This novel has solidified the fact that Amy Harmon is unequivocally one of the most gifted writers of our time. She has swiftly risen to the top of my favorite author's list in her latest breathtaking novel, Where the Lost Wander. Ms. Harmon's talent is unmatched as demonstrated in her wide array of genres and topics, and her ability to elicit emotion in her readers every time.
In this latest, most exquisite gem, this deft author introduces us to Naomi May, a young widow with an indomitable spirit who has decided to head out west with her birth family. Along the way, Naomi encounters John Lowry, a compassionate young man caught between two worlds, and an instant connection is made. This relationship serves as the basis for an astonishing journey from that moment on, one filled with triumph and surrender, heartache and joy. I was truly swept away into the time period, and I experienced each of these emotions in depth as I was taken on this journey of a lifetime. The life of a pioneer was not an easy one, and that is where Ms. Harmon once again, succeeds. She astutely weaves together a seamless tale with all the tragedy and glory that comes with the life of an early settler. There were moments where the ache in my throat was real, the pain incredibly palpable. Tears flowed down my face, and yet I couldn't stop reading... I didn't want to stop reading. If not for having to care for my family, I would've never put this book down. I found myself feeding my baby with one hand, and holding my Kindle in the other. It was that good.
What was most intriguing is that this novel is based, in part, on Amy Harmon and her husband's ancestors. The amount of work that she must've put into this novel to discover the truth about those family members, as well as important figures in this time period, is astonishing. I was so easily transported into their world because of her dedication.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for gifting me with a copy of this masterpiece.
Read 5/9/20
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