"Wrenching and uplifting." -- The Denver Post "Exhilarating and hard to resist." -- Katherine Powers, The Washington Post "Dallas has written an engaging historical fiction about the strength of women in times of adversity." -- Library Journal "Dallas focuses on a motley group of women who form a bond traveling to California on the Overland Trail. Readers will enjoy this modern take on the journey West that's rife with girl power." -- Publisher's Weekly "A great historical fiction novel with strong female characters that come together and form a bond . A true testament to their survival. " -- Red Carpet Crash "The story is a heartwarming and at the same time, sorrowful, tale of the power of friendship, trust, and family.

A wonderful read for lovers of historical fiction! . The characters, the sense of camaraderie and adventure, and the unity of the women. Take this perilous trip to the California goldfields with this group of 44 women." -- the novel gnome "Female bonding in the nineteenth century had dangers unique to the era. Maggie's 'unsuitable' friendships, forged over shared hardships and the impossibility of returning home, make this exciting novel difficult to put down." -- Jeanne Greene, Booklist.