An absolute must read!! True depiction of the condition of methemoglobiemia and the social ramifications of the condition.

Loved this book and loved Cussie’s sweet heart in helping her neighbors. And I loved the narrator’s accent - it was perfect!

While this book had it's hard and dark moments - I think it was beautifully written. The story it told about life as it was in the Kentucky hills was eye opening. It wasn't a fun uplifting read, but I really didn't want it to end!

Beautiful & heart wrenching book! Ironically, I had just finished "The Giver of Stars" set in same era on same topic! But each had its own "story to tell;" this one as compelling as the other. Highly rec this read!!!

Once I got into the cadence of her speech I greatly enjoyed this book. I learned something new about the blue people and the mountain struggles. Thank you for the blend of fact and fiction.

An absolutely must read, then read the next book called the book woman’s daughter both are fantastic so very interesting. I found myself googling many old terms recipes herbs. This is history American Appalachian, prejudice, love, hardship, overcome, perseverance, strength of women. I have recommended this to every relative , friend, coworker, who enjoys a good read or audiobook!!!

One of the best audiobooks I've ever listened to!

Loved this book, the character development and true kindhearted nature of Cussie Mary and her Pa. Sad that discrimination existed over so many things back then and still today. But books will open a kind heart

Great book. Awesome narration!

Interesting but predictable

So, I read this book out of order. I read The Book Woman's Daughter and love it. Afterward was when I found out it was a sequel to The Women of Troublesome Creek, so I was ready to find out more about the characters. I was disappointed. It wasn't as good as the Book Woman's Daughter. I mean, I found out where Honey came from, but not so much why her parents got in trouble. The history of the Blue- Skinned people of Kentucky was breezed by, and they addressed the Pack Horse Library Project of Kentucky. Which made me wonder if it still exists. Cussy, aka Bluet, the protagonist, is a force to be reckon with. Her work helped the impoverished hill people read. She even read to the ones who were illiterate. This book brings light to being rich, but not how many pictures it. Even though the hill people didn't have money or proper education, they were rich in family, love, traditions, and culture. I would love to see a follow up on The Book Woman's Daughter. #Book13of2023 #BookWorm #Whatsnext

A tired theme prejudice but still relevant and sad. Interesting to learn about the Blue People. Narrator was excellent.

great read and thought provoking

Great story and wonderfully read.

I enjoyed this books so much! A friend recommended Giver is the Stars, but when I researched it, I read about the controversy and chose this one. I learned a lot too!

I loved the story!! And the narrator was excellent! I learned so much!

Interesting and a different read. I learned a lot from this story.