of the tribe. I enjoyed getting to know some of the tribe members and their beliefs. Graham brought them to life and captured their spirit.
Graham beautifully captured these two damaged souls in Somewhere to Dream. Their histories are gut wrenching and sadly stories that occurred all over the untamed West. She takes us into the daily lives of the Cherokee, their beliefs and even dealings with the white man. The relationship that develops between Jesse and Adelaide is slow building. It finds its foundation on trust and healing. Graham allows us to see both sides of the struggle to claim the West, the cultural obstacles and heartaches. I personally would have liked another two hundred pages and greater detail of the period and the Cherokee culture, but Graham did an excellent job of portraying them. She doesn’t skimp on the brutal reality of this cold wilderness, and while not overly detailed it ripped at my heart and made me cringe. To see a culture so loving and in the next breath so violent was frightening. At its core Somewhere to Dream is a spiritual journey of healing, acceptance and ultimately love.
Copy received in exchange for unbiased review and originally published @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer
December 14, 2013
I generally read about 4-5 books a week. Many of those books are parts of a series and, at the end of the book, I generally write that I can't wait for the next book in the series to come out. Time goes by, many books are read in between, bits of the initial storyline fade and by the time I get the next book in a series, I have a difficult time recalling key parts and characters. I sometimes even forget an author's name and the next book in the series that I was interested in reading. I have NEVER forgotten Genevieve Graham's name, any of the characters, nor any of the storylines in The MacDonnells series of books.
When I first read "Under the Same Sky" it stopped me in my tracks. What a fabulous book! It contained all the key elements I love in a historical romance, the characters were well-developed, it contained interesting history, the writing was superior and the storyline was gripping. I could not put it down. Now, this is an author I definitely want to read more from.
Then, I read Ms. Graham's "Sound of the Heart." I was blown away. Could it be that this new author could hit two home runs in a row? Yep! Out of the park! I was hooked. From this point on, Genevieve Graham became an automatic buy for me. Two more books on my "keeper" shelf and definite re-reads in my future.
Then came "Somewhere to Dream." Oh my! Can it get any better? Oh yeah! This book was so wonderful on so many levels. I was totally intrigued (and sometimes horrified) by the Cherokee culture. However, it was essential to the storyline. The hero wasn't your typical "I can do it all, I feel no pain, no man can take me," muscle-bound kind of guy. He was real, vulnerable, wounded in body and soul and yet determined, protective and caring. Our heroine was also vulnerable, once wounded in body and still in soul, but a survivor who adapts to her circumstances with amazing bravery and determination of her own (even though she doesn't realize it). How they come together is a harrowing experience. Watching them grow, together, is a thing to behold. It will touch your heart and put a smile on your face. Just lovely.
I have never forgotten this author's name from the very first book. I have never forgotten a character nor an amazing storyline in this fantastic series. I cannot wait to read more from Genevieve Graham. A very talented lady and one to keep an eye on! I know I will be watching and highly anticipating her next book! ;)
When I first read "Under the Same Sky" it stopped me in my tracks. What a fabulous book! It contained all the key elements I love in a historical romance, the characters were well-developed, it contained interesting history, the writing was superior and the storyline was gripping. I could not put it down. Now, this is an author I definitely want to read more from.
Then, I read Ms. Graham's "Sound of the Heart." I was blown away. Could it be that this new author could hit two home runs in a row? Yep! Out of the park! I was hooked. From this point on, Genevieve Graham became an automatic buy for me. Two more books on my "keeper" shelf and definite re-reads in my future.
Then came "Somewhere to Dream." Oh my! Can it get any better? Oh yeah! This book was so wonderful on so many levels. I was totally intrigued (and sometimes horrified) by the Cherokee culture. However, it was essential to the storyline. The hero wasn't your typical "I can do it all, I feel no pain, no man can take me," muscle-bound kind of guy. He was real, vulnerable, wounded in body and soul and yet determined, protective and caring. Our heroine was also vulnerable, once wounded in body and still in soul, but a survivor who adapts to her circumstances with amazing bravery and determination of her own (even though she doesn't realize it). How they come together is a harrowing experience. Watching them grow, together, is a thing to behold. It will touch your heart and put a smile on your face. Just lovely.
I have never forgotten this author's name from the very first book. I have never forgotten a character nor an amazing storyline in this fantastic series. I cannot wait to read more from Genevieve Graham. A very talented lady and one to keep an eye on! I know I will be watching and highly anticipating her next book! ;)
October 3, 2013
I was utterly taken back by this book. I wish I could have read the first two books first. But it wasn’t hard to catch on to this third book in the series. I will have to go back and read the first two.
I loved Dancing With Wolves and I love the Indian cultures. I live in South Carolina next to the Catawba reservation. So, I have some knowledge but I was so engrossed in this tale. Ms Graham’s descriptions of the scenes had me feeling the wind through every piece of hair on every character. It was so real.
I felt the struggles and sadness that Adelaide faced and watched her slowly overcome them with the help of this angry man named Jesse. Jesse was taken by the Cherokee and spared because Soquili’s brother was recently killed and Soquili believed that Jesse was his brother. That his spirit was in Jesse. So Jesse had to fight to prove himself to stay alive. Jesse hated the Indians but didn’t want to die either and wanted to know more about Adelaide who lived among the Cherokee. But obviously, Adelaide is white. She helped Jesse by nursing him back to health and helping him with the language and culture and giving him a reason to not be angry anymore.
Adelaide is forever scarred with what happened to her and her sisters years ago and does not trust men. She doesn’t feel like she fits in anywhere but she feels safer with the Cherokee for now. There is some mention of what happened to her and although it wasn’t a graphic reenactment, it was still unsettling to have her recall it.
I loved watching both Adelaide and Jesse heal with the help of the Cherokee. I loved how the Cherokee people are family and how they work together. I felt the connection the two had and fell in love with them.
I just loved the book. It was very entrancing and sweet and so vivid. Gah, I am speechless as to how I feel it was just wonderful. The only thing I didn’t like was the cover. It looks cheesy and the book is not cheesy at all.
So if you liked Dancing With Wolves, different cultures, overcoming a tragic past, family, healing, becoming better than your family left you with (Jesse and his father are very different people), a love for open spaces, and a love for people than you will very much enjoy this book.
I loved Dancing With Wolves and I love the Indian cultures. I live in South Carolina next to the Catawba reservation. So, I have some knowledge but I was so engrossed in this tale. Ms Graham’s descriptions of the scenes had me feeling the wind through every piece of hair on every character. It was so real.
I felt the struggles and sadness that Adelaide faced and watched her slowly overcome them with the help of this angry man named Jesse. Jesse was taken by the Cherokee and spared because Soquili’s brother was recently killed and Soquili believed that Jesse was his brother. That his spirit was in Jesse. So Jesse had to fight to prove himself to stay alive. Jesse hated the Indians but didn’t want to die either and wanted to know more about Adelaide who lived among the Cherokee. But obviously, Adelaide is white. She helped Jesse by nursing him back to health and helping him with the language and culture and giving him a reason to not be angry anymore.
Adelaide is forever scarred with what happened to her and her sisters years ago and does not trust men. She doesn’t feel like she fits in anywhere but she feels safer with the Cherokee for now. There is some mention of what happened to her and although it wasn’t a graphic reenactment, it was still unsettling to have her recall it.
