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sarah_zaffiro's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
I know some of the church ladies in these reviews are clutching their pearls over the sexual content - which honestly isn’t even graphic - but I think the only truly offensive thing about this book is the casual racism that (unfortunately) tends to come along with historical Christian novels. The multiple references to the “heathen Indians” is just super problematic and SHOULD be out of place in a story that is otherwise about love & acceptance. I understand we’re reading a story about white people, but Native Americans were literally being slaughtered for land that was rightfully theirs at this time & that’s all the author could say about them. not very Christian, if you ask me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Trafficking, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Infertility, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Incest, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
jessbelsreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was mind blowing. In beginning I found myself saying what more can this girl go through. Just so much trauma and hopelessness.
This is a Christian novel so it’s highly centered around God which I expected going in. I wouldn’t call myself religious at this moment in my life but I still think this was a great story. Although Michaels motivation throughout this book is for God it’s still a great story/love story.
This book is heavily loaded with triggers.
Just as an fyi, there are a few mentions & associated fear of “indians” in the story in referencing Native Americans.
This is a Christian novel so it’s highly centered around God which I expected going in. I wouldn’t call myself religious at this moment in my life but I still think this was a great story. Although Michaels motivation throughout this book is for God it’s still a great story/love story.
This book is heavily loaded with triggers.
Just as an fyi, there are a few mentions & associated fear of “indians” in the story in referencing Native Americans.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Trafficking
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Racism
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