Scan barcode
kallmekirby's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed it despite the religious undertones(normally this would turn me off of a book), because I felt the religious factor was very character specific and not necessarily pushed onto the reader, though I can see why some felt that way. Overall, I cried and the way the girls lives diverge after they graduate kept me reading & helped me get over a reading slump. ***I did read this right after my own college graduation so maybe I just really related to them trying to find their places in the world. 10/10 would pair with a glass of white wine.
morgancarp's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.75
mheckman0429's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
The only complaint I have is that the three alternati g pov's made for a chopper story and there were times when one chapter ended that I just wanted to continue with that pov.
mclellan's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! It isn’t often I find a book that I don’t want to put down and can’t wait to get back to when I do have to put it down but this one definitely grab ahold of me and wouldn’t let go until I finished it. I have helped my husband pack for deployment. I kept a calendar much like Hannah marking off the days until he returned. I felt her worry and pain reading this book. I loved the characters. I would love to see another book about these three women.
cgharbison's review against another edition
5.0
The military has always seemed an intriguing, mysterious world to me. Gibson’s novel offers a peek in, showing that while it is a different world indeed, these women are really not so different after all. I loved all three storylines, laughing and crying with the characters and feeling their deep bond. But what I loved the most was how Gibson handled messy, raw, real faith when tragedy strikes. Greatly enjoyed this novel that was different from anything else I’ve read - and was absolutely worth the read. Highly recommend!
Side note: I would never guess after reading that this was a debut novel. Gibson’s writing is fantastic!
Side note: I would never guess after reading that this was a debut novel. Gibson’s writing is fantastic!
kfry83's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
debsonthecouchwabook's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
4.75