Book Review: The Day the Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan

It's 1915 and teenage Bess realizes that her world is about to change drastically. She's always lived in the shadow of Niagara Falls, but now it is poised to become an even bigger part of her life - for better or worse.

This is a finely crafted historical romance that held my attention for the most part, though I thought certain parts were overly melodramatic. I liked how bits of local lore and politics of the day were mixed in to the main story, and it's always inspiring to read about women making their own way in the world and being strong enough to make choices that are right for them.

Thanks to the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program for sending me this book.

THE DAY THE FALLS STOOD STILL is available now in hardcover. Find out more about it on the author's website.