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misspippireads's review against another edition
4.0
Time Period: 1907
Location: Kentucky, USA
Reviewed from a personal copy.
farmfreshlisa's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book mostly because it takes place in the state I live, Kentucky. I also love stories relating to the history of the different cave systems. We have similar stories of our caves nearby called Carter Caves. They aren't nearly as big, but were used as play houses for children and parties and speakeasy facilities. The story of Mammoth Caves made me think of that. I liked the character, but her sister annoys the snot out of me. I'd like to visit this family again though since there wasn't really a "happily ever after" red bow ending like most stories.
wintermote's review against another edition
5.0
Ok, it was a 4.5 until the end. When A book can be wrapped up so beautifully—people reconciled to God and to each other and so movingly written—then 5-stars it deserves. While there is not a clear “happily ever after,” it IS suggested. I also appreciated the strong family bonds that are important for the storyline.
booksforchristiangirls's review
4.0
About this book:
“Working as a guide in Mammoth Cave might allow Rebekah the chance to bring joy back to her family. But will the cave claim more than it gives?
After tragedy leaves its mark on Rebekah Hardin s family, she plans to help her parents and six siblings honor her beloved brother s memory and alleviate their poverty by working as a guide in the dangerous cave system. Kentucky’s renowned Mammoth Cave presents profitable opportunities for hardworking, capable men. But Rebekah is determined and if it means presenting herself as a himself, then she’s up to the job.
Under the wing of experienced guide Tolly Sanford, Reb begins to learn the complexities of the cave. The two are joined by an aspiring young cartographer, Devlin Bale. The university student has traveled to the hill country to map tunnels—not to fall for a girl in disguise.
Can the God who designed miles of underground astonishment shape Devlin s ambitious plans and free Reb from the weight of her past?”
Series: As of now, no.
Spiritual Content- 2 Samuel 22:29 at the beginning; Scriptures are mentioned, quoted, read, discussed & asked to God; Church going, sermons & hymns; Witnessing & Sharing; Many Prayers, asking God questions & blessings over food; Many talks about God, Jesus, Creation, Heaven, eternity, forgiving, trusting & worry; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; *Spoiler*Devlin comes to God near the end *End of Spoiler*; Many mentions of God, His creation, Heaven, hope, & hurt; Many mentions of prayers & blessings over food; Many mentions of strong faiths; Mentions of churches, sermons & preachers; Mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; A few mentions of Scripture verses; A couple mentions of those in the Bible;
*Note: A mention of evolution (it’s said that it’s silly, basically).
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: two ‘stupid’s and twelve ‘shut up’s; A couple mentions of curses (said, not written); A couple mentions of cursing (not written); Sibling bickering & jealousy; Mentions of deaths & infants who died (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of former slaves & prejudice; Mentions of tobacco; Mentions of sibling bickering & jealousy; Mentions of sneaking off, leaving & running away from home (Cissy does the first & wants to do the later two); Mentions of bullies & them picking on a burro; Mentions of drunkenness; Mentions of switches & whippings for misbehavior; Mentions of a burro going to a glue factory (he doesn’t, just threats of it possibly happening); Mentions of a chamber pot; A few mentions of fighting Indians & wars; A few mentions of thieves; A few mentions of a card game & gambling; A few mentions of pain; A couple mentions of liquor; A couple mentions of animal & human remains; A couple mentions of hunting; A couple mentions of thinking a baby was stolen; A couple mentions of gossip; A couple mentions of body waste; A couple mentions of picking a nose.
Sexual Content- two cheek kisses; Wanting to & Thinking of kiss/kissing; Touches, Embraces & Hand Holding (barely-above-not-detailed); Warmth, Nearness & Smelling (a couple are up to semi-detailed); Noticing, Staring & Butterflies; A young flirt & a few hints of him wanting something (entertainment) from a girl (who is warned by an adult to be a good girl and not to do anything stupid); Talks about kissing & kisses on the mouth; A couple of girls are called tarts; A couple mentions of a girl who went swimming alone with some boys; A couple mentions of falling in love; A few mentions of making eyes & mooning at someone; A few mentions of a feminine form & a man touching it; A few mentions of not knowing how to kiss & being taught; A few mentions of a boy & girl getting married because they were alone at night & another girl tries to plan that for herself; Mentions of a past suitor & him calling her his gal; Mentions of a crush; Mentions of relationships; Mentions of love & being in love; Mentions of flirting & noticing; Mentions of blushes & sparks flying; Mentions of touches & hand holding; Mentions of temptations, being alone with the opposite gender, reputations & chaperones; Mentions of a kiss; Mentions of kissing & kisses (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of stillborns & infants who didn’t live long; Love, falling in love & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of a place butting up to a cave; A mention of a backside being full of lead; A mention of a baby suckling at his mother’s breast; Mentions of unmentionables.
-Rebekah Hardin, age 20
-Devlin Bale, age 22
P.O.V. switches between them, Cissy & Tolly
Set in 1907
333 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
Oh goodness, this was such a sweet book. Lots of Spiritual Content and very clean in the romance department. I didn’t like Cissy much at first, but didn’t let her bother me, because she had to get better, right? ;) Rebekah was wonderful & Devlin was cute, but I do wish the ending would have been longer & dragged out more. Other than that, I really enjoyed “Guide Me Home” and had a hard time putting it down when I had to, because I wanted to find out what would happen in this sweet story.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2016/09/guide-me-home-by-kim-vogel-sawyer.html
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher for this honest review.
“Working as a guide in Mammoth Cave might allow Rebekah the chance to bring joy back to her family. But will the cave claim more than it gives?
