Wendy's Reviews > Conquistadora

Epic in scope and set in 1800's Puerto Rico, this book is rich with fully imagined characters in a vibrant setting. We see entire lives lived out through these pages. This unforgettable story tells of the strong and flawed Ana, who imagines herself following in the footsteps of her ancestors to own a hacienta in Puerto Rico. She finds a way to make this dream a reality. What follows is her story and those whose lives intersect with hers. Santigo is a beautiful writer who tells her riveting tale in episodes focused on each of her characters. Even the minor characters have important roles in the telling.
Major themes in the novel are ambition, loyalty, faith, morality and duty. The book examines these ideas and presents a wonderful story in the form of historical novel.