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On the Rails: The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie
Once again authors, Rosemary and Larry Mild bring you an exciting adventure, a fictional story of a young and frisky woman wrestling to survive life’s obstacles. On the Rails, a Boxcar Bertie Adventure takes you to a trying time, and rich milieu no longer in existence.
What’s a woman to do? Bertie Patchet has just graduated from ”normal” school to become a grammar school teacher, but the year is 1936, and the country is smack dab in the middle of the Great Depression. Employment is near impossible for everyone, let alone for a single inexperienced female, and going home is an ugly option to be avoided. She must get away, but travel without income presents her with a major problem. Bertie dresses like a man and turns to hopping railway boxcars to make her escape to better opportunities. A female “hobo,” unheard of! It’s a man’s world, so how can she maneuver about in this male atmosphere fraught with risk, danger, and loss.
What’s a woman to do? Bertie Patchet has just graduated from ”normal” school to become a grammar school teacher, but the year is 1936, and the country is smack dab in the middle of the Great Depression. Employment is near impossible for everyone, let alone for a single inexperienced female, and going home is an ugly option to be avoided. She must get away, but travel without income presents her with a major problem. Bertie dresses like a man and turns to hopping railway boxcars to make her escape to better opportunities. A female “hobo,” unheard of! It’s a man’s world, so how can she maneuver about in this male atmosphere fraught with risk, danger, and loss.
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Published November 13, 2022
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August 27, 2023
This novel gives the reader a peek into what life might have been like riding the rails in boxcars.
Bertie has finished college and can be a teacher, but it is the summer, so she doesn't have many options at the moment. The home life with her parents isn't conducive to staying there long-term as her stepfather is a pervert. She had heard about someone else's son riding the rails and decided to give it a shot. Luckily, she meets some kind souls along the way who help her out. There are also nefarious characters that aim to do her harm. Most of the time, she is disguised as a boy, but when it is to her benefit, she removes her cap, and it is obvious she is not a male.
I enjoyed this story and felt like it was well researched in regard to the Depression, the different government work programs, and what it was like to live in the mid-30s. Life was very different then compared to today. Imagine not having a number to leave for a callback because you don't know where you will be. Or having to travel by train or bus to get to your destination versus your own car.
The story does not gloss over the dangers of her adventures. She did encounter some men who wanted only one thing. Others tried to rob her of what little she had in her possession.
It does have a happy ending and ties the story up nicely for Bertie.
We give this book 4 paws up.
Bertie has finished college and can be a teacher, but it is the summer, so she doesn't have many options at the moment. The home life with her parents isn't conducive to staying there long-term as her stepfather is a pervert. She had heard about someone else's son riding the rails and decided to give it a shot. Luckily, she meets some kind souls along the way who help her out. There are also nefarious characters that aim to do her harm. Most of the time, she is disguised as a boy, but when it is to her benefit, she removes her cap, and it is obvious she is not a male.
I enjoyed this story and felt like it was well researched in regard to the Depression, the different government work programs, and what it was like to live in the mid-30s. Life was very different then compared to today. Imagine not having a number to leave for a callback because you don't know where you will be. Or having to travel by train or bus to get to your destination versus your own car.
The story does not gloss over the dangers of her adventures. She did encounter some men who wanted only one thing. Others tried to rob her of what little she had in her possession.
It does have a happy ending and ties the story up nicely for Bertie.
We give this book 4 paws up.
September 11, 2023
A fun and educational romp through of a historical fiction novel, 'On the Rails: The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie,' by Rosemary and Larry Mild is a book that not only brings some laughter, but packs an emotional punch.
Set in the year 1936, during the worst part of the Great Depression, the novel follows a young woman named Bertie Patchet, a recent graduate from teaching school who returns home to find that there is no place for her.
Despite leaving on bad terms, Bertie hopes that when she returns to her mother and step-father's home in Connecticut she will be able to care for her mother. But after finding out that her lecherous step-father is still as perverted as ever, Bertie escapes her mother's house with little to her name and decides to ride the rails as a hobo.
During the Great Depression, many men took to illegally riding boxcars from city to city in order to find work. Dressing herself up as a man, Bertie decides to take on the persona of Bert, and join the leagues of rail-riding hobos to hopefully find a place that she belongs.
