My Rating: ★★★★
Synopsis
One woman holds the fate of the country in her hands.
Can she let her brother to die so the Confederacy might live?
As the Civil War grinds into its second year, an audacious and mysterious figure known only as the Lion of the South emerges from the shadows to rekindle the Confederacy's spirit of defiance.
Julia Dandridge returns to the Virginia home where she was raised, only to discover that the war has changed everything—and everyone—once dear to her.
With no one to turn to and nowhere to run, Julia is caught in a tangled web of secrets and deception. The only way to save her beloved brother from the hangman's noose is to unmask the Lion. But who is he?
When she finally discovers the enigmatic hero's true identity, Julia sets off on a desperate journey to stop the vengeful plot she unknowingly helped set in motion. But time is running out. The elusive Lion is walking straight into the Yankees' trap.
Despite the danger, Julia is determined to save the two men whose lives hang in the balance—and redeem herself from the deadly mistake she has made.
Can she let her brother to die so the Confederacy might live?
As the Civil War grinds into its second year, an audacious and mysterious figure known only as the Lion of the South emerges from the shadows to rekindle the Confederacy's spirit of defiance.
Julia Dandridge returns to the Virginia home where she was raised, only to discover that the war has changed everything—and everyone—once dear to her.
With no one to turn to and nowhere to run, Julia is caught in a tangled web of secrets and deception. The only way to save her beloved brother from the hangman's noose is to unmask the Lion. But who is he?
When she finally discovers the enigmatic hero's true identity, Julia sets off on a desperate journey to stop the vengeful plot she unknowingly helped set in motion. But time is running out. The elusive Lion is walking straight into the Yankees' trap.
Despite the danger, Julia is determined to save the two men whose lives hang in the balance—and redeem herself from the deadly mistake she has made.
My Review
I chose not to read the synopsis of The Lion of the South before I read it. Sometimes I like to let the story play out instead of anticipating what will happen. Even without reading the recap this book is incredibly predictable but sweet. It did take a few chapters for me to get my bearings, which made it hard for me to not only understand what was going on, but it also led to a slow read, which was frustrating. Once I got further into the story it became quite enjoyable. The only complaint I have as far as the rest of the story is that it felt a little rushed and I think it could've been a little more developed.
You see the story played out through the eyes of Julia and Landon, the main characters, but you also see the whereabouts of the Lion himself. I must admit that the sections where we see the Lion's plans and plots were convoluted due to it not being written from the Lion's point of view and I found myself skimming through quite a few of those parts.
Your heart goes out to both Julia and Landon and all that they have suffered due to the war and root for them throughout the entire book, while also trying to guess the identity of the Lion. The Lion of the South is perfect for anyone who loves a good Civil War book, though it does not delve into the issues of the war itself, but how it has affected the characters themselves, which I found refreshing. This book is historically accurate, written with beautiful imagery, and overall a good, clean read.
You see the story played out through the eyes of Julia and Landon, the main characters, but you also see the whereabouts of the Lion himself. I must admit that the sections where we see the Lion's plans and plots were convoluted due to it not being written from the Lion's point of view and I found myself skimming through quite a few of those parts.
Your heart goes out to both Julia and Landon and all that they have suffered due to the war and root for them throughout the entire book, while also trying to guess the identity of the Lion. The Lion of the South is perfect for anyone who loves a good Civil War book, though it does not delve into the issues of the war itself, but how it has affected the characters themselves, which I found refreshing. This book is historically accurate, written with beautiful imagery, and overall a good, clean read.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Patriot Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
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