Amy Clipston

I have had an ARC of this book for what feels like forever. Every few months I went back and started reading the book but lost interest quite quickly. I have enjoyed almost every Amy Clipston book in the past but this one just missed the mark for me. It felt a like a very stereotypical Amish novel. Maybe I will give this book a chance in the future, but that day is not today.
Rating: DNF
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.… (plus d'informations)

Oh boy. I have very mixed feelings about this book. Let me explain.
I am one of Clipston's biggest fans (if I do say so myself). I have not read one of her books that I did not like until this one. I often recommend her novels to others (the Roadside Assistance trilogy is phenomenal.) One huge compliment I have about this book is that I was drawn into the story despite what I did not like.
A Welcome at Our Door was a bit different. I still love Clipston's writing. I felt like the romance between Drew and Cindy could have been in a YA romance novel. :( The novel was a bit cheesy and I felt the Romeo and Juliet vibes. (that was alright, I guess)
Even though this was not my favorite book, I will still be reading more works written by Amy Clipston in the future.

Rating: 3 Stars
Content: 4 Stars
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.… (plus d'informations)

The Heart’s Shelter by Amy Clipston is the fourth An Amish Legacy Novel. We get Jayden’s story in this addition. I have liked Jayden since the beginning, and I have been looking forward to his tale. I find Jayden to be a kind man with a good heart. I thought The Heart’s Shelter was a sweet story, but I found it to be repetitive. I like the Bontrager family as well as Kira’s aunt. I had trouble liking Kira. She is older than Jayden, but he was the more mature person in the relationship. I did like that Kira and her group of friends did kind deeds for those who were struggling in the community. I thought the story lacked depth. The same details are repeated in each chapter. I liked catching up with the other characters in the series. I have enjoyed seeing them develop and watching the Bontrager family grow closer. The Heart’s Shelter can be read as a standalone as the author provided the necessary background information for new readers.… (plus d'informations)