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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
While Anne settles in England, Nicole sets off to oversee her Uncle Charles’s property in Massachusetts. Gordon Goodwin acts as her guide as she first visits her parents, then traverses towards Massachusetts. War and devastation lie in her way.
As Nicole travels, she wonders if she will ever truly find a home, and if she will ever find the right man’s love.
Messages of courageous faith, forgiveness, and love are woven into this book. I won’t give away the exciting twists and turns, but I will say that I loved this riveting and well-written book!
As Nicole travels, she wonders if she will ever truly find a home, and if she will ever find the right man’s love.
Messages of courageous faith, forgiveness, and love are woven into this book. I won’t give away the exciting twists and turns, but I will say that I loved this riveting and well-written book!
The plot in this book felt so much more alive than the previous books in this series. As always, the Christian content was phenomenal, and the cleanness of the book was really appreciated.
The war does play a major part of the plot, but it's well done. I would have appreciated it with a British perspective more, since it's so rarely portrayed, but since Davis Bunn is American, I guess that wouldn't happen :)
I missed Anne, Charles, Andrew, Catherine, and the characters that figured in the first books. I hope we see the Robichaud's in the next, and last, book!
*mentions of press-ganging, sailors about to be whipped, chains, being thrown in chains, capturing, dangers, several close calls*
The war does play a major part of the plot, but it's well done. I would have appreciated it with a British perspective more, since it's so rarely portrayed, but since Davis Bunn is American, I guess that wouldn't happen :)
I missed Anne, Charles, Andrew, Catherine, and the characters that figured in the first books. I hope we see the Robichaud's in the next, and last, book!
*mentions of press-ganging, sailors about to be whipped, chains, being thrown in chains, capturing, dangers, several close calls*
I'm glad I read this series. Overall, it was engaging with great characters and a moving plot. It was a good entertaining read. Now... it's far, far, far from perfect. Spoiling my complaint because I can't explain it without spoiling:
[spoil]
Just like book #3, this wraps up way too neatly for my tastes. It just wasn't necessary for Louise and Catherine to be blood-relatives. And the discussion they have about their blood connection, IMHO, cheapens the miracle of the rest of their relationship. It's enough that two women of different cultures stepped across the gap to love each other the way they did. It's enough that Anne and Nicole bonded as sisters due to their experiences and faith, without them turning up to be cousins. It just was a silly overstep and I was disappointed. [/spoil]
Even with that complaint, I did really like this book series and do recommend it to anyone who wants a sweet novel that is Christian without being overbearing, has romance without smut, and focuses on real, honest, identifiable women.
[spoil]
Just like book #3, this wraps up way too neatly for my tastes. It just wasn't necessary for Louise and Catherine to be blood-relatives. And the discussion they have about their blood connection, IMHO, cheapens the miracle of the rest of their relationship. It's enough that two women of different cultures stepped across the gap to love each other the way they did. It's enough that Anne and Nicole bonded as sisters due to their experiences and faith, without them turning up to be cousins. It just was a silly overstep and I was disappointed. [/spoil]
Even with that complaint, I did really like this book series and do recommend it to anyone who wants a sweet novel that is Christian without being overbearing, has romance without smut, and focuses on real, honest, identifiable women.
Such an excellent story. Focused on God and not just romance, has the excitement of a historical peice. Amazing!
Another great read filled with betrayal and redemption. However I did call the plot twist right away! Can't wait to see how the authors wrap up the story. ☺️
Of the books in this series, I think that so far, this one was my least favorite. It definitely had some great parts but I wish that we saw more of Anne in the book! Nicole's story is still thoroughly interesting, though, and it was very fun to be able to see her life after she left England. From the prologue (which is really the only part of the book in which we see Anne at all) it sounds like Anne is fairly happy in England and I hope to see some more of that in the next book!
