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Disappears in the Shadows

Shadow Song
Lorina Stephens
Five Rivers Chapmanry

Shadow Song by Lorina Stephens is about a young girl named Danielle, who is shipped off to Canada to live with her uncle when both her parents die. Set in the 1830s, the story follows Danielle’s life in Canada as she matures in to a young woman.

There isn’t much that I have to say about this book. First of all, I couldn’t even finish the book. I had put it down for 2 weeks and when I picked it up, I forget everything that had happened before then, and I wasn’t about to go back and re-read the previous content. The main reason for this, I think, was because I couldn’t make a connection with the main character. Or any of the characters for that matter. And I found that it also took a really long time to get into. And I mean a really long time.

This book, kinda reminded me of Jayne Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. I only say “kinda” because while I couldn’t make a connection with Danielle, I didn’t hate her. I was just indifferent to her well being. Jayne Eyre, on the other hand, I really couldn’t stand her. But that’s a whole ‘nother rant that’s completely unrelated to this book. Anyhow, the writing style of the two books are similar. So, perhaps if you enjoyed Jayne Eyre, maybe you’ll enjoy Shadow Song as well.

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