Sacrifice and Reward

Paha Sapa Saga, Book 1

By: Robin Deeter

Narrated by: Jon Reeder

Which will be the victor: hatred or love?

Mid-18th century North America is a hotbed of unrest between many Native American tribes, who are feuding over territory. By this time, most of the Kiowa bands have been pushed west by the Lakota, who are on the move southward from the Great Lakes region. These invaders from the North want the game-rich, lush pasture lands of the territory for themselves.

However, one small Kiowa band is determined to remain in their early homelands in the region of what will be one day known as Eastern South Dakota. These two enemy tribes are brought face-to-face through the vision of a young Kiowa medicine man.

Sky Dancer, a beautiful, Kiowa widow, and a proud Lakota warrior, Dark Horse, are forced to marry in order to create an alliance between their peoples. Right from the beginning, they clash in a tests of wills, loathing each other on sight, making a happy marriage seem out of the question.

Will the sacrifice that is asked of them save their tribes? Can these two enemies overcome their initial hatred to find love in an unlikely place, or will distrust keep them from the reward they both crave?

©2016, 2017 Robin Deeter (P)2018 Robin Deeter

Sacrifice and reward

Native American story of love, friendship and survival of tribes who banded together for dark times.

Sacrifice and Reward Review

What made the experience of listening to Sacrifice and Reward the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed listening to the narrator his voice complemented the storey.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Chirping Cricket was my favorite character. I liked the way he embraced his purpose and tackled his responsibilities in spite of doubt, fear or pain.

Which character – as performed by Jon Reeder – was your favorite?

The performance I liked best was his portrayal of Chirping Cricket's little sister Moon Beam.The voice he chose for her seemed perfect it made me smile.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Together the weak stand strong.

Any additional comments?

I received a copy of this audio book in exchange for an honest review. I never read a book by Robin Deeter before or listened to a book read by Jon Reeder. I enjoyed the book so much that I will have to search for more work by each of them. A big plus for me is that the book was clean.

More than just a romance

This is a well-written story of tribal migration, conederations, and arranged marriage. Though there is some completion for the romantic complications, the story doesn't end with this book. It is the first in a series so the author is able to develop both the characters and conficlts very thoroughly.Having taught in a school made up of Ojibwa and then a school with a large population of Lakota, I found the novel very interesting. I kept comparing customs I know of with those featured in the book. Deeter did a great job with depiciting values and customs of the tribes. (I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.)

Fantastic!!!!

This is the first native american story i've listened to and I really enjoyed it. There was a lot more than romance to this book and I can't wait for book 2. fantastic narration!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. The fact that I was gifted this book had no influence over my opinion of it.

that's what I call a good story

Sometimes some books are just about the romance the couples but this book had so many details and so many interesting facts that it made the book more more than just a romance story I liked it quite much

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

Wrong Narrator

Sadly, what could have been an exceptional book was dragged down by an untalented narrator. Hopefully any future novels by this author are give a more suitable narrator.

Indian Love

Would you listen to Sacrifice and Reward again? Why?

Yes I would listen to it again. Why? Just because I love reading about the Indians and the west.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Sacrifice and Reward?

The most memorable moment is when Dark Horse realizes he is in love with Sky Dancer.

Which character – as performed by Jon Reeder – was your favorite?

Jon Reeder did an excellent job with Dark Horse. Making him tender but yet a warrior.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Indian Seranade.

Any additional comments?

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

For The Good of All

Would you consider the audio edition of Sacrifice and Reward to be better than the print version?

Yes, it was a beautiful story, with superb narration.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sky Dancer was my favorite. Having suffered devastating losses, she persevered. She made the sacrifice for her people and found love-again.

Have you listened to any of Jon Reeder’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but will in the future.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not necessarily one moment, but it was amusing to watch Dark Horse transition from stern, mean, stoic warrior to a very sensitive and loving husband.

My first book in this genre but not my last

This was my first book in in this genre but it won’t be my last. I’m particularly interested in reading more about the characters I met in this story and I hope more of them are turned in to audiobooks. I like the occasional historical romance but I’ve never listened to one set in in the USA before it was the USA. Nor have I listened to one featuring Native American characters. But I loved it!! The characters were well developed and interesting to follow. I loved the h’s personality and her loyalty to the memory of her late husband. I don’t know if the historical information was accurate but it felt realistic to me.

The narrator was perfect for this book. His accent suited the characters and the story perfectly. I would love to hear more books read by this narrator but sadly, there aren’t any to choose from.

Great Native American Love Story 💝

I throughly enjoyed this delightful Native story. It checked all the boxes when it comes to characters, interesting story, historical accuracy, and great narration. It is heartwarming and sweet yet shows the complications of tribal life. A must for anyone who enjoys a good historical love story. 💕

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this review.