meezcarrie's review against another edition
5.0
I confess that I get absolutely GIDDY when I get to read a new Jennifer Beckstrand book. I know that I’ll be treated to a delightful reading experience from beginning to end – I’ll laugh out loud more than once, I’ll have a goofy smile on my face throughout, my heart will be warmed, I’ll swoon at least once, and I’ll fall more in love with her characters than I already was.
So, needless to say, I’ve been DYING to find time to read Abraham – and I’m happy to report that it was everything wunderbaar that I expected it to be.
This second book in the Petersheim brothers series may be about Abraham & Emma’s bumpy journey to happily-ever-after … but once again Alfie and Benji (Abraham’s nine-year-old twin brothers) are the highly entertaining, scene stealing stars of the show. Them – and TinTin. Alfie and Benji are endearingly precocious, and the antics the author thinks up for them – and their reasoning that she lets us be privy too – are hilarious. Not to mention their amusing malapropisms, too. (‘Unanimous benedictor’) No one is safe around these too, but in all honesty no one really minds either. These two boys have a way of fully capturing your heart, and you just want to hug them. And anyone who’s heard me gush about this author’s Honeybee Sisters series, too, knows how much I love Bitsy. The partnership between Bitsy, Alfie, and Benji is quite simply just the best ever.
Abraham and Emma’s character growth throughout this story is another example of the writer’s talent. They are such opposite people as far as personality, and at first Abraham is the much more likable one. Emma is a bit self-centered and shallow, and she loves the attention she gets when all the boys swarm her. Abraham’s only real fault is being too introverted & awkward around women. He has such a tender heart and servant’s nature. As the book progresses, however, we are treated to new glimpses of the various layers that Emma and Abraham have kept to themselves – and through that, you’ll come to love both of them more and more.
Bottom Line: If you haven’t yet read a Jennifer Beckstrand book, you really must go right this minute and grab the first two books in this series… and might as well grab the Honeybee Sisters while you’re at it… and then the Huckleberry Hill series. Just go ahead and buy her whole backlist. You’ll thank me later. If you’re not a fan of Amish stories, I still encourage you to give her books a try, especially if you love to laugh. Beckstrand excels at writing humor, yes, but she also does a stellar job of weaving in gentle messages without sounding preachy. This combination elevates her books above the norm, and Abraham is no exception.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
So, needless to say, I’ve been DYING to find time to read Abraham – and I’m happy to report that it was everything wunderbaar that I expected it to be.
This second book in the Petersheim brothers series may be about Abraham & Emma’s bumpy journey to happily-ever-after … but once again Alfie and Benji (Abraham’s nine-year-old twin brothers) are the highly entertaining, scene stealing stars of the show. Them – and TinTin. Alfie and Benji are endearingly precocious, and the antics the author thinks up for them – and their reasoning that she lets us be privy too – are hilarious. Not to mention their amusing malapropisms, too. (‘Unanimous benedictor’) No one is safe around these too, but in all honesty no one really minds either. These two boys have a way of fully capturing your heart, and you just want to hug them. And anyone who’s heard me gush about this author’s Honeybee Sisters series, too, knows how much I love Bitsy. The partnership between Bitsy, Alfie, and Benji is quite simply just the best ever.
Abraham and Emma’s character growth throughout this story is another example of the writer’s talent. They are such opposite people as far as personality, and at first Abraham is the much more likable one. Emma is a bit self-centered and shallow, and she loves the attention she gets when all the boys swarm her. Abraham’s only real fault is being too introverted & awkward around women. He has such a tender heart and servant’s nature. As the book progresses, however, we are treated to new glimpses of the various layers that Emma and Abraham have kept to themselves – and through that, you’ll come to love both of them more and more.
Bottom Line: If you haven’t yet read a Jennifer Beckstrand book, you really must go right this minute and grab the first two books in this series… and might as well grab the Honeybee Sisters while you’re at it… and then the Huckleberry Hill series. Just go ahead and buy her whole backlist. You’ll thank me later. If you’re not a fan of Amish stories, I still encourage you to give her books a try, especially if you love to laugh. Beckstrand excels at writing humor, yes, but she also does a stellar job of weaving in gentle messages without sounding preachy. This combination elevates her books above the norm, and Abraham is no exception.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
quiltedquill's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jbrooxd's review against another edition
4.0
[I received an electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]
4.5 stars. I adored the first book in this series, so I couldn't wait to dive into this. I loved the psychological aspects of this one - Abraham wrestling with his quiet, shy personality and how he felt about himself in that regard - Emma's personality quirks. Emma's made her hard to like at times, but I enjoyed her evolution through the course of the book.
