Casey reviewed Christmas in Apple Ridge: The Sound of Sleigh Bells / The Christmas Singing / The Dawn of Christmas on + 154 more book reviews
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Im a big-time collector of all Cindy Woodsmalls books. So even though Id already owed and read the first two novellas in this collection (you can read a previous review here: http://enjoyingthewritingcraft.blogspot.com/2011/11/deserves-more-than-one-read-christmas.html), with the addition of The Dawn of Christmas I had to read this latest sweet story.
And a sweet one it was. Novellas are not known for their depth of content as the word count just isnt there to fully play with characterization. But what was included within these less-than-two-hundred-pages was a story of forgiveness and growth that left a sweet sigh in my heart when I read that last page.
Sadi and Levi have much working against their relationship due to personal issues in their past, but when life continues to throw them together, as a reader, I had the great fun of watching them fall in love and come together.
The Amish world is one that seems to hold no end of fascination for many readers. I thought this latest novella showed a different side of that world with a more welcoming touch to the outside electronic offers than in previous Orders.
A sweet story told in just a few pages, weaving in characters from the previous two novellas, making a lovely well-rounded collection. Perfect to curl up with on a cold winters day!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers for my copy to review.
And a sweet one it was. Novellas are not known for their depth of content as the word count just isnt there to fully play with characterization. But what was included within these less-than-two-hundred-pages was a story of forgiveness and growth that left a sweet sigh in my heart when I read that last page.
Sadi and Levi have much working against their relationship due to personal issues in their past, but when life continues to throw them together, as a reader, I had the great fun of watching them fall in love and come together.
The Amish world is one that seems to hold no end of fascination for many readers. I thought this latest novella showed a different side of that world with a more welcoming touch to the outside electronic offers than in previous Orders.
A sweet story told in just a few pages, weaving in characters from the previous two novellas, making a lovely well-rounded collection. Perfect to curl up with on a cold winters day!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers for my copy to review.
