Olive the Lionhearted by Brad Ricca

Olive the Lionheart by Brad Ricca is the true story of Olive Macleod and her adventure through Africa as she searches for answers to her fiancé’s disappearance. Join Olive as she journeys through modern day Nigeria and Lake Chad as she encounters people, animals, and lands rarely seen by women in the early 1900s.

I was very intrigued by Olive’s story and couldn’t wait to read a true account of such a strong woman in a time period accustomed to women who didn’t travel or take risks. I love historical non-fiction and wanted to love Olive the Lionheart. While the subject matter was very interesting, I just feel like the final product didn’t quite measure up to the potential of the story. The book was longer than I was hoping and got slow in parts. But, the author tackled a little known story and made Olive shine. Overall, I would recommend this book because it sheds light on a women’s story in a time when women were rarely singled out and highlighted.

Thank you to NetGalley for the copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

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