I loved watching both Adelaide and Jesse heal with the help of the Cherokee. I loved how the Cherokee people are family and how they work together. I felt the connection the two had and fell in love with them.
I just loved the book. It was very entrancing and sweet and so vivid. Gah, I am speechless as to how I feel it was just wonderful. The only thing I didn’t like was the cover. It looks cheesy and the book is not cheesy at all.
So if you liked Dancing With Wolves, different cultures, overcoming a tragic past, family, healing, becoming better than your family left you with (Jesse and his father are very different people), a love for open spaces, and a love for people than you will very much enjoy this book.
June 12, 2017
I was so happy to get back to the beautiful writing style of Genevieve Graham. When I read Sound of the Heart, I was drawn in by her descriptive and emotional historical settings. I was not let down with Somewhere to Dream.
From the beginning of this story, I adored Adelaide's character (though I have not read Under the Same Sky yet). She is a quiet mouse of a woman, the shadow girl they all call her. So fearful, yet so comfortable living among the Cherokee. Her life was uprooted, yet she found solace among these feared people. They help her to understand herself more than her own people would have.
Adelaide is fearful of her future, her hand has been promised to a Cherokee man whom she cares for, but is unready for the commitment. When her future husband is killed in battle she is both saddened and relieved. She wasn't ready for marriage, she hasn't let go of her haunting past yet.
But when Jesse Black appears as a captive one day, she is both curious and fearful. Curious because he has been in her dreams and fearful because she generally fears the white man (her own people). But Jesse is different, he holds a lot of anger. She is drawn to helping him and teaching him the ways of the Cherokee. Slowly, they form a friendship and begin to fall in love. I loved how patient he was with her and how she brought out the best of him.
They each have issues they need to deal with - she her fear of the white man and he his anger towards the Indians and his fear of becoming just like his violent father. Together they learn to accept their pasts, learn to love and heal their wounds. Their story was wonderful, but the part that I find the most intriguing was learning about the Cherokee, their culture and their language. I felt that watching Jesse accept their ways and realize they helped him figure out how to heal and who he wanted to be was an incredible journey.
I look forward to going back and reading the first in this series, to learn more about Adelaide and her sister Maggie.
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From the beginning of this story, I adored Adelaide's character (though I have not read Under the Same Sky yet). She is a quiet mouse of a woman, the shadow girl they all call her. So fearful, yet so comfortable living among the Cherokee. Her life was uprooted, yet she found solace among these feared people. They help her to understand herself more than her own people would have.
Adelaide is fearful of her future, her hand has been promised to a Cherokee man whom she cares for, but is unready for the commitment. When her future husband is killed in battle she is both saddened and relieved. She wasn't ready for marriage, she hasn't let go of her haunting past yet.
But when Jesse Black appears as a captive one day, she is both curious and fearful. Curious because he has been in her dreams and fearful because she generally fears the white man (her own people). But Jesse is different, he holds a lot of anger. She is drawn to helping him and teaching him the ways of the Cherokee. Slowly, they form a friendship and begin to fall in love. I loved how patient he was with her and how she brought out the best of him.
They each have issues they need to deal with - she her fear of the white man and he his anger towards the Indians and his fear of becoming just like his violent father. Together they learn to accept their pasts, learn to love and heal their wounds. Their story was wonderful, but the part that I find the most intriguing was learning about the Cherokee, their culture and their language. I felt that watching Jesse accept their ways and realize they helped him figure out how to heal and who he wanted to be was an incredible journey.
I look forward to going back and reading the first in this series, to learn more about Adelaide and her sister Maggie.
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November 14, 2013
We return to the Cherokee village once more, but this time we are along side Maggie’s sister Adelaide – also known as Shadow Girl. Timid and fearful, young Adelaide has struggled with her gift, her life with the Cherokee and her sister moving away to a near by town.
A vision changes everything for Adelaide and the lives of the Cherokee. The man she was destined to marry is killed, and a captive is taken. The moment she sees Jesse she knows things will never be the same. The Cherokee believe that he is the reincarnation of her lost husband to be.
These two are interesting and are very troubled characters. Both of them have tragic pasts that haunt them and aren’t quite ready to let go of yet. As they befriend one another, Jesse sees another side of the people he’s been taught to hate and she sees that not all men are going to hurt her.
As they progress in their friendship they being to fall in love with one another, which plays right into the Cherokee’s plans – they want them together! Adelaide isn’t sure she’s ready for marriage and all it entails, and fights against the push.
This is probably one of my favorite books by Genevieve. The characters have such depth and such troubled souls – it was great seeing them learn to love and break free of what held them for so long. Adelaide is so much more intense then Maggie, she had a darkness that she fought free from. I loved her character right from the beginning!
Would I recommend this book? In a heart beat – Genevieve is such a talented writer who had me hooked from the beginning of this series until the last page of this book. I can’t wait to read more by her.
A vision changes everything for Adelaide and the lives of the Cherokee. The man she was destined to marry is killed, and a captive is taken. The moment she sees Jesse she knows things will never be the same. The Cherokee believe that he is the reincarnation of her lost husband to be.
These two are interesting and are very troubled characters. Both of them have tragic pasts that haunt them and aren’t quite ready to let go of yet. As they befriend one another, Jesse sees another side of the people he’s been taught to hate and she sees that not all men are going to hurt her.
As they progress in their friendship they being to fall in love with one another, which plays right into the Cherokee’s plans – they want them together! Adelaide isn’t sure she’s ready for marriage and all it entails, and fights against the push.
This is probably one of my favorite books by Genevieve. The characters have such depth and such troubled souls – it was great seeing them learn to love and break free of what held them for so long. Adelaide is so much more intense then Maggie, she had a darkness that she fought free from. I loved her character right from the beginning!
Would I recommend this book? In a heart beat – Genevieve is such a talented writer who had me hooked from the beginning of this series until the last page of this book. I can’t wait to read more by her.
October 13, 2013
Graham does a wonderful job weaving fiction into a very realistic and historical world with The Cherokee. I was extremely grateful that the author set up the background to Adelaide's story, especially for those of us who are new to the series.
Adelaide was a character that it took a bit for me to grow used to. She's extremely reserved because of her past, but I found that she had a strength even in her quietness. I really enjoyed reading her love story with Jesse Black and watching both of them overcome their prejudice, especially Jesse.
I think what's unique about this story is the almost paranormal element of Adelaide's power to see the future. I found this addition to the story refreshing and I think it helped make the drama in the story that much more effective. It's also an obstacle and gift that Adelaide learns to deal with, overcome, and eventually harness.
Overall, I think Graham does a beautiful job with this well- thoughout story. The writing was clear and filled with wonderful imagery. I found it funny that Jesse compared Adelaide to a green mare. Although he has a roughness about him it was fun watching him fall in love with Adelaide.
For those interested, I have not previously read the first two novels in this series, but Somewhere to Dream is fine to read as a stand-a-lone. I am definitely interested in reading the other two stories in this series, especially Maggies'.
I highly recommend this to lovers of Historical Fiction.
Adelaide was a character that it took a bit for me to grow used to. She's extremely reserved because of her past, but I found that she had a strength even in her quietness. I really enjoyed reading her love story with Jesse Black and watching both of them overcome their prejudice, especially Jesse.
I think what's unique about this story is the almost paranormal element of Adelaide's power to see the future. I found this addition to the story refreshing and I think it helped make the drama in the story that much more effective. It's also an obstacle and gift that Adelaide learns to deal with, overcome, and eventually harness.
