Thursday, December 20, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Book Review: A Home in Drayton Valley
A Home in Drayton Valley
by Kim Vogel Sawyer
From the back of book:
Hoping to escape the poor conditions of 1880 New York, Tarsie Raines and her friends Joss and Mary Brubacher and their two children set off for Kansas abroad an unusual wagon train. BUt when tragedy strikes on the trip across the prairie, Tarsie is thrown into a partnership with Joss that leaves them both questioning God and their plans for the future.
As their funds dwindle and nothing goes as planned, will they give up and go their separate ways? Or will God use their time in Drayton Valley in a way they never expected?
My thoughts:
I really enjoyed this book. It kept me wanting more! I feel in love with the characters. I kept reading because I wanted to know if they were going to be able to get out of New York without getting caught. If they would really travel to Kansas with "blacks" when Joss had should a strong dislike to them. Once in Kansas you hoped things would go smoother or at least get a little easier but the challenges kept coming. As the character experienced these challenges I found it interesting to watch them grow and learn and love.
I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
And yes, I received this book for free from Bethany House for this review. But I told the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!
PS If you want to review books too check out this website www.bethanyhouse.com/bookreviewers
Monday, December 3, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Book Review: No Safe Harbor
No Safe Harbor
by Elizabeth Ludwig
Summary from: http://elizabethludwig.net/Home_Page.php
Lured by a handful of scribbled words across a faded letter, Cara Hamilton sets off from 1896 Ireland on a quest to find the brother she'd thought dead. Her search lands her in America, amidst a houseful of strangers and one man who claims to be a friend - Rourke Walsh.
Despite her brother's warning, Cara decides to trust Rourke and reveals the truth about her purpose in America. But he is not who he claims to be, and as rumors begin to circulate about an underground group of dangerous revolutionaries, Cara's desperation grows. Her questions lead her ever closer to her brother, but they also bring her closer to destruction as Rourke's true intentions come to light.
My thoughts:
I liked this book overall. I will admit that I thought the first half of the book seemed to drag on and on with character and plot development. I did keep reading! I wanted to know if Cara was going to find her brother. I was curious if Rourke was bad or good. I wanted to know what happen to each of the girls at the boarding house!
The second half of the book was a much more enjoyable read. It moved along nicely with the plot development and climax of the story. I enjoyed the ending. It was somewhat predictable but still enjoyable.
I am just realizing this is a series, I am currently undecided if I will read the next book in the series.
I would give this book 2.5 out of 5 stars.
And yes, I received this book for free from Bethany House for this review. But I told the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!
PS If you want to review books too check out this website www.bethanyhouse.com/bookreviewers
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