Book Review of 'Walking on Hidden Wings' by Rachel Scott McDaniel

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Have you ever seen a book cover and it spoke to you so deeply that you knew that no matter the subject you were going to read it? That's exactly what happened to me when I first saw the cover of Walking on Hidden Wings. I think the Roaring Twenties is just the bee's knees and was excited to see where this historical romance would take my heart and imagination, and I was not disappointed. Sometimes you can tell a book by its cover...

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About the Book

Title: Walking on Hidden Wings: A Novel of the Roaring Twenties

Author: Rachel Scott McDaniel

Publisher: Kregel Publications

Release Date: April 23, 2024

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Geneva Ashcroft Hayes's marriage to a newspaper mogul might have been arranged, but the New York socialite is devastated when her husband's plane crashes a few short months after their nuptials. When the authorities suspect murder, Geneva sets out on a wild mission to find his killer--and to prove it wasn't her!

When mysterious notes surface pointing to Geneva's guilt in his death, they only strengthen her resolve. She has little to go on except for a detective friend's cryptic list of locations connected to her dead spouse. When the friend also disappears, she trades her sparkling gowns for coveralls and pilot goggles.

Armed with a new name and career as a wingwalker and barnstormer, she travels from town to town in hopes of unearthing clues and locating her missing friend. But Geneva discovers that her past may not belong to her . . . what she once believed as truth may be nothing more than lies and deception.

"A tangled web, a sleuthing adventure, a rekindled romance . . . Walking on Hidden Wings has it all."

--Rachel Fordham, author of The Letter Tree

"Fans of intelligent mysteries, butterfly-inducing romance, and the Roaring Twenties, prepare yourselves--Walking on Hidden Wings will sweep you away to the skies! McDaniel's lyrical prose is a delight, and readers will be fascinated by the daring beginnings of aviation. A true gem."

--Joanna Barker, author of A Heart Worth Stealing

My Review

Aviation and the Roaring Twenties collide in the most magical way in Walking on Hidden Wings. The world Rachel Scott McDaniel creates is compelling and unique, drawing you in like a moth to the flame.

This era is brought to life, both the good and the bad, through the eyes of a flawed heroine on a search not only to find herself but to find truth. One thing that really surprised me by this novel was the fact that the love story is between a couple that is already married, giving a troupe twist I hadn’t foreseen. With this bond already established it opened the door to showing true grace and forgiveness within the marriage union and gave a little more romantic tension and details that I normally do not see in a clean romance. So, if you’re sensitive to that subject matter be forewarned.

This is one of those novels that is so incredibly easy to get lost in and I was captivated from the beginning. The characters are rich and developed and take us on an adventure full of mystery, romance, and all that jazz. There were a few plot points that I did feel needed to be better fine-tuned, especially when it came to unbelievable choices coming out of the woodworks near the end, but overall, this was still a wonderful literary escape to a bygone era done in a masterful way.

My Rating: ★★★★

About the Author

Rachel Scott McDaniel is an award-winning author of historical romance. Winner of the ACFW Genesis Award and the RWA Touched By Love award, Rachel infuses faith and heart into each story. She currently enjoys life in Ohio with her husband and two kids.

Connect with Rachel by visiting rachelmcdaniel.net to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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