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, December 1, 2015

Until the Dawn - Elizabeth Camden

I always look forward to reading a book by Elizabeth Camden and was excited for the chance to read this one.  There’s a novella that’s a prequel to this book called Toward the Sunrise.  It’s not necessary to read it before diving into this book, but the novella is also a great story and worth reading.

Sophie has been living at Dierenpark for her whole life.  Now that the owner has arrived (with his bad attitude), not only is her weather station in danger, but it appears the house is set to be demolished as well.  Sophie just can’t let that happen.

Quentin’s been living with pain for 8 years.  A broken leg has set him on the path of failed experimental treatments.  He’s come to Dierenpark out of loyalty to his grandfather, who is ordering the park demolished because of superstitious beliefs.  Even though Quentin put his faith in science, he feels he owes his grandfather.

Sophie irritates him with her happy outlook.  He just wants to be left alone to get the job done, but she opens his eyes to the beauty of the area with her optimism.  She also shows him the beauty in life, and he realizes something is missing in his own.  When Quentin’s grandfather shows up, Quentin isn’t ready to hear the man’s superstitious beliefs or see them passed on to his son.

The mystery of the history of the house is a wonderful theme in this book.  It’s present all the way to the end, and things don’t go as you think they will, which is a good thing.  The story is also a little reminiscent of Jane Eyre.  The imposing manor on the cliffs, the brooding master, and the neglected child that benefits from the presence of a willing teacher are all familiar, but it’s also quite different at the same time.  Good Book!

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


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