Status Updates From Dreams of Savannah

“Will you save me a waltz?”
“Today?”
“Every day. Every ball. That ought to guarantee you remember me while I’m gone.”

I was afraid at first that this was turning into one of these "they owned slaves, but treated them well and humanely and the slaves didn't mind slavery". But turns out the author is developing the idea of the underlying racism that existed even in the "kindest" slave owner. I am looking forward to her addressing the world's most complicated issue in a single novel, lol.

“There is no woman in the world for me but
you.”>>>>>>>>

“Would Daddy care that Julius had just proven right her every fear about him—or would he blame her?”
imagine being such an obvious and ignorant dad that your daughter isn’t sure if you would believe her if she had gotten raped

this book is a comfort read which is desperately needed atp