Sweet By and By – a book review
Jade has been through a tough childhood. She’s stuck between the life she’s wanting to live and her past, with all its memories, mistakes and scars. She’s going to get married and with that, she must not only come clean with her future family, but the one she was hoping to leave behind. The story reveals that God meets us wherever we are and no matter how long it takes for us to reach out to Him, He was always there.
I could easily imagine myself in many of the situations and felt transported to the times and places. This is a charming, funny, humbling story of redemption, loss, love and forgiveness. For a 305-page book, I didn’t expect a quick read, but I became engrossed and breezed through it in two sittings. I would definitely recommend to others.
I laughed and chuckled at the descriptions and nuances of the characters; grumbled and furled my brow at some of their misdeeds; and yes, cried. I think women will identify with holding grudges, cutting people out of our lives, wondering if God loves us, coming to terms with our pasts and finally finding true love and acceptance. I’m glad the book dealt with those emotions and didn’t button everything up neatly. I appreciated the vulnerability of the characters.
And, as I closed the book, I did feel a bit sad that the story had come to an end. I’m happy to hear a series has been started and another book is on its way. I’ll gladly pick that up when it’s available. Sara should be commended for her writing and I’ll be eager to read what she and Rachel come up with next for the Fitzgeralds and Bensons.
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