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littlebookreader_'s review against another edition
3.0
I love Rachel Hauck's writing. And I will admit I am not a big fan of historicals. This book jumped back and forth between a love story in the present and a love story from the Revolutionary War. The Rev. War chapters were hard for me to get through. I would get very invested in the modern day love story and then feel like I had to take a detour through the past until I could get to the part I wanted to keep reading. I kinda had an inkling how the 2 stories would intersect about 1/3 of the way through. It was a sweet story, but the historical aspect of it made it hard for me to fully enjoy.
bookworm_girly101's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
chri5ti's review against another edition
3.0
Really a 3 1/2 stars and only because of the strong Christian element. I don't really like that there was no mention of this aspect of the book in the summary section on goodreads, kindle, or Barnes&Noble descriptions. I did enjoy the past/present aspect and I loved the Revolutionary War background. However, if you are like me and don't like religious story lines then this one might not be for you. God is a big sub plot in this book.
ncrowe8182's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not a person who normally enjoys two stories going on at once, but this story. i couldn't wait to see what was going on with the other story. wonderful detail on characters. she explains why they are the way they are. the ending of this book is incredible i was not expecting the connection. Because of this book I'm going to have to find more titles by this author.
sheenah684's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an advance copy for my honest review.
The Love Letter by Rachel Hauck is about four lives intersecting over centuries. Esther and Hamilton grew up together in the South Carolina colony, but the prospect of independence inserts a wedge between them. Present day, Chloe and Jesse are both working on a movie based on a love letter by Hamilton to Esther. Written from all four perspectives, it delves into themes of love, fate, faith, and new beginnings.
This was a pleasant read and I found the story interesting. I found I preferred the present day sections over the past, which is rare as I am a huge fan of historical fiction. The subject of faith was presented as part of the characters and done very well.
The Love Letter by Rachel Hauck is about four lives intersecting over centuries. Esther and Hamilton grew up together in the South Carolina colony, but the prospect of independence inserts a wedge between them. Present day, Chloe and Jesse are both working on a movie based on a love letter by Hamilton to Esther. Written from all four perspectives, it delves into themes of love, fate, faith, and new beginnings.
This was a pleasant read and I found the story interesting. I found I preferred the present day sections over the past, which is rare as I am a huge fan of historical fiction. The subject of faith was presented as part of the characters and done very well.
meezcarrie's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
Buckle in - this is gonna be a long review! lol
Y’all. This book did not go at all the way I thought it would. And I’m giddy about that. Giddy at the power of story. Giddy at well-woven plot lines. Giddy at redemption and restoration and stories that don’t turn out the way we plan but are all the better for it.
From word one, I was captivated by Hamilton and Esther’s story. How could I not be? Star-crossed loves whose families are on opposite sides of the War for Independence, both hoping to avoid the conflict altogether and both failing to do so. Both are strong characters, though I dare say that Esther is the stronger of two. (Sorry, Hamilton!)
Fast forward a couple hundred years and we meet Chloe and Jesse as they prepare to tell Hamilton and Esther’s story the way Jesse – Hamilton’s descendant – imagines it to be. I loved watching their instant heated attraction mature into a deep and heartfelt friendship even as they tried to put their growing feelings on the back burner. And perhaps most compelling to me in this present day timeline is Chloe’s redemption story – its newness to her yet its absolute rightness in her spirit, the way I can see it shining in her eyes even though she’s “just” a character on a page.
These characters – all 4 of them – will lodge firmly in your heart as you read their stories. Each timeline in this dual-timeline (aka time slip) story is poignant – the present as well as the past. And in one way or the other, figuratively or literally or metaphorically, Chloe and Jesse and Esther and Hamilton are all on the verge of being in bondage to death. Yet in the middle of whatever battles they each face, there is a Savior.
Great plot and swoony kisses notwithstanding, the message in The Love Letter is really, in itself, a love letter from our Savior to remind us in this crazy world that “Love broke chains. Unlocked doors. Healed wounds.”
