Good Morning Sweet Friends :)
Wherever you are reading from today, I pray that you're resting in the amazing promises of our Heavenly Father.
I'm so thankful you've decided to join me (Kirby) here on The Preppy Book Princess this morning for another book review.
I'm always happy to welcome you to my little corner of the internet.
A couple of years ago, I began working my way through the multi author Tales From Grace Chapel Inn series, and while the library hasn't had every single title available, I have managed to work my way through quite a few of them.
If you'd like to check out my reviews of previous titles in the series, you can do so using the links below:
Back Home Again by Melody Carlson
Going to the Chapel by Rebecca Kelly
Recipes and Wooden Spoons by Judy Baer
Hidden History by Melody Carlson
Winter Wonders by Melody Carlson
Home for the Holidays by Rebecca Kelly
Something Old, Something New by Jane Orcutt
We Have This Moment by Diann Hunt
All in the Timing by Melody Carlson
The Price of Fame by Carolyn Aarsen
Prayers, Paws and Providence by Diann Hunt
Tempest in a Teapot by Judy Baer
Mystery at the Inn by Carolyn Aarsen
Rally Round the Flag by Jane Orcutt
The Spirit of the Season by Dana Corbit
Otherwise, I hope you'll keep on reading down below for today's full review.
The Kindness of Strangers by Susan Meier:
Source: Library
Publisher: Guidepost Books
Publication Date: February 1st, 2009
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary/Small Town Series
Series: Tales From Grace Chapel Inn
Synopsis:
Rosalind Westwood, a volunteer at the hospital, amazes Alice when she offers her kidney to a woman she barely knows. Rosalind's generosity stuns Myra Swanson, the mother of three children and a dialysis patient. How can she accept such an incredible gift from a stranger; It falls on Alice to guide Rosalind into accepting her help. In the meantime, Louise helps Florence with her latest project, an Acorn Hill talent show, as Jane frantically gets the inn ready for inspection.
(synopsis from goodreads)
My Review:
I always look forward to reading new to me titles in the Tales From Grace Chapel Inn series, as it feels like getting to revisit old friends.
This series overall has been a lovely respite from harsh situations, and gives readers a homey and comfortable story to escape into. That being said, I've definitely enjoyed some titles more than others, and this one didn't end up being a new favorite.
While I did enjoy the emphasis on giving back to your community, and doing the Lord's work wherever you may find yourself, I didn't personally feel that this author knew the characters as well as the previous authors' seemed to, and some of the plot just felt a little out of character. As well, I found the plot was a little bit harder to get into, and this one ended up taking me a little bit longer to finish than is typical for me.
All in all, it's always a lovely treat getting to revisit the cozy town of Acorn Hill, and it's charming residents, and this was still a sweet story that brought a smile to my face. However, it's definitely not my favorite of the series so far, and I don't foresee myself rereading it in the future.
Final Rating: 3/5.
Thanks so much for reading guys! Have a great rest of your day :)
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