A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Not by Sight - Kate Breslin

It’s WWI and Grace is doing what she can to support the effort.  With her brother serving, she feels his absence and doesn’t understand the titled and wealthy who shirk their responsibility to their country.  In an effort to shame them into serving, she sneaks into a ball to hand out white feathers of cowardice.

Jack is on the receiving end of that gesture but is more amused than offended.  He’s at the ball working undercover to find a spy.  Grace’s beauty distracts him from his purpose and he loses his quarry, and later that night, his sight.

Fast forward a few months and these two meet again.  Jack initially suspects Grace of spying on him since her father is under suspicion of being a traitor, but the more time he spends with her, the more he realizes that her heart is genuine and it’s possible there’s someone out there who can see past his scars.  He’s willing to believe in her, but his friend isn’t so sure that she isn’t at least a pawn in her father’s scheme.

This book is well written and the characters in it are deep and convincing.  I especially like how things happen in a believable way with a few little twists and turns.  I did have the traitor figured out pretty quick, but I was totally wrapped up in the plot and couldn’t wait to see how it all ended.  I normally don’t read books in this era, but the war isn’t a major part of the story so you don’t end up reading a lot about the battles.  It’s more focused on the espionage aspect.

While this is my first read by this author, I do have her first book, For Such a Time, waiting on my Kindle.  I look forward to reading it in the near future!  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Bethany House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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