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Working as a guide in Mammoth Cave might allow Rebekah the chance to bring joy back to her family. But will the cave claim more than it gives? After tragedy leaves its mark on Rebekah Hardin’s family, she plans to help her parents and six siblings honor her beloved brother’s memory and alleviate their poverty by working as a guide in the dangerous cave system. Kentucky’s renowned Mammoth Cave presents profitable opportunities for hardworking, capable men. But Rebekah is determined and if it means presenting herself as a himself, then she’s up to the job. Under the wing of experienced guide Tolly Sanford, “Reb” begins to learn the complexities of the cave. The two are joined by an aspiring young cartographer, Devlin Bale. The university student has traveled to the hill country to map tunnels—not to fall for a girl in disguise. Can the God who designed miles of underground astonishment shape Devlin’s ambitious plans and free Reb from the weight of her past?
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4.5 stars, rounded up
One of my favorite story settings is in Appalachia, and I have no clue why I let myself put off reading this story. Perhaps out of an instinct to save it for a day when I really needed a comfort read? Either way, it sure didn't disappoint. (Well, other than that I'd have gladly followed these characters for another 350 pages without batting an eye.) Rebekah was a great lead character and one I really enjoyed getting to know.