Adventurous Victoria Blaisdell sees her chance for a new life when her father decides to sail to California in search of gold. Disguised as a boy, Tori boards the boat and hides until they are well on their way. Upon arriving in California, she realizes that she may have left Rhode Island, but her father's idea of who she is still remains. As he leaves for the gold fields, Tori is left to mind her brother and keep house, once again. Determined to have her own adventure, Victoria finds a job and quickly makes herself at home in San Francisco. But one night her younger brother doesn't return. Rumors of kidnappers quickly follow. Tori and her friends are left with no choice, but to find him on their own. Will Victoria rise to the occasion as a heroine?
Set during the Gold Rush of 1894, Gold Rush Girl is filled with details and adventure that quickly draw the reader in. There is so much to like about this book. Tori is a strong female character. She embraces the unknown and refuses to be underestimated. She's a good friend and empathetic toward others. Further more, she becomes aware of her own shortcomings. Not in a way that belittles her strong character, but rather supplies depth to who she is and shows the even with shortcomings, the reader doesn't need to back down. But rather grow. All this wrapped into one and set during one of the most exciting times in history? Yep, Gold Rush Girl definitely deserves a read... and a second... and a third.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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