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In the Cradle Lies by Olivia Newport Review

 Good Morning Everyone :)

I pray today finds you all doing well, and I want to thank you all for joining me for another book review here on The Preppy Book Princess.

A few weeks ago, I shared my review of the first title in Olivia Newport's Tree of Life series.

You can check out that review using the link below:

The Inn at Hidden Run

It was kind of a hit or miss title for me, and I wasn't too excited to be continuing on with the second book, although I was still interested enough to do so.

Today I'm excited to share my review of this title with you all, and I hope you'll keep reading below to find out what I ended up thinking about it.


In the Cradle Lies by Olivia Newport:



Source: Library

Publisher: Shiloh Run Press

Publication Date: November 1st, 2019

Genre: Christian Fiction/Mystery/Dual Timeline

Series: Tree of Life


Synopsis:


A Father-Daughter Genealogy Team Link Present to Past on Family Trees
 
On a solo ski vacation in Canyon Mines, Colorado, Tucker has a love-hate relationship with his wealth, spending indiscriminately while skiing fearlessly and preparing to conquer the overgrown slope of Hidden Run, a dangerous run not attempted in decades. As genealogist Jillian tries to uncover enough of Tucker’s family tree to understand his charming nature but reckless resolve, Jillian’s equally charming father, Nolan, cajoles Tucker into giving him ski lessons to get him talking about the suspicious circumstances surrounding his grandfather’s life in St. Louis in the 1930s. 
 
On the surface, Tucker’s family’s history seems too perfect. The secret may lie in the sealed envelope Tucker carries with him at all times—even on the ski slope. When no one can find Tucker to tell him the fiancĂ©e he never mentioned turned up in Canyon Mines, they realize he must be off attempting to ski Hidden Run alone in a snowstorm. And they may be too late. 
 
In the Cradle Lies is the second book in the Tree of Life series by Olivia Newport. You’ll want to return to the lovely Colorado mountain town of Canyon Mines again and again to explore and celebrate unforgettable family stories that will inspire you to connect with your own family histories and unique faith journeys.

(synopsis from goodreads)


My Review:

I had personally found the first title in Oliva Newport's Tree of Life series to be kind of hit or miss, and it definitely wasn't the story I was expecting or hoping for. However, I had still enjoyed certain components of it, and I was still intrigued enough to want to continue on with the rest of the series. In the Cradle Lies was a completely unexpected surprise, and I ended up being blown away by just how much I enjoyed this wonderful story. 

I think the premise of this story is one of the most original I've ever personally encountered. I love how it primarily revolves around a family mystery that's been building for many years, and how a genealogist in the present is able to help families come to terms with secrets from the past. 

I'm a huge fan of dual timeline novels, and I love how effortlessly the two time periods come together throughout this story. The mystery was horrifying, but also interesting as it shed some light on horrific events from the past, and how important it is to not let secrets fester, and become something all their own.

With wonderful characters, a beautiful setting, and the originality of this being at least partly a contemporary story that's not really a romance, In the Cradle Lies was truly a great read, and I hope I end up enjoying the rest of the books in this series as much as I did this one.

I especially enjoyed the fact that Jillian and Nolan were much less pushy in this one, as I found them both to be a tad too over the top in the first title.

Final Rating: 4/5.

Thanks so much for reading guys! Have a great rest of your day :)

This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The photo does not belong to me, and all rights to the respective owners. 

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