Favorite author Friday
I recently read my favorite author’s most recent book in the Wilderness series, Queen of Swords by Sara Donati. I love this series of historical romance. The stories are set in colonial America in New York. I’ve blogged about them before as one of the five books I’d take with me if I were stuck on a deserted island. I also recently got Amber hooked on them or at least on the first one.
This time, I actually took the time to get an autographed copy. It meant that I needed to order to book from Sara’s hometown so that she could sign it before they shipped it to me, but it was well worth the shipping cost. I’ve been wanting an autographed copy.
I don’t want to say too much about the story, because I could give away details to the family and friends who come here who read the books too, like Mom, Texas Seestor, SeaQueen, Jenski, and Amber.
But I did want to show off part of the beautiful map in the front of the book. It isn’t really necessary to understand the story (unlike some books where you are flipping back to the map constantly) but it sets a nice ambience for the story.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. I’d say it is as good as the first one, or Lake in the Clouds (which is my second favorite so far). This one probably comes in as my third favorite.
If you are ever looking for an action packed story that includes a woman rebelling from her father’s idea of how her life should be lived, history, and enough romance to make for a happy ending (instead of a depressing one like all those books on Oprah’s list or those other popular lists), pick up Into the Wilderness, the first in the series.
Happy Friday, everyone!
SeaQueen says:
I finally bought that book. I haven’t started reading it yet though. I can’t decide if I should hold out for my trip.
Amber says:
I’m hooked. Really. I picked up that one that I got stuck on finally.
I’ve just been soo busy to get in too far. I hate that.
The author has such a pretty signature, I think. It so _neat_ and not sloppy.
Congrats on getting your favorite author’s signature!
How fun.
Squirl says:
You got a signed copy, how cool! I can’t really say that any one book (or series) is my absolute favorite as an adult. When I was a kid I fell in love with Alice in Wonderland.
I love the Harry Potter series. And, of course, the Robert Jordan series. I think there is only one left in that one.
Right now I really don’t want to start another fiction series. I’m sure I’d love it but I have other things I’m trying to do, including finishing the Dancing Wu Li Masters. It’s kind of slow going. It’s about quantum physics.
Texas Seestor says:
I am so glad you were able to get a signed copy of Sara Donati’s new book. It was well worth the time and extra shipping. Woo hoo!
I can’t wait to read ‘Queen of Swords’. The Wilderness series is also one of my favorite series of books. These are the kind of books you can read many times and still enjoy each reading.
jenski says:
Darn it! I should have put QOS on my Christmas list! Winter is the perfect time to stay inside and read…and summer is the perfect time to sit outside and read.
I read Dancing Wu Li Masters in my high school calculus class. I think I was the only one who read it cover to cover. It has some interesting things to think about in in!