After tragedy leaves its mark on Rebekah Hardin s family, she plans to help her parents and six siblings honor her beloved brother s memory and alleviate their poverty by working as a guide in the dangerous cave system. Kentucky’s renowned Mammoth Cave presents profitable opportunities for hardworking, capable men. But Rebekah is determined and if it means presenting herself as a himself, then she’s up to the job.
Under the wing of experienced guide Tolly Sanford, Reb begins to learn the complexities of the cave. The two are joined by an aspiring young cartographer, Devlin Bale. The university student has traveled to the hill country to map tunnels—not to fall for a girl in disguise.
Can the God who designed miles of underground astonishment shape Devlin s ambitious plans and free Reb from the weight of her past?”
Series: As of now, no.
Spiritual Content- 2 Samuel 22:29 at the beginning; Scriptures are mentioned, quoted, read, discussed & asked to God; Church going, sermons & hymns; Witnessing & Sharing; Many Prayers, asking God questions & blessings over food; Many talks about God, Jesus, Creation, Heaven, eternity, forgiving, trusting & worry; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; *Spoiler*
*Note: A mention of evolution (it’s said that it’s silly, basically).
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: two ‘stupid’s and twelve ‘shut up’s; A couple mentions of curses (said, not written); A couple mentions of cursing (not written); Sibling bickering & jealousy; Mentions of deaths & infants who died (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of former slaves & prejudice; Mentions of tobacco; Mentions of sibling bickering & jealousy; Mentions of sneaking off, leaving & running away from home (Cissy does the first & wants to do the later two); Mentions of bullies & them picking on a burro; Mentions of drunkenness; Mentions of switches & whippings for misbehavior; Mentions of a burro going to a glue factory (he doesn’t, just threats of it possibly happening); Mentions of a chamber pot; A few mentions of fighting Indians & wars; A few mentions of thieves; A few mentions of a card game & gambling; A few mentions of pain; A couple mentions of liquor; A couple mentions of animal & human remains; A couple mentions of hunting; A couple mentions of thinking a baby was stolen; A couple mentions of gossip; A couple mentions of body waste; A couple mentions of picking a nose.
Sexual Content- two cheek kisses; Wanting to & Thinking of kiss/kissing; Touches, Embraces & Hand Holding (barely-above-not-detailed); Warmth, Nearness & Smelling (a couple are up to semi-detailed); Noticing, Staring & Butterflies; A young flirt & a few hints of him wanting something (entertainment) from a girl (who is warned by an adult to be a good girl and not to do anything stupid); Talks about kissing & kisses on the mouth; A couple of girls are called tarts; A couple mentions of a girl who went swimming alone with some boys; A couple mentions of falling in love; A few mentions of making eyes & mooning at someone; A few mentions of a feminine form & a man touching it; A few mentions of not knowing how to kiss & being taught; A few mentions of a boy & girl getting married because they were alone at night & another girl tries to plan that for herself; Mentions of a past suitor & him calling her his gal; Mentions of a crush; Mentions of relationships; Mentions of love & being in love; Mentions of flirting & noticing; Mentions of blushes & sparks flying; Mentions of touches & hand holding; Mentions of temptations, being alone with the opposite gender, reputations & chaperones; Mentions of a kiss; Mentions of kissing & kisses (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of stillborns & infants who didn’t live long; Love, falling in love & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of a place butting up to a cave; A mention of a backside being full of lead; A mention of a baby suckling at his mother’s breast; Mentions of unmentionables.
-Rebekah Hardin, age 20
-Devlin Bale, age 22
P.O.V. switches between them, Cissy & Tolly
Set in 1907
333 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
Oh goodness, this was such a sweet book. Lots of Spiritual Content and very clean in the romance department. I didn’t like Cissy much at first, but didn’t let her bother me, because she had to get better, right? ;) Rebekah was wonderful & Devlin was cute, but I do wish the ending would have been longer & dragged out more. Other than that, I really enjoyed “Guide Me Home” and had a hard time putting it down when I had to, because I wanted to find out what would happen in this sweet story.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2016/09/guide-me-home-by-kim-vogel-sawyer.html
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher for this honest review.
bewarethebookwyrm's review
5.0
Rebekah Hardin's family is still struggling to move past the death of her younger brother. All her mother wants is a headstone for him, but they're struggling financially. Rebekah decides to help bring in the money and tries to get a job at the local Mammoth Cave Estate. Unfortunately, the only job available is as a guide which is traditionally a man's job. She decides it makes sense to arrive as a he instead.
She and Tolly begin working together when a city boy arrives, Devlin Bale. He's a young college boy who is working on his senior project for his degree in cartography. He has chosen to map out the caves. Tolly and Rebekah are assigned as his guides. Together, they teach each other things that will change their lives forever.
I loved this book! It was so fun. I always love books where a woman/girl has to dress as a man/boy in order to do something. Then the people learn a female can do it, too. I also loved the bit of romance in it and the coming of age story that was going on with Rebekah's little sister, Cissy. I didn't even mention this in the synopsis above because there is just so much going on. It's all a great story with mystery, romance, and drama all rolled into one fun book that I read in a day. Seriously, all 333 pages just absorbed in a day. It was very good and I just couldn't put it down for long.
She and Tolly begin working together when a city boy arrives, Devlin Bale. He's a young college boy who is working on his senior project for his degree in cartography. He has chosen to map out the caves. Tolly and Rebekah are assigned as his guides. Together, they teach each other things that will change their lives forever.
I loved this book! It was so fun. I always love books where a woman/girl has to dress as a man/boy in order to do something. Then the people learn a female can do it, too. I also loved the bit of romance in it and the coming of age story that was going on with Rebekah's little sister, Cissy. I didn't even mention this in the synopsis above because there is just so much going on. It's all a great story with mystery, romance, and drama all rolled into one fun book that I read in a day. Seriously, all 333 pages just absorbed in a day. It was very good and I just couldn't put it down for long.
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