Overall, I think Graham does a beautiful job with this well- thoughout story. The writing was clear and filled with wonderful imagery. I found it funny that Jesse compared Adelaide to a green mare. Although he has a roughness about him it was fun watching him fall in love with Adelaide.
For those interested, I have not previously read the first two novels in this series, but Somewhere to Dream is fine to read as a stand-a-lone. I am definitely interested in reading the other two stories in this series, especially Maggies'.
I highly recommend this to lovers of Historical Fiction.
August 30, 2014
Loved this third book in the MacDonnell’s series by Genevieve Graham. Finally we have Adelaide’s story who we first met in Book #1 Under the Same Sky. Adelaide is still living with the Cherokee Indians and must overcome her fear of the white man. Again this is an interesting historical story, gripping storyline, a touch of the paranormal and I highly recommend the final book in this series.
September 20, 2013
I thoroughly enjoy every novel that Genevieve Graham has written, CAN NOT wait til I have her next installment of the MacDonnells...aswell as any other story she sets her sights on ...her stories grab hold of you and make you feel like you are part of the storyline.
This novel will be as wonderful as the others, I cant wait for the paperback to come to my door.
This novel will be as wonderful as the others, I cant wait for the paperback to come to my door.
February 17, 2023
When the heroine and her sister came to live among the Cherokee, her sister thrived with the People and her outgoing and adventurous personality had her eagerly intermingle with the culture. The heroine on the other hand is nothing at all like her sister. She is withdrawn, timid. She does not accept relationships with others well and when her sister began to carve a life for herself that didn't revolve around the heroine, the heroine became sad and even more reclusive. She doesn't accept the dreams and vision that both sisters have inherited but when she dreams of a golden warrior coming to the village she is frightened by what this stranger will mean to her. She knows the ruthlessness of her People well and when the white man wages war on the Cherokee, many nights were spent listening to the prisoners screams as they suffered before death. But when the hero, a white man, is captured and brought to the village, he is not the enemy.
Her friend, convinced that the white man possesses the soul of his dead brother, has adopted the hero and has claimed him as family. The hero is anything but family as she can see bitter hatred in his eyes and a vast cave of anger that eats away at him. Still, he captures his attention. Perhaps because he is a white man among the natives but most likely because he does make her feel safe-well as safe as she can feel considering her flighty nature.
The hero has grown up with the instilled hatred of all Indians. His mother and sisters were murdered by a different tribe leaving him to endure the mental and psychical abuse of his demon of a father. He dismisses the Cherokees attempts to integrate him as their own but they are persistent. He finds himself enjoying his new family, spending time with his new brother and having a peaceful life for the first time. But he still possesses a deep anger that will come out and demand attention. Still, even that he is learning to control with the help of his fellows who enjoy fighting to release steam. The best part of his new life? The heroine. This timid and mousy woman who so stunned him upon first meeting and who makes him want to shelter her under his arms and protect her from the world. It obvious she's experienced horror in her life and her skittishness makes getting close to her hard but he's determined to be there for her in any way he can. He loves her after all. He loves her enough to brave the Scottish to retrieve her and he's brave enough to convince the Cherokee to fight off another Tribe to protect a white town on the heroine's vision. She in turn can feel loved and protected for the first time.
This was a marvelous book that had a lot of heart and depth to the plot and characters. The People are portrayed in a balanced perspective showing both the good and the bad of their nature and I appreciated the lack of 'stereotypes' that could have cheapened the realism of the story. The characters were well drawn out and had their flaws and their skills. The heroine was horrible afraid of life and of the memories of the rape she has repressed. She tried to open herself to the hero but at times she frustrated him when she acted afraid of him or lacked in trust towards him. In truth, she was utterly taken by the man and struggled to find the courage in her heart to show it. She was so damaged and lonely and she made herself an outcast from those who loved her until she found the hero and turned her perspective around. But she was never a courageous and outgoing personality. The hero grew up basically tortured by his father and until he came to live among the People, he was angry and bitter and very unhappy. Though he put up a fight to withhold the generous affection given to him by who he proclaimed to be his enemy, in time, he found a place among them. He took their side over the whites when a sneaky treaty could have destroyed their way of life. I thought the characters had a lovely chemistry and a friendship. I found the plot, while discovering life among the Cherokee to be enjoyable and peaceful but the ending was a bit hodge podge. Still, a remarkable native Ame
Her friend, convinced that the white man possesses the soul of his dead brother, has adopted the hero and has claimed him as family. The hero is anything but family as she can see bitter hatred in his eyes and a vast cave of anger that eats away at him. Still, he captures his attention. Perhaps because he is a white man among the natives but most likely because he does make her feel safe-well as safe as she can feel considering her flighty nature.
The hero has grown up with the instilled hatred of all Indians. His mother and sisters were murdered by a different tribe leaving him to endure the mental and psychical abuse of his demon of a father. He dismisses the Cherokees attempts to integrate him as their own but they are persistent. He finds himself enjoying his new family, spending time with his new brother and having a peaceful life for the first time. But he still possesses a deep anger that will come out and demand attention. Still, even that he is learning to control with the help of his fellows who enjoy fighting to release steam. The best part of his new life? The heroine. This timid and mousy woman who so stunned him upon first meeting and who makes him want to shelter her under his arms and protect her from the world. It obvious she's experienced horror in her life and her skittishness makes getting close to her hard but he's determined to be there for her in any way he can. He loves her after all. He loves her enough to brave the Scottish to retrieve her and he's brave enough to convince the Cherokee to fight off another Tribe to protect a white town on the heroine's vision. She in turn can feel loved and protected for the first time.
This was a marvelous book that had a lot of heart and depth to the plot and characters. The People are portrayed in a balanced perspective showing both the good and the bad of their nature and I appreciated the lack of 'stereotypes' that could have cheapened the realism of the story. The characters were well drawn out and had their flaws and their skills. The heroine was horrible afraid of life and of the memories of the rape she has repressed. She tried to open herself to the hero but at times she frustrated him when she acted afraid of him or lacked in trust towards him. In truth, she was utterly taken by the man and struggled to find the courage in her heart to show it. She was so damaged and lonely and she made herself an outcast from those who loved her until she found the hero and turned her perspective around. But she was never a courageous and outgoing personality. The hero grew up basically tortured by his father and until he came to live among the People, he was angry and bitter and very unhappy. Though he put up a fight to withhold the generous affection given to him by who he proclaimed to be his enemy, in time, he found a place among them. He took their side over the whites when a sneaky treaty could have destroyed their way of life. I thought the characters had a lovely chemistry and a friendship. I found the plot, while discovering life among the Cherokee to be enjoyable and peaceful but the ending was a bit hodge podge. Still, a remarkable native Ame
September 17, 2014
4 stars.
I received this as an Advance Reader’s Copy, not knowing it was one of a series written by Genevieve Graham. I wish I had known; it would have made the opening sequences far less confusing.
Somewhere to Dream is the story of Adelaide, a young white woman who is called Shadow Girl by the Cherokee, the Tsalagi. She and her elder sister, Maggie, survived unconscionable abuse at the hands of white men who killed their mother, and Adelaide—Addy—feels safer among the Cherokee than she does among the whites, though Maggie has recently married a Scotsman and moved away from the village.
