One of the She Reads Books of Winter selections is The Gates of Evangeline by Hester Young. For me, I read it prior to it being a She Reads selection, having picked up a copy at BEA 15 (Thanks Kristin @ Always With A Book for telling me about it!)
For me, it was THE book of 2015. Book hangover of the most extreme. I didn’t go into it with huge expectations. I liked the plot and I loved the cover- but within pages- I was hooked.
Let me set the scene: It was a gorgeous day. The sun was shining. The air conditioner at where I work had conked out- so instead of sitting and suffering in 90+ degree weather- I was given a personal day- and boy, did I take advantage. Headed to the pool with this book and lounged the afternoon away, reading and swimming.
Photo Credit: Putnam Books
Check out my review– and let me know if you like it as much as I did!
Happy Reading and Bookishly Yours,
T @ Traveling With T
Somehow I missed this one – thanks for the review – i am going to order a copy right now!
*takes a bow* Enjoy!!!!!!!
I love when a friend’s review makes you want to read a book that wasn’t even on your radar! This sounds so good!
YES! It is SO good. I seriously had book hangover for weeks!
I just started this. I somehow missed the fact that this is part of a trilogy until I read Kristin’s review the other day.
I don’t think (till I met Hester at Lemuria Books) that I had known it was going to be a trilogy. Now I can’t wait for the other books!
Hmm I was a bit unsure about this one, but your review and comments here persuade me that it is a worthwhile read.Have to admit that the cover was a little off putting to me as well, but your take is making me take a second look!
Oh I HOPE you like it! Please let me know your thoughts- whenever you read 🙂