A fascinating story with layers to consider. A step into an unknown world, leaving much to ponder.

I like that the book was well researcher and give history of which I was unaware. Also like the occasional Irish gailic included in the text. Had to look up the meanings but it gave texture to the text. Winner!

A fascinating story with a rich historical background.

A young woman left for dead finds healing when the men who find her bring her to a religious healer’s community. She finds healing both physical and spiritual. Amnesia hides her past but gives her faith to join the religion of her new community. But her missing memories come back before she can take her vows. In their wake, she seeks answers about her past. Will those answers lead her to her future or destroy it? The language of this book threw me at first. Then I looked at the pronunciation guide and that helped me process what I was reading better. It was interesting to look at the life of a Christian convert in a time and place where such a conversion usually caused them to lose their family and friends.

I really appreciated the world of the convent and the characters there. I found the main character tiresome. There were so many descriptions of her not being able to remember, or not knowing what she thought. Plotting a little uneven with many big reveals crammed in at the end.

I wanted more of their story. The book was beautifully written.

Very interesting and informative of ancient times.

Loved the history, the story. Only negative is the frequent use of antiquated language, seemed gratuitous at times.

Really enjoyed this book. The author did well explaining the historical customs without going overboard to the point of boredom. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters felt very real.

I loved this book! I was a little confused at first by all the italicized words, but there is a dictionary at the back of the book to give the definitions. Which is greatly appreciated!! I highly recommend!