Where the Lost Wander
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4.5
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Amy Harmon
In this epic and haunting love story set on the Oregon Trail, a family and their unlikely protector find their way through peril, uncertainty, and loss. The Overland Trail, 1853: Naomi May never expected to be widowed at twenty. Eager to leave her grief behind, she sets off with her family for a life out West. On the trail, she forms an instant connection with John Lowry, a half-Pawnee man straddling two worlds and a stranger in both. But life in a wagon train is fraught with hardship, fear, and death. Even as John and Naomi are drawn to each other, the trials of the journey and their disparate pasts work to keep them apart. John's heritage gains them safe passage through hostile territory only to come between them as they seek to build a life together. When a horrific tragedy strikes, decimating Naomi's family and separating her from John, the promises they made are all they have left. Ripped apart, they can't turn back, they can't go on, and they can't let go. Both will have to make terrible sacrifices to find each other, save each other, and eventually...make peace with who they are.
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Author
Amy Harmon
Pages
348
Publisher
Lake Union Publishing
Published Date
2020
ISBN
1542017963 9781542017961
Ratings
Google: 5
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"I really liked this book, but trigger warning for rape."
Lori Swope
"I really liked this book! Feel close to the characters."
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Lisa Delaney
"Perhaps this is an odd review, but while I can’t say I loved the story, I loved the author’s intention. There is a short statement in the author’s note that made me retrospectively respect what Amy Harmon set out to accomplish, and I think she did that.<br/><br/>As for the story itself, I just didn’t enjoy it the way I thought I would. I’ve always enjoyed reading about the Oregon Trail, despite the hardships and heartbreaks. This was good but some of the research was a little off, and I just didn’t fall in love with the characters. The romance was believable and the family ties were strong, but something just didn’t work for me. I’m still glad I read this and I’ll keep coming back to stories of the emigrants who set out for better lives by braving the unknown!"
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Allie Peduto
"Love Amy’s style!"
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Janet Cunningham
"It was like Yellowstone 1883 was in novel format. So good!"
Kristin Whitley
"A fantastic historical fiction read. Highly recommend! "
Hilary Barker
"Review Coming Soon!!"
Janet Elias
"A fantastic book to close out the year with. I will definitely be reading more by this author! <br/><br/>I’ve read books about the Oregon Trail before, but as a 5th generation Oregonian whose ancestors all traveled west at around the same time, this story truly hit home in a different way."
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Bree Sarlati
"A beautifully written book. The characters are complex, likable, and bring the story to life. The tonal shift in the last quarter of the book is shocking at first, but this story is a timeless tale of the strength of love in times of strife. I would recommend this to any fan of historic fiction and romance!"
Emma Lenore
"This book was so good it forced me to slow down and savor every word. If you love historical fiction this book is rich with life on the Oregon trail and the native tribes and their homelands. So beautifully written, so rich, and leaves you wanting more. "
Cindy Simons