Review: A Daughter’s Journey by Myra Lee Glass | Young Adult Historical Fiction ~ A short essay from the author ~ $25 Giveaway | @iReadBookTours
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Book Details
A Daughter's Journey by Myra Lee Glass
Published by Coleche Press on February 3, 2023
Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 132
The year is 1938 and a family in the small South Carolina town of Beaufort faces serious adversity. After the birth of her long awaited son, Mary Banks dives into a dark postpartum period, throwing her into a deep depression. Thinking that her sister, Rose, is offering her a helping hand, Mary leaves her family and goes to Boston in search of a medical cure, not to be heard from again.
Where is Mary Banks? What has Rose done with the much loved mother and wife of the Banks family? Finally, Mary’s 15-year-old daughter, Estelle can wait no longer. She gathers her wits and her courage and without a word, runs off to heroically rescue her beloved mother in far away Boston. This is where the adventure begins……
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My Thoughts on A Daughter’s Journey
A Daughter’s Journey by Myra Lee Glass is a captivating young adult historical fiction novel set in the year 1938. The story revolves around a family in the small South Carolina town of Beaufort who faces a significant challenge. Mary Banks, the mother of the family, falls into a deep depression after the birth of her long-awaited son. Seeking a cure, she leaves her family behind and travels to Boston, leaving her loved ones wondering where she has gone and what has happened to her.
The narrative primarily follows Mary’s 15-year-old daughter, Estelle, who cannot bear to wait any longer for her mother’s return. Fueled by love and bravery, Estelle decides to embark on a heroic journey to rescue her mother in faraway Boston and thus begins a thrilling adventure.
As a teen author, Myra Lee Glass demonstrates remarkable skill in creating authentic family connections within the story. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to empathize with their struggles and triumphs. Glass’s writing style is commendable, displaying maturity beyond her years.
The novel starts off at a slower pace, focusing on introducing the characters and setting up the story. While this may initially seem like a drawback, it serves a purpose by allowing readers to form a deeper connection with the characters and understand their motivations. Once the story gains momentum, it becomes a page-turner that keeps readers eagerly engaged, yearning to uncover the fate of Mary Banks and the outcome of Estelle’s courageous quest.
Despite being a relatively short book, A Daughter’s Journey packs a significant emotional punch. The author adeptly weaves together elements of historical fiction, adventure, and family dynamics, creating an enjoyable and entertaining reading experience. Glass manages to evoke a range of emotions, from hope and anticipation to heartbreak and resilience, making this novel a compelling and memorable read.
A Daughter’s Journey by Myra Lee Glass is a well-written young adult historical fiction novel that excels in portraying family connections. While it starts off slowly, it evolves into a gripping page-turner that leaves readers eager to uncover the mysteries surrounding the Banks family. With its concise length, the book manages to deliver a powerful story that lingers in the reader’s mind. Overall, it is an enjoyable and entertaining read that showcases the talent of its young author.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Myra Lee Glass
Myra Lee Glass is a young adult author of A Daughter's Journey. She lives in Texas with her parents and sister.
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Guest Post
What I Think Makes a Good Story
I think what makes a good story differs for each reader and writer, but to me what makes a good story is the effect it has on me after I am done reading. Some books I can close, tell myself, “that was good.”, and then move on, but the books that keep me thinking about them for days, weeks, and sometimes months afterwards are the ones that I consider truly amazing.
Maybe that book had a character that I really connected with, or maybe the way the author was able to connect different ideas and emotions together was astonishing. Everytime I finish a book, emotions either roll over me all at once, affecting my mood, forcing me to dissect every part of the book in my mind for ages, or I put the book back on the shelf and think about it every now and then.
I listen to music so much, and even though it seems strange, I know a story was thoughtful and well-planned if I can thoroughly associate a song with it. After reading “The Ballad of Song Birds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins, I listened to “I Bet You Think About Me” by Taylor Swift for weeks after, associating every lyric with every single scene in the book.
After a good book, I can sit in my bed with my little pink journal, and write cohesive poems and songs about it. If I can tell someone else that I wish I could erase my memory and read a book for the first time again, I know that book did its job of being an astounding story.
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Giveaway!
Win $25 Visa Gift Card, courtesy of the author of A DAUGHTER’S JOURNEY (ends June 30)
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Official Tour Page for A Daughter’s Journey
Full Tour Schedule:
June 5 – Pick a Good Book– book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
June 6 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
June 7 – Library Lady’s Kid Lit – book review / author interview / giveaway
June 7 – Reading Authors Network– book spotlight / giveaway
June 8 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
June 9 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway
June 10 – Just Another Reader – book review / giveaway
June 12 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
June 13 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / guest post giveaway
June 14 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – book review / giveaway
June 15 – Cover Lover Book Review– book review / giveaway
June 16 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight
June 19 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway
June 19 – Diane’s Book Journal – book spotlight / giveaway
June 20 – @enjoyingbooksagain – book spotlight
June 21 – Kim’s Book Reviews and Writing Aha’s – book review / author interview / giveaway
June 22 – Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway
June 22 – Book Reviews by Linda Moore – book review / giveaway
June 23 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
June 23 – KC Beanie Boos Collection – book review / giveaway
A DAUGHTER’S JOURNEY by Myra Lee Glass Book Tour Giveaway
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Book Title: A Daughter’s Journey by Myra Lee Glass
Category: YA Fiction (Ages 13-17), 132 pages
Genre: YA Historical Fiction / Adventure
Publisher: Coleche Press
Release date: Feb 2023
Tour dates: June 5 to June 23, 2023
Content Rating: G: Written for a high school project 🙂 By a highschooler
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Thanks for sharing, sounds like a wonderful book!
I look forward to reading this.
This sounds like a great book! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on A Daughter’s Journey, the author’s guest post, bio and the book details, this sounds like a wonderful story that my teen-aged granddaughters and I will enjoy reading
I’m adding this to my tbr!
I think you would enjoy it. For such a young author, she tells a good story. I would love to see it expanded someday.
Sounds like a book I will enjoy.
Sounds like a great read.