5 stars does NOT do this novel justice. And I am completely unbiased in that statement.
So few books stir me to feel hemmed in by our rating system and make me wish to burst from that bubble and rate a book the way I REALLY want to rate it. Like with “A Heart Revealed” a story worthy of way more than 5 stars. But it deserves every single one of those glowing yellows.
I am a diehard Lessman fan, but none of her novels have been able to knock A Passion Most Pure (her debut novel) from the coveted “favorite” position. I’m sorry APMP, take a back seat, because I’ve got a new favorite. “A Heart Revealed” has everything a strong Christian novel should have. Passion for Christ, love and life. Characters that leap from the page with dexterity of form and trueness to life. No other author I know can give me over a dozen characters and I’m never confused.
This novel is crafted and honed and a labor of love that sings from every single one of the 503 pages. It’s a page turner to the inth degree, dragging my attention away from sleep and deeper into the story. With a passion for God and a passion for love, this novel will win awards, but more importantly than ANY physical award this novel WILL garner, is the seed of God’s love planted in the heart of any reader who picks up this novel.
Guaranteed.
(And by the way, just got to say, that Casey is my *favorite* character yet. ;-)
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the author for my lovely signed copy and the publishers for my copy to review and share.
**Available September 2011 from Revell a division of Baker Publishers—so WHAT are you waiting for???**
**I am currently traveling to St. Louis, Missouri. Rest assured your comments are seen and so appreciated, but I won't be around to respond. Thank you for understanding! I appreciate each and every one of you so much!!**
CASE!!! One more day!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a review!!! Even reading it for the third time knocks my socks off, so thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, my friend, not only for the great review, but for your over-the-top support for me and my books.
Cannot WAIT to hug you in St. Louis. One. More. Day!!!
Hugs,
Julie
Can't wait to dig into this one. It's been sitting on my shelf taunting me. Better than A Passion Most Pure? Wow! Can't wait :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous review! I can't wait to read it myself. It's really your favorite now? They just keep getting better and better. :)
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