This review was written by: B
Received: Blogging for Books
Publication Date of Book: April 2016
Pages: 400
Stars: 4.25/5
Official Summary:
It is said that what a man sows he will reap -- and for such a harvest there is no set season. No one connected to Reginald Aubrey is untouched by the crime he committed twenty years ago.
Not William, the Oneida child Reginald stole and raised as his own. Identity shattered, enlisted in the British army, William trains with Loyalist refugees eager to annihilate the rebels who forced them into exile. Coming to terms with who and what he is proves impossible, but if he breaks his Loyalist oath, he'll be no better than the man who constructed his life of lies.
Not Anna, Reginald's adopted daughter, nor Two Hawks, William's twin, both who long for Reginald to accept their love despite the challenges they will face, building a marriage that bridges two cultures.
Not Good Voice and Stone Thrower, freed of bitterness by a courageous act of forgiveness, but still yearning for their firstborn son and fearful for the future of their Oneida people.
As the British prepare to attack frontier New York and Patriot regiments rally to defend it, two families separated by culture, united by love, will do all in their power to reclaim the son marching toward them in the ranks of their enemies.
My Thoughts:
I never would have thought in a million years that I would highly anticipate a historical fiction novel. In fact, I would have bet a billion dollars against it. (And thank goodness I didn't because I would be so far in debt right now that it wouldn't even be funny!) I can't even begin to explain to you guys how I would literally cross the street in the busiest of traffic to avoid any manifestation whatsoever of historical fiction, big or small. I originally thought it radiated the horrific essence of boredom itself, neatly wrapped up in a tiny page bound package. Lori Benton has thankfully made me a changed reader, though, seeing as The Wood's Edge blew my book-obsessed mind away with its passionate, tender characters and intricately woven story line. I have more than the author to thank for setting me on this new path, though, because, even as I hate to admit it, I wanted to read The Wood's Edge because of its glorious cover design. (Who ever said I couldn't judge a book by its cover?!)
After finishing the first book to The Pathfinders series, I obsessively pondered over how A Flight of Arrows would play out, particularly with William's story. As you most likely know, The Woods Edge had a cliffhanger ending that left you wondering what was going to happen on multiple fronts, and when I finally decided to pick up its sequel I was highly hesitant. I'm one of those readers that will go over a million different scenarios in their head, making tiny alterations each time, just for the sake of imagining how I wish one scene would play out. (Is that sad? It makes it sound like I don't have anything better to do.) As a result, there were so many expectations I'd placed on this book that I was scared it would leave me disappointed, but I guess I should have known better since Lori Benton was behind it all. Also, as I usually have the unfortunate tendency to do, I read some hinted at spoilers online from GoodReads reviews (I know, I'm cursing myself even now for doing it), and I was still not completely prepared for one of the ending sequences.
William is a character that burrowed deep into my heart to the point where the character truly influenced my emotions. He's so conflicted and confused, and all I wanted was for him to find peace and happiness. What I thought was going to happen with his storyline was flipped on its head, and I just on the edge of my seat waiting to see how his narrative would play out. I thought I was going to have a heart attack! I cannot say that I was completely satisfied with the ending of the story, but it was still one that warms the heart.
This was one of the most beautifully written books I have read in awhile. The depth of the characters, the complex interweaving scenes, and the emotional depth that explored forgiveness, guilt, acceptance, and family. This is just a warning that the feels may be coming at you if you pick up this book! I have every intention of picking up the rest of this author's books.
Please note that I received a free copy of this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.
Additional Information: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/books/246618/a-flight-of-arrows-by-lori-benton/
Author Information: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/authors/163736/lori-benton/
After finishing the first book to The Pathfinders series, I obsessively pondered over how A Flight of Arrows would play out, particularly with William's story. As you most likely know, The Woods Edge had a cliffhanger ending that left you wondering what was going to happen on multiple fronts, and when I finally decided to pick up its sequel I was highly hesitant. I'm one of those readers that will go over a million different scenarios in their head, making tiny alterations each time, just for the sake of imagining how I wish one scene would play out. (Is that sad? It makes it sound like I don't have anything better to do.) As a result, there were so many expectations I'd placed on this book that I was scared it would leave me disappointed, but I guess I should have known better since Lori Benton was behind it all. Also, as I usually have the unfortunate tendency to do, I read some hinted at spoilers online from GoodReads reviews (I know, I'm cursing myself even now for doing it), and I was still not completely prepared for one of the ending sequences.
William is a character that burrowed deep into my heart to the point where the character truly influenced my emotions. He's so conflicted and confused, and all I wanted was for him to find peace and happiness. What I thought was going to happen with his storyline was flipped on its head, and I just on the edge of my seat waiting to see how his narrative would play out. I thought I was going to have a heart attack! I cannot say that I was completely satisfied with the ending of the story, but it was still one that warms the heart.
This was one of the most beautifully written books I have read in awhile. The depth of the characters, the complex interweaving scenes, and the emotional depth that explored forgiveness, guilt, acceptance, and family. This is just a warning that the feels may be coming at you if you pick up this book! I have every intention of picking up the rest of this author's books.
Please note that I received a free copy of this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.
Additional Information: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/books/246618/a-flight-of-arrows-by-lori-benton/
Author Information: https://waterbrookmultnomah.com/authors/163736/lori-benton/
