REVIEW: "A Searching Heart" by Janette Oke

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About the Book:

✦ Title: A Searching Heart

✦ Author: Janette Oke


✦ Genre: Christian historical fiction


✦ Series: Book #2 in A Prairie Legacy


✦ Recommend for: 14+

My Personal Rating

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📖 Synopsis

Virginia Simpson's faith is tested when troubles come her way at the end of her time in college, including the medical problems that complicate her sister's first delivery and the Dear Jane letter she receives from her boyfriend. 

💭 My thoughts

This was just alright. Similar to the previous book in this series, I thought it was a little melodramatic and preachy for my taste. Not bad, and had some good lessons within, but I don't think this series is going to be a favorite of mine.

⚠️ Broad content notes

Infant death, grief, faith struggles, relationship drama


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Lottie M

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