Maggie and Addy are special. They are gifted in being able to see things in dreams. For Addy, this is terrifying and it overshadows her entire life. She lives in the shadow of her sister’s greater ability (as Addy perceives it) and comfort with their life’s gift/curse. Addy, though beautiful, can never see herself as anything other than afraid.
Our Hero in this story is Jesse Black, a man captured by the tribe due to one warrior’s belief that Jesse holds the spirit of the man’s dead brother. Jesse is a fighter, a man who has survived so far due to his wits and skills. When the pale white woman in the midst of a Cherokee village helps to heal him from his wounds and teaches him their ways, he comes to care for her far more than he expected.
There are some great aspects to this romance. There’s Jesse’s backstory of an abusive father and a life spent fighting and learning both. There’s Addy’s sister’s new life with her new husband and his people, not far away. There are the stories and customs of the Cherokee people, and their varied responses to the influx of whites who try to dominate the land. It’s a comprehensive tale, and I don’t feel that the author trivialized anything in order to sell the love story.
An emergence of sorts happens for Addy as she grows to care for Jesse. She comes to trust him enough to share her own history with him, and he’s strong enough to hear her and love her and promise to protect her. And he does.
But I can’t tell you what happens without spoiling! Suffice it to say, that once Jesse arrives on the scene, the book really does pick up in pace and intensity.
As far as the “steam” goes in this book, it is largely underheated. Awareness, certainly, but Our Heroine is still traumatized from earlier in her life to appreciate any aspects of sexual interest. And Our Hero, though he does indeed have eyes in his head and an imagination, keeps it very careful for almost the entire novel.
Almost. ;-) When things do heat up, however, they are sweetly discreet.
A gripe I personally have about this book is that it begins in the first person narrative voice of Our Heroine, Adelaide. This is fine. But then, when Jesse’s perspective is introduced, we get it in a third-person way that was jarring for me. Being a fan of third-person in terms of narrative, I appreciated the details that were brought in when we heard from that point of view, certainly. I could only wonder how it might have worked if Adelaide’s side could have been told in a like manner.
Still, even with this, the story is a worthy one. I recommend it for those who are interested in Colonial/Early Frontier Romances as well as those who appreciate aspects of Native American culture. It might also suit those who like a dash of the paranormal in their heroines!
For more reviews and bookish talk, visit our blog at Pretty Sassy Cool
I received this as an Advance Reader’s Copy, not knowing it was one of a series written by Genevieve Graham. I wish I had known; it would have made the opening sequences far less confusing.
Somewhere to Dream is the story of Adelaide, a young white woman who is called Shadow Girl by the Cherokee, the Tsalagi. She and her elder sister, Maggie, survived unconscionable abuse at the hands of white men who killed their mother, and Adelaide—Addy—feels safer among the Cherokee than she does among the whites, though Maggie has recently married a Scotsman and moved away from the village.
Maggie and Addy are special. They are gifted in being able to see things in dreams. For Addy, this is terrifying and it overshadows her entire life. She lives in the shadow of her sister’s greater ability (as Addy perceives it) and comfort with their life’s gift/curse. Addy, though beautiful, can never see herself as anything other than afraid.
Our Hero in this story is Jesse Black, a man captured by the tribe due to one warrior’s belief that Jesse holds the spirit of the man’s dead brother. Jesse is a fighter, a man who has survived so far due to his wits and skills. When the pale white woman in the midst of a Cherokee village helps to heal him from his wounds and teaches him their ways, he comes to care for her far more than he expected.
There are some great aspects to this romance. There’s Jesse’s backstory of an abusive father and a life spent fighting and learning both. There’s Addy’s sister’s new life with her new husband and his people, not far away. There are the stories and customs of the Cherokee people, and their varied responses to the influx of whites who try to dominate the land. It’s a comprehensive tale, and I don’t feel that the author trivialized anything in order to sell the love story.
An emergence of sorts happens for Addy as she grows to care for Jesse. She comes to trust him enough to share her own history with him, and he’s strong enough to hear her and love her and promise to protect her. And he does.
But I can’t tell you what happens without spoiling! Suffice it to say, that once Jesse arrives on the scene, the book really does pick up in pace and intensity.
As far as the “steam” goes in this book, it is largely underheated. Awareness, certainly, but Our Heroine is still traumatized from earlier in her life to appreciate any aspects of sexual interest. And Our Hero, though he does indeed have eyes in his head and an imagination, keeps it very careful for almost the entire novel.
Almost. ;-) When things do heat up, however, they are sweetly discreet.
A gripe I personally have about this book is that it begins in the first person narrative voice of Our Heroine, Adelaide. This is fine. But then, when Jesse’s perspective is introduced, we get it in a third-person way that was jarring for me. Being a fan of third-person in terms of narrative, I appreciated the details that were brought in when we heard from that point of view, certainly. I could only wonder how it might have worked if Adelaide’s side could have been told in a like manner.
Still, even with this, the story is a worthy one. I recommend it for those who are interested in Colonial/Early Frontier Romances as well as those who appreciate aspects of Native American culture. It might also suit those who like a dash of the paranormal in their heroines!
For more reviews and bookish talk, visit our blog at Pretty Sassy Cool
November 18, 2013
I was a little stunned when I discovered Genevieve Graham hadn’t thought about writing Adelaide’s story in this series. Though both sisters were so brutalized when we first meet them, it’s Adelaide who is the most tortured as a result. And it’s those tortured characters who always make the best stories in romance; therefore, I’m so very glad Ms. Graham listened to this woman who needed her turn at healing and love.
Adelaide has come far since the day she and Maggie lost everything, most especially their mother, sister and their innocence, along with their home and way of life. The nightmare came to an end, as much as can be expected, when the Cherokee came to their rescue. Living with the tribe has given Adelaide a bit of confidence back, though men, especially those unknown to her, still frighten her. She’s learned their language and their mostly tranquil way of life, which is just what she needs, but it’s their brutality that sometimes makes her question whether to stay with them longer. White men, however, are just as brutal, something Adelaide knows well.
Hating Indians all his life, after his family was attacked by a tribe, Jesse Black has no idea what he’s in for when captured by the Cherokee. Expecting a slow, torturous death, he’s surprised when the worst he receives is running the gauntlet, receiving a few more bruises and abrasions. He knows what’s coming thanks to Adelaide, a puzzle for him to figure out in between his plans to escape. Vowing to never give in to these heathens, Jesse is again surprised to learn Soquili, one of his captors, feels Jesse carries the spirit of his deceased brother and they now look at him as part of their family.
With Adelaide’s help and a clearer understanding of these native people the longer he stays with them, Jesse finds a growing respect for them. Tracking, hunting, and helping the tribe negotiate with the white man gives him a sense of purpose and rightness, as does getting to know Adelaide. As she shares with him her horrible past, they become closer than ever, leading Jesse to know she’s the one for him. Warm, soothing understanding and loving is what brings Adelaide out of her protective shell, and Jesse is there every step of the way, even when the others who love Adelaide beat him back, thinking they’re keeping her safe.
While Adelaide fights her ghosts, Jesse has one or two of his own. His abusive father discovers Jesse is alive, causing Jesse’s radar to go on alert, to protect both the Cherokee and Adelaide, whose dreams also help out when danger finally hits home. That would-be father is something else, and I’m very glad of the closure Jesse gets when it comes to that part of his life. Living with the Cherokee has made both of these characters stronger, their love cementing that strength between them forever. They’ll have no problem overcoming any issue that crops up in their future.
