Great read, so thought provoking.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publishers for sharing this book in exchange for my feedback.

This was such an unusual book, which was what drew me to it. I have had an interest in American history - particularly that of African-American women's experience during slavery - since I was in college, so once I read the synopsis of this, I knew it was a novel I wanted to read.

It's a very visceral read, sometimes arresting, and its depiction of the struggles and defiance of women on a Texas plantation is quite poignant at times. The story is powerful, and not just in its handling of injustice, but also how it shines a light on the love and solidarity that exists between women. In that way, it reminded me a little of The Colour Purple in its idea or inspiration.

I did find the narrative structure a little confusing - at times, I had to flick back through the pages to see who was narrating. And I also felt the story could have benefitted from some additional details around the setting and the plot, as it often felt light in its execution.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the historical context of this novel, or anyone who relies on character development over plot development.

A visceral and powerful novel that will stay with me for a very long time. A fantastically haunting read that I would highly recommend

Some interesting commentary on the devastating effects of racism, slavery and the darkness that is alluded through in the title definitely follows you throughout the book. I found the book quite slow paced and thought the happier ending was rushed.

Tracey Rose Peyton wrote a great book that takes place in Texas during the 1850s. It's about six enslaved women who are mistreated by their owner and forced to have children. The women fight back and try to keep their dignity. It's a short but powerful and emotional book.

This book is so raw. I tend to read a lot of novels about slavery but this one hit a nerve. No only does it highlight the stories of these slave women....telling the story that we are all familiar with, it hits you with the small, hard hitting details that really get to you and hurt your heart. The every day mistreatment of human beings, like spitting in their food, that completely degrade and take away their humanity.
I really loved the writing in this book. The ending was a bit rushed for me but a really strong novel.

In Seoul, a woman joins the classical Greek lessons. Fascinated by the intricacy of the dead language, she tries to participate, but she has lost the ability to speak long ago. Her silence draws the attention of the teacher, who is gradually losing his eyesight day by day...

Greek Lessons is a slow-paced, lyrical, beautifully written work on language, speech, silence and the importance of human connection. It’s a story about two ordinary people full of pain and anxiety, as the teacher is torn between Korea and Germany, where he lived for a part of his life, and a woman who’s about to lose custody over her son shortly after losing her mother. This novel consists of recollections about the past and thoughts about the presence and the unsure future. It’s a brilliant book, and the disability representation only adds to its charm.

Beautifully written but tough read, due to the content. There isn't very much hope in this book - that's probably very accurate for the era, but it makes it hard for the reader.

I read this in a couple of sittings. It really tore at my heart. The storyline is epic and so beautifully written. I look forward to more from the author in future.

What a great debut. This book follows a group of women owned as slaves by the 'Lucys' working on a cotton field farm in Texas in the 1890's.

I loved how descriptive the book was, of the land, heat, woods and plants with Nan - one of the 6 women leading the way in knowledge of what plants will heal you or kill you.

There is a real atmospheric feel of a mystic conjuring and spiritual feel in this book which was great, as was the writing, I almost at times felt like I was there.

The book really showed a lot of knowledge and history in Texas during those times and I felt like I learnt a lot through reading this.

I liked how the story is told from all different characters points of views the different women, owners and even down to some boys that went to see the 'festivities' all over the counties - is how they described the hanging of slaves.

Although the book at times is shocking and harrowing as it really was - there is also a great love story threaded throughout between Serah and Noah.

When the owners bring a travelling stockman in the hope of breeding the women but they have other plans...

I really enjoyed reading this book and thought the author has done an amazing job of writing quite a beautiful book for some a dark part of history

I will be recommending this book to others and looking out for new books from this author . very good - 4.5 stars rounded up

A harrowing tale of female friendships and identity in slavery times in an unfair and unforgiving world.

A really solid debut. This was certainly not the bleak story I was expecting from the description. Yes, the subject matter is incredibly dark. But the general feel of the novel manages to sustain rather than depress.

Really enjoyed the writing style and the characters were strong. A really strong debut.

This book covers beliefs, values, customs, practices, and institutions of culture that gave me great insight. The author has provided readers with a deeper understanding of the ways in which people from different cultural backgrounds live, think, and interact with each other. I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for the richness and diversity of human culture. This is a book that can promote understanding, empathy, and a sense of interconnectedness among people from different backgrounds.

The E-Book could be improved and more user-friendly, such as links to the chapters, no significant gaps between words and a cover for the book would be better. It is very document-like instead of a book. A star has been deducted because of this.

The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

This is a really hard-hitting, punchy debut from Tracey Rose Peyton. Set in 1850s Texas on a struggling plantation, it centres on a group of six enslaved women and the depths of exploitation they face. Not lucrative enough just to work these women to the bone raising crops, the slave owner seeks to “breed” the women with hired help to try and expand his “property”. The story follows how the women try to resist, fighting for both bodily autonomy and dignity. It’s short but it’s gripping and deeply affecting.

Night Wherever We Go is a historical fiction, set in the 1850s on a struggling Texas cotton plantation.
It follows a group of slave women and the owners of the plantation. When the owners of the plantation decide to hire a "stockman" to impregnate the slave women, in an attempt to better their fortunes, the women must make a decision on what path they must take.
My first impression of this book, is that unfortunately the marketed blurb almost does it an injustice. it focuses on this one aspect of the plot, and although that is one of the main focuses of the story, it certainly doesn't encompass everything. There are some very poignant and heartbreaking points within the story that the blurb doesn't even hint at.
The story gives an amazing insight into the lives of the slave women and the struggles and traumas that they experience. This is ultimately a survival story in its rawest form.
The language is fairly lyrical and very descriptive.

On a negative note, one of the things I didn't like and found a little confusing, was the constant switching between third person and first person narrative. From reading other reviews on Goodreads, I can see that I am not the only person who found this strange.
Also, with the first person narrative, we never actually ascertain who is speaking. It sounds like the voice comes from one of the slave women, but it's never confirmed which one?

I do have to say, I don't usually pick up historical fiction and thats mainly because I am not always aware of the context. And this was definitely true for this book. As a person from the UK, I know very little about American History, and so I am sure that there would have been parts of this book that might have held more significance, if I was aware of historical events or dates etc. Maybe this would have added to my enjoyment of the story if I had a little more background knowledge or understanding.

I rated it 3.5 out of 5 (please Goodreads, can we get half ratings?!!?) because I still enjoyed the writing style, the characters and the overall plot.

Thank you to Harper Collins via NetGalley for the copy of Night wherever we go, a debut novel from Tracey Rose Peyton.

This is a novel that broaches a difficult subject of Slavery during 1860.
It’s well written, and incredibly moving. It follows a group of women who are enslaved and forced to produce children.
I loved the strong characters and the bond the women develop.
An Incredibly heartbreaking story but beautifully done.

3.5 stars

A very solid debut, that caught my attention from the first to the last pages.
The struggles, and the surviving of the six women, all laid bare.
The brutality of the situation, that for them was just life.
It made any bright moment all the more joyful.
Some great characters, though I wish we had seen more of Lulu.

A very enjoyable and interesting read.

"Night Wherever We Go" by Tracey Rose Peyton is not the grim read I was expecting. Yes, the subject matter is shocking - women on a cotton plantation, treated no better than breeding livestock. However, the way that it is written is quite endearing. I loved that they called their owners "The Lucys" (short for Lucifer) and just the relationship between the women. It just goes to show that you can read enjoyable books about serious topics.