I liked the (not dead) guy who takes Lori dancing, has a fun sense of humor, and played her investigative partner in crime MUCH better. Lois Ruby is the author of 18 books for middle graders and teens, including Steal Away Home, Miriams Well, The Secret of Laurel Oaks, Rebel Spirits. All I can say is he's nice, in that bland wet cardboard kinda way. Then there's Nathaniel, the Civil War soldier. Actual teen readers would probably like her more than I did (I felt like my "Old Lady" perspective might have been messing with my ability to connect with her). As for Lori, though I didn't like her much, I didn't actively dislike her either. The Secret of Laurel Oaks Lois Ruby 4.4 15 Ratings 11.99 Publisher Description A haunting historical mystery based on real life events, told in the alternating points of view of a contemporary girl and a 19th century slave accused of a horrible crime. This is a beach read and so the fast romance is to be expected. As it was, main character Lori was a frustrating mix of "mature for her age" teen (who isn't nearly as mature as she thinks she is) and "impulsive teen" who fell in love a little too fast for my tastes.īut that's okay. I probably would have added a half star if I had connected with them more. The characters were the biggest meh factor, and we all know how important characters are for me. I wish I connected with the characters more Book Review: Rebel Spirits by Lois Ruby.Cover Confessions: Throne of Glass Series.Mini Review: Forevermore by Cindy Miles.Book Review: Sidekicked by John David Anderson.
Ĭopyright: 2013 Book Details Book Quality: Publisher Quality ISBN-13: 9780545540209 Related ISBNs: Lori begins to investigate the age-old mystery, stumbling upon shocking clues and secrets.Īt the same time, she can't help falling for Nathaniel, just as he is falling for her.
Because Nathaniel was not killed in the famous battle. Nathaniel's soul cannot rest, and he desperately needs Lori's help. Then Lori meets one such soldier - the devastatingly handsome Nathaniel Pierce. The town is obsessed with its bloody Civil War history, and the old inn that Lori's parent run is supposedly haunted by the souls of dead soldiers. right? Only now that she is living in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, spirits seem to be on everyone's mind. She may have seen a few in the past, but those were just childish imaginings. Lori Chase doesn't know what to think about ghosts.
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