The Medicine Woman of Galveston by Amanda Skenandore, published by Kensington Books, is a full length, stand alone, historical fiction novel.
Set in the 1900 in Galveston, TX a female doctor is caught in a major hurricane. Set to help the injured and sick she's joined a traveling medicine show to support her disabled son.Now she has to weather the storm in a town hostile to the troupe's unconventional ways but in need of their help.
An intriguing story, unique, captivating, literally unputdownable I read the book, cover to cover, in just one sitting. Outstanding and unique, I love it.

The Medicine Woman of Galveston by Amanda Skenandore is a great historical fiction that is engaging, unique, and held me interest throughout.

I really enjoyed the author’s previous books, The Nurse’s Secret and The Second Life of Mirielle West, so I was excited to read this turn of the 20th century, western-US novel.

Incorporating the real events of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the author weaves a story of hardship, overcoming obstacles, finding faith in life and also within yourself. She presents these concepts through the fascinating, unique, and complex character of Dr. Tucia Hatherley, and her experiences and travels with the traveling show. Her journey, internal and literal, make for an interesting read that had plenty of angst, events, and heart.

4.5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Kensington Books for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

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I really enjoyed reading about the hurricane that swept over Galveston.
I think my heart beated pretty fast over those scenes.
Some really great writing going on here too. This is a new to me author and I feel that she has done an excellent job with this novel.
I think it was the blurb that drew me me to read this.
I must say that a medicine show wasn't quite what u was expecting but yet quite interesting.
Kind of reminds me of the original Pete's dragon movie.
A great read none the less.
The only character that I didn't really like was Huey. He was a sly one that one. I kinda felt sorry for his troupe.
I can't imagine plucking my hair out daily either. A weird kind of nervous habit.
I enjoyed reading about the different towns that they traveled through and each town had a different personality.
Just like people do.
I am giving this novel 5 stars because I enjoyed reading a different type of story.
I recommend this novel.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.