Hello Friends :)
How have you all been doing? I've been feeling a little discouraged as of late, as I'm nervous about the fact that all of these global stressful situations seem to be stretching out much farther than anyone had originally thought.
However, I know that God has his hand over the situation, and so I've been choosing to spend lots of time in prayer and Bible reading to settle all the nerves I've been experiencing over all this.
Today I'm exited to share a book review with you all for another title that was on my most anticipated 2020 book releases.
On a Coastal Breeze by Suzanne Woods Fisher:
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
Publisher: Revell
Publication Date: May 5th, 2020
Genre: Christian Fiction
Series: Three Sisters Island
Synopsis:
Everything happens for a reason, Maddie Grayson believes. But her motto gets sorely tested when the new minister parachutes into town and offers her a chance to change what happens next.
(synopsis from goodreads)
My Review:
The first title in Suzanne Woods Fisher's Three Sisters Island series was one of my favorite reads of last year, and I couldn't wait to read the second book to see where she chose to take her characters next. I really appreciate the way she's written the books in this series in that they focus around a main character, but each of the other family members still have their stories continued as well. In this story, middle sister Maddie takes center stage, but plenty of focus is still given to Cam, Seth and Connor from the first book, and Blaine who will most likely be the main character of the next book.
At first impression, I wasn't sure I was going to end up liking Maddie's love interest in this one, as at first glance, he came across a little arrogant and the like, but Pastor Rick did quickly win me over. I loved the way the message in this one focuses around the different ways fear can affect you, and how it can have a crippling affect if you choose to let it rule your life. Maddie and Rick have vastly different ways of approaching life, but both are struggling with the insecurities that come along with fear, and strive to try and overcome this using faith. It was a really beautiful illustration of 2 Timothy 1:7, and was definitely one of my favorite parts of the story.
I could really sympathize with a lot of how Maddie was feeling throughout the story, and I found myself really drawn into the story. As the story develops we see secrets revealed, and I loved how this brings with it great character growth and an even stronger faith element. I enjoyed the maturity shown by both Maddie and Pastor Rick as their relationship turns from childhood enemies to adult friends, and I only wish there had been a little bit more involved in the development of their romance as it ended up seeming a little too fast for my liking.
Overall, I've truly come to love this series, and all of these characters, and I really appreciate Suzanne Woods Fisher's beautiful storytelling. I really enjoy the way she writes flawed characters that realize they can't get by without His never ending grace, and that we all have to learn to let go and let God, even when we feel we have everything under control on our own.
Final Rating: 4/5
I definitely recommend picking this one up, and although you could read it as a stand alone, you will definitely have a better understanding of the story if you go ahead and read the first book before this one.
Thanks so much to Revell and NetGalley for the opportunity to advance read this.
I received a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel to voluntarily read and review. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
How have you all been doing? I've been feeling a little discouraged as of late, as I'm nervous about the fact that all of these global stressful situations seem to be stretching out much farther than anyone had originally thought.
However, I know that God has his hand over the situation, and so I've been choosing to spend lots of time in prayer and Bible reading to settle all the nerves I've been experiencing over all this.
Today I'm exited to share a book review with you all for another title that was on my most anticipated 2020 book releases.
On a Coastal Breeze by Suzanne Woods Fisher:
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
Publisher: Revell
Publication Date: May 5th, 2020
Genre: Christian Fiction
Series: Three Sisters Island
Synopsis:
Everything happens for a reason, Maddie Grayson believes. But her motto gets sorely tested when the new minister parachutes into town and offers her a chance to change what happens next.
(synopsis from goodreads)
My Review:
The first title in Suzanne Woods Fisher's Three Sisters Island series was one of my favorite reads of last year, and I couldn't wait to read the second book to see where she chose to take her characters next. I really appreciate the way she's written the books in this series in that they focus around a main character, but each of the other family members still have their stories continued as well. In this story, middle sister Maddie takes center stage, but plenty of focus is still given to Cam, Seth and Connor from the first book, and Blaine who will most likely be the main character of the next book.
At first impression, I wasn't sure I was going to end up liking Maddie's love interest in this one, as at first glance, he came across a little arrogant and the like, but Pastor Rick did quickly win me over. I loved the way the message in this one focuses around the different ways fear can affect you, and how it can have a crippling affect if you choose to let it rule your life. Maddie and Rick have vastly different ways of approaching life, but both are struggling with the insecurities that come along with fear, and strive to try and overcome this using faith. It was a really beautiful illustration of 2 Timothy 1:7, and was definitely one of my favorite parts of the story.
I could really sympathize with a lot of how Maddie was feeling throughout the story, and I found myself really drawn into the story. As the story develops we see secrets revealed, and I loved how this brings with it great character growth and an even stronger faith element. I enjoyed the maturity shown by both Maddie and Pastor Rick as their relationship turns from childhood enemies to adult friends, and I only wish there had been a little bit more involved in the development of their romance as it ended up seeming a little too fast for my liking.
Overall, I've truly come to love this series, and all of these characters, and I really appreciate Suzanne Woods Fisher's beautiful storytelling. I really enjoy the way she writes flawed characters that realize they can't get by without His never ending grace, and that we all have to learn to let go and let God, even when we feel we have everything under control on our own.
Final Rating: 4/5
I definitely recommend picking this one up, and although you could read it as a stand alone, you will definitely have a better understanding of the story if you go ahead and read the first book before this one.
Thanks so much to Revell and NetGalley for the opportunity to advance read this.
I received a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel to voluntarily read and review. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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