Passages of Hope by Terri J. Haynes Review

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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.

Over the past couple of the years, the multi author Doors to the Past series has become a new favorite of mine, and while a couple of the titles I ended up not caring for, the majority have been wonderful.

If you'd like to check out my reviews of some of the previous titles in this series, you can do so using the links below:

Bridge of Gold by Kimberley Woodhouse

Undercurrent of Secrets by Rachel Scott McDaniel

Behind Love's Wall by Carrie Fancett Pagels 

High Wire Heartbreak by Anna Schmidt

Hope Between the Pages by Pepper Basham

Love's Fortress by Jennifer Uhlarik

A Promise Engraved by Liz Tolsma

In Spotlight and Shadow by Rachel Scott McDaniel

The Lady in Residence by Allison Pittman

The Keys to Grammercy Park by Candice Sue Patterson

Otherwise, keep on reading down below for my review of another title in this series.

Passages of Hope by Terri J. Haynes:

Source: Library

Publisher: Barbour Fiction

Publication Date: November 1st, 2022

Genre: Christian Fiction/Dual Timeline/Historical/Contemporary

Series: Doors to the Past

Synopsis:

Discover the Story Behind a Secret Passageway
 
Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and adventure.

Gracie Kingston begins renovations on the Philadelphia house inherited from her grandmother and finds a secret room. It is connected to a house nearby, the home of William Still, the man known as the father of the Underground Railroad. As she researches, she discovers a mystery in her house’s ownership. In 1855, Olivia Kingston helps a mother and her young child by hiding them in a secret room in her home. As she helps, she learns that there may be an impostor conductor in their community. As Gracie’s and Olivia’s stories intertwine, they learn the meaning of sacrifice and love.

(synopsis from goodreads)

My Review:

There were many things to love about this title in the multi author Doors to the Past series. I've honestly loved the majority of the titles in this series, and I loved the opportunity through reading this one to learn more of the history surrounding the Underground Railroad.

With a well intentioned plot, strong female protagonists, interesting historical components, and a dual timeline that weaves together in many ways that end up surprising the reader, Passages of Hope truly had a lot going for it. However, this didn't end up being quite the five star read I was expecting, simply because I felt like too many plot points were introduced to be properly addressed within the smallish word count. This left the plot feeling kind of disjointed towards the end, and the ending was rushed and left some of the questions raised to be not properly resolved.

However, it was still a well rounded read that tugs at the heartstrings and touches on an important piece of American history. I especially enjoyed Terri J. Haynes' writing style, and I'd love to take a chance on another of her many books in the future.

Final Rating: 3.5/5

I'd recommend this one to anyone who enjoys dual timeline stories and/or clean mysteries.

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

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