Ride With Me, Mariah Montana

The vast, rugged landscape adds so much character to the novel. I wonder how much of the setting was drawn from the author's personal experiences or research.

Her struggles and dreams felt very real, and I kept thinking about how different her journey was from other coming-of-age stories. Did anyone else see her as a symbol of resilience?

The story is set in a specific time period, and I’m curious how much the author intended the historical setting to shape their actions and attitudes.