It was okay. It was too short and it just didn’t really appeal to me.

It's so good and funny

While this book frequently references real Martha's Vineyard locations, it is unnecessarily violent as it tries to present itself as a murder mystery.

It was a very good book.

Very nice story

Fascinating incorporation of native American history and small town Maine

I don't give away spoilers in my reviews. I am a fan of Ms. Wiseman's writing - specifically, all the research she does to write her books. I did not know much about the coal industry at all. I feel like I have a pretty good grasp of it after reading Coal River. I love historical books because I like to learn while I read. Emma is a young woman who once lived in Coal River. She's vowed to never return for very good reason. After becoming an orphan years later, she finds herself back in Coal River at her Uncle Otis' home. He is the local coal mine owner and a brutal, harsh man. Her Aunt Ida only wants Emma in the home to provide free maid duties. Emma has a past history with her cousin Percy and is not happy to live in their home. Emma has maid duties as well as store clerk duties in the coal mine's general store. She begins to learn about the coal mine and how its employees are treated. Most upsetting to her is how young the breaker boys are and how dangerous their jobs are. I don't give away spoilers so I'll just say this was a spectacular, emotional read that is so well written. I was often sad while reading it, but also found a lot of hope in Emma. (from my Goodreads review)

I like this book. The way they rescued the injured Jaguar, and how they named them by making a vote and the name won as Valerio. And I also like the adventure they made, they inspired me to be like the girls Adrianna and her family. And also how Mr. Savage were caught as a poacher that was so shocked. Oh, I also like that how Feye and Monica in love with each other, and I also think Leo is in love with Adrianna. This books is so amazing.

A Year of Wonders offers a vivid look at a plague-ridden village through the eyes of a compelling narrator. The historical detail is rich, and the themes of resilience stand out. However, the pacing stumbles in the final chapters, and some plot turns feel overly dramatic. Still, an engaging read for historical

Just wish that she had made it a bit more emotional.