I love the whole premise of this series with the twin boys trying to match make their older brothers. There were MANY laugh-out-loud moments in this one which added to my enjoyment of the overall story. I can't wait to read book three!
I read the first two Honeybee Sisters books from this author (Sweet as Honey AND A Bee in Her Bonnet) after enjoying Andrew (book one of this series) so much. But it wasn't until I read Abraham that I realized the series are connected. I can't wait to go back and re-read all the books again now that I know that. Both series are fantastic!
4.5 stars. I adored the first book in this series, so I couldn't wait to dive into this. I loved the psychological aspects of this one - Abraham wrestling with his quiet, shy personality and how he felt about himself in that regard - Emma's personality quirks. Emma's made her hard to like at times, but I enjoyed her evolution through the course of the book.
I love the whole premise of this series with the twin boys trying to match make their older brothers. There were MANY laugh-out-loud moments in this one which added to my enjoyment of the overall story. I can't wait to read book three!
I read the first two Honeybee Sisters books from this author (Sweet as Honey AND A Bee in Her Bonnet) after enjoying Andrew (book one of this series) so much. But it wasn't until I read Abraham that I realized the series are connected. I can't wait to go back and re-read all the books again now that I know that. Both series are fantastic!
bobbiejowoo's review against another edition
2.0
This one was not for me. The repetition of words and phrases made me twitchy, and Emma’s character was atrocious. I do not like her even a little.
sheilasamuelson's review against another edition
5.0
Rating: 5 Stars!! (Wish i could rate it 10 stars!!!)
Review:
Thank you again to my book club friend Sylvia for gifting me this book back in April!! I am really loving this series.
This book was about the 2nd oldest Amish Petersheim Brother Abraham and how he helps a local girl that he really likes care for her chickens when his twin 9 year old brothers adopt a stray dog and make it look like the dog killed one of her chickens.
Through the book Abraham and Emma's love and friendship grows and you learn about their past as well.
Can't wait to read Book 3 in this series soon!!
Review:
Thank you again to my book club friend Sylvia for gifting me this book back in April!! I am really loving this series.
This book was about the 2nd oldest Amish Petersheim Brother Abraham and how he helps a local girl that he really likes care for her chickens when his twin 9 year old brothers adopt a stray dog and make it look like the dog killed one of her chickens.
Through the book Abraham and Emma's love and friendship grows and you learn about their past as well.
Can't wait to read Book 3 in this series soon!!
jenifer_reads's review against another edition
5.0
OMG! How can I express my words, this book was perfectly incredible. It made me laugh out loud, gave me all good feels, and made me happy in the end.
Abraham the second son of the Petersheim family is single and has feelings towards Emma Wengerd. He is shy and doesn't talk to girls. But a perfect gentleman. Emma is outward and is popular with boys.
Since the arrival of Mammi and Dawdi Abraham's younger brothers, adorable 9-year-old twins has to sleep in cellar packed with spiders. Alfie and Benjie, the adorable and naughtiest twins want their room back.
The twins come up with a mischievous plan to get Abraham married to Emma so they could have their room back. To execute, the plan they have to buy eggs from Emma's chicken coop and trim Alfie's eyelashes so he could spy easily with binoculars. The efforts taken by twins are immense and laughable.
Benjie is too adorable to ignore and adores all creatures(bugs, ants, and of course, spiders). Alfie is a good partner and the naughtiest of all.
Struck between twins, what springs to Emma and Abraham, is the fun plot.
The book is an excellent example of family, brotherhood, and love. The perfect read for the holiday season and, I highly recommend reading this excellence.
Abraham the second son of the Petersheim family is single and has feelings towards Emma Wengerd. He is shy and doesn't talk to girls. But a perfect gentleman. Emma is outward and is popular with boys.
Since the arrival of Mammi and Dawdi Abraham's younger brothers, adorable 9-year-old twins has to sleep in cellar packed with spiders. Alfie and Benjie, the adorable and naughtiest twins want their room back.
The twins come up with a mischievous plan to get Abraham married to Emma so they could have their room back. To execute, the plan they have to buy eggs from Emma's chicken coop and trim Alfie's eyelashes so he could spy easily with binoculars. The efforts taken by twins are immense and laughable.
Benjie is too adorable to ignore and adores all creatures(bugs, ants, and of course, spiders). Alfie is a good partner and the naughtiest of all.
Struck between twins, what springs to Emma and Abraham, is the fun plot.
The book is an excellent example of family, brotherhood, and love. The perfect read for the holiday season and, I highly recommend reading this excellence.
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