Ms. Graham does a wonderful job of portraying the life of the Cherokee at this point in time. You see all sides of them, just as you do the hero and heroine. I believe she has a book planned for Soquili, and that should be quite interesting. I thoroughly enjoy Ms. Graham’s writing; her characters come to life, so much so you feel as though you’re right there in the middle of their story with them. If you haven’t picked up this series yet, start now. You’ll be a fan for life, just like me.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
Adelaide has come far since the day she and Maggie lost everything, most especially their mother, sister and their innocence, along with their home and way of life. The nightmare came to an end, as much as can be expected, when the Cherokee came to their rescue. Living with the tribe has given Adelaide a bit of confidence back, though men, especially those unknown to her, still frighten her. She’s learned their language and their mostly tranquil way of life, which is just what she needs, but it’s their brutality that sometimes makes her question whether to stay with them longer. White men, however, are just as brutal, something Adelaide knows well.
Hating Indians all his life, after his family was attacked by a tribe, Jesse Black has no idea what he’s in for when captured by the Cherokee. Expecting a slow, torturous death, he’s surprised when the worst he receives is running the gauntlet, receiving a few more bruises and abrasions. He knows what’s coming thanks to Adelaide, a puzzle for him to figure out in between his plans to escape. Vowing to never give in to these heathens, Jesse is again surprised to learn Soquili, one of his captors, feels Jesse carries the spirit of his deceased brother and they now look at him as part of their family.
With Adelaide’s help and a clearer understanding of these native people the longer he stays with them, Jesse finds a growing respect for them. Tracking, hunting, and helping the tribe negotiate with the white man gives him a sense of purpose and rightness, as does getting to know Adelaide. As she shares with him her horrible past, they become closer than ever, leading Jesse to know she’s the one for him. Warm, soothing understanding and loving is what brings Adelaide out of her protective shell, and Jesse is there every step of the way, even when the others who love Adelaide beat him back, thinking they’re keeping her safe.
While Adelaide fights her ghosts, Jesse has one or two of his own. His abusive father discovers Jesse is alive, causing Jesse’s radar to go on alert, to protect both the Cherokee and Adelaide, whose dreams also help out when danger finally hits home. That would-be father is something else, and I’m very glad of the closure Jesse gets when it comes to that part of his life. Living with the Cherokee has made both of these characters stronger, their love cementing that strength between them forever. They’ll have no problem overcoming any issue that crops up in their future.
Ms. Graham does a wonderful job of portraying the life of the Cherokee at this point in time. You see all sides of them, just as you do the hero and heroine. I believe she has a book planned for Soquili, and that should be quite interesting. I thoroughly enjoy Ms. Graham’s writing; her characters come to life, so much so you feel as though you’re right there in the middle of their story with them. If you haven’t picked up this series yet, start now. You’ll be a fan for life, just like me.
See my complete review at http://www.goodbadandunread.com
July 27, 2016
Every time a Genevieve Graham title comes through, I’m on it. I really like the MacDonnells series, and I’m glad I picked up the first title, Under the Same Sky as well as the second title, Sound of the Heart. I’m excited that the series keeps getting better for me, with subsequent titles. While Ms. Graham appears to be a kindred spirit, bringing the Scots as well as Native Americans into her writing (personal areas of interest), she does so respectfully and with accuracy.
What I adored about this book was the way the reader felt as though they were in the middle of a Cherokee village in the early days of America. The social and political unrest were tangible in the story. I adored the way the first two titles in the series were tied in to the story. If you haven’t read the first two titles, it’s OK. Ms. Graham explains what you need to know. It did give me that little sense of déjà vu when I read certain parts, especially when we met Maggie – the heroine’s sister – again.
I was OK with the way we were introduced to Jesse. At first, it bothered me a little bit. Then, as I read through how Jesse wasn’t instantly accepted and honored as possessing Wayhaw’s spirit, it was more believable than if he’d been automatically made a member of the tribe with all the benefits thereof. Even though they believed he was part of their tribe, the Cherokee waited until Jesse believed that he belonged.
It seemed as though the story were about Jesse and his acceptance to the Cherokee tribe. But it was about so much more than that. Adelaide learning about herself, her dreams/visions. Figuring out where SHE belonged. Learning to trust her instincts. I thought the focus was on Adelaide, but it was split between the two, overall.
Adelaide started off as a mouse. Jesse flat-out called her that. Her Cherokee name was Shadow Girl. I was pleased that she lost that by the end of the book. I did think Adelaide was a little flat as a character until she started to stand up and be her own woman. Which is probably what endeared her to me as a character. Watching her develop as a character was one of the things that drew me through the story. Seeing the facets develop and become prominent was exciting! Waiting for the relationship with Jesse to develop was an exercise in patience. While everything was based on Adelaide’s readiness, I think that the pacing for their romance was a little slower than I like.
Over-all, I really liked Somewhere to Dream. The setting in the Cherokee settlement, as well as the way the characters both battled their own inner demons made me love the characters and root for them to be together. In the end, love conquered all. I can’t wait to read more from the MacDonnell series by Ms. Graham.
What I adored about this book was the way the reader felt as though they were in the middle of a Cherokee village in the early days of America. The social and political unrest were tangible in the story. I adored the way the first two titles in the series were tied in to the story. If you haven’t read the first two titles, it’s OK. Ms. Graham explains what you need to know. It did give me that little sense of déjà vu when I read certain parts, especially when we met Maggie – the heroine’s sister – again.
I was OK with the way we were introduced to Jesse. At first, it bothered me a little bit. Then, as I read through how Jesse wasn’t instantly accepted and honored as possessing Wayhaw’s spirit, it was more believable than if he’d been automatically made a member of the tribe with all the benefits thereof. Even though they believed he was part of their tribe, the Cherokee waited until Jesse believed that he belonged.
It seemed as though the story were about Jesse and his acceptance to the Cherokee tribe. But it was about so much more than that. Adelaide learning about herself, her dreams/visions. Figuring out where SHE belonged. Learning to trust her instincts. I thought the focus was on Adelaide, but it was split between the two, overall.
Adelaide started off as a mouse. Jesse flat-out called her that. Her Cherokee name was Shadow Girl. I was pleased that she lost that by the end of the book. I did think Adelaide was a little flat as a character until she started to stand up and be her own woman. Which is probably what endeared her to me as a character. Watching her develop as a character was one of the things that drew me through the story. Seeing the facets develop and become prominent was exciting! Waiting for the relationship with Jesse to develop was an exercise in patience. While everything was based on Adelaide’s readiness, I think that the pacing for their romance was a little slower than I like.
Over-all, I really liked Somewhere to Dream. The setting in the Cherokee settlement, as well as the way the characters both battled their own inner demons made me love the characters and root for them to be together. In the end, love conquered all. I can’t wait to read more from the MacDonnell series by Ms. Graham.
June 1, 2014
Somewhere to Dream by Genevieve Graham
Grade: B+
“I don’t hate many folks, Adelaide. Truth is, I don’t like many either. But you’re different. You are the only person on earth that really matters to me.”
Adelaide has suffered many horrors at the hands of white men and chooses to stay with the Cherokee people who saved her and her older sister’s life. Like her sister Maggie, Adelaide is also able to dream of the future something she has always hidden from. As her dreams become stronger she is trying to learn how to read them and everything becomes a little clearer after a man she has dreamt about for years is brought to the village. Jesse Black is a game changer for Adelaide and with his help she will face her demons once and for all.
