When Daisy Allen’s family is brutally murdered by the infamous Hopkins gang, she’s left with two options: drown in a bottle of whiskey and grief, or saddle up and hunt the killers down. Accompanied by strangers in pursuit of the same outlaws, Daisy takes to the Colorado plains with an old revolver and a hunger for revenge. But the Hopkins gang isn’t easily found, and as their pockets run dry and the trail goes cold, Daisy and her companions may be at the end of the road. She must learn how to survive in this dangerous world of outlaws and gunslingers, or her only chance at avenging her family may be lost.
Don’t miss Whiskey City, the next book in Daisy’s cutthroat quest for revenge.
Praise for Pistol Daisy!
"The voice was amazing, easily the best part of the book. I felt so immersed in this world and really loved how the voice was able to convey so much of the shift in emotion of our main character." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Review
"I usually don't read westerns, but this one really intrigued me. I was drawn into Daisy's world from page one and stayed through to the last page...and I didn't want to leave! The end left me wanting to dive right into the sequel, Whiskey City, as soon as it becomes available!" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Review
"Natalia Leigh writes her characters with such effervescence that you can't help but be swept up in the whirlwind of their world, their wants, and their journey." ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Review
Natalia Leigh graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor's degree in English and a concentration in creative writing.
Natalia worked as an English tutor out of college and now enjoys assisting her clients with their own fictional works, as well as sharing her writing experience on her YouTube channel.
When not writing, Natalia can usually be found eating vegan pizza, honing her practice on a yoga mat, or playing way too many video games.
I usually don't read westerns, but this one really intrigued me. I was drawn into Daisy's world from page one and stayed through to the last page...and I didn't want to leave! The end left me wanting to dive right into the sequel, Whiskey City, as soon as it becomes available!
Daisy Allen's nineteenth birthday is marred by tragedy. In one shocking moment, she loses everything--her family, her home, and any chance at a peaceful existence. Armed only with the knife that was her birthday present and her father's old, empty revolver, Daisy sets out for revenge on the man who killed her family. Along the way, she finds a new family who, as it turns out, shares her goal of revenge. Together, they set out on a mission to bring down the man who has brought misery to too many lives. However, they find much more than they bargained for...
This was a very quick read and highly entertaining. Natalia Leigh does an amazing job of pulling you in and keeping you hooked from beginning to end. When you reach the end, I bet you'll be impatiently waiting for the sequel, just like me!
This was a fine enough concept and well-written, but it felt more like a skeleton for a story than the actual novel. The brevity didn't do this story good imo, and a lot of things could have been fleshed out for a more immersive and hooking reading experience. I liked the characters and all their unique backstories, but didn't feel like a I got a proper feel for them. I'll probably continue the series though, see what happens from here on out.
I received an ARC for an honest review (and I assure you, this is honest!!)
Oh my! Getting to know Daisy was an absolute joy. Pistol Daisy is angsty, funny, and has so much action packed into such a short book—it was a perfect combination of everything great.
We meet Daisy on the afternoon of her 19th birthday with a boy she likes, before she heads home for a birthday dinner with her family. This immediately strikes a cord because even without knowing anything about Daisy, we, as readers, know something horrible is about to happen to her. But there’s no way for us to prepare her, and suddenly, her life comes crashing down. We’re then propelled into Daisy's hunt for revenge and it couldn’t have been written better.
The voice and language in Pistol Daisy was one of the (and there’s many) highlights in this book! Daisy’s mind is sad and sassy and determined to get what she wants. The use of language to imitate the old-timey twang was spot on. I know some people find this annoying (I am usually one of them), but I found that it didn’t bother at all, in fact it just added to my reading experience. Without the use of this language, I definitely would have felt like the book was incomplete. Luckily, this is not the case.
I’m typically not a fan of old western books, but that thought flew right out of my mind from page one. This story is much more than just about a girl in the wild west. Natalia allows readers to see how love for your family can drive you to do things you normally wouldn’t. We see how found family can help piece us back together, even if it’s just a distraction for the *main event*.
