Happy Wednesday Bookworms!
I hope you are all staying safe and cool wherever you are and that you're having a good week so far. We have company coming to Texas all the way from Canada so things have been a little crazy here, but I wouldn't want it any other way. I just hope they'll be able to handle this heat!
I am not a nature girl by any stretch of the imagination but the beauty that is found in nature never ceases to amaze me. It is in these quiet moments, when I'm not thinking about all the animals and critters that are lurking, that I feel closer to God, which is exactly the passion that fuels the heroines of the novel I am featuring today.
I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian Fiction and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!
Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Where Trees Touch the Sky by Karen Barnett hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Where Trees Touch the Sky
Series: National Parks
Author: Karen Barnett
Publisher: Kregel
Release Date: August 13, 2024
Genre: Christian Fiction, Dual Timeline
Some secrets have shadows as long as the redwoods are tall.
In the early 1920s, the accelerating destruction of the California redwoods is more than nature-loving Marion Baker can bear. Throwing herself headlong into the work of the Save the Redwoods League, she is shocked to learn that Frank Duncan, a man she's grown to love, is the son of one of the area's worst timber barons. Though devastated by the betrayal, she realizes this could also be an opportunity--if only she can convince him to help preserve her favorite grove from his father's greedy grasp. Is her love strong enough to persuade him to save these precious trees? Or will Marion choose to sacrifice her beliefs to keep Frank by her side?
Nearly fifty years later, in 1972, polio survivor June Turner is deeply proud of the legacy her great aunt Marion has left as a redwood warrior. And despite her disability, June is determined to prove herself capable as a ranger at the recently established Redwood National Park, even if it means taking to the trails with her crutch in hand. What better way to carry on the family tradition of preserving God's magnificent creation?
When aspiring film student Adam Garner approaches June to help make a documentary about Marion's life, she swiftly grabs the opportunity to spread her aunt's worthy reputation. That is, until they unearth a secret that might shatter the family legacy. In the scramble for answers, June may lose not only her family pride but also her own dreams.
Karen Barnett's beautifully crafted split-time novel, set against the majestic backdrop of a beloved national park, immerses the reader in history that feels as fresh as if it happened yesterday.
I am not what you’d call a nature girl by any stretch of the imagination but what I do enjoy is when I can escape to natural settings in my imagination, like I did when I read Where Trees Touch the Sky. The imagery in this dual-timeline novel is vivid and absolutely breathtaking. I enjoyed reading about the redwoods and the Redwood National Park so much that I’ve now added it to my bucket list and hope to visit one day.
There are two storylines that coexist in this narrative. Great-aunt in the 1920’s and her niece in the 1970’s fights the good fight decades apart in this dual timeline historical fiction. My heart went out to Marion and her struggles, having to choose between who she loves and what she loves is no place anyone wants to be, yet this is something that will resonate with many. While Marion is great, I connected most with June. Struggling with the effects of an illness and trying to overcome shortcomings is something I’ve personally been struggling with recently, so witnessing her fight was truly inspiring.
It’s clear that the author shares a love for nature and infused that passion into her characters in such a masterful way. The storytelling in this novel is superb and I am so glad I had the opportunity to read it.
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*I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher through JustRead Tours. All views and opinions expressed are completely honest, and my own.
This looks like a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing and hosting this tour.
ReplyDeleteKaren Barnett truly makes the national parks come alive! So excited to read this one. Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your excellent view. I enjoy Karen Barnett's novels.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get the chance to see the Redwoods in person someday. I think it's a life changing experience that shouldn't be missed. Thanks for the review!
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