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My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of Star On A Summer Morning by talented Author Nina Romano.@ninsthewriter Star On a Summer Morning is the second book in the Darby’s Quest Trilogy by Nina Romano. Having read Book 1 and being familiar with Romano’s eloquent and often poetic writing style, I had high expectations for book 2. She exceeded them all. This western adventure, set in the late1800’s, is filled with action, dangers, unlikely bonds, and unexpected revelations… all drawing me deeper into the story. When we left book 1, Darby had left home in New Mexico to fulfill her mother’s wish of getting a good education. In honoring her promise to her mother, Darby was forced to leave the love of her young life, Cayo Bradey, a local cowboy who pledged to wait for her. In this book, Darby is traveling to meet Cayo, who has moved to a ranch in Colorado. When Darby is forced to seek refuge in Silverton, Colorado, before she reaches her destination, she finds herself relying on a cantankerous black smith, Roper, and his skeptical, hardnosed sister, Ursula, to survive during her delay. Romano has an amazing talent for developing multi-dimensional characters. Darby is a “tough” yet caring young woman who is not afraid to stand up for herself. She is willing to face the unknown wilderness and outlaws to find Cayo, though she is also at times naïve to the dangers and doesn’t always think before she acts. Roper, the grumpy and shrewd “smithy”, can be kind, generous, and protective. The most intriguing character to me is Silverthorne, the Ute tracker, an enigmatic man with a mysterious background and questionable ethics. I loved them all. The research and authenticity are stellar. It is easy to time slip into this harsh way of life. Having spent a summer living in Silverton, Colorado, I could visualize and personally relate to the small western town and the rugged terrain of the San Juan Mountains. Darby’s adventure is exciting, treacherous, emotional, and enlightening. I was captivated by Darby’s story and look forward to the next book to learn more about her journey.