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jazzyjan94's review against another edition
4.0
This review appears on my blog: https://confessionsofabookwormweb.wordpress.com/2019/10/18/book-review-plain-promise-daughters-of-the-promise-3-by-beth-wiseman/
This is the third installment of Beth Wiseman’s Daughters of the Promise series, however it can also be read as a standalone, just like the previous two books, because it follows a different main character. This time we follow Sadie Fisher (who was introduced in Lillian’s story in Plain Perfect) who is a young Amish widow. She lives alone on her farm, making ends meet by running a store on her property (with several other Amish women) and by recently renting out her cottage to Englisher guests. Her first tenant is Kade Saunders who keeps mostly to himself. Sadie hopes one day to be married again, and there is a prospect that this might happen, she has been writing letters for the past two years to an Amish widower in Texas, however they have yet to meet in person, but Milo has promised to visit her as soon as Spring arrives. While waiting for her friend to visit, she starts to befriend her tenant, who seems to be lost and trying to find his way after having his heart broken in the past. He seems intrigued by the peaceful ways of the Amish, but yet also struggles with some of their more stricter rules, especially when Sadie refused to spend time with him one-on-one because it was viewed as improper. But there is no denying that over the course of time that love starts to blossom between Kade and Sadie, but there is the obstacle of her faith and loyalty to her Amish community that could prove to be a hindrance.
Plain Promise was an enjoyable read, I enjoyed getting to know Sadie and even how as a reader I got to know the longings of her heart, to get remarried to someone she loves and to raise a family, instead of being all alone. I also liked how we got to see her struggling with doubts about God’s will and whether or not to make a decision because it seems like the best option even if it makes her miserable. Kade was also an interesting character and I like how we get to see him struggle with mistakes he’s made in the past, as well as have to take some big steps, such as learning how to raise his five-year-old son Tyler, who is autistic. Kade also comes to a renewed faith in God and is tired of living a life of riches and wants something different besides the life he has been living up to that point.
Besides the two main characters, it was lovely to see some favorite characters from the previous two books, namely Lillian and her grandpa Jonas, and a couple of other side characters that we were introduced to in the other books. Overall, this was a good novel, it was sweet and had some romantic elements and I loved getting to know Sadie in this novel, as well as catching up with a couple of old favorites from the other books. I’m looking forward to reading more about the people in the community of Paradise. 4/5 Stars.
This is the third installment of Beth Wiseman’s Daughters of the Promise series, however it can also be read as a standalone, just like the previous two books, because it follows a different main character. This time we follow Sadie Fisher (who was introduced in Lillian’s story in Plain Perfect) who is a young Amish widow. She lives alone on her farm, making ends meet by running a store on her property (with several other Amish women) and by recently renting out her cottage to Englisher guests. Her first tenant is Kade Saunders who keeps mostly to himself. Sadie hopes one day to be married again, and there is a prospect that this might happen, she has been writing letters for the past two years to an Amish widower in Texas, however they have yet to meet in person, but Milo has promised to visit her as soon as Spring arrives. While waiting for her friend to visit, she starts to befriend her tenant, who seems to be lost and trying to find his way after having his heart broken in the past. He seems intrigued by the peaceful ways of the Amish, but yet also struggles with some of their more stricter rules, especially when Sadie refused to spend time with him one-on-one because it was viewed as improper. But there is no denying that over the course of time that love starts to blossom between Kade and Sadie, but there is the obstacle of her faith and loyalty to her Amish community that could prove to be a hindrance.
Plain Promise was an enjoyable read, I enjoyed getting to know Sadie and even how as a reader I got to know the longings of her heart, to get remarried to someone she loves and to raise a family, instead of being all alone. I also liked how we got to see her struggling with doubts about God’s will and whether or not to make a decision because it seems like the best option even if it makes her miserable. Kade was also an interesting character and I like how we get to see him struggle with mistakes he’s made in the past, as well as have to take some big steps, such as learning how to raise his five-year-old son Tyler, who is autistic. Kade also comes to a renewed faith in God and is tired of living a life of riches and wants something different besides the life he has been living up to that point.
Besides the two main characters, it was lovely to see some favorite characters from the previous two books, namely Lillian and her grandpa Jonas, and a couple of other side characters that we were introduced to in the other books. Overall, this was a good novel, it was sweet and had some romantic elements and I loved getting to know Sadie in this novel, as well as catching up with a couple of old favorites from the other books. I’m looking forward to reading more about the people in the community of Paradise. 4/5 Stars.
dk4him's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful series. Especially liked this one and the addition of Tyler.
sheilasamuelson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Thank you to my book club friend Amanda Herrera for sending this book and series as a gift last year!!
This was my first time reading this book but my 2nd time reading this series so i kind of knew what to expect even tho each book talks about a different daughter in Promise PA.
The Characters were very interesting and enjoyable to read about. Sadie Fisher, Kade Saunders and Tyler Saunders were my favorites. Loved learning about their history and connections to each other.
The Setting was very enjoyable to read about especially when the scenery was described about Promise PA near Lancaster PA since my parents and i vacationed there a few years ago one summer.
Overall another Good Amish Fiction Novel in this series about The Daughters of Promise PA!! Can't wait to read more by Beth in the future!!
Review:
Thank you to my book club friend Amanda Herrera for sending this book and series as a gift last year!!
This was my first time reading this book but my 2nd time reading this series so i kind of knew what to expect even tho each book talks about a different daughter in Promise PA.
The Characters were very interesting and enjoyable to read about. Sadie Fisher, Kade Saunders and Tyler Saunders were my favorites. Loved learning about their history and connections to each other.