Although this is the biggest adventure that Bertie has ever been on, it isn't always easy or fun. Bertie must tangle with criminals, difficult day jobs and rail guards as she seeks her fortune up and down the New England coast.
Rosemary and Larry Mild are a husband and wife team who have written many books together. Having never read any of their previous work, I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book, but I was very pleasantly surprised by the high caliber of the writing in this novel! It was clear that the writers did a lot of research, and it was employed well throughout the book.
This is a great read and one that I highly recommend!
Set in the year 1936, during the worst part of the Great Depression, the novel follows a young woman named Bertie Patchet, a recent graduate from teaching school who returns home to find that there is no place for her.
Despite leaving on bad terms, Bertie hopes that when she returns to her mother and step-father's home in Connecticut she will be able to care for her mother. But after finding out that her lecherous step-father is still as perverted as ever, Bertie escapes her mother's house with little to her name and decides to ride the rails as a hobo.
During the Great Depression, many men took to illegally riding boxcars from city to city in order to find work. Dressing herself up as a man, Bertie decides to take on the persona of Bert, and join the leagues of rail-riding hobos to hopefully find a place that she belongs.
Although this is the biggest adventure that Bertie has ever been on, it isn't always easy or fun. Bertie must tangle with criminals, difficult day jobs and rail guards as she seeks her fortune up and down the New England coast.
Rosemary and Larry Mild are a husband and wife team who have written many books together. Having never read any of their previous work, I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book, but I was very pleasantly surprised by the high caliber of the writing in this novel! It was clear that the writers did a lot of research, and it was employed well throughout the book.
This is a great read and one that I highly recommend!
September 6, 2023
MY THOUGHTS -
This was a super cute, super sweet, and a super fun book!
Excellent character development. I adored Bertie. She had such an amazing personality. She was a fighter for sure. She wasn’t afraid to go for what she wanted, even if it meant... pretending to be a man. And fight, she did. She had to fight her way through every situation she came to.
Don’t let the sweet and fun of this book fool you. There is plenty of action.
Having taken place in 1936, this book has lots of great historical aspect to it, which I love!
I highly recommend this for anybody who would like something a little bit different. I would definitely read more by this great writing duo!
Thank you "Virtual Authors Book Tours" for sending me this e-book to read and review!
This was a super cute, super sweet, and a super fun book!
Excellent character development. I adored Bertie. She had such an amazing personality. She was a fighter for sure. She wasn’t afraid to go for what she wanted, even if it meant... pretending to be a man. And fight, she did. She had to fight her way through every situation she came to.
Don’t let the sweet and fun of this book fool you. There is plenty of action.
Having taken place in 1936, this book has lots of great historical aspect to it, which I love!
I highly recommend this for anybody who would like something a little bit different. I would definitely read more by this great writing duo!
Thank you "Virtual Authors Book Tours" for sending me this e-book to read and review!
July 20, 2023
“On the Rails, The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie” by Rosemary and Larry Mild is a compelling, energetic drama set in a challenging time and place. Featuring an unforgettable character you will fall in love with and respect as she navigates 1936 during The Great Depression. Bertie is the central character, and she faces life the only way she knows how: by her wits–doing things her way. She is a graduate ready to become a schoolteacher, but, seeing that it’s the Depression era, finding work is almost impossible. So, she uses her resourcefulness and disguises herself as a man and rides boxcars like a hobo in order to travel, find opportunities, and earn income. She realizes she has to be alert for dangerous situations and navigate trouble at every turn.
The authors draw you into Bertie’s world in a way that both fascinates and educates. You may know little about this era, but this novel will immerse you in a way that makes you feel as if you know it or were there. The scenes are descriptive and detailed, and you feel as if you’re close to the trains, the tracks, the people. You get a real sense of adventure, risk, and what it was like for women during that time.
