Beth Webb Hart wrote an enjoyable story in Moon Over Edisto. The characters are all dealing with the effects of divorce, each handling things in their “own style.” I enjoyed the way that the author let us see things through the characters’ eyes…dedicating chapters to various characters, moving the story along its journey. The setting in South Carolina’s low country was described so that readers will be able to “see” just where events are occurring. I really enjoyed Julia and all that she brought to the story…the struggles that she faced in her life and the decisions that she had to make. It is true to life in that we never know from one day to the next just what life is going to present to us. I found myself wanting to get back to this book and felt very connected to the characters.

I just finished reading CHERISHED by Kim Cash Tate. The first time that I picked up this book to give it a read, I just could not get into it. I can’t tell you the reason for sure…whether it was the book or just me. This time, however, I was committed to accomplishing the read, and I’m happy to say that I enjoyed the book. The characters came to life for me this time around and pulled me into their story. The fact that this isn’t a “fairy tale” in that the characters have flaws and “histories” that they need to learn to give over to God to be able to move on with their lives in the direction that He leads them, makes it believable. The journey that they must take to accomplish that seemed realistic to me. Any book that brings me to tears says something for the writer’s ability to grab their readers. I like the family and friendship relationships that are happening in the book. They portray what many people find in the Christian community. The morals and values are ones, which we all should be trying to emulate. Cherished is a book that I will cherish in my memory as an enjoyable read that I will recommend for others to do the same. Thank you, Book Sneeze, for giving me this book for review.