Days of Sun and Shadow by India HayfordMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Set in Alabama and Arkansas between 1813 and the 1850s, this is captivating and beautifully-written historical fiction about a young woman with a special gift who must navigate her way through frontier life and death. I felt every emotion throughout, and stayed up much too late.
Emilie perseveres through joy and tragedy, helping others and working hard. She has “the sight,” which is not so much of a gift as a curse most of the time. Emmie also has a gift with horses, and dedicates her life to raising and training them, not a usual career for a woman. She wants to be independent and to control as much of her life as possible.
The points of view alternate between several characters, but the majority are those of Emilie. Other characters are described well and I never had trouble telling them apart, as narrators Zura Johnson, Laura Jennings, and Matt Godfrey did a spectacular job.
Some violence, including sexual violence, but nothing graphic. Scant foul language.
Thank you to Recorded Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this book in exchange for an honest review.
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