Welcome to the Audiobook Blog Tour for Strength in the Storm by Laurel Blount, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I received the audiobook for this review tour.
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My Review:
This is the first book I've read by this author. I do wish I would've read book one because the aftermath from that one spills over to book two so I would suggest not reading them out of order. That being said, the author gave just enough of the back story naturally in book two that I knew what got Emma to where we start in the story.
I really like Emma. That poor girl had been dealt a rough hand. I have to admit, that I struggled a bit with her sister-in-law (although she has a very small part in this story). Something just rubbed me wrong and I'm guessing if I'd read book one I would probably like her more. lol
Speaking of being rubbed wrong, when Emma goes to live with Ruth... holy smokes, I don't know when I've read a more rude character. I'm surprised the bishop hadn't taken her to task years ago. If anyone every needed to apologize publicly to their community, it would be Ruth. How anyone could abide being near her for more than a half minute is beyond me. And she has a big part in this story!
Then there was Samuel. I really enjoyed him. I don't actually know any Amish men personally, but he seemed like he'd be one of the typical guys - always looking out for his family and loved ones, happy with physical labor, and trying his best to be a good example & leader.
I enjoyed the flow of the story and the tension with the pushy movie guy, the murderer who hasn't been captured, and an accident. This audiobook was one I didn't want to turn off!
There is a scene at the end that seemed to tie up a bit too tidy for me and a bit unrealistic so I'm hoping if there's a book three that maybe that will be answered. I also want to know what happens with the movie - does it get made? If so, what are the repercussions on this Amish community?
As for the narrator, I think she did a terrific job. I would definitely listen to more of her stories.
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(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card!
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9 comments:
I liked the review. Sounds like a good book.
This sounds like a good read.
Another great one to add to my reading list!
Stories set in the Amish world are fascinating
Looks like a book I would enjoy.
Thanks for the contest.
The book cover looks very nice
A beautiful cover and I liked the synopsis, this sounds like a must read book and series for me. Thank you so much for posting
I cant wait to read this! Thanks for sharing!
Strength in the Storm sounds like a wonderful book for me to read and I like the cover! Thanks for sharing it with me! Thanks, Woven by Words, for sharing your review! Have a terrific TGIF!
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