Kay M. (maydayzee) reviewed Out of the Ruins (Golden Gate Chronicles, Bk 1) on + 754 more book reviews
This historical romance is set against the earthquake of 1906 in San Francisco. The historical details are fascinating and I was captivated by the description of the disaster and how people might have reacted and coped in this horrific situation. The story is heart wrenching from many different perspectives, though essentially it is a story of love and reaching out to accept love that is offered both by the Creator and by those who are reflecting His love. From cancer research and experimental treatments to the China slave trade, this is an interesting and complex story.
The spiritual theme is often front and center, as the characters search for answers and often spend much time refusing to accept (or not recognizing) the answers that God provides. Many readers will be able to relate in some way with these dilemmas.
I'm looking forward to the second book in the series, Beyond the Ashes, Book 2 of The Golden Gate Chronicles.
The spiritual theme is often front and center, as the characters search for answers and often spend much time refusing to accept (or not recognizing) the answers that God provides. Many readers will be able to relate in some way with these dilemmas.
I'm looking forward to the second book in the series, Beyond the Ashes, Book 2 of The Golden Gate Chronicles.
Mary N. (maggysue) reviewed Out of the Ruins (Golden Gate Chronicles, Bk 1) on + 811 more book reviews
So good! I was on the edge of my seat the through the whole book! Highly recommended!
About this book:
While her sister lies on her deathbed, Abby Fischer prays for a miracle. What Abby doesnt expect, however, is for Gods answer to come in the form of the handsome Dr. Robert King, whose experimental treatment is risky at best.
As they work together toward a cure, Abbys feelings for Robert become hopelessly entangled. Separated by the tragedy of the mighty San Francisco earthquake, their relationship suddenly takes a back seat to survival. With fires raging throughout the city, Abby fears for her life as she flees alone through burning streets. Where is God now? Will Robert find Abby, even as the world burns around them? Or has their love fallen with the ruins of the city?
Series: Book #1 in the Golden Gate Chronicles.
Spiritual Content- Isaiah 54:10 & the hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing is at the beginning; That hymn is also sung a few times throughout the book; Prayers; Discussions about God, being mad at Him, His Will, Trusting Him, why He allows things to happen & why doesnt He give us answers; Abby is very mad at God (for many things) and does a bargain Prayer. *Spoiler* She learns that God was answering her Prayers, just not in the way she thought *End of Spoiler*
Negative Content- Blood parts (no details).
Sexual Content- a couple of (not-detailed) kisses.
-Abby Fischer
-Robert King
P.O.V. switches between them.
Part 1 is set in 1905 and Part 2 is set in 1906
326 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
Abby is a wonderfully real-like character. You feel her emotions; the hurt, sorrow, grief, joy.
She feels like God isnt listening to her, not answering her prayersat one point, she does her bargain prayer, telling Him to heal her sister or shell never talk to Him again and when her sister gets worse she says she isnt going to let Him weasel out of their bargain! Something many people would think!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Author for this review.
While her sister lies on her deathbed, Abby Fischer prays for a miracle. What Abby doesnt expect, however, is for Gods answer to come in the form of the handsome Dr. Robert King, whose experimental treatment is risky at best.
As they work together toward a cure, Abbys feelings for Robert become hopelessly entangled. Separated by the tragedy of the mighty San Francisco earthquake, their relationship suddenly takes a back seat to survival. With fires raging throughout the city, Abby fears for her life as she flees alone through burning streets. Where is God now? Will Robert find Abby, even as the world burns around them? Or has their love fallen with the ruins of the city?
Series: Book #1 in the Golden Gate Chronicles.
Spiritual Content- Isaiah 54:10 & the hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing is at the beginning; That hymn is also sung a few times throughout the book; Prayers; Discussions about God, being mad at Him, His Will, Trusting Him, why He allows things to happen & why doesnt He give us answers; Abby is very mad at God (for many things) and does a bargain Prayer. *Spoiler* She learns that God was answering her Prayers, just not in the way she thought *End of Spoiler*
Negative Content- Blood parts (no details).
Sexual Content- a couple of (not-detailed) kisses.
-Abby Fischer
-Robert King
P.O.V. switches between them.
Part 1 is set in 1905 and Part 2 is set in 1906
326 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
Abby is a wonderfully real-like character. You feel her emotions; the hurt, sorrow, grief, joy.
She feels like God isnt listening to her, not answering her prayersat one point, she does her bargain prayer, telling Him to heal her sister or shell never talk to Him again and when her sister gets worse she says she isnt going to let Him weasel out of their bargain! Something many people would think!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Author for this review.
