Book Review: Plain Proposal (Daughters of the Promise #5) by Beth Wiseman

January 31, 2020December 9, 2019 / Janelle @ The Meanderings of a Bookworm / Leave a comment

Hello everyone,

Today’s review is on Plain Proposal by Beth Wiseman.

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Plain Proposal is the fifth installment in Beth Wiseman’s Daughters of the Promise series, and while I enjoyed it, it seemed to be missing something that the other books had, but I still haven’t been able to figure out what that is exactly. Also, I want to give a shout out to my amazing fiance who found a copy of Plain Promise at a book store and bought it for me! Thank you for feeding my reading habit! 🙂

Plain Proposal follows Miriam Raber, who is in the middle of her running around years, but she is fairly certain that she will be baptized into the Amish community in the Fall. However, she has also taken notice of Saul Fisher and wants to get to know him better, but there are rumors in the community that he doesn’t plan on being baptized into it. But that doesn’t stop Miriam, she is determined to get to know him better and is even willing to leave behind everything she has ever known to build a new life with him. As their attraction for each other starts to grow, Miriam’s Englisher cousin, Shelby comes to spend the summer with her and her family. While Shelby is curious about the Amish life, she is also resentful towards her parents (who recently went through a divorce) and towards God. However, during her time with the Rabers she starts to learn what it means to have faith in God, and that He indeed will never leave her even if we don’t always understand His ways.

As I mentioned before, Plain Proposal was good, but there was something missing from it that the other books had, I think part of it is that while it mentions characters from past books, it also included details about these characters from the first two books in the companion series, Land of Canaan. While there is nothing wrong with this, I did find myself trying to figure out how much space had passed between this book and the previous book, and also having to realize that some of the details that seemed slightly out of place was due to not having read the other books that some of the minor characters appear in. And I am definitely planning on checking out that series soon!

Miriam was an interesting character to get to know and I liked watching her relationship with Saul blossom over the course of the novel. The author does a good job a of explaining why Saul wants to leave the community, but also explores one of the main reasons why he might not leave – his father is an alcoholic and he doesn’t want to leave his younger brothers under his father’s care until he knows that his alcoholism is under control. I liked Shelby and watching her grow as a character and come to love the Amish community that at first she thinks of as weird. It was also interesting to watch Miriam’s parents also come to terms that their daughter’s life might not turn out exactly as they want it to be. There were also several characters mentioned in this books from the previous books since Miriam is related to the other characters, however I was sad that there was no mention of Linda and Stephen, especially since they had gotten engaged at the end of the last book, it’s as if they just disappeared from the world of these characters.

Overall, Plain Proposal is a good read, especially for those who’ve already invested themselves into this series. However, it just wasn’t as good as some of the other books and I don’t know if its because the plot jumps significantly and the ending seems kind of rushed, but it is still enjoyable! 3.5/5 Stars.

Happy Reading,

Janelle L. C.

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Reading Experiment #2: Wonderland Creek Read-a-likes

January 27, 2020January 17, 2020 / Janelle @ The Meanderings of a Bookworm / 1 Comment

Hello everyone,

Today I’m excited to tell you about another reading experiment that I am embarking on this year, along with a couple others! So Wonderland Creek is one of my favorite books, but I’ll also admit that it’s been about six years since the last time I read it, so it is definitely time for a re-read. I also wanted to re-read it because it seems very similar to The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes (I haven’t read it yet, this is based on the synopsis) and I thought it would be interesting to read both of them to see the similarities. However, I also figured, why not try and read a bunch of read-a-likes to Wonderland Creek this year? So that’s what I’m going to do!

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In order to get this list of read-a-likes (which includes The Giver of Stars), I used a database that was available through my local library called NoveList, which is a great resource if you are looking for read-a-likes. However, in order to use it, your local library needs to be subscribed to this database and you do have to have a library card. Also, I noticed that the lists seem to change for certain books every few days…it happened for this book as well as a few others that I checked out, so just a word of warning that if you look up the list that I compiled, there is the chance that it might be slightly different than what I have right now.

