Squeeee! (That’s my 10-year-old inner child enjoying this book!)
For a historical fiction buff, and avid watcher of “The Waltons” for many years like me, this book was chocolate candy!
The author did a wonderful job of showing why Cora and her classmates were so enthusiastic for “electrification” to arrive; refrigerators, radios, hot lunches at school were all exciting concepts for mountain kids in 1930’s Kentucky. She also expressed clearly through the grown-up’s voices, those who had lived in the mountains their entire lives, the hesitation and fear that arose when their lands and ways of life were threatened by drastic, and permanent changes…
I will buy a copy when this book is released in July 2023, because I want to re-read it! I will also be following the author for future writings!

I loved this book in so many ways!
The only thing about it, though, was that it felt like it was written in diary form, and I'm not used to reading books like these. To me, it makes it that much harder to read.
However, there were things about this book that I adored, if that makes sense.
I loved the setting! I had no idea it was set in Eastern Kentucky! Which, of course, that was what made me love it!
Then there's the fact that it's a coming of age story.
Those seem to be my favorite for some reason. I think it's because I see myself in these youngsters.
I loved the family values that were portrayed in these books. Something that I've wished my family had. I know that some families still do even in these days and times.
Cora Mae and Ceily made me giggle in some places. The things they tried to do. I still smile when I think of them.
There was only one person whom I didn't care much for, but it wasn't really her fault. It was how she was raised. I almost felt sorry for her.
The people of this book gave me the feeling of being home again, and that's what I enjoyed most about this book.
I'm still giving this book 5 stars because of the feelings it gave, as I mentioned in the last paragraph.
I will be adding this to my keeper shelf. I highly recommend this book!
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.