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A review by farmfreshlisa
Dusk's Darkest Shores by Carolyn Miller
4.0
I really enjoy [a:Carolyn Miller|61431|Carolyn Miller|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s books for Regency reads! She spends time flushing out the characters and allowing you to feel for them. The story of Mary and Adam is no different. Mary is resigned for her old maid status, yet still holds in the inner most part of her heart a wish for a husband and family. So while she waits she serves with her whole heart doing whatever she can to help those around her. To the point that if she can't "fix" whatever is wrong, she feels like she's failed. Even when she knows it's totally out of her control. Her prayers are ones of easing her anxiety and worry about friends and family--trusting in God to be in control.
Adam is dealing with a life he never imagined in a worst nightmare--blindness due to an injury. How will he be able to help his father on the farm when he can't even help himself do anything. What is even the point of anything without his eyes? His battles are ones of trusting that God knows and sees Him and has a purpose for Him even in the disability.
Their story is one of strangers turning to friends turning to...desires of the heart. But having to each let go and let God handle everything even if...even WHEN it may not be to the direction we want.
Very good and very satisfying ending--didn't just wrap up everything and solve all problems.
4.5 stars.
Lisa’s Ratings
5⭐ = Unforgettable. Make me FEEL emotions. I laughed or cried. I didn't want to put it down or let it end. They became my friends. A personal favorite.
4⭐ = Excellent read. Couldn’t put it down. Will recommend to others. But I didn't *feel* anything.
3⭐ = Liked it. Glad I read it. Engaging/entertaining/interesting. But nothing stellar or unforgettable. Not sure I will recommend it.
2⭐ = The book was tolerable, but I almost didn't like it.
1⭐ = For whatever reason, I didn’t like it and can’t recommend it.
Adam is dealing with a life he never imagined in a worst nightmare--blindness due to an injury. How will he be able to help his father on the farm when he can't even help himself do anything. What is even the point of anything without his eyes? His battles are ones of trusting that God knows and sees Him and has a purpose for Him even in the disability.
Their story is one of strangers turning to friends turning to...desires of the heart. But having to each let go and let God handle everything even if...even WHEN it may not be to the direction we want.
We see in the Gospels that Jesus is willing to heal, but sometimes I think we can discount God's purposes by focusing on the here-and-now answers, while our heavenly Father might see a greater good can occur by an answer that's delayed. Or His response might even be a no. It does not mean that we stop praying, nor does it mean He does not love us or that He is not in control. God works all circumstances together for our good. Our challenge is to trust Him when it does not seem to go our way.
Very good and very satisfying ending--didn't just wrap up everything and solve all problems.
4.5 stars.
Lisa’s Ratings
5⭐ = Unforgettable. Make me FEEL emotions. I laughed or cried. I didn't want to put it down or let it end. They became my friends. A personal favorite.
4⭐ = Excellent read. Couldn’t put it down. Will recommend to others. But I didn't *feel* anything.
3⭐ = Liked it. Glad I read it. Engaging/entertaining/interesting. But nothing stellar or unforgettable. Not sure I will recommend it.
2⭐ = The book was tolerable, but I almost didn't like it.
1⭐ = For whatever reason, I didn’t like it and can’t recommend it.