My plan is to read at least one or two of the books on this list – except for this month, where I am going to re-read Wonderland Creek and read The Giver of Stars because there is a waitlist for The Giver of Stars. I am planning on keeping a log as I read all of these books, and I will also probably have reviews up for all of them in the future.

Here are the books that I am planning on reading through out this reading experiment:

The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

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Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas

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The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows

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The Quilter’s Homecoming by Jennifer Chiaverini

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The Patient One by Shelley Shepard Gray

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The Year of Pleasures by Elizabeth Berg

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The Homestead by Linda Byler

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Rainwater by Sandra Brown

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The Edge of Town by Dorothy Garlock

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Happy Reading,

Janelle L. C.

With You Here by Sarah Monzon Promo Blast

January 24, 2020January 20, 2020 / Janelle @ The Meanderings of a Bookworm / Leave a comment

Hello everyone,

Today I’m bringing you a Promo Blast for With You Here by Sarah Monzon!

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Before I share my thought, here is a little bit more about the book.

About the Book

Holy Roman Empire, 1527
In the wake of Martin Luther’s religious reforms, Princess Christyne von Heidelbraum is compelled by her sense of duty to help ease the burden of her people. When she stumbles upon a dying man in the woods, she vows to aid him—even when she discovers the arrow shot in his leg was put there by a heretic hunter. With both her physical and spiritual well-being in danger, she must choose between conscience or adhering to the laws of the Empire.

Present Day
Doubting her calling to become a hospital chaplain, Amber Carrington takes time off from her theology studies to volunteer with refugees in Germany. Working with children, making a difference, reconnecting with the conviction that once drove her—these were her expectations. An instant attraction to a professional soccer player wasn’t a part of the plan…and she can’t let him distract her from her purpose.
As a new Christian, Seth Marshall is determined to put his popularity as a world-renowned footballer to good use. Unfortunately, old habits and public opinions are hard to overcome. When he falls hard and fast for Amber Carrington, his former life—and her no-dating policy—may block his perfect shot for the woman he loves.

Click here to grab your copy.

My Thoughts

When I started reading With You Here I didn’t realize it was the last book in a series – the Carrington Family series – however, it can be read as a stand-alone because each book follows a different sibling of the Carrington family. Even though there are mentions of events that happened in the previous books, they are not necessary to have read before reading this installment in the series.

As seen in the description above, With You Here follows a dual timeline, the first being set in 1527 during the Reformation in Germany. I liked following Christyne as she learns more about the Gospel through Lorenz, and what the reformers taught and how they were persecuted by not just the Roman Catholic Church, but even by some of the leaders with in the Reformation movement. I am definitely interested in learning more about this time period.

The story set in the present day was alright, although there a couple of times I did roll my eyes at the romance, especially when Amber seems to be drooling over Seth’s muscles, I don’t know it just something I disliked and it seemed to make Amber a little bit hypocritical. However, I did like how she was someone who struggled with being an effective servant for the Lord because she doesn’t have a testimony where she was saved from an awful situation, e.g. drugs, etc. I can relate to this because like Amber, I grew up in a Christian home and was saved sometime during my growing up years. However, like Amber learns in the novel, I know that the Lord can still use me in the way he so chooses.

I also liked getting to know Seth and how he strives to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord, even if it is contrary to the kind of life that his job seems to require from him – a famous soccer player. However, there were also a couple of times I did find him to be a little bit too pushy with Amber.

One other thing that I appreciated learning a little more about while reading With You Here was about some of the things that the Syrian refugees have experienced. I think no matter what your view on immigration is, it can be agreed upon that what people from countries like Syria experience is awful, and most of us here in the U.S. are extremely blessed.

Overall, I liked With You Here, but there were also a few things that bugged me throughout the book, however, I am definitely interested in reading the other books in this series in the near future. 3/5 Stars.

About the Author

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A Carol award finalist and Selah award winner, Sarah Monzon is a stay-at-home mom who makes up imaginary friends to have adult conversations with (otherwise known as writing novels). As a navy chaplain’s wife, she resides wherever the military happens to station her family and enjoys exploring the beauty of the world around her.

