The Spy Lover by Kiana DavenportMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
The Civil War is one of my favorite times to read about in history, and I thought I would fall in love with this book. Looks like we will just be friends.
We get to see the Civil War through two Chinese-American's eyes: Johnny and his daughter Era. Both are caught in the middle of the war between the North and South, and both are struggling to survive a fight that isn't necessarily theirs. Their perspectives are very different and the war shapes them in very different ways. There are no real winners in a war, and everyone has a less than happy ending. Just like real life.
I have to confess the author almost lost me during a scene full of pit vipers. I. Hate. Snakes. I was listening to the audio and nearly wrecked my car. It was truly awful. No thank you. More terrifying than any horror novel, hands down.
Decent historical fiction, and interesting characters. I loved Johnny Tom. 3 stars.
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