I love Sharon Says So on Instagram (America’s government teacher!) and was excited to read her debut The Small and the Mighty. As much as I want to enjoy historical nonfiction, I just don’t think it’s for me. There was so much minutiae to keep track of and I did not enjoy the time hopping structure of the narrative.
I listened to the audiobook and her voice is great - but for long stretches, and in this context, it felt different. I would say like a teacher (because she literally IS a teacher) who’s overly earnest in trying to get your attention but it just makes you tune out more. And that is entirely my personal take. It just felt mawkish to me, especially when describing emotions of historical characters. Just kind of weird all around. I still subscribe to her newsletter,  watch allllll of her Instagram stories, and love what she has built!