Pistol Daisy certainly has me excited to continue Daisy’s journey in Whiskey City.
Thank you for selecting me to be an ARC reader, Natalia!
"I search for the three brightest stars in the sky and reach up with my fingers as if to snatch the light from the inky darkness. How I wish I could carry those stars in my pocket and keep them beside me wherever I go."
In Pistol Daisy, set in 1880, we meet Daisy Allen on her 19th birthday. A day that starts great, ends in tragedy. That day she loses everything. Her family. Her house. Her happiness. The one responsible for her loss? Someone named Hopkins.
First she tries to drown her sorrow in cheap booze, but soon she realizes that won't make anything better. She joins a cool gang of people who are also looking for Hopkins. Her new goal in life is to get revenge by killing the man responsible for her loss.
This book was such a fun adventure! It was so suspenseful and I just had to keep reading to find out what would happen next. I never read a Western before, so I was a bit apprehensive. Turns out that was unnecessary. I loved it!
Daisy 🌼 is an amazing character! She is unapologetically herself. Curse words and all. She is fierce and badass and she's not going to stop before she gets what she wants. She has such an authentic voice, which really added depth to the story!
It was such a quick read for me and now I'm left wanting more! I can't wait for the sequel!
Received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thanks, Natalia!
For fans of Red Dead Redemption, Upright Women Wanted, and True Grit.
Focused on Daisy Allen, a nineteen-year-old girl who joins a group of misfits to get revenge on the man who murdered her family, this novella was a fun read with a strong female character and an immersive setting.
Daisy is the heart of the story and we're there with her through grief, anger, pain and hope. It's fun to see a character begin to organically and naturally evolve from farm girl to outlaw and I can't wait to see what she becomes throughout the series. She makes mistakes and is impulsive, but she's also smart and kind and watches out for those she loves.
There are a lot of side characters and I can't always keep track of who's who in the camp. They aren't given a lot of time or development, but it's a short novella solely focused on Daisy. I do wish we got a little bit more of Henry and Steinburn though. However, once characters like Elizabeth Merriweather enter the story, this book really takes off with an interesting plot developing and some intriguing relationship entanglements.
What this book and Leigh's writing does best is immerse you in the 1880's West with beautiful descriptions of meadows, rivers, towns and wide-open country. We get saloons, hotels, brothels and camps set up just outside the town limits and lots and lots of horses and booze. I could easily picture everything in this world instantly in my head and the little sketches in the book are a nice touch. I loved this stuff and I loved being in this world and following along with Daisy's story to see where she'd go next. This book also doesn't back down from descriptions of blood and gore which just adds to the realism of the setting.
It's really great to read a story set in the West with a flawed but capable heroine in a revenge plot that's usually reserved for men in the genre. It's immersive and the characters are charming and easy to root for. There are some interesting plot developments towards the end and I can't wait to read Whiskey City. Highly recommend.
CW: death of family, abuse, rape attempt, violence, language
When I think of Westerns, I tend to think of books by authors like Louis L’Amour, Elmore Leonard, and Zane Grey. Which shows how little I read Westerns. A quick Google search listed so many more authors I wasn’t aware of. I need to broaden my horizons.
Pistol Daisy by Natalia Leigh is the first step. What makes this novel unique is that it’s a YA (young adult) Western, a category/genre combo I didn’t know existed.
And I like it.
From the few Westerns I have read, Pistol Daisy keeps the correct voice and storytelling in the character of Daisy Allen. The first chapter ends on the tragedy and mystery that set Daisy on her adventure. The mystery and questions that Daisy and I have are only partly answered by the end of the book, but that partial answer is intriguing enough that I’m ready for the second novel in the series.
