The description of The Hope of Azure Springs by debut author Rachel Fordham was appealing, so I decided to try it â and I'm so glad I did! The beginning pages quickly pulled me in, and I was immediately drawn to the heroine, Em. There's some suspense, but this is primarily a character-driven story, my favorite style to read. This is a heartwarming story of loss, love and resilience of spirit.
I confess to expecting this to be a typical prairie romance, but was pleasantly surprised to find it much more complex. The story combines elements of the orphan train project, going back to Em's experience seven years earlier, with life on the prairie. Em is a sympathetic character, realistically portrayed â resourceful and able to fend for herself; strong in one sense, yet vulnerable and caring.
Caleb, easily drawn by the outward beauty of ladies, wasn't my favorite character at first, but that soon changed. The best stories are about transformation, and I enjoyed seeing Caleb and Em steadily grow. I also loved how their romance grew from the solid foundation of friendship and mutual respect, rather than being filled with tension and misunderstandings.
The Hope of Azure Springs is a feel-good story that delivers on the hope promised in the title. I look forward to more stories by Rachel Fordham.
Recommended.
I received a copy of this book through Just Read Tours and Revell. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
I confess to expecting this to be a typical prairie romance, but was pleasantly surprised to find it much more complex. The story combines elements of the orphan train project, going back to Em's experience seven years earlier, with life on the prairie. Em is a sympathetic character, realistically portrayed â resourceful and able to fend for herself; strong in one sense, yet vulnerable and caring.
Caleb, easily drawn by the outward beauty of ladies, wasn't my favorite character at first, but that soon changed. The best stories are about transformation, and I enjoyed seeing Caleb and Em steadily grow. I also loved how their romance grew from the solid foundation of friendship and mutual respect, rather than being filled with tension and misunderstandings.
The Hope of Azure Springs is a feel-good story that delivers on the hope promised in the title. I look forward to more stories by Rachel Fordham.
Recommended.
I received a copy of this book through Just Read Tours and Revell. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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