Tough Luck by Sandra DallasMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Charming historical fiction about a young woman in 1863 who is determined to find her wayward father in the Colorado Territory.
After the death of their mother, 14-year-old Haidie and her little brother, Boots, are dumped in an Illinois orphanage by older brother Cheats. They soon escape, and with Haidie dressed as a boy, are on the road west.
The characters are wonderful—even the nasty ones. The kids meet lots of interesting folks along the way and they work hard to earn their keep. Haidie is determined to find and confront their father, no matter who or what gets in the way.
Dallas provides plenty of humor and the language and perspective are very entertaining. The audio narration by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw was downright perfect.
The book will be published on April 29, 2025 by St. Martin’s Press. The audiobook (8 hours, 18 minutes) was recorded by Macmillan Audio. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to the book in return for an honest review.
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