Links to Sarah Monzon’s Social Media

www.facebook.com/sarahmonzonwrites

www.instagram.com/sarahmonzonwrites

www.twitter.com/monzonwrites

Reading Experiment #1: My Fiance Chooses My TBR

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 / Janelle @ The Meanderings of a Bookworm / Leave a comment

Hello everyone,

So today I am going to be starting a series of different reading experiments that will probably take place over the rest of the year. My first reading experiment is to read 6 books that my fiance picked for me (by the time I plan on finishing this experiment, he’ll be my husband 🙂 ). My plan is to read at least one of these books a month, and then I’ll also keep a reading log about how I feel while reading them, after reading them, etc. And then when I finish reading the last book on this list I will post my reading log so you all be able to follow me as I read these books.

Here are the books that my fiance chose for me:

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

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The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy

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Waiting for God by Simone Weil

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On the Road by Jack Kerouac

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The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce by Judith S. Wallerstein, Julia M. Lewis and Sandra Blakeslee

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The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

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I’m planning on starting with The Phantom Tollbooth and then beyond that I don’t know which one I’ll move onto next, but I am excited to get to each of these books in the next few months.

Happy Reading,

Janelle L. C.

Blog Tour and Giveaway: Freedom in the Mountain Wind

January 18, 2020January 17, 2020 / Janelle @ The Meanderings of a Bookworm / 2 Comments

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About the Book

Book: Freedom in the Mountain Wind

Author: Misty M. Beller

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: January 14, 2020

The last epic journey before her life changes forever.

Susanna Wilkins will do anything to make her father’s final dream come true, including trek along the path Lewis and Clark explored into the untamed wilds of the Rocky Mountains. Every mile is more crucial now that lung cancer is stealing Pa’s last days faster than she can come to terms with losing him. The journey becomes harder than she ever expected, but paddling upriver through fierce rapids and fighting hungry grizzlies isn’t what terrifies her the most.

Beaver Tail endured more than he can stand from the women in his Blackfoot camp, but the last disaster gave him the final shove he needed to join this band of brothers searching for one of their group who’s gone missing. The last thing he expected was to find a white woman and her sick father stranded at the base of massive waterfall. His plan is to help them carry their oversize canoe and supplies, then leave them to their strange mission. Yet, the more he learns about the pair, the more he realizes his life is about to be derailed—again.

From a USA Today bestselling author comes another epic journey through breathless landscapes and adventure so intense, lives will never be the same.

Click here for your copy.

My Thoughts

When I picked this up, I’ll be honest that I barely knew anything about it, which is probably a good thing. I was in for a surprise, and a treat. But before I get into everything that I enjoyed about this book, let me first mention the couple of things that I didn’t like.

Firstly, I felt like the romance seemed to happen too quickly, and it seemed to be based mostly on infatuation, i.e. Beaver Tail’s strong arm muscles and muscular frame. Second, although this book is categorized as Christian fiction, I felt like the only references to God were when it seemed to be the source of conflict as to why the main couple couldn’t be together – because they would be “unequally yoked”. Not that I disagreed with that, but it just seemed convenient, but I’ll admit that I could be wrong, especially since I was partially jetlagged when read it.

Okay, now onto everything I enjoyed about the book. The plot was interesting, I liked the idea of a father and daughter going on a journey together before it’s too late. Especially since their adventure is following the journey of Lewis and Clark. There are also elements of the story that were sad and even made me cry a couple times.

I loved getting to know the characters. Sussanna was lovely, although she was a little bit of a flat character. Beaver Tail was alright, but I didn’t like that we never really find out why he is wary of women at first. It’s mentioned briefly, but that doesn’t really fully explain everything that happened in his past. All the other characters introduced were good, but they were also flat in some ways.

Overall, I did enjoy Freedom in the Mountain Wind, it was fast-paced and held my interest throughout the novel. However, while the plot was interesting, the characters were and we don’t get to know much else about them besides what we’re given at face-value. 3/5 Stars.

