The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch is an unlikely adventure combined with ancient secrets and romance. From the beginning, the internal strength as well as momentous responsibility of the Rosales women is made known. I loved that The Thorn was a Texas Ranch run by a matriarchal line. I could feel how much they cared for the land, the animals and the people that they worked with. The writing switched between the points of view of Emma, her parents, and two of The People creating a fast-paced story that retained my interest. Of course, Emma's storyline was the most interesting to me as she navigated the lands around The Thorn and learned to live a new life among the people. Emma's internal strength, unique skill sets and mental fortitude helped her accept her new conditions and the people there. I was amazed at the world that The People had continued to live in and their strength in persisting with their culture in a modern world. Kai and Chatpa were amazing teachers and leaders as they too learned skills from Emma's world and accepted her knowledge as a woman from the outside world. It was also interesting to see the disappearance from Emma's parent's point of view and how long they held out hope. The ending wrapped up in an exciting, unexpected and beautiful way. I'd love to know what happens next!
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.