From the publisher:
Orphaned in the cholera epidemic of 1833, Adria Starr was cared for by a slave named Louis, a man who stayed in Springfield, Kentucky, when anyone with means had fled. A man who passed up the opportunity to escape his bondage and instead tended to the sick and buried the dead. A man who, twelve years later, is being sold by his owners despite his heroic actions. Now nineteen, Adria has never forgotten what Louis did for her. She's determined to find a way to buy Louis's freedom. But in 1840s Kentucky, she'll face an uphill battle.
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The plot and idea of the story for this book is very interesting. It was different to read about a child's situation and then becoming and adult and how those early events shaped her. It is moving to watch Adria's character fight for Louis' freedom from slavery.
This story has another main set of characters, Ruth and Adria live together and I felt a bit frustrated at their lack of relationship. I understand that attachment on either side isn't easy or natural but it felt like it could have been easier.
The writing of this story also seemed a bit simplistic. Although I enjoyed the book more as it went on, I found it hard to get into the story due to the simple nature of the writing.
I do think that having the other characters added to this story. And readers who may not enjoy one storyline may enjoy another.
I received this book free from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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