The Cotton Blossom

Short book, lots of action, likeable main character, and a structured plot are the pluses of The Cotton Blossom. The cliches and predictability are the minuses. Dawn Gardner creates an absorbing story, but it could have been so much better. The writing is amateurish and the grammatical errors are di......more

I devoured this story in a day, which is very unusual for me. And, yes, I still managed to get my kids from school on time, do some laundry and cook dinner. 😊 Lillie’s character drew me in right away and I absolutely fell in love with her story. It was heartbreaking yet beautiful and also gave me a f......more

Intriguing book When I started this book I didn't like it, but as the story developed I became intrigued. The story took a few twists that I found surprising and I did not guess the ending! I loved Lillie's fashion sense and her ability to create those fashions. I also liked her spunk!......more

3.5 stars An interesting story that had different elements. The characters were likable (most at least) and well written. I did notice a few spelling mistakes but nothing too fatal. The story took a quick turn which made the pace pick up better while reading. I’m happy to have read this book and gott......more