In May, I got to review the book Thankful, book 2 of the Return To Sugarcreek series by Shelley Shepard Gray. Today, I have book 3, Joyful to share with you.
I liked this book. I liked the idea of personal sacrifice for the sake of family. I liked that Elizabeth was both proud and feisty, willing to take on a difficult task to provide for herself and her grandmother, without asking anyone else for help.
Joyful
not only tells the story of Randall and Elizabeth, but also mentions characters from Thankful
, and hints at another story begging to be told (Pippa and Bud). The author does a good job of capturing what a sick/injured man is like, and provides enough tension in the story to keep it interesting. The supporting characters are well rounded, too. I liked Grandmother and Kaylene and Levi.
In short, this is a pleasant read, that doesn't require you to have read the other two books first (I haven't read the first one, myself). If you like Amish fiction, you're sure to like Joyful.
Don't miss Shelley Shepard Gray's newest book in the Return to Sugarcreek series, Joyful. USA Today raved: "A sweet, straightforward story about how love can be tested by family, faith, and personal insecurity. Enjoyable and heartwarming."
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Winner announced on Shelley's blog on 9/30.
Winner announced on Shelley's blog on 9/30.
I wish I had time to read like I used to before I had kids...
ReplyDeleteWho needs sleep, right?? :D I like to take a book with me when we're at an appointment or waiting to pick someone up from sports or school. Those little snips of time add up.
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