Thank you for the opportunity for an early read. I enjoyed Victoria’s first two books (I still need to read book 3).

This was an enjoyable dual timeline read. Loved seeing how Nita and Beth’s lives changed as they dealt with unsupportive parents. Loved reading the author notes about the research and inspiration behind the story.

I wanted to like this book but I found it slow and hard to get into. I usually give each book I read a 50 page start and then will continue if I’m into it.

What a beautiful gem of a book. This dual timeline is captivating, and I especially loved the fact that this book does NOT involve the same old trope, woman down on her luck saved and loved by the grumpy carpenter, neighbor etc. This book showed a woman who wasn't the strongest, empowering HERSELF over time, doing things she thought she couldn't, surviving things that hurt, and being a stronger, more empowered woman and all around better person for it.

Love the historical element, the plants/magical/whimsy element, the focus on community element. A truly lovely book, highly recommend.

Set in two rimeslines I loved how the worlds and generations collide in this beautiful wartime tale.

It is a wonderful read and the characters brought emotion and intrigue.

The author is a brilliant storyteller and secrets, sadness and eventually healing make this a recommended read

A compelling dual-timeline story that masterfully blends wartime intrigue with a modern search for truth, revealing secrets that echo across generations.