The lifestyle for those who rode the rails was not an easy one, and the authors convey this quite well, yet there is still a mystique about this way of living–the freedom, the adventure, exploration, experiences–but it wouldn’t be optimal for everyone. Yet Bertie makes it work for her. She is determined, curious, capable. The plot has a nostalgic feel in a good way, and the dialogue is fresh and lively, putting you into their world as if you are one of their companions hopping from train to train and place to place. One scene that puts you in the middle of the action and illustrates the dangerous world they lived in was when Bertie and Stan were confronted by a stranger from the drugstore.
The rails were not always a safe place to be, but sometimes they were a necessity for people. Bertie is the kind of character you can root for–heroic even, in her efforts to thrive. For a historical slice-of-life novel that will stay with you for a long time to come, “On the Rails, The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie” by Rosemary and Larry Mild is one you don’t want to miss.
The authors draw you into Bertie’s world in a way that both fascinates and educates. You may know little about this era, but this novel will immerse you in a way that makes you feel as if you know it or were there. The scenes are descriptive and detailed, and you feel as if you’re close to the trains, the tracks, the people. You get a real sense of adventure, risk, and what it was like for women during that time.
The lifestyle for those who rode the rails was not an easy one, and the authors convey this quite well, yet there is still a mystique about this way of living–the freedom, the adventure, exploration, experiences–but it wouldn’t be optimal for everyone. Yet Bertie makes it work for her. She is determined, curious, capable. The plot has a nostalgic feel in a good way, and the dialogue is fresh and lively, putting you into their world as if you are one of their companions hopping from train to train and place to place. One scene that puts you in the middle of the action and illustrates the dangerous world they lived in was when Bertie and Stan were confronted by a stranger from the drugstore.
The rails were not always a safe place to be, but sometimes they were a necessity for people. Bertie is the kind of character you can root for–heroic even, in her efforts to thrive. For a historical slice-of-life novel that will stay with you for a long time to come, “On the Rails, The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie” by Rosemary and Larry Mild is one you don’t want to miss.
August 17, 2023
In this dynamic, historical, and highly personal tale, co-authors Rosemary and Larry Mild create a youthful heroine whose venturesome ways will lead her farther, both geographically and personally, than even she might have anticipated.
Bertie Patchet is tall, intelligent, and ambitious. She has completed college and hopes for a teaching career. But her homelife is anything but salubrious, with an abusive stepfather and a booze-addicted mother. And the Great Depression drags on, making job prospects scarce. So one morning she makes a major decision: she will disguise herself as a boy, pack up a few needed items, including a hatchet that she had used to successfully frustrate her stepfather’s nasty advance the previous night, and leave town. But how? Her journey takes hold when she meets Arnie, who will teach her things about riding the rods – hopping into boxcars to ride as far away from trouble as possible. But Bertie will quickly learn that the hop requires great physical strength and agility, and trouble is never far away.
Though generally accepted as a boy, or occasionally seen as a girl by other female travelers, Bertie will have experiences that any true adventurer might envy, and terrors and troubles, including attempted rape and even arrest, that no one would want to share. As she ventures across the US and back, she seeks employment, following rumors with phone calls, and taking such work as is offered, including an inspiring stint with Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Although her goal at times seems unreachable, Bertie’s spirit will guide her in the best directions, and fortunately, occasionally, to some willing, helpful guides. Throughout this remarkably conceived saga, hardly an hour goes by without sudden changes – from danger, daring, ruefulness, and romance.
The Milds are a couple who have settled on Hawaii as a homeplace and writing as a shared creative endeavor. This latest foray must have required diligent research, from credible historical detail to a study of the railroads as they once operated and of hobo-ism as a once important part of American subculture, especially during the Great Depression when some children, a few daring women like Bertie, and many unemployed men took to the rails in hopes of better prospects. The CCC helped many, as it did Bertie and her friends. A satisfying Epilogue details the later successes of the main characters, reminding readers that, “we touch and are touched by all the people we have ever met...”
Quill says: Rosemary and Larry Mild have created in On the Rails the scenery, situations and a rowdy cast of players that combine to offer a unique glimpse into the past, imbued with lasting truths and true grit, seen through the eyes of a feisty, freedom-loving young woman.
