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The Red Mane Chronicles #1
Red Mane
Twenty years before the American Civil War, a young woman begins a journey as the new teacher in town. Soon, she's in the middle of a dark mystery - should she reveal the Beale Cipher? What would the consequences be if she does - and who can she trust?
344 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2016
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March 15, 2016
This started out so well, and seemed to have potential, but gradually got bad. First the writing was like a 12 year old in many ways, with explanations of everything in far too much unnecessary detail. It's just boring to read someone getting up, walking to a chair, sitting down, brushing their hair, setting the brush down...you get the picture.
It also started out sweet, with a young girl going off to teachers school, getting attacked by wolves on the way, recuperating, being away from her family for the first time...etc. All went along nicely with her first teaching position in a small town. Then once there was a wedding, crude talk came out, including the "f" word, and descriptions of lovemaking. Seriously? Why? To tittilate? It added nothing, it just seemed as if a good story went far south for no reason.
Meh. I liked the story, thus the 2 stars. But the simple way it was written, and the addition of sex, yeah, stupid.
It also started out sweet, with a young girl going off to teachers school, getting attacked by wolves on the way, recuperating, being away from her family for the first time...etc. All went along nicely with her first teaching position in a small town. Then once there was a wedding, crude talk came out, including the "f" word, and descriptions of lovemaking. Seriously? Why? To tittilate? It added nothing, it just seemed as if a good story went far south for no reason.
Meh. I liked the story, thus the 2 stars. But the simple way it was written, and the addition of sex, yeah, stupid.
May 29, 2018
Historical American romance set after the Civil War with a young heroine growing up to become a teacher and then her short teaching career until she has to run for her life from raping thieves. There is some awful events in this story with some sweet moments mixed in.
There is some back and forth in time because the historical story is supposed to be journals being read by a modern family member which seems too much for this author to deal with in a subtle way. I liked the story, but the writing is immature like a story written by a high school student.
342 pages and kindle freebie
2 stars
There is some back and forth in time because the historical story is supposed to be journals being read by a modern family member which seems too much for this author to deal with in a subtle way. I liked the story, but the writing is immature like a story written by a high school student.
342 pages and kindle freebie
2 stars
July 19, 2017
Enjoyed it but there were some poor bits. Didnt need the whole start of Maria finding the journals she hardly appears again. Didnt like the cliffhanger end, trying to force me to get the next book. Possibly wont. That takes at least half a star off.
August 6, 2018
I enjoyed the series thus far. I am eagerly waiting on Book 5
February 23, 2016
There are two things that have always decided if I am going to read a book or not. 1) The "about" this book has to catch my eye and not cause me to drift off while trying to read it and 2) I want it to grab me from page one - even though I have always found a slow starting book almost always ends up being a GREAT book. Red Mane's "about" was slow and it started off even slower, but the book had such great reviews, I decided to read it. Boy am I glad I did...most assuredly one of the best books I have read in a long time. I was so drawn in to Charlotte, her family and her friends that I wanted to see how the book ended, but I didn't want the book to end!!! I laughed, I cried, I got frustrated, I wanted to hit stuff and dance around. This book and this author really draw you into this time, era, and Charlotte. I highly recommend you read this book and I can't wait to read the 2nd book. Very well written - and it has it all, love, suspense, twists and turns!!!
January 30, 2016
I really enjoyed this tale. It was well constructed, the characters were interesting, and the plot complex and unpredictable. The setting is a time period I greatly enjoy, which certainly helped. I am looking forward to the sequel!
June 1, 2019
RED MANE (The Red Mane Chronicles Book 1)
A very interesting read I enjoyed th e book very much..hate that it a series and leaves you hanging waiting for the next....but it is interesting enough to make you want to check out the next one
A very interesting read I enjoyed th e book very much..hate that it a series and leaves you hanging waiting for the next....but it is interesting enough to make you want to check out the next one
February 7, 2016
LOVED the pace, the story, the twists & turns!
February 15, 2016
My interest in the story line rose and fell throughout the book. It's...nice...but it's not a keeper.
February 28, 2016
Enjoyed
It was interesting reading how Charlotte overcame the many obstacles thrown in her life. She is a strong character and is protective of those she lo.
It was interesting reading how Charlotte overcame the many obstacles thrown in her life. She is a strong character and is protective of those she lo.
June 1, 2016
Interesting...
August 25, 2016
I just didnt care about the characters or their strange situation. It just wasnt cohesive.
Too many books and not enough time.
Too many books and not enough time.
November 24, 2016
Slow, traditional start morphed into dark, menacing cliff hanger.
June 22, 2016
It is a good book to read
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