The River Girl’s Song by Angela Castillo is the first
book in the Texas Women of Spirit series. It is the story of Zillia Bright, a
young girl on a Texas farm with her mother and stepfather. When her mother dies
from childbirth and her abusive stepfather leaves, Zillia is left to run the
farm and take care of her newborn brother. With the support and help from her
neighbors, Zillia quickly adjusts to her new life. As she runs the farm and
takes care of her brother, she fears her stepfather’s return as his family
lives in town and suspicious of his “sudden” disappearance. Adding to her
worries is the growing attention from two different men. And the possibility of
her family back East coming for her. Will she be able to keep her new life
afloat? Will her stepfather return? Will she choose one man or the other?
The River Girl’s Song is a typical prairie struggle
story. A young girl who needs to grow up fast or the wildness of the West will
tear her down. The love triangle that forms as she gains the attention of a
local farmer and a man in town. It was a fast read. The drama was common. The
romance was familiar and sweet. And while enjoyable, I do not see myself
reading the other books in this series. If you like Old West romance dramas,
you may enjoy The River Girl’s Song
The River Girl’s
Song
is available in paperback
and eBook
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