I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher and Celebrate Lit in exchange for my honest opinion.

About the Author

Misty M. Beller is a USA Today bestselling author of romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love.

She was raised on a farm in South Carolina, so her Southern roots run deep. Growing up, her family was close, and they continue to keep that priority today. Her husband and children now add another dimension to her life, keeping her both grounded and crazy.

God has placed a desire in Misty’s heart to combine her love for Christian fiction and the simpler ranch life, writing historical novels that display God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.

More from Misty

When God Directs a Google Search…

I’m a history lover, but you may have guessed that since I write historical romance stories. 😊 Most of my books are set in the Rocky Mountains during the mid-1800s, but as I began brainstorming ideas for this new series, my heart became drawn earlier to the earlier part of the century—a time period with which I wasn’t quite as familiar with the history.

I love when God orchestrates even the most mundane part of our lives, including Google searches! During one particular search (I can’t even remember what I was originally looking for), I stumbled across part of a journal entry from the Lewis and Clark expedition, which trekked across Montana during the time period I was looking into. I’d forgotten that expedition had even entered the territory that would later become Montana, but now I was fascinated.

After finding an audiobook of the abridged journals of Lewis and Clark, I happily listened to almost 19 hours of fascinating stories from the Corp of Exploration’s journey up the Missouri River and across the mountains to the Pacific Ocean, then back mostly the over the same path they’d come. The stories the men told were so amazing, and the detail of their trials so absorbing, I’ve actually re-listened to the audiobook twice! Many of the true tales wouldn’t be believable in fiction, but as I listened, my mind formed the premise for Freedom in the Mountain Wind: a father/daughter duo who sets out almost two decades after Lewis and Clark’s journey, determined to retrace the steps of that famous expedition.

I hope you enjoy this story as much as I loved writing it! And whether you’re a history lover or not, I pray that you too will be touched by this “epic journey through breathless landscapes and adventure so intense, lives will never be the same.”

Blog Stops

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Blossoms and Blessings, January 16

Connect in Fiction, January 17

SPLASHES of Joy, January 17

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 17

Emily Yager, January 18

Deanne’s Book Thoughts, January 18

The Meanderings of a Bookworm, January 18

A Baker’s Perspective, January 19

Adventures of a Travelers Wife, January 19

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 20

Jeanette’s Thoughts, January 20

Mary Hake, January 20

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, January 21

Wishful Endings, January 21

All-of-a-kind Mom, January 21

Pause for Tales, January 22

Bigreadersite, January 22

D’S QUILTS & BOOKS, January 22

Through the Fire Blogs, January 23

Betti Mace, January 23

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, January 23

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For the Love of Literature, January 24

Locks, Hooks and Books, January 25

Rebecca Tews, January 25

For Him and My Family, January 25

She Lives to Read, January 26

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 26

Inklings and notions, January 26

Blessed & Bookish, January 27

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deb’s Book Review, January 27

Texas Book-aholic, January 28

Hook Me In A Book, January 28

Giveaway

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To celebrate her tour, Misty is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/f49e/freedom-in-the-mountain-wind-celebration-tour-giveaway

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Blog Tour and Giveaway: Thief of Lanwyn Manor by Sarah E. Ladd

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 / Janelle @ The Meanderings of a Bookworm / Leave a comment

About the Book

Book: The Thief of Lanwyn Manor

Author: Sarah E. Ladd

Genre: Regency Romance

Release Date: January 7, 2020

In this sweet Regency romance, Julia knows Matthew Blake, copper mine owner and very eligible bachelor, is the gentleman she should set her eyes upon. But why can’t she steal her gaze away from his younger brother, Isaac?

Cornwall, England 1818—Julia Twethewey needs a diversion to mend her broken heart, so when her cousin invites her to Lanwyn Manor, Julia eagerly accepts. Lanwyn Manor is at the heart of Cornwall’s mining industry, and as a guest Julia is swept into its intricate world. It’s not long, though, before she realizes something dark lurks in the home’s ancient halls.