About this book:
“Anne's sorrow over her husband's death has been eased by the unexpected discovery of his heritage in the Harrow family and by her marriage to a brilliant young theologian. But Nicole is as restless as ever and has decided to return to North America. Should she go to the Acadian family of her childhood in Louisiana's bayous? Or should she settle in Nova Scotia near her birth parents? The American colonies are in revolt against England, and Uncle Charles asks her to go to Massachusetts to oversee his extensive landholdings. The attentions of the ship's captain during the crossing touch a yearning deep within her, but she also realizes all her loyalties are about to be tested. Is she French? Is she English? Is she a supporter of the American cause? Nicole's unique legacy will allow her to play an extraordinary role in the unfolding historic events, but will she be able to find a home for her heart?”
Series: Book #4 in the “Songs of Acadia” series. {Reviews of Book #1 Here! #2 Here! and #3 Here!}
Spiritual Content- Many, many Prayers; Scriptures are quoted; Bible reading; Many, many talks about God, & trusting Him; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Gordon thinks Nicole’s faith is too dependent *Spoiler*but later changes his mind on that *End of Spoiler*; Mentions of Church going; Mentions of those in the Bible.
Negative Content- War & guns are shot (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of hangings; Mentions of tobacco.
Sexual Content- two hand kisses; Nearness & Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); A married couple embrace (barely-above-not-detailed); A man asks Nicole for a kiss (which she says no); A little bit of love, falling in love & the emotions.
-Nicole Harrow
-Gordon Goodwin
P.O.V. switches between them, Catherine (a few), Anne(once), Mitchell(one) & Pastor Collins (once)
Set in 1778 (assuming, we’re not told)
217 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Four Stars
Older High School Teens- Five Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars (and a half)
Oh my goodness! This—I—she—ahhh! Wow, just wow. Ahem.
This series is unbelievable (in a good way) on how clean is it! Like I said in the first book in this series’ review, I would love to see more authors in the Christian Fiction world like Janette Oke! So clean and full of Spiritual Content, now that’s a good read.
Link to review:
http://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-distant-beacon-by-janette-oke-t.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.
“Anne's sorrow over her husband's death has been eased by the unexpected discovery of his heritage in the Harrow family and by her marriage to a brilliant young theologian. But Nicole is as restless as ever and has decided to return to North America. Should she go to the Acadian family of her childhood in Louisiana's bayous? Or should she settle in Nova Scotia near her birth parents? The American colonies are in revolt against England, and Uncle Charles asks her to go to Massachusetts to oversee his extensive landholdings. The attentions of the ship's captain during the crossing touch a yearning deep within her, but she also realizes all her loyalties are about to be tested. Is she French? Is she English? Is she a supporter of the American cause? Nicole's unique legacy will allow her to play an extraordinary role in the unfolding historic events, but will she be able to find a home for her heart?”
Series: Book #4 in the “Songs of Acadia” series. {Reviews of Book #1 Here! #2 Here! and #3 Here!}
Spiritual Content- Many, many Prayers; Scriptures are quoted; Bible reading; Many, many talks about God, & trusting Him; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Gordon thinks Nicole’s faith is too dependent *Spoiler*
Negative Content- War & guns are shot (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of hangings; Mentions of tobacco.
Sexual Content- two hand kisses; Nearness & Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); A married couple embrace (barely-above-not-detailed); A man asks Nicole for a kiss (which she says no); A little bit of love, falling in love & the emotions.
-Nicole Harrow
-Gordon Goodwin
P.O.V. switches between them, Catherine (a few), Anne(once), Mitchell(one) & Pastor Collins (once)
Set in 1778 (assuming, we’re not told)
217 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Four Stars
Older High School Teens- Five Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars (and a half)
Oh my goodness! This—I—she—ahhh! Wow, just wow. Ahem.
This series is unbelievable (in a good way) on how clean is it! Like I said in the first book in this series’ review, I would love to see more authors in the Christian Fiction world like Janette Oke! So clean and full of Spiritual Content, now that’s a good read.
Link to review:
http://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-distant-beacon-by-janette-oke-t.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.