by Jenelle Hovde | Jan 11, 2021 | Book Review
I enjoyed Dreams of Savannah. Multiple POVs allow a nuanced look at life for slave owners and slaves. I found myself mostly drawn to the plight of Luther and Salina as they seek freedom and dignity. Salina, with plenty of secrets, tugs at the heartstrings as she...
by Jenelle Hovde | Dec 28, 2020 | Book Review
Tidewater Bride might be my favorite Laura Frantz novel to date. In a colony full of brides, Selah Hopewell gently defies all expectations. She keeps her father’s shop and enjoys a tender relationship with her parents. She has little need or intention of marrying,...
by Jenelle Hovde | Dec 1, 2020 | Book Review
To Dwell Among Cedars is a perfect treat for fans of biblical fiction. Eloria and her younger brother, Luca, find refuge with the most unlikely of allies: the Israelites. Her new family offers love and safety. However, Eloria continues to struggle with an unrelenting...
by Jenelle Hovde | Oct 13, 2020 | Book Review
I was blessed to read Pearl in the Sand when it first debuted. Rahab novels abound in Biblical fiction. However, I found this novel unforgettable. Imagine my delight when a gorgeous 10th anniversary edition just released. With gold gilt, no less! Tessa Afshar’s...
by Jenelle Hovde | Sep 8, 2020 | Book Review
Has this series really ended? If only we could have one more book! Hang in there, sweet readers—I’m about to book gush. Are you a fan of the first two books within the Code Breakers series? I sure am! I found book three to be just as thrilling a read as The Number of...
by Jenelle Hovde | Mar 10, 2020 | Book Review
Back cover blurb: Strong-willed Tirzah wants to join her people in driving the enemy from the land of Israel and undergoes training for a secret mission inside the stronghold of Shechem. But soon after she has infiltrated the ruthless Aramean commander’s...