As a respected mine owner’s younger son, Isaac Blake is determined to keep his late father’s legacy alive through the family business, despite his brother’s careless attitude. In order to save their livelihood—and the livelihood of those around them—the brothers approach the master of Lanwyn Manor with plans to bolster the floundering local industry. Isaac can’t deny his attraction to the man’s charming niece, but his brother has made his intentions to court the lovely guest clear. And Isaac knows his place.

When tragedy strikes, mysteries arise, and items go missing, Julia and Isaac find they are pulled together in a swirl of strange circumstances, but despite their own best efforts to bow to social expectations, their hearts aren’t so keen to surrender.

Click here to buy your copy.

My Thoughts

I’ll be honest, I didn’t know what to expect when I read this book. The last time I had attempted to read a historical romance novel I ended up putting it aside. I expected to slog through The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, but I was pleasantly surprised.

The Thief of Lanwyn Manor starts off with a bang, right in the beginning we’re thrown into the action – and I loved it and I was fully invested in the story. The pacing of events seemed to be pretty good until about the middle when it dragged, but it quickly picked up again. My only complaint is that it took a while to get the “thief” part of this book.

I really enjoyed the plot, it was pretty intriguing, but about half-way through the book I kind of predicted the big reveal that comes at the end, which honestly felt a bit rushed.

I enjoyed getting to know the characters in this novel. Julia was a great leading lady, and although I know that the previous book in the series isn’t abut her, I am intrigued to see her as one of the side characters in The Governess of Penwythe Hall and see her character development since then.

Isaac was a great male lead, but there were times he aggravated me, especially towards the end of the novel. I get that this is also set in a different era where societal expectations and norms were different, but I was still bugged and I don’t know inf I can pinpoint an exact moment without sharing a spoiler.

I also found Julia’s aunt and uncle – Mr. and Mrs. Lambourne – extremely irritating, especially with her aunt’s disregard for Isaac and her uncle’s disregard for the mine that he owns. I will say that the villains in this novel – I don’t want to reveal who they are, because it is a spoiler – but they were developed really well and I liked how their dastardliness was slowly revealed until they were fully exposed to the other characters. I also liked Margaret Benson and how she also contributed to the story, albeit in a small way.

Overall, I really enjoyed The Thief of Lanwyn Manor, I think the story was pretty great despite the couple of things I didn’t like. This was the first book I’ve read by Sarah E. Ladd, and I think I will be reading a lot more of her books in the future. I am giving this a 3.5/5 Stars.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and Celebrating Lit in exchange for an honest review.

About the Author

Sarah E. Ladd received the 2011 Genesis Award in historical romance for The Heiress of Winterwood. She is a graduate of Ball State University and has more than ten years of marketing experience. Sarah lives in Indiana with her amazing family and spunky golden retriever. Visit her online at SarahLadd.com; Facebook: SarahLaddAuthor; Twitter: @SarahLaddAuthor.

Read an Excerpt

Click here to read an excerpt from the book.

Blog Stops

Locks, Hooks and Books, January 13

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A Baker’s Perspective, January 13

For Him and My Family, January 14

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Inklings and notions, January 14

Bigreadersite, January 15

For the Love of Literature, January 15

Texas Book-aholic, January 15

Through the Fire Blogs, January 16

Pause for Tales, January 16

Wishful Endings, January 16

deb’s Book Review, January 16

Betti Mace, January 17

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The Meanderings of a Bookworm, January 17

Robin’s Nest, January 18

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 18

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 18

The Christian Fiction Girl, January 19

Remembrancy, January 19

Books, Life, and Christ, January 19

Christian Chick’s Thoughts, January 20

My Devotional Thoughts, January 20

Hallie Reads, January 20

Blogging With Carol, January 20

Kat’s Corner Books, January 21

Life of Literature, January 21

Danielle Lozada, January 21

She Lives to Read, January 22

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, January 22

Jeanette’s Thoughts, January 22

By The Book, January 23

Blossoms and Blessings, January 23

SPLASHES of Joy, January 23

My Precious Bits and Musings, January 24

Mary Hake, January 24

Back Porch Reads, January 24

Daysong Reflections, January 24

Tell Tale Book Reviews, January 25

Mamma Loves Books, January 25

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, January 25

Hookmeinabook, January 26

Stephanie’s Life of Determination, January 26

Simple Harvest Reads, January 26 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)

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Book Review: Plain Paradise (Daughters of the Promise #4) by Beth Wiseman

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 / Janelle @ The Meanderings of a Bookworm / Leave a comment

Hello everyone,

Today’s review is on Plain Paradise by Beth Wiseman.