The Setting was very enjoyable to read about especially when the scenery was described about Promise PA near Lancaster PA since my parents and i vacationed there a few years ago one summer.
Overall another Good Amish Fiction Novel in this series about The Daughters of Promise PA!! Can't wait to read more by Beth in the future!!
northernatlas's review against another edition
2.0
With talk of a snow-covered weekend, I borrowed this bestselling Daughters of the Promise book from my library in anticipation of a hunkered down couple of days cozy in a blanket. I live in a rural community where there are Pennsylvania Dutch Amish (the community represented in this book), as well as Mennonites. I have spent my entire life silently living alongside communities of people practicing wildly different cultures than I am accustomed to. Because of my own context with the Amish and Mennonite families, I took this book with a grain of salt. Much of their lifestyle is simplified and glorified by Wiseman. Her author profile indicates she is not herself Amish, but rather she admires their lifestyle. I enjoyed the process of reading this novel, because it was fulfilling the purposes I craved: quick, cozy reading, with a specific winter setting I could enjoy and relate to. It was by no means a literary masterpiece, and it was riddled with cliches that, I think, make some people embarrassed to read it. I didn't know Amish fiction even existed until I began working at the library, and when I asked the women who borrowed these books what they thought of these series, they brushed them off as fluffy, or inconsequential. I'm not a proponent of the romance genre, but I'm familiar with most of the tropes, and enjoy the titillation that things like love triangles and high-stakes relationships can cause. There was very little humour, some marginal excitement, and a few cases of eye-rolling and page-skimming. I don't think I would recommend this book to anyone, but I'll happily continue analyzing it for the next week.
northernatlas's review
2.0
With talk of a snow-covered weekend, I borrowed this bestselling Daughters of the Promise book from my library in anticipation of a hunkered down couple of days cozy in a blanket. I live in a rural community where there are Pennsylvania Dutch Amish (the community represented in this book), as well as Mennonites. I have spent my entire life silently living alongside communities of people practicing wildly different cultures than I am accustomed to. Because of my own context with the Amish and Mennonite families, I took this book with a grain of salt. Much of their lifestyle is simplified and glorified by Wiseman. Her author profile indicates she is not herself Amish, but rather she admires their lifestyle. I enjoyed the process of reading this novel, because it was fulfilling the purposes I craved: quick, cozy reading, with a specific winter setting I could enjoy and relate to. It was by no means a literary masterpiece, and it was riddled with cliches that, I think, make some people embarrassed to read it. I didn't know Amish fiction even existed until I began working at the library, and when I asked the women who borrowed these books what they thought of these series, they brushed them off as fluffy, or inconsequential. I'm not a proponent of the romance genre, but I'm familiar with most of the tropes, and enjoy the titillation that things like love triangles and high-stakes relationships can cause. There was very little humour, some marginal excitement, and a few cases of eye-rolling and page-skimming. I don't think I would recommend this book to anyone, but I'll happily continue analyzing it for the next week.
pixieauthoress's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely adore this series, and I think this is my favourite book so far. I got so involved in the lives of Sadie and Kade, it was almost as if I was experiencing events alongside them. Sometimes stories about Englishers who convert to the Amish faith feel a bit fake and forced, but Beth handled Kade and his conflicts very well, making it seem natural for him to settle into the Amish community and want to remain there. I got so annoyed at Sadie for not following her heart and trying to do what she thought the "right" thing was, even if it didn't make her happy! But I do love a book that connects with me emotionally and makes me get upset or angry with the characters and their actions. I can't wait to read the next book in the series, but unfortunately I borrowed the first three from a friend who bought the rest of her series on her Kindle. As the UK doesn't have Kindle-lending yet, I'll have to get hold of the books myself. I don't normally read books in a series one after another, but I just couldn't resist jumping on to the next book. Beth Wiseman is definitely becoming one of my favourite Amish authors. This one gets 10/10 from me.
booksforchristiangirls's review against another edition
2.0
This is a mini ‘Books For Christian Girls’ review. It is not a full content review and will not receive one. These mini-reviews are years old and just for clarity on the rating the book received on Goodreads.
1/3/2014-
No comments.
Main Content-
*Minor cussing (what the heck, heck , crud, and Kade says 'That's bull').
*Kisses; Touches, Embraces, & Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); Love, falling in love, & the emotions.
1/3/2014-
No comments.
Main Content-
*Minor cussing (what the heck, heck , crud, and Kade says 'That's bull').
*Kisses; Touches, Embraces, & Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); Love, falling in love, & the emotions.
kellyhager's review
3.0
This is the latest in a series of novels, but you'll be able to follow it even if you haven't read the others.
Sadie is Amish. Her husband died a few years ago and she's been corresponding for the past couple years with an Amish guy in a different order (and state).
She expects that they'll eventually get married.
But then a non-Amish guy rents her cottage. There are sparks and I'm sure you can guess what happens.
It's predictable, but I don't mean that in a bad way. This is an incredibly comforting book and I want to read her others.
Spiritually, there's a lot of God content, but it's not overpowering. (I think there are more tapioca pudding references than God references.)
Sadie is Amish. Her husband died a few years ago and she's been corresponding for the past couple years with an Amish guy in a different order (and state).
She expects that they'll eventually get married.
But then a non-Amish guy rents her cottage. There are sparks and I'm sure you can guess what happens.
It's predictable, but I don't mean that in a bad way. This is an incredibly comforting book and I want to read her others.
Spiritually, there's a lot of God content, but it's not overpowering. (I think there are more tapioca pudding references than God references.)
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