Trini! Come! by W. Michael Farmer

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Book Description (from Amazon.ca)

Held captive by the Apache, a young girl discovers the courage to survive… and the strength to choose her own path.

In the rugged borderlands of northern Sonora and southern Arizona, twelve-year-old Trinidad Verdín’s life is forever changed when a brutal Apache raid claims her family and leaves her a captive of the legendary Geronimo. Taken by the Naiche-Geronimo band, Trinidad is thrust into a world of survival, resilience, and unexpected bonds.

Under the supervision of Geronimo and his wife, She-gha, Trinidad discovers a new sense of belonging. She forms a surprising friendship with Garditha, a ten-year-old Apache boy, as they teach each other their languages and skills. Together, they navigate the perils of life on the run-from scalp hunters to relentless soldiers-each day a fight to stay alive.

But when a surprise attack by Mexican vaqueros throws Trinidad into chaos, she faces an impossible decision. She can follow Geronimo and remain with the Apache who have become her family or risk everything by running toward the vaqueros who might mistake her for an enemy.

Award-winning author W. Michael Farmer masterfully blends riveting historical detail with unforgettable characters to bring to life the courage, resilience, and humanity of a young girl caught between two competing cultures. Trini! Come! is a powerful tale of survival, identity, and the strength it takes to find one’s place in an unforgiving world.

My Thoughts

This was the second novel I have read by W. Michael Farmer and it did not disappoint. Hearing the story of Trini, the ordeal she went through, shocked me. I will confess I am not a history buff but this did keep my interest. It was so well written, it felt like I was there, watching Trini, cheering her on from the sidelines.  Without giving too much away, I do want to mention the “Afterward” was a welcome sight as I did want to know more and had some questions.

This novel will appeal to those who love western historical fiction but also in general if you love a good story.

Rating: 4

Review by: KellyR