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***SPOILER ALERT, DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE BOOK OR IF YOU DON’T MIND SPOILERS***

After taking a short break from The Daughters of the Promise series to read some other books that were screaming at me to finally read them, I jumped back into this series and ended up reading the last three books one after the other, starting with Plain Paradise. Plain Paradise was another great installment in this series, and the more of Beth Wiseman’s works I read, the more she becomes one of my new favorite authors!

Plain Paradise follows seventeen-year-old Linda Raber, who is a typical young Amish woman who is in the middle of her running around period, and is also dating the bishop’s grandson. However, life as she knows it is turned upside down when she finds out she is adopted and that her birth mother longs to have a relationship with her daughter. This not only has an impact on Linda’s life, but on the lives her family that raised her and love her as if she was their own flesh and blood. Throughout the book, Linda reconnects with her birth mother, Josephine, while Josephine also struggles with the fact that she only has a few months to live and her faith. Meanwhile, there are many things that Linda experiences that she had not experienced before.

Even though there is a sweet romance in this book, it is definitely not the main focus of this book, unlike the other installments in the series. Rather, the main focus is on Linda learning more about her birth mother, and Josephine in turn learning more about having faith in the Lord even during hard times. It focuses on how a family deals with an adopted child being reconnected with her birth mother, and the implications that that can bring, especially since to them Linda is their daughter in every way but blood. There are some other subjects that are covered in this book that I thought was really well done, such as death, impending death, and even sex.

One scene that I really liked in this book was one in which Josie and Linda go to a movie, which turns out to be very steamy (Linda picked it out), and leads to a discussion about sex. It is a pretty clean discussion, but through Linda there are questions asked that I’m sure several young woman have before they get married and have sex for the first time. I thought it was very brave of the author to include this conversation, and also very important because often times in books it isn’t discussed or it is done so in a rushed and not very helpful way. I personally appreciated that this was discussed (not in detail) and in some ways I feel like more Christian authors should be willing to discuss a topic such as sex in their works. Beth Wiseman definitely shows how this can be done in a tasteful way.

Unfortunately for readers of this series, there was a beloved character that we finally have to say goodbye too, dear old Jonas, who had been fighting cancer for years. However, he was a lively character in the first three books that many readers grow to love, but unfortunately the cancer finally catches up to him and he loses the fight. Even though it was sad to see him die, it was also beautiful to see what an impact he had had on the Amish community, especially Linda.

Overall, this was a great book, I loved getting to know all the characters and appreciated the topics that the author tackles in this book. It should also be noted that this serves as an introduction Beth Wiseman’s Land of Canaan series, which also looks like a great series and I am looking forward to checking it out soon! 4/5 Stars.

Happy Reading,

Janelle L. C.

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What I Read in 2019

January 3, 2020January 12, 2020 / Janelle @ The Meanderings of a Bookworm / Leave a comment

Hello everyone,

Well, here we are, 2019 is over and 2020 has begun. Not only is it the start of a new year, but also a new decade! Last year was pretty great year, both reading wise and with some events that took place in my personal life, and I think 2020 is going to be a great one too – there are a lot of changes on the horizon, but all good things. Maybe in a few weeks I’ll do a life update post, I’m still undecided on whether or not to do that.

Today I’m going to share with you all the books I read in 2019! If you are interested in seeing some of my stats for my reading year, here is My Year in Books on Goodreads.

I decided to split all the books I read this year by month, kind of just to get an idea of how I did each month, and also to see what kinds of books I gravitated towards in those months. Without further ado, here are the books I read in 2019:

January: