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bakerb

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 14, 2022

very well written book

the author is great at portraying emotion

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Linda Troop

Well-plotted narrative; but simplistic depiction of Native Americans

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 14, 2020

I selected this book because I was looking for a non-simplistic novel about a lesbian relationship. Most books about lesbians are no-brainer romances, and they bore me. This novel is a cut above. It is very well-plotted and keeps you reading up to the very end. However, the simplistic depiction of Native Americans as white saviors who speak Tonto-like English made me wince. The prose style of this novel is also a cut above most books by Lesbian writers and about lesbian relationships; however, there were some anachronisms in the author’s dialogue sections—her peculiar use of the modern word, “like.” Also, toward the end when a Native American says, “Love is love,” revealing a too-modern sentiment, in a too-modern way. Nevertheless, I still believe that most would find this book to be the kind that is impossible to put down. I think it would be a great lesbian-themed movie because of it’s totally engaging storyline.

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bakerb

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 14, 2022

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very well written book

the author is great at portraying emotion

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Trisha

Great novel - Now we need a sequel!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 27, 2019

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I really enjoyed this book. The setting was filled out and described beautifully by the author. The main characters are well described and well thought out. I loved that Jesse experienced such heart breaking loss only to find overwhelming love and healing with Freida. The romance happened slowly and was frustrating at times. My only qualm with the book was I would have liked the 'big reveal' (you will know when you read it) to have happened a chapter or two sooner so we could feel a little more resolution to the story. After an entire book of slow build up, I felt that the ending sped up too much for me. Still a great read and I will be following this author for a sequel!

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Amanda Heffner

great read

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 30, 2022

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Exceptionally written. Engaging plot and fully developed characters. I can’t wait to read the next one. I will definitely be reading more from this author.

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Gerda

A story dared to be told.-Excellent and recommend.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 19, 2019

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I went into my reading of The Devil Between Us only because I like F/F historical fiction in this time period of mid-19th century. It didn't take long before I realized this story was going to immerse me in a psychological study of the effects of a horrendous childhood trauma, survival in the wilderness of mountainous California, isolation with a surrogate mother who taught Jesse, the MC(aka:Jessica), everything she would need to know to survive: one being, the world outside of Mount Perish and down below in the closest towns. From the tender age of 10 years old and onward, Jessica/Jesse, we watch her learn from the wise woman who grew to love and raise her skills for survival. Then we follow Jesse the moment of awareness what personal attraction and emotions of the heart toward another person-a woman-looks and feels like. All of the while, Jesse is carrying in her heart the deep emotional scares and wounds of what tragically happened to her family. The transformation from young woman in a dress to man attire for survival purposes sets the story up for an incredible journey. I'm ready for book #2 in the series. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

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Linda Troop

Well-plotted narrative; but simplistic depiction of Native Americans

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 14, 2020

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Shannon

Great

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 17, 2022

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So much tragedy. It will definitely tug at your heart strings. Well written, with good pacing. Good detail without getting bogged down. This is book one of a series but could easily be the end of the story. No cliffhanger or needlessly broken up story just to sell more books like so many people do. I'm curious where things will go from here and am very much looking forward the continuing this story. Its going to be hard to keep the intensity going, but here's hoping.

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GolfDot

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 6, 2022

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The Devil Series was a not stop page turner. The story weaves together a combination of characters and history. The only book I have ever read that was so descriptive I could actually see the movie as the story developed. Great book from start to finish.

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Grammar Hound

Incredible story!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 27, 2019

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This is the most incredible story I have read in a long time. Lately, I've been reading Lee Winters' books and really love her writing but this surpassed even Lee! The author's creative narrative is unmatched as far as I'm concerned and I hope she does a f/u for these two characters. The story was amazing and had the ability to evoke emotions in me which some books leave me feeling high and dry. Kudos to an excellent writer who I will help promote on social media and else where. I remember seeing this book offering in with the regular books that come up on Amazon for a lesfic search but I ignored it because of the title. not sure why. Then I did a lesbian historical novel search and found it last night. of course I stayed up until 5am and finished this afternoon. i'm sure i'll reread it soon to do a closer reading. I do have one thing to say that bothered me but not much is the author's repeated use of Jesse's name at times during a narrative instead of changing to her, she, or some other word - but it was a minor thing. I adjusted! Loved it!

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Bon Peterson

WOW! What a great story!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 12, 2022

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S C Wilson has woven a powerful story of terror, compassion and a tender love.
I’m so happy this is a series and I can continue to the next book. Pure joy…

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rachel

just order it!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 18, 2020

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Wow! It didn’t take long to finish this wonderful book! I highly recommend! First off, I’d like to say that the romance is on point...complicated, with women being in a relationship, back and forth..but so exciting as keeps you on the edge! Secondly, this story keeps you fueled to keep reading! I couldn't put down at some points in the book. This is the fastest I've finished a book in a really long, long time.
I’ve already ordered the second book!
So excited to see what comes out of this blossoming relationship!
This is a must buy for anyone wondering, just buy it!

I think that this book should become a movie though, starring Cate Blanchett. Since she's so incredible with characters. If this ever becomes a movie she should be in it as one of main characters.

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