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Daughter of the Sky

Michelle Diener

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Mar 04, 2013 Kimberly rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Daughter of the Sky was my first read by historical fiction author Michelle Diener and I'm very pleased to say that it was a wonderful introduction to her writing style and I'm really glad I signed up for the tour for this book.

I've often felt that historical fiction set in Africa is an underused theme so that coupled with the fact that I've long been wanting to give this author a try is was prompted me to want to read Daughter of the Sky, plus my obsession with Africa may have a wee part in tha Daughter of the Sky was my first read by historical fiction author Michelle Diener and I'm very pleased to say that it was a wonderful introduction to her writing style and I'm really glad I signed up for the tour for this book.

I've often felt that historical fiction set in Africa is an underused theme so that coupled with the fact that I've long been wanting to give this author a try is was prompted me to want to read Daughter of the Sky, plus my obsession with Africa may have a wee part in that as well. I was a little unsure of how the author would portray the people and the land but I was impressed with how the novel turned out.

I was hooked on Elizabeth's story as soon as I started the book and spent an entire night staying up and reading it. The way the author was able to evoke such strong emotions from me for the characters in the book surprised me because it happened so fast.

Elizabeth had to deal with so many hardships in her young life after being shipwrecked off the coast of Africa and left in the care of the Zulu people feeling as though she were always alone except for the few who came to accept her as one of them. She was smart, strong and funny and I loved how devoted she was to the people she loved.

Jack was an enigma at first. I didn't like him right away but he did come to grow on me as I saw the tenderness in him when he dealt with Elizabeth. However he, just like Elizabeth was being pulled in two directions and their loyalties to each other, their countries and the people they love are tested.

Fraught with daring adventures, drama and a taking place in the African bush Daughter of the Sky was a fast paced historical novel that drew me in and made me care about the characters. I could tell that the author did research on the period in question and it showed. I liked that the side characters weren't just used as props helping support the setting but had personalities as well. I sincerely hope that Michelle Diener writes another historical fiction novel set in Africa soon.

Overall, I loved Daughter of the Sky and thought that it was a fantastic read. It was a wonderful but to introduce me to a new author and I can't wait to read more by Michelle Diener. I highly recommend this novel to fans of historical fiction that are set in exotic locations.

*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my free and honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are 100% my own. ...more

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