Bertie Patchet is tall, intelligent, and ambitious. She has completed college and hopes for a teaching career. But her homelife is anything but salubrious, with an abusive stepfather and a booze-addicted mother. And the Great Depression drags on, making job prospects scarce. So one morning she makes a major decision: she will disguise herself as a boy, pack up a few needed items, including a hatchet that she had used to successfully frustrate her stepfather’s nasty advance the previous night, and leave town. But how? Her journey takes hold when she meets Arnie, who will teach her things about riding the rods – hopping into boxcars to ride as far away from trouble as possible. But Bertie will quickly learn that the hop requires great physical strength and agility, and trouble is never far away.
Though generally accepted as a boy, or occasionally seen as a girl by other female travelers, Bertie will have experiences that any true adventurer might envy, and terrors and troubles, including attempted rape and even arrest, that no one would want to share. As she ventures across the US and back, she seeks employment, following rumors with phone calls, and taking such work as is offered, including an inspiring stint with Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Although her goal at times seems unreachable, Bertie’s spirit will guide her in the best directions, and fortunately, occasionally, to some willing, helpful guides. Throughout this remarkably conceived saga, hardly an hour goes by without sudden changes – from danger, daring, ruefulness, and romance.
The Milds are a couple who have settled on Hawaii as a homeplace and writing as a shared creative endeavor. This latest foray must have required diligent research, from credible historical detail to a study of the railroads as they once operated and of hobo-ism as a once important part of American subculture, especially during the Great Depression when some children, a few daring women like Bertie, and many unemployed men took to the rails in hopes of better prospects. The CCC helped many, as it did Bertie and her friends. A satisfying Epilogue details the later successes of the main characters, reminding readers that, “we touch and are touched by all the people we have ever met...”
Quill says: Rosemary and Larry Mild have created in On the Rails the scenery, situations and a rowdy cast of players that combine to offer a unique glimpse into the past, imbued with lasting truths and true grit, seen through the eyes of a feisty, freedom-loving young woman.
September 13, 2023
In a documentary style introduction, we meet our feisty heroine, Bertie Patchet. Most parents would be proud to have a daughter like Bertie, a hardworking college graduate, who aspires to become a teacher. However, when Bertie returns home after receiving her teaching certificate and awaiting an acceptance of her job application, she is met by an indifferent, slovenly, alcoholic mother and an unemployed, lecherous stepfather. Her attempt at improving their living conditions is rewarded by an unwanted, nocturnal visit by her stepfather. This time she is ready for him. She has her handy hatchet by her side. In the morning, she realizes she cannot live like this and decides on an adventure, to ride the rails across America, disguised as a male! After all it is the time of the Great Depression. She has no definite job awaiting her, little money left, after spending most of it to buy her mother some food, and has no real place to go to. She will become part of the hobo community, those who ride the rails, doing odd jobs for food and a bed.
Life on the rails becomes one adventure after another, fraught with danger from railroad police beating up those they find in the boxcars, to thievery from fellow passengers, hunger, rape, people who take advantage, accidents, fire and even murder. Along the way Bertie meets several fellow travelers and people who help her and become steadfast, lifelong friends. And she finds love, a family life she missed after the death of her father, and a satisfying career.
This book has everything you could ask for, non stop adventure, some history lessons (I enjoyed learning about how to make soda fountain drinks from the period.), villains and most importantly, highly likeable characters, who have to overcome every imaginable obstacle. This book would be enjoyable for adults too, not just those aged 12 to 18.
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Life on the rails becomes one adventure after another, fraught with danger from railroad police beating up those they find in the boxcars, to thievery from fellow passengers, hunger, rape, people who take advantage, accidents, fire and even murder. Along the way Bertie meets several fellow travelers and people who help her and become steadfast, lifelong friends. And she finds love, a family life she missed after the death of her father, and a satisfying career.
This book has everything you could ask for, non stop adventure, some history lessons (I enjoyed learning about how to make soda fountain drinks from the period.), villains and most importantly, highly likeable characters, who have to overcome every imaginable obstacle. This book would be enjoyable for adults too, not just those aged 12 to 18.
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October 12, 2023
Bertie Patchet has graduated college with her teaching certificate. It is 1936 so, not only will she not know if she will have a teaching job until right before the school season starts, in a few months but it is during the Great Depression.
