Nora Shipley is in a tough spot; as a rare female college student, striving for an exclusive scholarship, she needs to set herself apart. With her mother's health on the edge, and her stepfather delivering ultimatums, she takes the opportunity to travel to India on an entomology expedition. Her closest competition, Owen Epps, travels with her, and they find themselves not just exploring India's flora and fauna, but also their relationship and potential futures. India challenges Nora in ways she could not have foreseen, and leaves her changed forever.
This was such a unique book! I love reading about unique careers, and uncommon literary settings. A female entomologist doing field work in the late 19th century was a fascinating mix. Nora's delight in bugs and scientific study was engaging, even though I am not the least bit interested in entomology. When she encountered a cultural clash with India's religious practices that she could not reconcile with her own beliefs, I felt her conflict, and I was so upset on her behalf when she couldn't find an ally.
I give this book 5 stars. It was a unique story, and it didn't shy away from hard topics. I believe that it was a debut novel from this author, and I certainly look forward to reading more from her!
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I received a digital copy of this book, via NetGalley, from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
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