Monday, December 18, 2023
Home from the Storm was the first book I have read from Laurel Blount.
When I first choose to read and review this book, I did not realize that the book is number four in the series. With that being said, there is enough overlap that you could get away with not reading the other three books. I personally will be going back to see what all unfolded with the murder of Caleb’s parents and the relationships between Caleb and his siblings. Looking at the descriptions, each of the books is from the perspective of the siblings. That is why there isn’t a whole lot you miss.
It has been a while since I have read any Amish books. That is what drew me to this book. This book was well written and captivating. Once I started, I had a hard time putting it down. I loved the use of Pennsylvania Dutch sprinkled through out. Some of the speech could come off confusing if you are not used to the language and culture of Amish.
The character development was great. I loved seeing Caleb struggle with his own stubbornness and having to decide for himself if he was going to return to the church. The emotions of finding out he was a father. Rhoda’s struggle with trusting Caleb was a very real struggle and was a great aspect.
I loved Laurel Blount’s intertwining of faith, prayer, and scripture throughout the book.
This was a great book. I look forward to reading more books by Laurel Blount, and going back and reading the other parts to this story.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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