It’s that time of year when all I want to do is cozy up on my couch in the evening and read a good book….but I’m a blogger so that doesn’t happen as much as I would like it to since December is such a busy month! I did stay up way to late at night for a couple nights to find enough time to read this book by Carolyn Steele called Soda Springs! I love books written in this time period. Every time I read books from this time period, I wish I lived back then. The simplicity of life is what I wish for daily.
Soda Springs by Carolyn Steele
Soda Springs takes place during Civil War time. When Tessa Darrow discovers her father burning his Civil War uniform, she has no idea how his secret will devastate their family and drive them from their home in North Carolina. This book follows this family along their trek across the Oregon Trail, when tragedy strikes and leaves only Tessa and her father, Mr. Darrow to figure out where to go after the tragic death of her mother and sister. Tessa and her father must build a life for themselves in Soda Springs, Idaho where they don’t know anyone, but a sweet women, Ms. Holt helps them in there dire need with kindness and love!
The story shares some history of the LDS church that was very interesting to learn about, but it is not the focal point of the book. The book is the kind you don’t want to put down. Some parts are sad, some party are very happy, and sometime you might be down right mad at a character in the story. Soda Springs is a wonderful read that includes hardship, romance, decision making and a girl trying to figure out what her heart truely wants.
About the author:
Born and raised in Utah, Carolyn Steele was introduced to western novels at a very young age by her grandfather, the son of a gold miner. She has been writing technical and marketing communications for most of her adult life. Her nonfiction articles have appeared in numerous national magazines. She earned her undergraduate degree in Communications from the University of Utah. Her first novel, Willow Springs, was published in 2014.
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Thank you for you lovely review, Ms. K! I’m so glad you enjoyed Soda Springs!
I loved the book! Keep Writing!!