Jesse Black has hated indians since they killed his family years ago and is determined to escape the village that is holding him prisoner. Thought to be carrying the spirit of a fallen warrior and Adelaide’s betrothed, Jesse is welcomed into the village. The more time Jesse spends with the Cherokee the more his heart heals as he learns their ways of life and he soon finds himself more at home with his new family than his old. Jesse knows Adelaide is special and as time goes on he will do anything to protect her and is determined to help her face her fears and be the strong woman he knows she is.
Genevieve Graham writes the best historical romance novels I’ve ever read. When you step into one of her novels you are transported back in time to a world vastly different from our own, one that is very accurate. Reading Somewhere to Dream is a history lesson and romance novel tied up in an amazing package that I was unable to put down. There is a lot of beauty in this book but it also shows the evil in the world and how difficult it was for many women in this new world of America. Even though this is a romance novel it does not shy away from very heavy subjects and because of that it has very deep themes that capture the reader’s attention.
We met Adelaide in Under the Same Sky, which I recommend reading before Somewhere to Dream. In both books Adelaide is very broken from the events in her life and she struggles to crawl out of the darkness she is living in. I really love Adelaide and it is amazing how much she grows in this book with Jesse’s help. These two characters are perfect together and it was beautiful to see how they healed each others scars and were able to forgive so many that have hurt them. It is very hard to put into the words the beauty of this novel and I think any person who loves history and romance with really enjoy this book and others that Genevieve Graham have written. I cannot wait for the next installment to get lost in the beautifully complex world of these novels.
Grade: B+
“I don’t hate many folks, Adelaide. Truth is, I don’t like many either. But you’re different. You are the only person on earth that really matters to me.”
Adelaide has suffered many horrors at the hands of white men and chooses to stay with the Cherokee people who saved her and her older sister’s life. Like her sister Maggie, Adelaide is also able to dream of the future something she has always hidden from. As her dreams become stronger she is trying to learn how to read them and everything becomes a little clearer after a man she has dreamt about for years is brought to the village. Jesse Black is a game changer for Adelaide and with his help she will face her demons once and for all.
Jesse Black has hated indians since they killed his family years ago and is determined to escape the village that is holding him prisoner. Thought to be carrying the spirit of a fallen warrior and Adelaide’s betrothed, Jesse is welcomed into the village. The more time Jesse spends with the Cherokee the more his heart heals as he learns their ways of life and he soon finds himself more at home with his new family than his old. Jesse knows Adelaide is special and as time goes on he will do anything to protect her and is determined to help her face her fears and be the strong woman he knows she is.
Genevieve Graham writes the best historical romance novels I’ve ever read. When you step into one of her novels you are transported back in time to a world vastly different from our own, one that is very accurate. Reading Somewhere to Dream is a history lesson and romance novel tied up in an amazing package that I was unable to put down. There is a lot of beauty in this book but it also shows the evil in the world and how difficult it was for many women in this new world of America. Even though this is a romance novel it does not shy away from very heavy subjects and because of that it has very deep themes that capture the reader’s attention.
We met Adelaide in Under the Same Sky, which I recommend reading before Somewhere to Dream. In both books Adelaide is very broken from the events in her life and she struggles to crawl out of the darkness she is living in. I really love Adelaide and it is amazing how much she grows in this book with Jesse’s help. These two characters are perfect together and it was beautiful to see how they healed each others scars and were able to forgive so many that have hurt them. It is very hard to put into the words the beauty of this novel and I think any person who loves history and romance with really enjoy this book and others that Genevieve Graham have written. I cannot wait for the next installment to get lost in the beautifully complex world of these novels.
January 29, 2014
I read this one in the midst of my finals, and it was a very refreshing break from studying! It's been a while since I've read any historical romances, but I really enjoy them, so it was fantastic to pick one up and become immersed in Adelaide and Jesse's world.
This was my first time reading one of Genevieve Graham's books, but I have been meaning to start this series for quite some time...and with the release of Somewhere to Dream, I couldn't resist any longer. I made sure to squeeze in some reading time for it, and I'm so glad that I did! I was a bit lost at the beginning of the novel because this is the third in the series, but I was quickly brought up to speed and managed to figure it all out. I do wish I had read the other two books first, but that's more because I like reading books in serial order. I am extremely excited to go back and read Under the Same Sky and Sound of the Heart though because they sound fantastic...and the main male characters are Scottish...*hubba, hubba*. Jesse was awesome, don't get me wrong...but I have to admit that I have a major soft spot for Scottish accents. ;)
While reading Somewhere to Dream I was quickly wrapped up in the story. I loved seeing Adelaide and Jesse's relationship grow, and I really enjoyed the dynamics amongst them and amongst all of the members of the Cherokee tribe. I really enjoyed the book, but I must admit that I think I would've liked it even more if I had read the previous books first...I'm a huge fan of getting to see "cameos" of previous characters when reading a series like this, so I'm a bit sad that I missed out on that. For that reason alone, I'd recommend starting the series in the normal order...plus, you avoid spoilers that way. :P Even though I did read the books out of order, I still loved Adelaide and Jesse's amazing chemistry, and I loved seeing them open up and let each other in.
Overall, I really enjoyed Somewhere to Dream. I enjoyed getting to learn more about the mysterious Adelaide, and seeing Jesse immerse himself in the Cherokee culture. It was a wonderful story, and I'm really looking forward to going back and reading the first two books!
* I was provided with an ebook of Somewhere to Dream from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
* This review also appears on my blog and on other social media sites.
This was my first time reading one of Genevieve Graham's books, but I have been meaning to start this series for quite some time...and with the release of Somewhere to Dream, I couldn't resist any longer. I made sure to squeeze in some reading time for it, and I'm so glad that I did! I was a bit lost at the beginning of the novel because this is the third in the series, but I was quickly brought up to speed and managed to figure it all out. I do wish I had read the other two books first, but that's more because I like reading books in serial order. I am extremely excited to go back and read Under the Same Sky and Sound of the Heart though because they sound fantastic...and the main male characters are Scottish...*hubba, hubba*. Jesse was awesome, don't get me wrong...but I have to admit that I have a major soft spot for Scottish accents. ;)
While reading Somewhere to Dream I was quickly wrapped up in the story. I loved seeing Adelaide and Jesse's relationship grow, and I really enjoyed the dynamics amongst them and amongst all of the members of the Cherokee tribe. I really enjoyed the book, but I must admit that I think I would've liked it even more if I had read the previous books first...I'm a huge fan of getting to see "cameos" of previous characters when reading a series like this, so I'm a bit sad that I missed out on that. For that reason alone, I'd recommend starting the series in the normal order...plus, you avoid spoilers that way. :P Even though I did read the books out of order, I still loved Adelaide and Jesse's amazing chemistry, and I loved seeing them open up and let each other in.
Overall, I really enjoyed Somewhere to Dream. I enjoyed getting to learn more about the mysterious Adelaide, and seeing Jesse immerse himself in the Cherokee culture. It was a wonderful story, and I'm really looking forward to going back and reading the first two books!
* I was provided with an ebook of Somewhere to Dream from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
* This review also appears on my blog and on other social media sites.
