Books You Can Feel Good About: pretend

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The Carpenter by Pegg Thomas

Whispers of Witchcraft in Salem Village: A Tale of Fear and Love

First in a series (after a prequel - The Ragpicker) that takes place during the time of the Salem Witch Trials. The author wove together several of the theories regarding the cause of the girls' affliction and brought characters to life who might have lived at that time. Truly interesting light is shown on these residents of the town where it originated. You can deeply feel their lives and challenges, both Puritan and Quakers. Excellent blend of history and fiction.

Page-turner, wonderful characters, informative, realistic, easy-to-read

I received this book free from the author. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Whatever It Takes: A Split-Time Sisters in Arms by Sarah Hanks

A dual time frame story with two sets of sisters who are going through very tough times, centering around families. Believably told, you feel like you get to know them and at times wish you could talk to them. One set is in present time, the other during the Civil War. Henrietta signs up to fight in the Civil War disguised as a man because they paid a good wage to men, not women, and she had to support her sisters. Very interesting points of view for each timeline situation and lots to learn about. Great read where you really just have to know how things will end.