Review of The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to Winter Garden

[Abiodunakinola]

This book is a compelling blend of romance, historical depth, and emotional resonance. By intertwining Lily’s personal journey with the harsh realities of slavery, the book crafts a narrative that is as enlightening as it is heart-wrenching, especially with its powerful use of ‘Slave Code’ excerpts to highlight the inhumanity of the era. Nice review.

[Alissa Deann Devargas]

'The book’s plot is unique, and I felt like I was reading three books in one, with transitions so seamless that there was no telling where one ended and the next began.'
A romance book as seamless as this will likely be a good read for me.

[Bethel Saint Bright]

This looks like a forbidden love story between a slave and her master's son. Well, maybe bad things happen in this kind of relationships. Let's see how Lily survives what's coming.

[Kirsi Cultrera]

I’ve read this book, and the plot was totally unpredictable; it really kept me guessing until the end what would happen next. On top of that, the ending is such a cliffhanger; it forces you to pick up the next book in the series. This author did a job well done!

[Ejimma Chika Promise]

I would like to know why the friendship between James and Lily was considered to be forbidden in the first place. Interesting review!

[mrlefty0706]

“The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to Winter Garden” by Londyn Skye is a story about a slave girl named Lily and the Jesse Adams family. Jesse’s third son was a very close friend of Lily while a child but as he grew and then went away to school to become a doctor he came back a different man. Jesse radicalized James to treat slaves as sub-humans. James suggests to his father that they send Lily to a slave breeder so they can increase the number of working slaves on the plantation. Skye introduced each chapter with an article from the “slave code” gives readers a better understanding of how slaves were treated on the plantations. How children were snatched from their mother’s arms and sold at auction. Slavery was by far the worst injustice the southern plantation owners brought on the blacks stolen from their fields in Africa, transported to the Americas and sold to the landowners to work their fields. The mistreatment of the blacks has never disappeared no matter what laws have been enacted. To readers that have never learned about the slave trade that began during the time of Christopher Columbus and ended on paper when the Civil War ended but blacks have continued to be persecuted for the past 159 years in the U.S. This is an excellent book and the beginning of a well-written trilogy.

[Igwe Ifeanyi]

I completely agree with this review! The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to Winter Garden by Londyn Skye is a masterfully woven tale that seamlessly blends romance, drama, and historical fiction. The story is both heart-wrenching and uplifting, with well-developed characters and a unique plot that keeps you engaged. The author's inclusion of the 'Slave Code' at the beginning of each chapter adds a powerful and thought-provoking element to the narrative. I'm eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series!

[SophiaNd]

Its scary the things people went through in the hands of their fellow humans in the name of slavery. Its good that its been abolished now. "The Prodigy Slave, Book One: Journey to Winter Garden" by Londyn Skye will be a worthwhile and an interesting read. Congratulations on BOTD.

[Runan]

James and Lily's friendship was a secret because she was a slave. James changes, and it creates distance between them. Lily goes to William's estate. She is a musical genius. Will she thrive and finally find the love and peace that she deserves?

[Krishnapriya Kv]

Wow great review.. after reading the review I read the book...it is good one will love everyone who loves romantic stories it is not only a romantic story it includes flour racism,descremination , sexual content... but at the same time a good meaning ful content.

[Amarachi Ikechukwu+]

Reading this review about James and Lily, it is so lovely that the challenges they faced were in the past, which is fantastic.

[Sham Gwalani]

This story revolves around Lily, a young girl who was born into slavery, and how her love for music provides her with solace in spite of her harsh surroundings. The book is commendable, particularly the inclusion of slave codes at the start of each chapter and its portrayal of the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. Great Review!

[Veronica G 3]

Romance book ate not ones I will go for hurriedly but I’m sure this book is a delightful one to read I’m truly grateful that there is someone out there that still believes in romance because I know we need something out there like that for this world to revolve the way it supposed to maybe one day I will find myself reading a romance novel just at the moment I’m at the point that I really don’t care for them may my heart be changed one day to give this genre a try

[Janet Kimetto]

This book has been on my TBR for a while, and once again, I'm reminded to read it. Lily's is an emotional story—a romance historical fiction story full of adventure and hope. Thanks for the review!

[Leonie Vermaak]

I really need to read this book, as I just have to see how the story unfolds. I'm curious to see if Lily rise up above all the hardships 9f slavery and if James are purely being cruel just because he fears for Lily's life or if he truly became his father in the end. Thanks for a great review. Congrats on BOTD.