Book Review of 'Adventure's Invitation' by Cheri Swalwell

Happy Saturday Bookworms!

Summer is in full swing and I just found out I'm going to be having company come and stay with me for a few weeks in July! I try to stay on top of my house cleaning but I've been fighting yet another illness these past few weeks, so I see some marathon cleaning in my future! Do you have a cleaning schedule or do you wait and clean everything all in one fell swoop? Let me know in the comments.

While I procrastinate on house cleaning I thought I'd share a book review by another author that is new to me. I love finding new talent so today invite you to read my thoughts on Adventure's Invitation.

Welcome to the Reviewer Tour for Adventure's Invitation by Cheri Swalwell, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Adventure's Invitation

Series: The Redemption of Green Pines #1

Author: Cheri Swalwell

Publisher: Independently Published

Release Date: August 6, 2020

Genre: Contemporary Christian Fiction

Families stick together. That’s what they do.

It’s no secret that Holly has a crush on Mitch, her older brother’s best friend. A church mission trip offers the chance to add adventure to summer vacation, and the added bonus to finally date the young man of her dreams.

But early into the mission, a senseless tragedy rocks Holly’s carefully laid plans. Now she faces a future that’s bleaker than she ever could have imagined. Although members of her community blame her for the incident, it’s the support of her family that helps her through the rough times.

When God gives Holly the opportunity for a new adventure outside her comfort zone, she has to choose—stay close to her family or trust that her Heavenly Father’s plans will lead to new friends, a new purpose and, perhaps, a new love.

Adventure’s Invitation is the first book in the heartwarming Redemption of Green Pines series. If you enjoy reading faith-based stories in wholesome small towns where God turns messes into miracles, then get your copy and escape into the story today!

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My Review

Adventure’s Invitation was not what I was expecting at all and I am so thankful for that. The story begins with an unforeseeable tragedy that is every person’s worst nightmare. A freak accident that leaves a church family rocked to its core and one girl’s life turned completely upside down. The unimaginable pain that Holly endures is the stuff of nightmares, but as God proves time and time again, He can use all things for His good, and though Holly’s journey looks to be ending, it is really just beginning.

This is a story of redemption and finding your way through faith and those you surround yourself with. The supporting characters are top notch, helping Holly navigate the murky waters of her future with faith and grace. There are a lot of subjects that are tackled that can bring up a plethora of emotions for the reader, but the author does a masterful job of handling them with such heart, which evoked my own deep, personal emotions and bonded me to this story even more.

This is a Contemporary Christian Fiction and faith is at the forefront, as it should be, but it’s not pushed on the reader but fleshed out in the most beautiful way, as grace should do. The writing is captivating and though there are some tough subject matters that are touched on it never felt heavy or burdensome. There are also some lighthearted moments that made me smile, giving the story a great balance. I can see this touching the youth and adult readers alike with its powerfulness and recommend this for anyone who loves a story that is full of heart and grace.

My Rating: ★★★★

About the Author

Cheri Swalwell is a Christ follower who thoroughly enjoys her calling to be a wife, mother, writer, podcaster, and speaker, in that order. Cheri loves to encourage people through her fiction series and many nonfiction books including devotionals, Bible studies, and compilation books.

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