November 10, 2013
Amanda‘s ‘s review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
Review copy provided for an honest review
5 STARS
Somewhere to Dream is an epic tale of love, trust and longing. It was a story that captured my heart and filled it with hope. Genevieve Graham wrote Adelaide’s story dealing with her struggles to move on with her life after a brutal attack from white men. After the Cherokee rescued her, she’s been living with them ever since. Suddenly her world is shaken up when the Cherokee capture a very angry white man who they feel has the soul of one of their fallen warriors. Adelaide has to then become an interpreter for the Cherokees and Jesse Black.
Adelaide was a fragile character and had a hard time dealing with the aftermath of her world turning upside down at the young age of 15. She’s made some progress but plays it safe, maybe even too safe, in living amongst the Cherokee. Adelaide new name is Shadow Girl and that speaks volumes. Adelaide slowly changes while showing Jesse that the Indians have redeeming qualities and all Indians are not savages. At the same time Jesse patiently waits for Adelaide to open up to him. She had so many secrets she feared no one would understand her and chooses to keep things to herself. Would anyone ever understand the visions she sees of the future in her dreams? Sharing would mean exposure, and something she doesn’t want to risk anyone finding out.
Genevieve Graham’s writing just absolutely blew me away with how well it flowed and how well she expressed the fear that Adelaide was going through. We gain insight of the Indian culture and what the times were like for the settlers. She slowly built a growing awareness of attraction between Jesse and Adelaide in hope that they both could heal the other. I loved it! The story enthralled my attention and kept me reading long into the night until I finished it. I didn’t want to put it down. The book is part of a series, but I feel you can read it as a stand-alone. However, I hope readers will want to read the first two books too. This is a love story with very minimal heat but the story itself is captivating and heartwarming. If you love historical stories this is a must read series. It was absolutely delightful!
Review copy provided for an honest review
5 STARS
Somewhere to Dream is an epic tale of love, trust and longing. It was a story that captured my heart and filled it with hope. Genevieve Graham wrote Adelaide’s story dealing with her struggles to move on with her life after a brutal attack from white men. After the Cherokee rescued her, she’s been living with them ever since. Suddenly her world is shaken up when the Cherokee capture a very angry white man who they feel has the soul of one of their fallen warriors. Adelaide has to then become an interpreter for the Cherokees and Jesse Black.
Adelaide was a fragile character and had a hard time dealing with the aftermath of her world turning upside down at the young age of 15. She’s made some progress but plays it safe, maybe even too safe, in living amongst the Cherokee. Adelaide new name is Shadow Girl and that speaks volumes. Adelaide slowly changes while showing Jesse that the Indians have redeeming qualities and all Indians are not savages. At the same time Jesse patiently waits for Adelaide to open up to him. She had so many secrets she feared no one would understand her and chooses to keep things to herself. Would anyone ever understand the visions she sees of the future in her dreams? Sharing would mean exposure, and something she doesn’t want to risk anyone finding out.
Genevieve Graham’s writing just absolutely blew me away with how well it flowed and how well she expressed the fear that Adelaide was going through. We gain insight of the Indian culture and what the times were like for the settlers. She slowly built a growing awareness of attraction between Jesse and Adelaide in hope that they both could heal the other. I loved it! The story enthralled my attention and kept me reading long into the night until I finished it. I didn’t want to put it down. The book is part of a series, but I feel you can read it as a stand-alone. However, I hope readers will want to read the first two books too. This is a love story with very minimal heat but the story itself is captivating and heartwarming. If you love historical stories this is a must read series. It was absolutely delightful!
September 6, 2016
The Saga of the American Frontier Continues with Adelaide’s Story. Set entirely in America, beginning in 1746, it is the story of 16-year-old Adelaide, who was taken captive by the Cherokees when her mother and younger sister Ruth were killed in a brutal attack (not the Cherokees). Adelaide and her remaining sister, Maggie, now live among the Indians who rescued them where the girls’ gifts of sight from dreams becomes known. In turn, the Indians accept the sisters into their tribe and gift them with their language, which the girls immediately understand.
After the story opens Maggie disappears without explanation and Adelaide is left alone with her life long fears, fears that her dreams will be discovered, fears that she will be considered a witch. But the Indians expect her to use her gift. When a white “warrior” named Jesse Black is claimed by the tribe to replace a fallen brave, Adelaide becomes the white man’s link to the tribe he hates—and unbeknownst to Jesse, she becomes his betrothed, notwithstanding she feels she can never marry because of what happened to her.
The story is also told in mixed styles, both first and third person: the first ten chapters in the first person (in Adelaide’s perspective); and then beginning in chapter 11, in the third person from Jesse’s perspective; and after that, alternating. In chapter 24, Adelaide’s sister, Maggie suddenly enters the picture again, now married to a Scot. If you haven’t read UNDER THE SAME SKY, this is jarring and hence, I do not recommend reading this as a stand alone. (Suddenly there are Scots in the picture and we have no prior knowledge of them or what happened to Maggie.)
This is a story of the clash of two cultures, white and Indian, and the mistrust on both sides. Graham, who is a good storyteller, does not spare us the torture inflicted by both Indian and white man and some of the scenes are graphic and brutal. Jesse’s father is a cruel, twisted man who has inflicted great harm on Jesse and others. Yet there is the wonderful frontier doctor, “Doc,” who brings affection and scholarly learning into Jesse’s life, making him a better man. Adelaide struggles with fear for much of the book, but finally is able to take her place, bridging both Indian and white cultures.
After the story opens Maggie disappears without explanation and Adelaide is left alone with her life long fears, fears that her dreams will be discovered, fears that she will be considered a witch. But the Indians expect her to use her gift. When a white “warrior” named Jesse Black is claimed by the tribe to replace a fallen brave, Adelaide becomes the white man’s link to the tribe he hates—and unbeknownst to Jesse, she becomes his betrothed, notwithstanding she feels she can never marry because of what happened to her.
The story is also told in mixed styles, both first and third person: the first ten chapters in the first person (in Adelaide’s perspective); and then beginning in chapter 11, in the third person from Jesse’s perspective; and after that, alternating. In chapter 24, Adelaide’s sister, Maggie suddenly enters the picture again, now married to a Scot. If you haven’t read UNDER THE SAME SKY, this is jarring and hence, I do not recommend reading this as a stand alone. (Suddenly there are Scots in the picture and we have no prior knowledge of them or what happened to Maggie.)
This is a story of the clash of two cultures, white and Indian, and the mistrust on both sides. Graham, who is a good storyteller, does not spare us the torture inflicted by both Indian and white man and some of the scenes are graphic and brutal. Jesse’s father is a cruel, twisted man who has inflicted great harm on Jesse and others. Yet there is the wonderful frontier doctor, “Doc,” who brings affection and scholarly learning into Jesse’s life, making him a better man. Adelaide struggles with fear for much of the book, but finally is able to take her place, bridging both Indian and white cultures.
November 7, 2013
Somewhere to Dream is a rich, sweeping story that weaves a fictional love story with American history. Ms. Graham’s writing is so descriptive that we feel we are watching a time in history that can be beautiful as well as brutal.
Adelaide’s life changed when she was sixteen, a brutal attack on her family left her mother and youngest sister dead and Addy and Maggie at the mercy of evil men until the unthinkable happened and they were rescued by the Tsalagi or Cherokee.
The Cherokee healed the two girls, taught them their language and lessons. The people were in awe of Maggie and her dreams and Maggie took to the people and became Tsalagi in every aspect. It took Addie longer because she always feared the dreams and did not embrace them as Maggie did.
