4 out of 4 stars
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Yesterday is a historical romance fiction that is set in modern - day Chicago, Illinois. Amanda Parker has experienced huge loses in her life, and she's trying to recover from them all. She takes a train ride, and as she steps out, she sees two mounted policemen. She admires them in their Chicago Police Department uniforms, and well - polished buckles and stirrups. Then, all of a sudden, there is an accident; as one of the policemen looses control of his mount. Amanda saves him, and they end up in each other's arms in the process. That's how she meets Officer Mark Callahan. The moment Mark sets his eyes on her face, he feels like he knows her from somewhere. But, where?
The plot of the novel revolves around struggles, love, mystery, history, reincarnation, and the déjà vu feeling. Mark and Amanda feel they've known each other from somewhere, but don't know where. Determined to find out where they know each other from, they embark on a journey that leads them to greater discoveries. Switching between viewpoints of Amanda and Mark, this historically - imbued tale follows them, as they struggle to find out how they know each other. Amanda comes from a past that is full of loss, and her heart is near a breaking point. Then, there's Mark; a policeman, arrogant and charismatic in personality, but extremely sweet, when he wants to be. It is his patience, and determination to win her heart, that keeps them together.
In their quest to find answers to their questions, Samyann takes the story back in time, to the 1800s. The author weaves the Chicago Fire of 1871, and the climate of the Civil War, into this novel. This helps to promote the events in the book, through the character of Bonnie. Bonnie is a young woman at the height of the Civil War. Bonnie, and her cousin, are saved by two freed slaves; Ben and Magdalene, after Bonnie's father dies. Though Bonnie endures the Chicago Fire, and experiences loss, her fate is closely tied to Amanda's.
The language of the book is very simple, but the ideas presented are really complex. The complexity of the ideas shows the author did a very thorough research, and did the events justice in conveying those historical details in precision. The time travel of the soul makes the story very intriguing. I did not find any editing errors, and I applaud the author for this. The characters are well - developed, and every emotion can be felt by the reader.
I rate the novel 4 out of 4 stars, because I enjoyed the book thoroughly, in addition to the fact that there were no editing errors. I recommend it to all the historical romance and time - travel - stories lovers because the book is a treat for believers of fate and everlasting love.
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Yesterday
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