The Healing of Natalie Curtis by Jane Kirkpatrick

 I enjoyed the book but it did not draw me in. The characters were not very well developed and the plot was slow and dragging. In the end, I was skim reading just to finish the book. I usually enjoy Jane Kirkpatrick books but this was not up to her usual standards.

The book started well, and all the history was interesting but it bogged down and was more like reading someone's travel blog. I was also disappointed that this was not more of a Christian book. In fact, if you are looking for a Christian book, you will probably be disappointed. God is rarely mentioned, and I felt that she was approving of Indian rituals as being of God.

I give the book 3 out of 5-stars mostly for the depth of the history. If you enjoy clean, history books, you will probably enjoy this book.

The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery by Amanda Cox

 This book was given to me to read and give my unbiased, honest review and here it is.

I have enjoyed every book by Amanda Cox and this one is near the top of the list. She had merged yesterday's problems and secrets with today's problems and secrets in a very interesting way. The story goes back and forth in time to explain what is going on in these 3 generations of women's lives.

It starts with the grandmother and goes through her granddaughter's early 20s. The story is mostly told from the view of the grandmother and granddaughter, but the daughter/mother has her times also. 

It is a Christian book and shows how faith and the lack of faith affect us. It also shows what happens when some secrets are kept or kept too long.

I really enjoyed the book. It ended in a way that a second book could happen but doesn't have to. I would recommend this book. Very well written and edited.

A Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma

 I requested to read and review this book via NetGalley. I am thankful I did. This is a fictional WWII story with an unusual, though not really believable twist.

I enjoyed the book and the ending was sort of predictable but getting to the ending was very enjoyable. This is a Christian book without being preachy at all. It shows how to use your faith in hard times.

If you enjoy historical fiction you will enjoy this book. I recommend this book and give it a 3.5 stars out of 5-star review.