Good Morning Sweet Friends :)
I pray today finds you all doing well, and I'm so thankful you've taken the time to drop on by The Preppy Book Princess today for another book review.
I'm Kirby, and I'm always excited to welcome you to my little bookish corner of the internet.
Today's review is a fun one for me to get to share with you all. Firstly because it's a review of a wonderful Christian suspense title that I can't wait to share all about with you guys. And also, it's exciting because the author is providing a copy that I can use to hold my very first giveaway for one of you guys to win.
All you have to do to enter is head on over to Instagram and follow my page @preppybookqueen and Anne Gibson's page @authorannegibson
Then simply leave a comment on the my bookstagram post about her title, Misgivings, and you'll be entered to win!
Good luck to everyone, and thank you to Anne Gibson for providing this complimentary copy for the giveaway.
Now let's jump right into the review.
Misgivings by Anne Gibson:
Publication Date: August 28th, 2024
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary/Suspense
Synopsis:
Desperate to avoid the turmoil that now engulfs her, Dee would do anything for a chance to turn back time. Wracked with regret and paralyzed by fear, she is forced to hide halfway across the world, all in a bid to safeguard the one person she holds most dear. If only she could undo the past and prevent this disastrous situation from ever unfolding.
After waiting five long years, Luke thought he was finally making progress in his relationship with Dee. But just as she begins to open up and trust him, she suddenly vanishes, leaving him bewildered and determined to uncover the truth behind her sudden disappearance.
Anne Gibson’s debut novel is an action-packed, second-chance romance featuring a relatable protagonist who must confront her inner darkness in order to discover her faith. In the middle of her path is a bold hero who steadfastly clings to his beliefs as he overcomes uncertainty.
(synopsis from goodreads)
My Review:
Misgivings is the debut novel by author Anne Gibson, and is a wonderful and powerful story that speaks of great things to come in the future from her as a writer.
I read a lot of Christian suspense, and I always feel that stories that dive into darker content need a lot of Jesus to provide a ray of light in an otherwise heavy story. That's definitely the case with this one, as though many of the plot points are heart wrenching and hard to read about, all are used in a way that helps Dee discover who God is, and that He has a plan through all the valleys and shadows if she can only reach out and trust Him.
The romance is sweet and slightly tumultuous since much of it is taking place after Dee removes herself from a domestic abuse situation. She's struggling to replace what she's known about love in the past with what Luke is freely offering her now. I enjoyed the way he gave her space and time to process everything, while still making sure she knew that he was willing to be there for her in whatever way she needed.
The writing was spot on, and I had a hard time wanting to put this one down. I'm going to briefly say that the author tackles several tough subjects gracefully, but just be forewarned that domestic abuse, guerilla warfare, and r*pe all play roles throughout the course of this story, and you'll want to be prepared if you are triggered by any of those situations.
All in all, I think this is a fantastic debut novel and I'm excited see what this author has in store for readers in the future.
Final Rating: 4/5.
I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys suspense novels with a heavy faith presence, and a beautiful romance element.
Thanks so much to the author for providing me with a complimentary copy to read and review!
I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and this is my honest review.
Thanks so much for reading guys! Have a great rest of your day :)
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