Review: "All We Were Promised" by Ashton Lattimore

"All We Were Promised" is the first novel by Ashton Lattimore and it is definitely a page turner.  The setting is Philadelphia in the 1830s which was a tumultuous time in its history.

It follows the life of three resilient women, each with a different perspective on the slavery issue. Philadelphia in the 1830s was a turbulent time with convoluted laws concerning slavery.  Abolitionist groups were working diligently to change the laws and free the slaves in the city, while many pro-slavery groups were pushing to keep people enslaved. This led to a tinder box atmosphere and a very dangerous time for the black community.

Ms. Lattimore does an outstanding job with character building and storytelling. Her three main characters are well developed and the storyline is believable. She accomplished what a good historical fiction novel should be, she tells an interesting story and also inspires you to research and learn more.  I'm looking forward to reading many more novels by this talented author.