I liked the fact that the protagonist was not in the center of the events, but more of an observer in A Break with Charity - it was not enjoyable to me to experience crawling into the head of someone who allowed herself to become deluded (as in Susannah Morrow) and, I also found that A Break with Charity was easier to believe. Both had their merits, but I became weary of all the God-is-out-to-get-us, the guilt, the preaching and the detailed descriptions of what happened to the accusers (all that twitching and squealing) in Susannah Morrow. Thoughts about the plot: I couldn't help but compare A Break with Charity to Susannah Morrow, another book about the Salem Witch Trials that I read earlier in the year. Her greatest concern was always her family. She was young and impressionable, but she had a good head on her shoulders.

What did you think of the main character? I liked Susanna. I also liked the way this story was told - from a suitable distance and as a recollection of past events. What did you like most about the book? I liked the fact that Susanna and her family were sensible about the witchcraft hysteria - they knew their own minds and planned for the possibility of having to escape. Will she share her knowledge and stop the madness? Or must she remain silent to save the lives of those she loves? But, when one of the girls tells Susanna that her family will be 'called out' as witches if she tells the truth, Susanna is frightened. When she discovers that the girls are accusing local Salem residents of witchcraft as a game, Susanna determines that she must share what she knows about the circle. But, she's considered an outsider, due to her family's wealth and status.

Susanna English desires to join the circle of girls meeting at the local parsonage in Salem Village. Summarize the plot but don't give away the ending. What led you to pick up this book? I was in the mood for a quick read that still qualified for the RIP and A Break with Charity was at the top of my stacks, having just recently arrived.

A ride into morning by ann rinaldi