Note to self: unread but own

Civil War fiction is something that I love but rarely find novels that I agree with and since I don't go into politics (or anything of the like) on my reviews I'm not going further into that...

Anyway, I liked this!

Except for the fact that once again an author brought in something that I think is way too used and made to be way too light of a subject.

So, yes, I like this book but no, I don't really recommend it for younger readers due to the content.

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For an interesting story, likable characters, and an incredible cover I give 4 stars, it would have been 5 but I don't agree with how somethings were handled and the abuse that was attempted.

I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. ( )

Enjoyable Christian historical fiction with themes of tumultuous disappointments, hope, determination, and a powerful faith. A truly beautiful love story! I appreciate White's writing style and thorough research. Also, there was great character development; Phin went from being entitled to humble after spending time with Luther. ( )

Though Dreams of Savannah wasn’t the kind of book I generally read, I did enjoy my escape into its world recently. It’s a beautiful romance, and when you combine that with the beautiful historical flavor and the wonderful storytelling, it’s a gripping book. One thing I especially enjoyed was the main character’s love of stories. Watching her use that to help herself and others through a difficult time really impressed me, and I love how she chose to use it to help others, too. The whole part about how to walk through making old wrongs right was also interesting. In all, I loved this glimpse into an already somewhat familiar setting, and I’m looking forward to more by this author.

I requested a free review copy of this book, and this is my honest opinion of it. ( )

This story has all the elements of a fairytale set amid the Civil War. Damsels in distress , a dastardly villain and a flawed hero who returns in time to save the day.
I liked Cordelia Owens from the start. She is not quite the perfect Southern Belle. She has a vivid imagination and writes stories to help keep folks entertained during a dark time in our history. “We need happy stories in the midst of trials. They keep us going . Remind us of what we are struggling for.”
I could say the same for the purpose of Christian Fiction, and this book fits the bill nicely.
Delia comes to realize that all people have a story to tell and she seeks to help them tell it. “Stories of heartbreak and injustice, sometimes. Stories of love and family, always. Stories of redemption and sacrifice, more often than not. Stories of humanity. Stories that had changed her as she heard them, as she wrote them.”
Phineas Dunn is off to war after Delia promises to wait for him. Crisis comes and he finds himself recovering far from home. Luther Bromley, an English free black preacher in search of his kidnapped wife, Eva, nurses Phin back to health. Phin’s flagging faith is rekindled and he searches his soul on the position of slavery.
This is so much more that a great story. It is one to make you ponder a person’s role in this world, and how we can follow God’s purpose for us.
* I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House on behalf of the author. I was not required to give a favorable review. All opinions are my own.* ( )