Madge C. (dmconn1) reviewed Plain Perfect (Daughters of the Promise, Bk 1) on + 234 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Great job on her first novel. I have read several Amish fictional books, and I would certainly say she keeps up with the best of the other authors I have read. This is the first book of what I believe to be a series of 3. Very quick and easy read!
Christy J. (southernsassygirl) reviewed Plain Perfect (Daughters of the Promise, Bk 1) on + 180 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This book is great for people that are completely unfamiliar with the Amish lifestyle. It provides a good story along with the main tenants of the Amish faith because the main character, Lillian, has to learn everything about the Amish lifestyle from the ground up. While the story is not much different than other Amish stories currently available, I did like that the daughter born to an Amish woman found herself joining the Amish community after years of not knowing much about her Amish family. However, I wish more of her backstory had been explained with the boyfriend she left behind because of his controlling and abusive nature.
All in all, a very good read, and a great start to what I'm sure will be an excellent series.
All in all, a very good read, and a great start to what I'm sure will be an excellent series.
Helpful Score: 1
Since Beth Wiseman's first novel far exceeds any expectations I had when I began reading it, I'm highly recommending it to friends and family. Lillian, her main female character, exudes a refreshingly humorous but realistic nature. While seeking to redeem the mess she has made of her life, Lillian arrives to live with her mother's parents, her grandparents, in their Amish community and experiences gentle acceptance and forgiveness as she learns the Amish beliefs and culture and seeks a relationship with God. Her Amish friends--Samuel, a widower, and his son--marvel at her kindness and cuteness while they grow to love her deeply. Unexpected events grip the reader emotionally. Plain Perfect is a refreshing read!
Alissabeth T. (momtaylor37) reviewed Plain Perfect (Daughters of the Promise, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Beth Wiseman is an outstanding author. I highly recommend her Amish fiction books. They are touching and inspiring!
Helpful Score: 1
I don't normally read love stories, but I did read this one, and I am glad I did. The book was filled with drama and anticipation and I found that I could not put the book down. I wanted to know the ending to Samuel and Lillian's life and could not have been more please with how it turned out. I can hardly wait for the other books in the series to come out and look forward to reading other book from Beth Wiseman. Plain Perfect! This is not the typical Amish Romance. LIllian's mother was raised Amish and she comes to her Amish grandparents after big disappointments with her mom and boyfriend This story is full of twists and turns and nothing you expect happens but Beth Wiseman's curves are better.
Beautiful Gift Book.
Beautiful Gift Book.
