Saddle your horses! This western was a HOOT of a good time! 

Haidie Richardson and her younger brother headed out west to gold mining territory in search of their Pa, and their adventure was an action-packed homage to True Grit that had me kicking up my boots. 

At only 14 years old, Haidie was a force to be reckoned with! Smart, sassy, scrappy... I loved watching her outwit full grown men as she navigated territories typically dominated by males. Haddie was full of tenacity and clever earning her place along the wagon train. But it was her devotion to her brother and fervent hope in finding her father that most endeared her to me. 

“I’ve never met a man I admired as much as you. “ –Corny 

This was a vividly depicted, fast-paced tale. I enjoyed the sense of adventure alongside the looming danger. The secondary cast of characters delighted as well. From gamblers to preachers to spinsters... the whole gang added to the fun. And the ending! Perhaps a bit unlikely. Yet, I whooped in enjoyment. 

🎧Narrator Mia Hutcheson-Shaw delivers an engaging, high-energy performance that had me hooked from the start. She well depicted Haidie’s fierceness while giving each of the side characters nuance and distinction. A gold nugget of an audiobook performance!

Many thanks to my friends at @stmartinspress and @macmillan.audio for the free #gifted copies of this book. #partner