Wah-Li is like a grandmother and taught Addy how to use her gift; they called her, Shadow Girl. But Addy was always impatient with her dreams, there were times she did not finish the dream to find out what happens and unfortunately this led to sorrow, but the ways of the Cherokee are intriguing and Soquili finds a soulmate in another warrior and brings him home, a white man named Jesse Black.
Jesse was an angry man, most of his family had been murdered by Indians and although he had to prove himself to the family, he found something in the village that had been missing in his life.
This story is so compelling, the writing and depths of the characters are amazing as we are swept up in the drama that brought me into a different world, the world of the Cherokee.
Complete review at:
Copy from publisher for an honest review
Adelaide’s life changed when she was sixteen, a brutal attack on her family left her mother and youngest sister dead and Addy and Maggie at the mercy of evil men until the unthinkable happened and they were rescued by the Tsalagi or Cherokee.
The Cherokee healed the two girls, taught them their language and lessons. The people were in awe of Maggie and her dreams and Maggie took to the people and became Tsalagi in every aspect. It took Addie longer because she always feared the dreams and did not embrace them as Maggie did.
Wah-Li is like a grandmother and taught Addy how to use her gift; they called her, Shadow Girl. But Addy was always impatient with her dreams, there were times she did not finish the dream to find out what happens and unfortunately this led to sorrow, but the ways of the Cherokee are intriguing and Soquili finds a soulmate in another warrior and brings him home, a white man named Jesse Black.
Jesse was an angry man, most of his family had been murdered by Indians and although he had to prove himself to the family, he found something in the village that had been missing in his life.
This story is so compelling, the writing and depths of the characters are amazing as we are swept up in the drama that brought me into a different world, the world of the Cherokee.
Complete review at:
Copy from publisher for an honest review
December 19, 2013
SOMEWHERE TO DREAM by Genevieve Graham is an interesting Historical Romance set against the backdrop of the Cherokee nation during the American Colonial era. Follow Jesse Black, a captor of the Cherokee tribe,spared a certain death because the Cherokee believe he has a warrior's heart. And Adelaide and her sister Maggie was rescued by the Cherokee from a brutal attack that killed their mother, and other siblings. They are adopted by the Cherokee. Adelaide, is call Shadow Girl by the Cherokee. She often sees visions and his haunted by her fears.
Jesse hates all Indians, but finds himself drawn to Adelaide, and she to him. He brings light to her broken heart. Filled with danger, Indian history, traditions, passion and the power of true love. Think "The Last of the Mohicans", this is what "Somewhere to Dream" reminds me. Adelaide's life is threatened by the very men she is afraid of most. Jesse, will do do anything to help her face her fears and save her life. An unforgettable story of courage, sacrifice and love.
A bold adventure, which is rich with vivid descriptions and history. A treasure to read with very complex relationships. Received for an honest review from the publisher.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: MILD
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
Jesse hates all Indians, but finds himself drawn to Adelaide, and she to him. He brings light to her broken heart. Filled with danger, Indian history, traditions, passion and the power of true love. Think "The Last of the Mohicans", this is what "Somewhere to Dream" reminds me. Adelaide's life is threatened by the very men she is afraid of most. Jesse, will do do anything to help her face her fears and save her life. An unforgettable story of courage, sacrifice and love.
A bold adventure, which is rich with vivid descriptions and history. A treasure to read with very complex relationships. Received for an honest review from the publisher.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: MILD
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
November 12, 2013
I read both of Ms. Graham's other books and absolutely loved them and this third installment in the MacDonnell series did not disappoint! The main character, Adelaide, has been through a lot in her short life and her overwhelming pain hides a strength that she doesn't know she has. These are my favorite types of characters: the ones who go through a major change throughout the book right before your eyes. I was able to connect with the characters in this book and really felt like I knew them and could see why they made the decisions they made. I have to admit that my favorite part of the novel though was getting to learn more about the Cherokee. Graham uses her deft writing ability to help us understand the Cherokee and their ways, while still showing both sides of the story, good and bad. The author obviously did her homework and was able to send me back in time to live with this fascinating tribe. Overall, this novel had just the right amount of love and romance, supernatural elements, and action scenes to keep me up late into the night to finish it because I HAD to find out what happened next.
*Please note, I received a copy of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review.
*Please note, I received a copy of this novel from the author in exchange for an honest review.
July 12, 2015
I want to send my thanks to Genevieve Graham, author and to Goodreads First Reads Giveaway for the copy of Somewhere to Dream that I won.
Two sisters rescued from evil white men became part of their tribe. Adelaide stayed with the Cherokee and was called Shadow Girl because of the sadness she carried with her. She feared her dreams that told of the future but she kept dreaming of a golden man with cougar eyes.
Jesse Black was captured by a Cherokee war party and became a brother to replace on lost in battle as a brother and son to his family. Jesse with the cougar eyes had the patience to help Adelaide find a way to get past her fear.
Somewhere to Dream is a wonderful love story with a good understanding of the history of the white man and the Cherokee. I enjoyed it.
Two sisters rescued from evil white men became part of their tribe. Adelaide stayed with the Cherokee and was called Shadow Girl because of the sadness she carried with her. She feared her dreams that told of the future but she kept dreaming of a golden man with cougar eyes.
Jesse Black was captured by a Cherokee war party and became a brother to replace on lost in battle as a brother and son to his family. Jesse with the cougar eyes had the patience to help Adelaide find a way to get past her fear.
Somewhere to Dream is a wonderful love story with a good understanding of the history of the white man and the Cherokee. I enjoyed it.
December 3, 2013
Somewhere to Dream will capture your heart, move you in more ways than one. Graham offers Adelaide's story, one that lovers of the series are quite familiar with and new readers will discover. Somewhere To Dream, with it's tortured heroine, unleashes the struggles and the strengths of one woman and one man. Both will face adversity and hardship uniting to become reborn in each others arms. Graham depicts an accurate and beautiful picture of what the first settlers and the Indian tribes had to endure and fight for. Beautiful best describes the artistry Graham offers readers in Somewhere to Dream. A must read novel and series!
November 24, 2013
I have really enjoyed the previous two books that I have read by Genevieve Graham, so when she asked me to read and review her third book, Somewhere to Dream, I didn’t hesitate. Plus this book is about Adelaide. We first met Adelaide way back in book one. I have to say I’ve been worried about her since then. It was all the more reason to pick up this book. I have enjoyed the previous two books because Graham includes a touch of paranormal in her books. Check out the rest of the review here!
January 1, 2014
I got Somewhere to Dream by Genevieve Graham as part of goodreads.com first reader program.
Somewhere to Dream is my introduction to Genevieve Graham and what a introduction it have been. This is the third book in the series, it you have not read the first two books (like myself) there is no problem following Adelaide Johnson story. Adelaide have a special gift, one she had try to hide, and to hide from. Somewhere to Dream will take you for a most emotion ride as we follow Adelaide's and Jesse Black.
Somewhere to Dream is my introduction to Genevieve Graham and what a introduction it have been. This is the third book in the series, it you have not read the first two books (like myself) there is no problem following Adelaide Johnson story. Adelaide have a special gift, one she had try to hide, and to hide from. Somewhere to Dream will take you for a most emotion ride as we follow Adelaide's and Jesse Black.
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