Reviews by Sojourner
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The Heiress of Winterwood
On 4/15 Sojourner wrote: An enjoyable Regency romance, The Heiress of Winterwood, drew me into a story of faith and surrender. Sheltered and willing to go along with her uncle's plans for her future, Ameila experiences a wake up call when her selfless promise to care for a dying friend's child leads to tension, surprising discoveries ... Book Review: The Heiress of Winterwood
Broken Wings
On 4/9 Sojourner wrote: ...When I read the synopsis for Broken Wings it sounded dark, but like Angel Eyes, I found this book packed full of hope. In fact, I'm not sure I've read anything else recently that has stirred my heart like this series. The battle is real. The battle is present. Worship, love, truth, the testimony of ... Book Review: Broken Wings
So Shines the Night
On 3/5 Sojourner wrote: While I have yet to read a Tracy Higley book that I didn’t like, I believe that So Shines the Night may be my favorite. The characterization of both Daria and Lucas was multifaceted, insightful and realistic. I lived Daria’s confusion as at every turn she was both drawn and repelled by the spiritual ... A New Favorite
A Hero's Throne
On 2/4 Sojourner wrote: First, I must say that this is NOT a stand alone novel. If you haven’t yet read The Realms Thereunder, book one in the series, then you can read my review at http://landofmysojourn.net/blog/?p=9178. If you have read The Realms Thereunder, then prepare to be reunited with its cast of characters as ... An excellent continuation of a fascinating tale
Prayers of a Stranger
On 12/18 Sojourner wrote: I've long been a fan a Davis Bunn. In Prayers of a Stranger he deals honestly with grief, loss, pain, struggle and hope. This tale, poised at the brink of the Advent season, is beautifully crafted and exhibits both honesty and expectation. The novel drew me along on a journey of the heart and encouraged ... My Thoughts: Prayers of a Stranger
Angel Eyes
On 11/23 Sojourner wrote: Angel Eyes is a story of one author's imagination building on the principle that there is a spiritual realm just beyond our sight that is very, very real. "The Celestial is every bit as real as the world we walk around in every day, and as I stare around this room of horrors, it occurs to me that the ... Insightful Imagination
Isle of Shadows
On 10/20 Sojourner wrote: Tracy Higley is an accomplished author and I always look forward to her new book releases. I saw Isle of Shadows up for review and agreed to review it before I realized that it was a re-release of Shadow of Colossus. Since I have a stack of review books waiting to be read I am not going to take the ... Re-release of Shadow of Colossus
The 13th Tribe
On 8/9 Sojourner wrote: I’d seen the press releases for this book floating around for a while, but I wasn’t really all that interested. It didn’t sound like a genre I would really appreciate. I don’t enjoy reading books that include a focus on violence (war settings, murder mysteries, terrorism, etc.) Then I was given ... Five Star Reading
The Realms Thereunder
On 5/12 Sojourner wrote: In The Realms Thereunder Ross Lawhead weaves a fascinating tale of knights and valor, myth and mythology, black and white and shades of gray. Follow main characters, Daniel and Freya, as they live an adventure and recount their tale of a journey begun, but not yet ended. Eight years ago Daniel and Freya ... Book 1 - Ancient Earth Trilogy
Garden of Madness
On 4/8 Sojourner wrote: The Untold Story of King Nebuchadnezzar’s Daughter: For seven years the Babylonian princess Tiamat has waited for the mad king Nebuchadnezzar to return to his family and to his kingdom. Driven from his throne to live as a beast, he prowls his luxurious Hanging Gardens, secreted away from the world. Since ... Book Review: Garden of Madness
Dawn Comes Early
On 2/27 Sojourner wrote: HEIRESS WANTED Looking for hardworking, professional woman of good character and pleasant disposition willing to learn the ranching business in Arizona Territory. Must be single and prepared to remain so now and forevermore. The advertisement at the beginning of the book interested me, but if I'd ... 3.5 stars - I liked it OK
Beauty for Ashes
On 2/13 Sojourner wrote: Overall, I enjoyed reading Beauty for Ashes. I wasn't aware that the book was the second in a series and while I didn't have any trouble with the storyline it was clear that the narrative would have been richer if I had read the first novel, Beyond All Measure. The thing I enjoyed most was the character ... Enjoyable
Heart of Gold
On 2/6 Sojourner wrote: About the Book: Against Shannon’s wishes, love stakes its claim in her heart. Will she discover treasure or treachery? When Shannon Adair accompanies her minister father to the western gold rush town of Grand Coeur, she’s certain she’ll never be happy away from her beloved Virginia, ... Book Review: Heart of Gold
The Bone House
On 2/1 Sojourner wrote: About the Book: One piece of the skin map has been found. Now the race to unravel the future turns deadly. Kit Livingstone met his great grandfather Cosimo in a rainy alley in London where he discovered the truth about alternate realities. Now he’s on the run-and on a quest-trying to understand the impossible mission he ... Book Review: The Bone House