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justicepirate's review
3.0
This was on my to-read list, but I decided to listen to books while I quilt since I can't read and quilt at the same time.
This story is about Lillian, a woman who grew up under a single mother who had grown up Amish. When things get a little stressful for her, she decides to visit and live with her grandparents on their Amish farm to seek peace. While there she meets Samuel, an Amish widower and father of his young son David who works for Lillian's grandparents. Lillian is seeking out God and trying to understand His will. This is a Christian romance and it is very cute and has some sad moments in it though. I liked it.
This story is about Lillian, a woman who grew up under a single mother who had grown up Amish. When things get a little stressful for her, she decides to visit and live with her grandparents on their Amish farm to seek peace. While there she meets Samuel, an Amish widower and father of his young son David who works for Lillian's grandparents. Lillian is seeking out God and trying to understand His will. This is a Christian romance and it is very cute and has some sad moments in it though. I liked it.
woohehe's review
3.0
not normally my type of book, but for being a "wholesome" romance, it worked. parts seemed random and rushed, but at the end I could see the appeal of running as Lillian did. I don't think I'll read it again, but I am drawn towards the rest of the series.
jazzyjan94's review
5.0
This review appears on my blog: https://confessionsofabookwormweb.wordpress.com/2019/08/30/book-review-plain-perfect-daughters-of-the-promise-1-by-beth-wiseman/
Lately I’ve been on an Amish kick when it comes to reading, it’s been several years since I read my last Amish fiction book, and honestly, I don’t know why I stopped reading them. But now that I’ve been reintroduced to them I can’t get enough of them. Beth Wiseman is a new author to me, I’m pretty sure I haven’t read any of her books before, and I think I’ve found a new favorite author.
Plain Perfect tells the story of Lillian Miller who is a 27 year-old woman who goes to live with her Amish grandparents in Lancaster County. Lillian’s mother had left her Amish roots behind before Lillian was born, but her life has been a complicated ever since, as has Lillian’s. Lillian is tired of a complicated life and wants to experience peace for the first time, therefore she decides to spend several months trying to practice the Amish lifestyle despite not having an understanding of it. Another complication arises when she meets an Amish widower, Samuel Stoltzfus, and his son David, and the possibility of an unlikely romance that blossoms between them.
I really enjoyed this novel, I felt like Beth Wiseman does a good job of introducing readers to a character who is desperately seeking for peace, a change of pace and even trying to figure out more about having a relationship with God. I didn’t find the book preachy, but rather through Lillian’s journey to find answers, the readers are introduced to where true peace comes from and just how important forgiveness is. We are also introduced to some colorful characters, especially that of Lillian’s grandpa Jonas, who although he is Old Order Amish doesn’t see any issues with bucking against tradition. I also liked how his wife, Irma Rose contrasted with him, even though they deeply love each other, but yet she is also dispense some great nuggets of wisdom to her granddaughter.
Lillian’s love interest, Samuel, was also interesting because not only do we see him overcoming the grief he has had for his wife who died several years before the start of the novel, he also comes to terms with being able to love again, however he feels the need to fight against his attraction for Lillian, an outsider who doesn’t seem to be interested in joining the Old Order Amish community anytime soon. However, I’m sure most readers will know how things eventually end for this couple, but it is still worth reading. David was another great character, and seeing him grapple with some issues in his beliefs at such a tender age, but yet not losing his innocence was great and he really was a great character.
Overall, I think this was a great story, and I really enjoyed the romance between the two characters (Spoiler Alert), and also watching Lillian grow as a person, as well as Samuel even though he is set in his ways. There are a couple of twists that happen in the novel that I wasn’t expecting, but they only add to the charm of this story, as well as providing information on the Amish culture. I am looking forward to reading more of Beth Wiseman’s books in the future. 4/5 Stars.
Lately I’ve been on an Amish kick when it comes to reading, it’s been several years since I read my last Amish fiction book, and honestly, I don’t know why I stopped reading them. But now that I’ve been reintroduced to them I can’t get enough of them. Beth Wiseman is a new author to me, I’m pretty sure I haven’t read any of her books before, and I think I’ve found a new favorite author.
