Yesterday, I was in desperate need of something to help me relax and plucked this short novel out of my stack of library books to do just that. Woodsmall has a way of sweeping me into her stories so much so that I cannot stop before I devour every last word. This was exactly the uplifting story I needed to help calm me.The subplot of Roman’s struggle with his paralysis also caught my attention. It is hard enough in the Englisher world to need accommodations for your disability, but Roman’s needs are particularly challenge and he tended to distract me from Annie and Aden because I wanted to get to know him better.Perhaps the most interesting part of this novel was the friction between the Old Order Mennonite and the Old Order Amish. My favorite series by Woodsmall has an Amish woman carrying out a clandestine relationship with a Mennonite man, but it never appeared quite as contentious as the one between Annie and Aden in this book. It’s a big departure from what she previously presented and what I figured occurred between the two religious sects. I usually really love Cindy Woodsmall, however this book was not her best work. It was more of a novella and I just couldn't get into the story of star crossed lovers. I felt the story lacked depth and development of characters. I wanted to get into it but then it ended, rather abruptly. I think sometimes authors rush to get things published, especially after they have been putting out good stuff and getting dedicated readers. I will continue to read this author but was disappointed with this book. This book almost felt like part of a larger series (and perhaps it is, but I don't think so) rather than a stand alone book.
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Another great book by a great author. Sad that it ended....
—cmgreen1957
excellent book. have read a few of her books and loved them
—cici
I really liked the book until the end:(
—isiakaokoalaro