Not to mention a couple of surprising plot twists that I’m still gushing about (quietly so I don’t give away any spoilers lol). It was also fun to see a nod to Hauck’s Royal Weddings series tucked away for faithful fans. Which brings me to how much I love love love Rachel Hauck’s stories for the way she seamlessly weaves in divine nudges and supernatural winks throughout the plot.
Bottom Line: The Love Letter is incredibly poignant, hopeful, redemptive and yes, entertaining. The cast of memorable characters (even the supporting ones) will linger with me for a while, and their stories certainly will. This is a great story, a sweet romance, and an intriguing dual timeline plot. But what makes this a must-read is the message that “Death has lost and love has won!” Not only in the physical realm or the figurative realm but in the spiritual – where the battle of all battles was fought for our freedom.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
Buckle in - this is gonna be a long review! lol
Y’all. This book did not go at all the way I thought it would. And I’m giddy about that. Giddy at the power of story. Giddy at well-woven plot lines. Giddy at redemption and restoration and stories that don’t turn out the way we plan but are all the better for it.
From word one, I was captivated by Hamilton and Esther’s story. How could I not be? Star-crossed loves whose families are on opposite sides of the War for Independence, both hoping to avoid the conflict altogether and both failing to do so. Both are strong characters, though I dare say that Esther is the stronger of two. (Sorry, Hamilton!)
Fast forward a couple hundred years and we meet Chloe and Jesse as they prepare to tell Hamilton and Esther’s story the way Jesse – Hamilton’s descendant – imagines it to be. I loved watching their instant heated attraction mature into a deep and heartfelt friendship even as they tried to put their growing feelings on the back burner. And perhaps most compelling to me in this present day timeline is Chloe’s redemption story – its newness to her yet its absolute rightness in her spirit, the way I can see it shining in her eyes even though she’s “just” a character on a page.
These characters – all 4 of them – will lodge firmly in your heart as you read their stories. Each timeline in this dual-timeline (aka time slip) story is poignant – the present as well as the past. And in one way or the other, figuratively or literally or metaphorically, Chloe and Jesse and Esther and Hamilton are all on the verge of being in bondage to death. Yet in the middle of whatever battles they each face, there is a Savior.
Great plot and swoony kisses notwithstanding, the message in The Love Letter is really, in itself, a love letter from our Savior to remind us in this crazy world that “Love broke chains. Unlocked doors. Healed wounds.”
Not to mention a couple of surprising plot twists that I’m still gushing about (quietly so I don’t give away any spoilers lol). It was also fun to see a nod to Hauck’s Royal Weddings series tucked away for faithful fans. Which brings me to how much I love love love Rachel Hauck’s stories for the way she seamlessly weaves in divine nudges and supernatural winks throughout the plot.
Bottom Line: The Love Letter is incredibly poignant, hopeful, redemptive and yes, entertaining. The cast of memorable characters (even the supporting ones) will linger with me for a while, and their stories certainly will. This is a great story, a sweet romance, and an intriguing dual timeline plot. But what makes this a must-read is the message that “Death has lost and love has won!” Not only in the physical realm or the figurative realm but in the spiritual – where the battle of all battles was fought for our freedom.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
betherin02's review against another edition
5.0
Full review on Faithfully Bookish
Hauck treats readers to a delightful journey of faith and love with authentic, complex characters and cleverly entwined storylines. This book is an exceptional reading experience… emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually engaging and satisfying.
The Love Letter balances the stark hot and cold contrasts of tension and conflict with warm friendship, attraction, and budding faith. The characters are relatable and the story flows smoothly throughout the point of view transitions and time period shifts.
I highly recommend this story it is without a doubt one of my favorite books of the year and all-time.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Hauck treats readers to a delightful journey of faith and love with authentic, complex characters and cleverly entwined storylines. This book is an exceptional reading experience… emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually engaging and satisfying.
The Love Letter balances the stark hot and cold contrasts of tension and conflict with warm friendship, attraction, and budding faith. The characters are relatable and the story flows smoothly throughout the point of view transitions and time period shifts.
I highly recommend this story it is without a doubt one of my favorite books of the year and all-time.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.