It’s a hauntingly heart-breaking story. One that
tugs on the heart strings and makes you aware to a whole new level to abuse,
both physical and emotional.
I
did not understand the cycle of abuse more fully until I got older. Why
couldn’t these women just stand up and walk away? Because they can’t. And this
novel so clearly depicts the hard and desperate life of that cycle.
Penny
is not a strong character. She doesn’t have the backbone she needs to
succeed…yet. But the beautiful part about this story is the reader sees it.
They know it’s there, she just needs to allow herself to grow and strengthen.
Written
in first person, Penny is telling the story, not to the reader, but to her
young son. It’s a different rhythm to fall into, but once I grew accustomed to
the style, it’s unique and very memoir-like. The spiritual truths of the story
aren’t overt, but are very present. In the lives and words of her new friends,
Penny sees who she can become. I could only feel for her as it always seemed so
far out of her reach. She’s as true to life as our neighbors.
This
is not an easy story to read. It’s not light or funny or any shade of romantic;
what it is: deep. Eye-opening. Heart-changing. Strong.
This
review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers through CFBA for my copy
to review.
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More about the novel and author...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Gina Holmes began her career in 1998, penning articles and short stories. In 2005 she founded the influential literary blog, Novel Journey now called Novel Rocket and she is also the founder of Inspire The Fire.
Her debut, Crossing Oceans, was a Christy and Gold Medallion finalist and winner of the Carol Award, INSPY, and RWA’s Inspirational Reader’s Choice, as well as being a CBA, ECPA, Amazon and PW Religion bestseller. Her sophomore novel, Dry as Rain, was also named a Christy finalist. Her upcoming novel, Wings of Glass will releases this month. She holds degrees in science and nursing and currently resides with her family in southern Virginia. She works too hard, laughs too loud, and longs to see others heal from their past and discover their God-given purpose.
ABOUT THE BOOK
When Trent is injured in a welding accident and his paycheck stops, he has no choice but to finally allow Penny to take a job cleaning houses. Here she meets two women from very different worlds who will teach her to live and laugh again, and lend her their backbones just long enough for her to grow her own.
If you would like to read the first chapter of Wings of Glass, go HERE.
This looks so good. I prefer the deeper books. Thanks for reviewing. :)
ReplyDeleteHmm. Me too. There's a time and place for both, but this one is great for delving deep.
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