Book Review: Orphan Island by Kate Hewitt | Jennifer's Best Bookish Blog

Summary

In 1904, after the death of her mother, Ellen Copley and her father leave Scotland, hoping for a better life in America. After a few weeks Ellen’s father disappears, leaving her with relatives who she has only just met.

Eventually, Ellen is invited to stay with another branch of her family, also unknown to her, on Amherst isalnd, off the coast of Canada. Finally, Ellen is loved and accepted,and lives a life of joy. Her future starts to look much brighter, as she becomes a much loved member of the huge and boisterous family of her aunt.

Published April 2009. 395 pages

My Thoughts

I’m a huge fan of historical fiction, and this book didn’t disappoint at all. Ellen, was a very strong female character, even though her start in life was very rocky. The characters living on the island who became part of Ellen’s new family and inner circle were mostly fun to get to know. Even the characters who originally appeared mean and nasty, were shown to have a softer side, with reasons for their hardness towards Ellen.

This was a light read, that felt very cozy to curl up with on a wet weekend and read cover to cover in a short period.

I enjoyed Orphan’s Island enough to look forward to reading all six books in the Amherst Island series.

Please note that my star rating system isn’t at all based on literary merit, but is based on my enjoyment for the book.
For me a book that gets five stars, is a book that I really enjoyed, and found difficult to put down.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unputdownable. Would read it again.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic read. Not to be missed

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Enjoyable. Would recommend it.

⭐️⭐️ Wouldn’t read it again.

⭐️ Don’t recommend this book at all.

The books mentioned in this post are of my own choice and have not been sent to me to review. My opinions are my own and I receive no renumeration at all for them.

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