I loved that they weren’t just name dropping occasions. In this book, there are some real characters worked into the plot, among fictional ones. 🍃 A perfect mix of fictional and real characters But Amy Harmon takes you on a tour of an Ireland close to war where tensions are high - and she doesn’t let you forget it. I’ve read some historical romances and they sometimes leave out important and interesting details pertaining to the time period. On top of all that, I really liked the fact that we are immersed in Irish history. What’s more, is that the writer is really faithful to the locations. I remembered so vividly being in Ireland in December 2017 while reading the descriptions of Dublin. I love books set in Ireland, especially right before the revolution, and that is just what we get with What the Wind Knows. This was, hands down, my favorite aspect of the novel. I want to start my review by pointing out some of the things that had me enchanted and hooked from the first page onward… Given that I almost gave this book four stars, it’s obvious that I liked a lot of aspects about this novel. Even more so than most novels I have read! The wind is a recurring background character that shows up in What the Wind Knows and the passages that describe it are simply beautiful…

And BOY was I interested! So, as soon as I read the blurb, I knew I had to get my hands on it.įirst of all, omg look at that cover!!! Isn’t it so beautiful? I love how both the title and the cover are intimately connected with the novel. It’s no secret at all that I love historical fiction novels, and Ireland’s history is something I’ve always wanted to read about! The last time I visited Dublin, I took a free walking tour that covered the biggest events leading up to Irish independence. When I saw this book was coming out in March, I jumped at the chance to review it. As tensions rise, Anne is drawn to the conflicts and must make some hard decisions along the way… Mysteriously, Anne Gallagher wakes up in 1921 Ireland, being mistaken for her great-grandmother who had supposedly died in the Easter Rising of 1916. As soon as she arrives at her grandpa’s hometown, she feels a pull to Ireland and its tumultuous past. When in 2001 he dies in New York City, Anne travels to Ireland with his ashes to be scattered on his favorite lake. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5 stars) s y n o p s i sĪnne Gallagher grew up listening to her grandfather’s tales. Genre: historical fiction, romance, adult

Also, it is about to come out, so show it some love! While I was not expecting the plot to happen like this, What the Wind Knows was still a really good romance historical fiction novel! Set in Ireland in the 1920s during the Irish fight for independence, the well-researched, vivid historical setting is this novel’s strongest point.

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