Plain Perfect tells the story of Lillian Miller who is a 27 year-old woman who goes to live with her Amish grandparents in Lancaster County. Lillian’s mother had left her Amish roots behind before Lillian was born, but her life has been a complicated ever since, as has Lillian’s. Lillian is tired of a complicated life and wants to experience peace for the first time, therefore she decides to spend several months trying to practice the Amish lifestyle despite not having an understanding of it. Another complication arises when she meets an Amish widower, Samuel Stoltzfus, and his son David, and the possibility of an unlikely romance that blossoms between them.
I really enjoyed this novel, I felt like Beth Wiseman does a good job of introducing readers to a character who is desperately seeking for peace, a change of pace and even trying to figure out more about having a relationship with God. I didn’t find the book preachy, but rather through Lillian’s journey to find answers, the readers are introduced to where true peace comes from and just how important forgiveness is. We are also introduced to some colorful characters, especially that of Lillian’s grandpa Jonas, who although he is Old Order Amish doesn’t see any issues with bucking against tradition. I also liked how his wife, Irma Rose contrasted with him, even though they deeply love each other, but yet she is also dispense some great nuggets of wisdom to her granddaughter.
Lillian’s love interest, Samuel, was also interesting because not only do we see him overcoming the grief he has had for his wife who died several years before the start of the novel, he also comes to terms with being able to love again, however he feels the need to fight against his attraction for Lillian, an outsider who doesn’t seem to be interested in joining the Old Order Amish community anytime soon. However, I’m sure most readers will know how things eventually end for this couple, but it is still worth reading. David was another great character, and seeing him grapple with some issues in his beliefs at such a tender age, but yet not losing his innocence was great and he really was a great character.
Overall, I think this was a great story, and I really enjoyed the romance between the two characters (Spoiler Alert), and also watching Lillian grow as a person, as well as Samuel even though he is set in his ways. There are a couple of twists that happen in the novel that I wasn’t expecting, but they only add to the charm of this story, as well as providing information on the Amish culture. I am looking forward to reading more of Beth Wiseman’s books in the future. 4/5 Stars.
westcoastchelle's review
4.0
A nice, easy, predictable romance... not to be underrated. There's something to be said for a book that doesn't completely shred your insides. Again this book suffers from the whole "miscommunication as a plot device" ailment that seems to be affecting romance authors everywhere. Fortunately there's more to it than that. We don't doubt through the book that they love each other, there's just stuff in the way. As stuff tends to do. The story of God's grace and forgiveness is beautifully woven in between the love story and the book left me feeling at peace. A great little read.
mick's review
2.0
Extremely easy read ("fluff") but a nice enough story. No major surprises, but enjoyable for some very light reading.
xakyr's review
4.0
I have a love hate relationship with getting sick. I love it because I wind up just lying on the couch reading all day, but I hate the fact that getting sick forces me into resting and not doing the things around the house that need doing. I've got one doozy of a cold right now, so I was able to lay down and read this book in a day, that's how good it was!
This is a story about a woman searching for faith, and finding it in the last place she expected. I enjoyed her struggle to find faith in God, and her struggles with her new lifestyle. I loved how flawed she was, with her very colorful and checkered past. Her Amish "hero" was the strong silent type, but when the chips were down, he was there when she needed him, though he often doubted her motives and their relationship. The book was well written, and left me looking to pick up the rest of the books in the series.
This is a story about a woman searching for faith, and finding it in the last place she expected. I enjoyed her struggle to find faith in God, and her struggles with her new lifestyle. I loved how flawed she was, with her very colorful and checkered past. Her Amish "hero" was the strong silent type, but when the chips were down, he was there when she needed him, though he often doubted her motives and their relationship. The book was well written, and left me looking to pick up the rest of the books in the series.
sanderle's review
5.0
didn't like the protagonist that much but wow this was so well-written/constructed
2018: well clearly this didn’t have a lasting impression on me, because I just read it again & had no idea it was on my “read” shelf already
2018: well clearly this didn’t have a lasting impression on me, because I just read it again & had no idea it was on my “read” shelf already