Once Daisy was introduced to Henry’s little group who are chasing after the Hopkins gang, I sometimes forgot which character was which aside from the leader Steinburn. But I did learn intriguing bits and pieces about some of them, and I imagine that’ll continue as the series goes on. They each have something that keeps them in this group, hunting Hopkins, and I want to see that overall goal answered.
I also like how the month and date at the beginning of each chapter help the reader keep track of just how much time has gone by. There are even some sketches throughout the book done by Daisy, which is a neat nod back to her love of sketching we see at the beginning.
Pistol Daisy is a good choice for YA readers, whether you already read Westerns or not. I also found it a quick read, despite being 21 chapters long. When I reached the end, I said, "wait, it's over? But but but but—"
Waiting excitedly for the second book!
*Note: I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC from the author for an honest review. Great boom, Natalia!
First, I want to start off by saying I typically don't read westerns. I don't have anything against westerns, it's just its not my go-to genre. But, I am glad I decided to take a chance and read Pistol Daisy. I enjoyed the authors description of the land and how she wasn't afraid to show some of the less loved details of that t in period. I thought the way the main character changes and grows throughout the book was well written, too. I was so engrossed in reading the book, I hadn't realized I had reached the final page until I read The End. It does end in a way where everything is not tied up in a pretty bow and in this case it was the percent ending. I do want to say I hope there are more stories a out Pistol Daisy.
I was honoured to be granted an Arc copy of Pistol Daisy in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
I am not a fan of historical or western genre novels, however, following Natalia on YouTube I have seen her go through so much with this book I was desperate to read it. I then read the sample chapter in her newsletter and knew it would be amazing.
I was NOT disappointed. I am completely in love with Daisy as a character, she has such depth and range. I can see her arc been incredible. The other side characters are all as interesting as each other and I felt myself wanting to see their origin, their history and what was it driving them to search for Hopkins.
I felt such a concoction of emotions reading this; despair, anguish, sadness, grief, rage, angry, fear, panic, anxiety, laughter, joy...you name it and in these pages I felt it.
Natalia has created a experience within this book, it has so much depth and possibility and leaves you wanting more. I now wait, eagerly anticipating Whiskey City. This was such an amazing read.
The first of a historical Western series, Pistol Daisy is a short novel that gripped me from the opening chapter to the end, weaving the tale of Daisy Allen, which turns from sorrow to revenge. Natalia Leigh’s storytelling and writing skills have leveled up since Song of the Dryad, as I was immersed in a fast paced story and it left me wanting more.
Daisy Allen lived with her family on a Colorado farm in 1880 until the rest of her family is murdered on the night of her nineteenth birthday. I enjoyed Daisy here, she has a full character arc and makes a lot of mistakes, and she’s far from perfect. It’s clear that she’s new to the wild west outlaw lifestyle and has a lot to learn, and I felt Daisy all the way through as she changed to fit into the outlaw culture, yet still had a bit of her old care free self in there. Many of the supporting cast have good development as well and to an extent, stand out. My biggest drawback to this book is that I couldn’t get a grasp in some of the characters because there was so many of them in such a short amount of time that some of them got lost and I got confused about who was on what side. However, I know that some will get further developed in later books as it’s the first of the series.
As for the story itself, it’s really fast paced, it doesn’t spend a lot of time in one place. The plot is gripping and kept me on my toes on what was going to happen next. Even though I live the flat and tropical Caribbean, I felt like I was transported to 1880 Colorado with the mountains, countryside, horses and small towns full of saloons and brothels. Leigh incorporates all five senses in the writing process and she really dug in to give us very real characters, with Daisy having a unique voice, as well as a setting that had an actual sense of place, which is not easy to pull off.
Like Song of the Dryad before it, there are several illustrations at the start of several chapters, giving the book an extra amount of flavor and identity, and I really enjoyed the quality of the drawings. As a note, I would classify this as New Adult mostly because of the swearing and some risqué/violent content, but I think it’s suitable for an upper YA audience. I do think this will appeal to those looking for a female centered Wild West narrative, as it’s not an easy find.
