This book in the series only got three stars because it is not in order with the other books in the series. Had it been #5, it would have received 4 sThis book in the series only got three stars because it is not in order with the other books in the series. Had it been #5, it would have received 4 stars. If you're reading this series, I recommend reading books 1-4, 7, 5, 6, 8 ......more
Although the storyline was interesting, it didn't draw me in as much as the first book in the series. In addition, I struggled to determine where thisAlthough the storyline was interesting, it didn't draw me in as much as the first book in the series. In addition, I struggled to determine where this book lay in the timeline compared to the first one until sometime into the story....more
I loved how this book told the full story of the influence of the Code Talkers on our country. My heart broken to hear of the treatment of the Native I loved how this book told the full story of the influence of the Code Talkers on our country. My heart broken to hear of the treatment of the Native American children and that the Code Talkers weren't initially recognized for their service....more
Another great book to open my eyes to struggles around the world. After listening to When Stars are Scattered, I have a new appreciation for the hardsAnother great book to open my eyes to struggles around the world. After listening to When Stars are Scattered, I have a new appreciation for the hardships refugees face in refugee camps. Tears wet my eyes numerous times during the story....more
There was so much I loved about this book. I love Mikaila's story. I loved the inspiration she shared. I loved the things she shared about business seThere was so much I loved about this book. I love Mikaila's story. I loved the inspiration she shared. I loved the things she shared about business sense and development. I listened to the audiobook (narrated perfectly by Mikaila) and bought the paperback for future reference....more
A quick audiobook that shared a great true story. It was interesting to see the social norms of earlier years and how one girl/woman pretended to be aA quick audiobook that shared a great true story. It was interesting to see the social norms of earlier years and how one girl/woman pretended to be a boy/man to navigate her challenges....more
I may try this again when I can read it instead of listen to it, but I couldn't make it past two of the nine parts of the audiobook. There was too mucI may try this again when I can read it instead of listen to it, but I couldn't make it past two of the nine parts of the audiobook. There was too much background music throughout it, and the narrator's voice tended to drone at times....more
I loved the different perspective this book offered. I'm grateful that more books are being written that allow us to see life through the eyes of otheI loved the different perspective this book offered. I'm grateful that more books are being written that allow us to see life through the eyes of others. In saying that, it did take me a little bit to get into it since the narrator did such a great job portraying the different personalities of the characters, which shows me that I need to continue looking for stories that don't just present the "norm."
I appreciated that the trials the characters faced were relatable but not so over the top that I rolled my eyes about them trying solve them themselves like I have in other books. ...more
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