Where the lost wander5/22/2023 She is often criticized for her forwardness and we see how the society at the time looks at women and the expectations around women’s behavior as well. Naomi is confident, headstrong, and has no qualms about letting her feelings known. We see him struggling with his identity and often being confused about how he needs to be and what is expected of him. I liked how vulnerable John was and how he showed us his insecurities. He is carrying around emotional and psychological baggage from his past that threatens to put his relationships in jeopardy. For him, it is difficult to imagine someone like Naomi being interested in him. John struggles with his identity of being half-pawnee and half-white. The way they both interact shows clearly how they feel and I found it amusing at times how John tries to discourage Naomi in her pursuit of him. John and Naomi’s attraction was instantaneous. Their journey was hard, filled with labor, pain, sweat, and tears. We follow these two characters through their journey which is filled with difficulties, sicknesses, and trials that test their strengths and limits. They meet on their journey to California in search of a better life. Where The Lost Wanderis a romantic historical fiction set on Oregon Trail and it tells us the hauntingly beautiful love story of Naomi May and John Lowry. DISCLAIMER : Thank you, Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book.
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