The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: The New World by Carole Love-Forbes is a work of historical fiction. The story is based on her protagonists, Bridget and Amanda, who are strong-headed fictional characters with inspiring personalities. Their exhilarating and influential adventures begin in 1623 as Europeans arrive in America and are seen navigating through the world. Forbes places them in actual documented events to retell certain historical events. This fascinating book focuses on highlighting women’s significant role in American history, and we learn about several real-life historical figures such as Anne Hutchison and Margaret Brent. Bridget and Amanda face obstacles throughout the world while encountering important figures willing to help them in their quest.

The Saga of Bridget and Amanda is a meld of fiction and history that has been spectacularly written by Carole Love-Forbes. Rather than focusing only on Bridget and Amanda, The Saga of Bridget and Amanda pays tribute to heroic women who made significant contributions to American history. Forbes sheds light on those inspiring tales that remain untold.

Readers will meet different historical females spread throughout the world in towns and villages. They are smartly woven into the protagonists’ lives, and readers get to see their involvement in shaping this nation. In addition to covering actual history, Forbes introduced a cast of fictional characters as well, which made this story even more appealing. Even though Forbes has added a fictional touch to this book, that doesn’t mean that any of the events are false or exaggerated. She has done extensive research on this subject, which is visible in her eloquent world-building. The attention to detail in her research is truly admirable.

The Saga of Bridget and Amanda: The New World is a wonderful read, and Forbes has narrated this tale in such a compelling manner that you’ll find it hard to put the book down. Women and historical fiction readers will find this novel unique and inspiring.

Pages: 234 | ASIN : B06Y631MT9