I enjoyed Martha Rogers' Becoming Lucy. While I didn't "love" it, I enjoyed spending time with the heroine, Lucinda, as she adapts to her new life in Oklahoma Territory. I enjoyed getting to know Lucy's family (aunt, uncle, cousins, ranch hands, etc.), and the romance was nice. I didn't exactly like the one dimensional villain element of the story. If a villain isn't worthy of being an actual character with substance beyond a one sentence description, then they might as well not be there. I thought the hero's past added enough conflict to this one, Lucy's life didn't need to be in danger from cover to cover. 1889, Lucinda comes from Boston to Oklahoma Territory to live with her Aunt Mellie and Uncle Ben on their ranch after her parents die. Lucinda falls in love with Jake, a ranch hand who is not a Christian, and he has a past that must be confronted. The first half of the book deals mainly with internal struggles of the characters. The second half contains more action and obstacles. And, the addition of outspoken Aunt Clara (Uncle Ben's Aunt) adds spice to the story.Historical point - People from the East were surprised by the shortening of first names. Folks in the West were less formal.
What do You think about Becoming Lucy (2009)?
I am bad at reviews. I enjoyed it immensely and look forward to the next in the series.
—aliko93
I just won a copy of this book from Good Reads. I am very excited to read it.
—Dina
Good job, Martha! I'm looking forward to the "next installment!"
—noah