She decides to go back home to her mother and step father, even though things have been bad in the past. Her mother is an acholic and her step father has abused Bertie at night. Perhaps things will be better.
Her first night back home and her step father enters her room. At least, this time she is prepared to strike back and prevents him from getting his way. However, now she knows, she can’t stay there. She had heard stories of men riding the rails to look for work. So, she decides to give it a try. However, she must first disguise herself as a boy.
Bertie has many adventures and meets some very interesting and sometimes, quirky and even dangerous characters. She is certainly a woman ahead of her time and she learns to protect and take care of herself.
I could tell while reading that the authors put in a lot of time into researching the period. They really bring the Great Depression to life. Bertie is a strong female character. I loved her spunk, wit, and determination! The other characters were well thought out as well. Larry and Rosemary are excellent writers and breath life into this historical fiction! I felt like I was there, with Bertie. This would be excellent source material for a feature length film, I really think someone should buy the rights!! It could even follow Bertie on her adventures as a mini series.
This is my favorite book of 2023! I cannot recommend it enough!
She decides to go back home to her mother and step father, even though things have been bad in the past. Her mother is an acholic and her step father has abused Bertie at night. Perhaps things will be better.
Her first night back home and her step father enters her room. At least, this time she is prepared to strike back and prevents him from getting his way. However, now she knows, she can’t stay there. She had heard stories of men riding the rails to look for work. So, she decides to give it a try. However, she must first disguise herself as a boy.
Bertie has many adventures and meets some very interesting and sometimes, quirky and even dangerous characters. She is certainly a woman ahead of her time and she learns to protect and take care of herself.
I could tell while reading that the authors put in a lot of time into researching the period. They really bring the Great Depression to life. Bertie is a strong female character. I loved her spunk, wit, and determination! The other characters were well thought out as well. Larry and Rosemary are excellent writers and breath life into this historical fiction! I felt like I was there, with Bertie. This would be excellent source material for a feature length film, I really think someone should buy the rights!! It could even follow Bertie on her adventures as a mini series.
This is my favorite book of 2023! I cannot recommend it enough!
September 15, 2023
I enjoyed reading On the Rails: The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie by the talented co authors, Larry and Rosemary Mild. I liked going back in time to the Great Depression era and meeting Bertie. I loved her character and getting to know her. She was intriguing and I was fascinating her story. With the short chapters, it was easy to keep reading her whole tale in one sitting.
I am giving On the Rails: The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie four and a half stars. I believe fans of historical fiction will not want to miss out on it. I would love to read more like this from the writing team Larry and Rosemary Mild in the future.
I received Larry and Rosemary Mild’s On the Rails: The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
I am giving On the Rails: The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie four and a half stars. I believe fans of historical fiction will not want to miss out on it. I would love to read more like this from the writing team Larry and Rosemary Mild in the future.
I received Larry and Rosemary Mild’s On the Rails: The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
September 4, 2023
From railyard to railyard, we follow the adventures of Boxcar Bertie - a young woman fresh from teaching college and awaiting her first posting. To escape from a tenuous home situation, she decides to ride the rails. These are her exploits. Along the way she learns some life lessons, makes friends, and ultimately finds love.
September 11, 2023
A fun and educational romp through of a historical fiction novel, 'On the Rails: The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie,' by Rosemary and Larry Mild is a book that not only brings some laughter, but packs an emotional punch.
Set in the year 1936, during the worst part of the Great Depression, the novel follows a young woman named Bertie Patchet, a recent graduate from teaching school who returns home to find that there is no place for her.
Despite leaving on bad terms, Bertie hopes that when she returns to her mother and step-father's home in Connecticut she will be able to care for her mother. But after finding out that her lecherous step-father is still as perverted as ever, Bertie escapes her mother's house with little to her name and decides to ride the rails as a hobo.
During the Great Depression, many men took to illegally riding boxcars from city to city in order to find work. Dressing herself up as a man, Bertie decides to take on the persona of Bert, and join the leagues of rail-riding hobos to hopefully find a place that she belongs.
Although this is the biggest adventure that Bertie has ever been on, it isn't always easy or fun. Bertie must tangle with criminals, difficult day jobs and rail guards as she seeks her fortune up and down the New England coast.
Rosemary and Larry Mild are a husband and wife team who have written many books together. Having never read any of their previous work, I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book, but I was very pleasantly surprised by the high caliber of the writing in this novel! It was clear that the writers did a lot of research, and it was employed well throughout the book.
This is a great read and one that I highly recommend!
Set in the year 1936, during the worst part of the Great Depression, the novel follows a young woman named Bertie Patchet, a recent graduate from teaching school who returns home to find that there is no place for her.
Despite leaving on bad terms, Bertie hopes that when she returns to her mother and step-father's home in Connecticut she will be able to care for her mother. But after finding out that her lecherous step-father is still as perverted as ever, Bertie escapes her mother's house with little to her name and decides to ride the rails as a hobo.
During the Great Depression, many men took to illegally riding boxcars from city to city in order to find work. Dressing herself up as a man, Bertie decides to take on the persona of Bert, and join the leagues of rail-riding hobos to hopefully find a place that she belongs.
Although this is the biggest adventure that Bertie has ever been on, it isn't always easy or fun. Bertie must tangle with criminals, difficult day jobs and rail guards as she seeks her fortune up and down the New England coast.
Rosemary and Larry Mild are a husband and wife team who have written many books together. Having never read any of their previous work, I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book, but I was very pleasantly surprised by the high caliber of the writing in this novel! It was clear that the writers did a lot of research, and it was employed well throughout the book.
This is a great read and one that I highly recommend!
September 11, 2023
Who is Bertie Patchett and where is she going?
These are the central questions asked by the main character in Rosemary and Larry Mild's new novel, 'On the Rails: The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie.'
Many young people go through a soul-searching phase when they leave college, but Bertie Patchett happens to be doing this during the Great Depression, arguably the worst economic period in America's history.
It only makes sense that she would see the men riding the rails, trying to find work and wonder if that was the right choice for her.
Bertie decides to take to the rails after nearly being assaulted by her step-father and leaving her mother's house once and for all.
As a woman alone, she realizes that she must protect herself if she is going to travel among mostly men, and she takes it upon herself to dress up as a man, calling herself Bert.
Traveling as a man, Bertie makes friends, enemies and shady acquaintances as she travels from town to town along the east coast, taking jobs when she can to survive.
I greatly enjoyed this lively novel, and I feel like I learned a lot about the Great Depression from reading it.
Also, I appreciated how tough and smart Bertie was as a character. I loved her for her strength but also her vulnerability that really showed who she was and made her realistic.
Bertie faced a lot of difficult situations in this novel, from the beginning right up to the end, and watching her grow and change as she went along really made this novel a five-star read for me!
I won't say how this one ends for fear of spoiling it, but lets just say I found the ending very satisfying and refreshing, and I look forward to finding more books from these authors to read!
These are the central questions asked by the main character in Rosemary and Larry Mild's new novel, 'On the Rails: The Adventures of Boxcar Bertie.'
Many young people go through a soul-searching phase when they leave college, but Bertie Patchett happens to be doing this during the Great Depression, arguably the worst economic period in America's history.
It only makes sense that she would see the men riding the rails, trying to find work and wonder if that was the right choice for her.
Bertie decides to take to the rails after nearly being assaulted by her step-father and leaving her mother's house once and for all.
As a woman alone, she realizes that she must protect herself if she is going to travel among mostly men, and she takes it upon herself to dress up as a man, calling herself Bert.
Traveling as a man, Bertie makes friends, enemies and shady acquaintances as she travels from town to town along the east coast, taking jobs when she can to survive.
I greatly enjoyed this lively novel, and I feel like I learned a lot about the Great Depression from reading it.
Also, I appreciated how tough and smart Bertie was as a character. I loved her for her strength but also her vulnerability that really showed who she was and made her realistic.
Bertie faced a lot of difficult situations in this novel, from the beginning right up to the end, and watching her grow and change as she went along really made this novel a five-star read for me!
I won't say how this one ends for fear of spoiling it, but lets just say I found the ending very satisfying and refreshing, and I look forward to finding more books from these authors to read!
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