This is the first book by Barbara Samuel that I've read and I was not disappointed. The plot and characters were good. I enjoyed Anya's strength and courage to stand up to her brother and the Catholic church. I thought Anya and Christian's relationship was wonderful. It grew slowly and had humor and passion.
I especially liked the setting of the story. The corruption of the church and power some men had was depicted very nicely. The author wove in many topics including violence to women, hunger, poverty. I didn't agree with how Anya handled her situation (don't want to reveal too much). She accepted blame for what happened to her but I realize that was the way things were during this period of time.
I especially liked the setting of the story. The corruption of the church and power some men had was depicted very nicely. The author wove in many topics including violence to women, hunger, poverty. I didn't agree with how Anya handled her situation (don't want to reveal too much). She accepted blame for what happened to her but I realize that was the way things were during this period of time.
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