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Summary: Very moving...
Review: Once I started on this book,I couldn't put it down. This is one of the best books I have ever read by Kristen Heitzmann. The story of a young woman in a tough situation with everything she has in the world stolen and a cynic yet lovable male character has his life and perspective changed because of her has moved me. Alessi Moore's kindness and optimistic outlook on life, changes the people around her and makes them see how the little good things in life go unnoticed and underappreciated. Steve Bennet is a cynical Christian with a not-so-very-glamourous life either. But his outlook is changed dramatically when Alessi comes into his life. The town of Charity also need to realize that their suppressed secret will still continue to harm innocent people. Will the miracle Alessi anticipated with the appearance of the halo around the sun will take place despite of the underlying attitude of the seemingly quaint town? Awesome story. Kristen Heitzmann is one of my favourite authors and I will read her next story "Secrets" which is coming out this fall and continues the story generations later of Quillan and Carina in the Diamond of the Rockies.
Rating:
Summary: Captivating read
Review: With no on to turn to and only a beautiful red Mustang to her name, Alessi Moore drifts from place to place. When she sees a halo around the sun near the town of Charity, she knows she is meant to go there and that something wonderful awaits. Unfortunately, it seems only trouble was waiting. She becomes stranded in Charity and must count on the good will of a town where most people seem to wish she would simply disappear. The first friends she find in Charity are Ben and Dave, who take her in. That good will is short lived when their roommate, Steve, objects. Steve feels Alessi is up to know good. As Alessi struggles to stand on her own two feet, it seems others are just waiting for her to stumble. Alessi begins to wonder why exactly God would put a halo over a town where she is obviously not wanted. She even reasons that maybe the halo was meant for somewhere else. But she is in Charity now. The town seems charming at times, but coarse at others, as do the people. Every step of her journey makes for a great story. Alessi is looking for a place to belong. She's not accustomed to trusting anyone, though she does try to see the best in everything and everyone. Steve is still trying to heal from his own lifetime of hurt. He can't decide if Alessi is a trouble maker, or if she really is as innocent as she seems. This is a sweet, touching book about overcoming old hurts and finding joy even in trials. Alessi's own journey to keep surviving is mirrored in the struggles of many of the characters she meets. From cover to cover, Halos races through inspriration, drama, and romance without stopping for a breath. It is not just a good read, it is a beautifully satisfying read. Kristen Heitzmann does a marvelous job weaving together this poignant tale about moving beyond the past and forgiving. The characters are believable. That was one thing that struck me from the very beginning. It is not a book full of saints, rather a book full of people that seem very real. The other great thing about the characters is how how developed they are. By the end of the book, you can really see to the hearts of the two main characters. This is truly a wonderful book. I wish I could better put into words just how good it really is. This is the first book I have read by Kristen Heitzmann, but I will definitely be reading more by her soon. I just wish the book could be longer. I was more than ready to keep reading. A single word to sum up Halos would have to be engaging. I recommend this book highly. It makes for a terrific read.
Rating:
Summary: Captivating read
Review: With no on to turn to and only a beautiful red Mustang to her name, Alessi Moore drifts from place to place. When she sees a halo around the sun near the town of Charity, she knows she is meant to go there and that something wonderful awaits. Unfortunately, it seems only trouble was waiting. She becomes stranded in Charity and must count on the good will of a town where most people seem to wish she would simply disappear. The first friends she find in Charity are Ben and Dave, who take her in. That good will is short lived when their roommate, Steve, objects. Steve feels Alessi is up to know good. As Alessi struggles to stand on her own two feet, it seems others are just waiting for her to stumble. Alessi begins to wonder why exactly God would put a halo over a town where she is obviously not wanted. She even reasons that maybe the halo was meant for somewhere else. But she is in Charity now. The town seems charming at times, but coarse at others, as do the people. Every step of her journey makes for a great story. Alessi is looking for a place to belong. She's not accustomed to trusting anyone, though she does try to see the best in everything and everyone. Steve is still trying to heal from his own lifetime of hurt. He can't decide if Alessi is a trouble maker, or if she really is as innocent as she seems. This is a sweet, touching book about overcoming old hurts and finding joy even in trials. Alessi's own journey to keep surviving is mirrored in the struggles of many of the characters she meets. From cover to cover, Halos races through inspriration, drama, and romance without stopping for a breath. It is not just a good read, it is a beautifully satisfying read. Kristen Heitzmann does a marvelous job weaving together this poignant tale about moving beyond the past and forgiving. The characters are believable. That was one thing that struck me from the very beginning. It is not a book full of saints, rather a book full of people that seem very real. The other great thing about the characters is how how developed they are. By the end of the book, you can really see to the hearts of the two main characters. This is truly a wonderful book. I wish I could better put into words just how good it really is. This is the first book I have read by Kristen Heitzmann, but I will definitely be reading more by her soon. I just wish the book could be longer. I was more than ready to keep reading. A single word to sum up Halos would have to be engaging. I recommend this book highly. It makes for a terrific read.
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