" I started the Big Stone Gap trilogy (and you will see that I committed and read all three) because I really enjoy Adriana's Valentine books (Very Valentine and Brava Valentine). This story still has a central female character trying to find her fit in the world, but is very different as it is set in the mountains of West Virginia, starting in the late 60s. Ave Maria is the main character and the story begins by her learning something quite new about herself after the death of her Mother. I love all of the characters and found the story satisfying to read and was interested in learning more. I was a bit disappointed in Ave Maria's lack of observing the obvious, but maybe things are move obvious to the reader as we are on the outside. A good story to pass the time, but not riveting. "
— Mary, 2/16/2014