Jasmine A. (jasmineflower88) reviewed Abandoned Memories (Escape to Paradise, Bk 3) on + 51 more book reviews
A breathlessly thrilling conclusion to a great series!
It really was all MaryLu Tyndall's fault! Abandoned Memories came in the mail and I looked at it the first day but had review books I needed to read first so I sat it aside. I looked at it again the next day. I fingered it and even read the back a couple of times. The cover kept pulling at me, drawing my attention. I looked again. I read a page. I just couldn't take it anymore so I gave in and just started reading, finished it the very next day. I never did get anything else done in the meantime.
As I read the story noticed the theme of forgiveness in its various facets. Angeline and James both have checkered pasts and through their different reactions the reader sees the different kinds of forgiveness. Angeline feels worthless and needs the forgiveness of God and acceptance of man. James is self-righteous and has to learn to extend the same forgiveness that God has shown him.
My absolute favorite thing about Abandoned Memories, the whole series really, is that it isn't your typical historical fiction. As I've said before, the marriage that MaryLu Tyndall has wrought between historical fiction and spiritual warfare fiction is very intriguing and so worth reading. Abandoned Memories is even more intense than the previous books and is a breathlessly thrilling conclusion to the series.
I applaud MaryLu Tyndall for her courage in writing the Escape To Paradise series, I know it wasn't always easy for her but she forged ahead and penned a trio of books that should be on the shelves of Christian readers. Evil and demons really exist but God has the victory and sometimes He calls the least likely people for such a time.
MaryLu Tyndall is a wonderful author and you can't miss by choosing the Escape To Paradise series as your next read!
(I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.)
It really was all MaryLu Tyndall's fault! Abandoned Memories came in the mail and I looked at it the first day but had review books I needed to read first so I sat it aside. I looked at it again the next day. I fingered it and even read the back a couple of times. The cover kept pulling at me, drawing my attention. I looked again. I read a page. I just couldn't take it anymore so I gave in and just started reading, finished it the very next day. I never did get anything else done in the meantime.
As I read the story noticed the theme of forgiveness in its various facets. Angeline and James both have checkered pasts and through their different reactions the reader sees the different kinds of forgiveness. Angeline feels worthless and needs the forgiveness of God and acceptance of man. James is self-righteous and has to learn to extend the same forgiveness that God has shown him.
My absolute favorite thing about Abandoned Memories, the whole series really, is that it isn't your typical historical fiction. As I've said before, the marriage that MaryLu Tyndall has wrought between historical fiction and spiritual warfare fiction is very intriguing and so worth reading. Abandoned Memories is even more intense than the previous books and is a breathlessly thrilling conclusion to the series.
I applaud MaryLu Tyndall for her courage in writing the Escape To Paradise series, I know it wasn't always easy for her but she forged ahead and penned a trio of books that should be on the shelves of Christian readers. Evil and demons really exist but God has the victory and sometimes He calls the least likely people for such a time.
MaryLu Tyndall is a wonderful author and you can't miss by choosing the Escape To Paradise series as your next read!
(I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.)
Kay M. (maydayzee) reviewed Abandoned Memories (Escape to Paradise, Bk 3) on + 753 more book reviews
I enjoyed this final book in the Escape to Paradise trilogy. It delves deeply into spiritual warfare and how God has a purpose for our lives. It is interesting to see each of the main characters come to the realization that God had brought them to Brazil for a higher purpose that they could have ever imagined.
This book revolves around the on-again, off-again romance between James and Angeline. It is heart-rending to see the two of them trying to deal with their past, as their love for each other grows. Both have much to accept and overcome--in themselves and in each other.
I love the addition of the pirates to this novel. They add much color and interest. I am looking forward to reading more books by MaryLu Tyndall.
This book revolves around the on-again, off-again romance between James and Angeline. It is heart-rending to see the two of them trying to deal with their past, as their love for each other grows. Both have much to accept and overcome--in themselves and in each other.
I love the addition of the pirates to this novel. They add much color and interest. I am looking forward to reading more books by MaryLu Tyndall.
