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jwolfpack's review against another edition
3.0
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Overall enjoyable story. Interesting plot, but characters left more to be desired.
Overall enjoyable story. Interesting plot, but characters left more to be desired.
library_of_kindredspirits's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
magis1105's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
elisabethd8a's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
rachbreads's review against another edition
2.25
This was a bit of a letdown. I liked the idea of two people who each struggled to make friends for their own reasons finding friendship in their letters to one another and also learning how to make connections in their real life as well. HOWEVER, I had major problems with both Tom and Mellie as characters. I understand they were growing and both made mistakes but Mellie was NOT A GIRL'S GIRL. Homegirl had some serious internalized misogyny to work through (I know she kind of addressed the mommy issues but it needed way more effort than that) and I couldn't handle "MacGilliver the Killiver"....so lame. Both characters just ended up being annoying instead of people you really root for.
Also, there are a shocking amount of racial/cultural slurs on the page, and while they weren't said by characters we like (although Mellie kept using the slurs about herself tbh, girl needed help) they also weren't ever reallllly called out for their language, so that was a bit tough.
Also, there are a shocking amount of racial/cultural slurs on the page, and while they weren't said by characters we like (although Mellie kept using the slurs about herself tbh, girl needed help) they also weren't ever reallllly called out for their language, so that was a bit tough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and War
juliaisreadingg's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
cjgmiranda220's review against another edition
5.0
Mellie is a flight nurse during World War II. She is Asian American caught in a situation that most immigrant children face. She doesn't fit in with American children or Asian children. She begins an anonymous correspondence with an officer who is living with the namesake of an infamous father. They both want to keep their relationship as a friendship, but begin to fall in love.
I don't usually read Christian fiction, but the draw of a partially epistolary novel interested me. I was very impressed by the morals of both of these characters and the clean language of the book. I am very interested in reading the other novels in this series now.
I don't usually read Christian fiction, but the draw of a partially epistolary novel interested me. I was very impressed by the morals of both of these characters and the clean language of the book. I am very interested in reading the other novels in this series now.
beastreader's review against another edition
5.0
Mellie Blake lost her mother at a young age and her father’s job as a botanist in the jungle left Mellie as a loner. She is anti-social. It is very hard for Mellie to make friends. Mellie actually prefers it this way. That is until Mellie is instructed to make friends or her ob could be in jeopardy. One of the ways that Mellie makes friends is by being a pen pal to a soldier. The catch is that everyone in the pen pal program is anonymous.
Lt. Tom MacGilliver has tried to hide but it is hard when everyone is familiar with your last name. That is why Tom is excited about the pen pal program. He can make friends without anyone knowing who he is. A chance meeting with Mellie might change things.
I have read every book by Mrs. Sundin and I am a fan of hers and aviation. So I get the best of both worlds when I read her books. I am excited about her new series. After reading With Every Letter I am more excited then ever to read the next book in this series. I loved every moment of this book. The letters back and forth between Tom and Mellie almost had me crying a time or two. As the story progressed, I was smiling with every letter. I was not surprised that Mellie discovered early on that Tom was her mystery pen pal. What can I say, women are very perceptive.
Mellie and Tom were both on the shy side. They helped each other grow and blossom. The ending when Tom finally met his pen pal and discovered that it was Mellie was funny and put a huge smile on my face. For any one who is thinking about trying out Mrs. Sundin then now is a good time. Also, if you are wondering about the Christian publisher and how much preaching there is, there is not a lot. It is subtle and not in your face. With Every Letter is a must read and a keepsake that you will want to read over and over again!
Lt. Tom MacGilliver has tried to hide but it is hard when everyone is familiar with your last name. That is why Tom is excited about the pen pal program. He can make friends without anyone knowing who he is. A chance meeting with Mellie might change things.
I have read every book by Mrs. Sundin and I am a fan of hers and aviation. So I get the best of both worlds when I read her books. I am excited about her new series. After reading With Every Letter I am more excited then ever to read the next book in this series. I loved every moment of this book. The letters back and forth between Tom and Mellie almost had me crying a time or two. As the story progressed, I was smiling with every letter. I was not surprised that Mellie discovered early on that Tom was her mystery pen pal. What can I say, women are very perceptive.
Mellie and Tom were both on the shy side. They helped each other grow and blossom. The ending when Tom finally met his pen pal and discovered that it was Mellie was funny and put a huge smile on my face. For any one who is thinking about trying out Mrs. Sundin then now is a good time. Also, if you are wondering about the Christian publisher and how much preaching there is, there is not a lot. It is subtle and not in your face. With Every Letter is a must read and a keepsake that you will want to read over and over again!
rvoogt's review against another edition
5.0
Loved how the anonymous pen pals grew first from friendship into love. What a great way to illustrate how healthy relationships can be when built on honesty, vulnerability, and friendship. Another wonderful book from Sarah Sundin!
susanp's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting, but the relationships were juvenile. The nurses had the maturity of a group of sixth-grade girls.