Looking forward to Whiskey City and the rest of Daisy’s journey!
I received an ARC from the author for an honest review.
This book. THIS BOOK! It was so good, I’m almost at a loss for words. Almost lol!
Pistol Daisy is a good old-fashioned western with a bad a$$ female lead. I’m a huge fan of the genre and Natalia Leigh’s writing kept me locked in and wouldn’t let me go until the last page! It’s a fast and suspenseful read. I read it in one sitting and now I’m dying for the sequel!
Daisy’s character is real and raw, but also has a touch of humor to her that keeps her relatable and entertaining. And seriously, this book could be categorized as a thriller as well. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. It has everything you want in a western: vengeance, kidnapping, gun fights, heists, bad guys, and at the very center a character we can connect with and root for.
The voice was amazing, easily the best part of the book. I felt so immersed in this world and really loved how the voice was able to convey so much of the shift in emotion of our main character.
I wasn’t sure how a full chase could occur in such a short book, but I was not disappointed. Without giving too much away, the plot thickened in the right spot and left me wanting for more.
For anyone looking for a cozy afternoon read or a book to read in a day, this will not leave you disappointed!
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I've grown up with a love for old western movies and classic western books. I think this is the first "modern day" western I've read and I was NOT disappointed. Daisy's narration felt authentic to the 1880s without being over-the-top, yee-haw, Old West talk. I think she's an engaging character who is easy to sympathize with during her good and bad times. I don't think I saw her behave in ways that were unrealistic, and she showed her strength and vulnerabilities well.
The overall storyline was fun, engaging, and fast-paced. I was invested in the story from start to finish and definitely want to read the second book to see what happens next. The only qualms I have are minor. Firstly, some members of Daisy's found family didn't stand out very much. Some people I could remember by name and personality as soon as they reappeared on the page, but often I found myself reading other names and thinking, "Wait, who is that again?" Secondly, I thought the ending was really quick and to the point. I was expecting a bit more action and difficulty for the characters, but it was like a firework--explosive and impressive for a short time and over very quickly. I wish there had been a little more conflict and difficulty to the climax and perhaps a slightly longer resolution, but this was a small "issue" to me. All in all, I really liked how quick the book read.
If you like gun-slinging westerns and strong heroines with complex personalities, I think you'll enjoy Pistol Daisy. I definitely did.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Pistol Daisy is Natalia Leigh’s first expedition into the world of Western writing. Although I don’t read a lot of Western, I am a big fan of Red Dead Redemption, so I had a pretty heavy set of expectations, which Natalia more than met.
Pistol Daisy might be a short novel, but it never feels lacking. All of the characters are fully fleshed out, the world feels incredibly real and the story is fantastic. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I tore through it in a matter of hours because I just had to know what happened. The story ended at the perfect spot and I am dying to read Whiskey City now so I can see the rest of Daisy’s adventure.
On a side note, the drawings at the start of some chapters are so well done and really enhance the story. I know ebook formatting can be tricky, but the drawings appeared perfectly on the page no matter what way I turned my Kindle.
Overall, I would highly recommend these books to anyone looking for a past-paced, read in one sitting adventure that grips you from the beginning right until the last word! 5/5 stars.
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book set in a Western era, but Pistol Daisy has made me want to delve more into the genre. This book is very short, but is lacking nothing! I enjoyed Pistol Daisy so much; it only took me 3 hours to read it. I immediately took a liking to the main character, Daisy. She’s relatable, funny, and takes BS from no one. She’s strong for her age and has the tenacity to ten people inside her. She won’t let anything get in the way of her goals. I wanted nothing more than for her to get revenge for her family. From the beginning, you get to see how close-knit her family is. Reading about their deaths was truly heartbreaking and I felt for Daisy so much in that moment and the moments afterward.
The writing is amazing. This story is told from the first person point of view with Daisy narrating. She’s the core of the story and as the reader, you have no choice but to share Daisy’s emotions as she goes through them. We are fully immersed in the Western 1880s; saloons, brothels, and horses included. The descriptions of the scenery only aided in vivid storytelling. I could easily place myself in the Colorado plains and watch the story unfold. This is only evidence of Natalia Leigh’s gift for storytelling and imagery.
There were a few side characters introduced. It was hard to keep up with them all in the beginning. We learn the bare basics about them, which are supplemental to the plot. This didn’t bother me honestly because there will be a second installment, Whiskey City, which will maybe delve into the characters a little more. I do wish that we got a little more of Henry and Elizabeth as I found them to be the two most intriguing characters.
The ending to Pistol Daisy was a great setup for Whiskey City. There were additional plot points that were introduced, setting up a more interesting tale for later on. I like where this story is headed and am excited to see how it all unfolds. All in all, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick read with great writing and characters.
"When Daisy Allen’s family is brutally murdered by the infamous Hopkins gang, she’s left with two options: drown in a bottle of whiskey and grief, or saddle up and hunt the killers down. Accompanied by strangers in pursuit of the same outlaws, Daisy takes to the Colorado plains with an old revolver and a hunger for revenge. But the Hopkins gang isn’t easily found, and as their pockets run dry and the trail goes cold, Daisy and her companions may be at the end of the road. She must learn how to survive in this dangerous world of outlaws and gunslingers, or her only chance at avenging her family may be lost."
I wasn't sure what to expect when I went into Pistol Daisy — I'm not an enormous fan of Western novels, but I am a huge fan of Natalia Leigh. The first chapter didn't convince me I would love it, but the more I kept reading, the more I realized that feeling that way was a good thing.
It's the development of the main character, Daisy, that is truly the shining accomplishment of this novel. The world is wonderful, immersive, and entertaining... but Daisy, her mind, and her development and growth as a character are truly what stood out to me. She goes from a young and innocent girl to a woman, hardened by her continued experience with the world.
I found that all of the things that made me question the story initially were all of the things that made me love the development as it carried on. Natalia Leigh writes her characters with such effervescence that you can't help but be swept up in the whirlwind of their world, their wants, and their journey.
Truly a great read — my only complaint is that it was so short! Can't wait for Whiskey City's release!
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I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for my fair review <3
Disclaimer: I had the honour of receiving an ARC of the book from the author. But in no way is this a biased review based on that fact. These are all my own thoughts and opinions on the book.
Just wow. I have never read a Historical piece of fiction before and just from reading this book I can tell how much the Author planned and researched to get this perfect, and that's really nice to see. As soon as you begin the story, you are in for an emotional rollercoaster and you really feel for the main character, Daisy, but I promise you it get better. Overall, it is an extremely well written book and perfect for the genre and audience. The little illustrations throughout are wonderful and it feels more like we are on this journey with Daisy than just an outsider and I love that. But man that ending, I did like last chapter being very short as more of an Epilogue that would tie in perfectly for the sequel. Quite honestly, I cannot wait to read more about Daisy's story.
3.8 stars due to personal prefrences rather than the book itself!
I've followed Natalia's journey in writing this book over the last year? twoish years? on her youtube channel and it's so exciting to finally be able to read it!
I've never read a western before, but this book was an immersive and fun adventure, and with the short chapters that were filled with description and great character moments I didn't really wish for it to be much longer (except maybe in the last couple chapters). I enjoyed the characters and am keen to learn more about them and see them on screen in the books to come!
I'm a fan of westerns. My forte may be science fiction, but I grew up reading westerns. I say this so you as the reader can understand when i say, this book is a true blooded western.
Daisy's family is killed, sending her on a downward spiral until she meets a rag-tag group of people who also hold grudges against the man who killed her family. From there she travels with these people, learning to shoot and making money as a stable hand. All in the hopes of finding and killing the man who wronged her.
Daisy as a character is pretty dynamic, and that's really good to see from a woman in a western (seriousluy, very few women have agency in westerns). She's flawed and makes mistakes, she does what she can to help her new found family and tries her best to be what she needs to be to survive. She does come off as a bit cocky at times, but it's nothing too serious.
The plot is plucked almost straight from a western novel handbook. It's not a bad thing, but i was unfortunately able to guess all the majot story beats as the book rpogressed. Maybe someone less versed in westerns will be surprised in a lot of areas, but I was not.
All in all, I genuinly enjoyed this book, and I cannot wait to get back in the saddle with Pistol Daisy and her band of allies.
I don't read a lot of western themed novels, but as a big fan of Red Dead Redemption, I went into this story with some pretty heavy expectations which Natalia Leigh not only met, but surpassed. This story draws you in, demanding your full attention from the first sentence and doesn't let you go until you reach the end ! The authors attention to detail provides an authentic setting that makes you feel as if you are right there with the characters.
Daisy Allen has plans to celebrate a nice, quiet evening with her family to celebrate her 19th birthday, but those plans are ruined when tragedy strikes, taking away her family and home and setting her on a path of revenge.
The character development in this novel is superb !!!! Daisy is such an amazing character. I felt like I was on the same emotional rollercoaster a she was throughout the story. I was literally brought to tears when her family was brutally murdered and I spent the entire novel feeling her grief, anger, and after meeting up with others also seeking revenge on the man who murdered her family, her hope.
This book was an amazing and entertaining read. I absolutely cannot wait to see what Whiskey City holds for us !!!
Disclaimer: Received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thanks, Natalia!
I was really excited with this book because! I love Western. And this book is wonderful!
The main character is very well builded. The story is interesting. It is not easy to write a strong female protagonist in historical fiction, but Natalia Leigh nail it! All the book is all very well researched. The voice of characteres make me feel in West without the dificulty of a overdone accent (I am not a native English speaker and it is very dificulty for me when the writer go too far in characters accent).
I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Boy did Natalia hit it out of the park.
This book follows Daisy Allen, a 19-year-old girl, living in 1880 Colorado. She sets out to find the man that killed her family. She ends up joining a ragtag group of people that are hunting the same man all for different reasons.
Daisy Allen. She is a tough bitch. She wants to be one of the boys. She knows that she isn't a skirt-wearing girl. She a mud throwing girl and I felt that. I thought I related to Charlotte (Song of the Dryad) on another level but BOY was I wrong.
The author does an amazing job of bringing you into the story with perfect descriptions and dialogue. The writing style captures exactly how I would think a western novel would be. It felt like I was picked from my living room and dropped into the story.
This is a very fast-paced novel. I didn't want to put it down. It made the other book I'm reading seem like garbage.
Pistol Daisy was a fast-paced western novella that captivated my attention and it was enjoyable, both Daisy's journey and the side characters were quite interesting.
The writing was very descriptive and I could instantly visualize the western ambience the author was aiming for, while this is my first western read it held up to the movies I had watched in the past.
However, while I did mention that the side characters were interesting their backstory, motives and intent were nearly nonexistent. There were subtle hints and indications from these side characters but I wanted the author to expand on their lives. Natalia Leigh did an amazing job at making them compelling enough for me to enjoy, but they felt two-dimensional in the end.
Overall, I'm invested enough to see what happens in Whiskey City and I hope that the author provides more structure to the side characters because they were ones I wanted to know more about.
CW: sexual assault, brutal death of family members, mention of harming themselves, language
I was crying within the first few minutes of this story. "Pistol Daisy" will have you ride the coaster of emotions as you follow a young woman who seeks revenge for her family. Natalie Leigh spins a wild western tale that will keep you wanting more.
WOW! Such a great book, left me wanting more! It was very clear that Natalia did her research on Colorado in the 1800s, down to the very last detail. The story was very well written, there were times when I could actually feel how Daisy was feeling. Natalia has definitely left me wanting more! I didn’t want this book to end! I need to know what happens next!
Absolutely LOVED it! At the end of this book I was eager to read the next one in the series.
This was the first western book I had ever read and it definitely made a good impression. The descriptions of the characters and the environment painted a very vivid picture for me. I could step right into the western atmosphere.
The story is told from Daisy's perspective and the prose used gave her a unique voice. She was easy to relate to and as a reader I could feel her pain and empathize with her situation. I loved experiencing her growth as the story played out.
If you're looking for a story with a strong female character/ farm girl turned gunslinger, I'd recommended picking up this book.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This novel is a short read, but don't think that means the story is lacking! It's rare that I slip into a character's mindset so easily, but with this book I was completely submerged in just a matter of pages. I could vividly see Daisy's world as I read, right down to the dust on her boots.
My only complaint is that I wish we got to know the side characters more, but with a novel this length I understand that's tricky. I do hope we get to know them more in Whiskey City, and cannot wait to read it!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I have never been a fan of reading westerns; they just aren’t my thing. This book didn’t really read as one. You still get the 1880’s experience with descriptions of saloons, brothels, and stagecoaches, and you know it’s a western, but it’s really secondary to Daisy’s story. A story grabs you right from the beginning. You can feel her devastation when she loses her family, as well as the need for justice and revenge at any cost.
Natalia Leigh does a fantastic job of describing the 1880’s Colorado landscape, the feel of the towns, and the emotions of the characters that immerse you in the story without being overdone. When Daisy hurts, the reader hurts right along with her. There was a point at the beginning of the story that I was crying right along with Daisy.
We meet several side characters during Daisy’s journey, but we don’t get to discover much about them during this book. I do wish we had been able to learn a bit more about them during this book, but I can't wait to get to know their stories during the remainder of the series.
There were several unexpected turns in this book that I wasn’t expecting but made the story even better. I was so captivated by what was happening in the story, that I turned the last page and I was immensely disappointed that it was over. That I couldn’t just reach for the second book to continue reading. The last line made me laugh out loud.
Pistol Daisy is a great start to what I imagine will be a great series. My honest opinion is that I really enjoyed this book. I can’t wait to read Whiskey City. Nicely done Natalia Leigh!
Received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I finished this book today over my lunch hour (because I couldn’t put it down), and I miss Daisy and her story already! I'm not usually a reader of Westerns—in fact I'm ashamed to admit the only exposure I've had to the genre is the 2010 version of True Grit, which I loved nonetheless—but Pistol Daisy pulled me in from the first chapter and had me quickly turning my Kindle pages until I was done. This short book was, in short, fun. Like a lot of fun. I loved the dusty Western setting, the tried-and-true revenge concept (led by a mismatch crew of people all done wrong by the same guy), and the action that picked up and then lulled in all the right places.
The only piece I felt myself wanting more from were the secondary characters. Daisy's character steadily grew on me as I read, but I was never terribly attached to the others. I couldn't match personalities to names, for example, for the men in the group (other than the potential love interest), and if one of these characters were to come into danger, I don't think I'd be all to concerned what happened to them. I'd love to see these characters take greater shape in the series' next installment, since I do think there's potential. It'd also be nice to see Daisy make a strong female friend that we really care about.
I've been following the author on Youtube for quite a while now, so it was very cool to finally read this title after witnessing her process of writing and editing it. However, even though I may be inclined to like this book simply because I like the author, I will say that I don't finish books if I don't like them. Pistol Daisy is everything I want from a quick weekend read that'll pull you in and having you rooting for the main character until the end. I highly recommend, and I'm so looking forward to book #2.
Daisys family was killed by Hopkins, after she picked herself off the floor and put the bottle down she decided to go after him. Hunt him down at any means necessary.
I dont read too many westerns but I really enjoyed this. Short read, engaging chaeacters, and not a love story. Daisy loves Billy but she leaves him to hunt down Hopkins which I appreciate.