With The Thirteenth Husband, we’re plunged into the world of Aimee Crocker, a 19th century American heiress who follows the road less traveled – through love and loss, <gasp> divorces, and her own spiritual path, including the occult.
Macallister, who’s also a master of world-building in her separate fantasy series (The Five Queendoms), effortlessly paints the picture of the rigid environment and scenes women of the time were given to exist in, while not avoiding the consequences that occurred from making unpopular choices at the time.
Without giving away spoilers, just know that Macallister takes you through the full range of emotions through Crockers’ tale; while leaving you wondering what messages you’ve received in your own life from your own intuition.
Well-written, without being too wordy, Macallister shows us again that the most fascinating stories are almost always true. This stand-alone book marries historical fiction with grit and just a touch of darkness.
336 pages
Characters 4
Story 4
World-Building 3
Spice N/A
Diversity 3
Would I buy this book for myself or a friend? Yes
Will I recommend this book to readers? Yes
