The Girl in the Thistles: A Novel of the Dakota Homeland
Inspired by Actual Events

The premise of this story (which is based on real events) is good. It's compelling and interesting. Unfortunately, I don't think the story was executed very well. The characters seemed very two dimensional and I didn't care all that much for any of them. They all lacked a spark to make them feel rea......more

I have a greater appreciation for the plight of the Dakota people thanks to Sandvig’s well of knowledge and truthful retelling. The author’s attentiveness to detail was evident, and necessary in weaving together elements of a story that come together perfectly in the end, like the click of a locket.......more

Emilie, a young woman who is half Scottish and half Sioux navigates the newly changed world when her home has been destroyed, mom wrongfully imprisoned, and her father turned to be dead, murdered by a man who is greedy for the estate that is newly acquired from a death of a family. Emilie must inves......more

From a son of the Prairie comes a wonderful debut historical fiction book; The Girl in the Thistles by S K Sandvig, will take you on a journey through mid 1800’s Dakota lands. The author respectfully and lovingly shares history and personal family recollections through the eyes of Emilie Ferguson as......more

Really enjoyed the story and learning about the Dakota at this time in history, lots of good information and an exciting ending. I took a star off because I felt the author could’ve expanded more on critical details and plot points. Certain lesser details were expanded upon and then other important......more