Book Review of 'A Path to Healing' by Lisa M. James

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

This year has been the year I've been dipping my toes into genres that are outside my norm, and I am finding that fantasy has been quickly becoming a favorite. The novel I am featuring today is a unique fantasy that was so immersive and powerful that it has stuck with me since I've finished reading.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Christian Fantasy Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for A Path to Healing by Lisa M. James, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Path to Healing
Series: The Prodigal Woman Series #3
Author: Lisa James
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: November 1, 2024
Genre: Christian Fantasy/Romance

Scarred. Blemished. Unwanted. These were all words that could describe Bethany. Since an accident disfigured the right side of her face, severing the betrothal to the man she loved, Bethany knew that no one would ever find her beautiful. When her mother insists she marries the only man willing to take her as a wife, Bethany begrudgingly agrees. Yet, the more she discovers about her new husband, the more she realizes that some scars are hidden deep within.

After becoming a champion gladiator to purchase his mother’s freedom, Ezra wished to live a quiet life as a shepherd. When he hires a troubled woman with a veiled face to assist him with his flock, he’s surprised to find himself drawn to discover the woman beneath the mask. After a hasty marriage, Ezra vows to do everything he must to spare his wife from harm. But will her thirst for revenge against the dark forces that plague their homeland and his desperate need to protect his family tear them apart?

Discover the story of a blemished woman in A Path to Healing.

This Christian Fantasy novel can be read as a stand-alone novel or as part of The Prodigal Woman Series.

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My Review

A Path to Healing is such an incredible story! Though this is the third novel in The Prodigal Woman series it was easy to read as a standalone without having to read the other books in the series first. The flow is fantastic as I was able to connect with both Bethany and Ezra on a deeper level.

This year is the first year that I’ve started reading fantasy novels and this story is such a unique world but is easy to relate to with flawed characters and situations that resonate. The fight of self-acceptance with your lot in life, inner beauty, and accepting God’s will are just a few things that spoke to me and I’m sure will speak to many.

There were so many lines that resonated with my soul but this one in particular stopped me in my tracks and continues to echo in my mind: “Oftentimes we need to fall to the bottom of ourselves to discover who we truly are.” I am on my own personal journey to finding who I am in a new stage of my life and this part discussing refining fires had me pondering much more than just the story I was reading. It never ceases to amaze me how the Lord will use a moment in a fictitious story, one simple line to pierce my soul.

I plan on going reading the first two novels in this series as A Path to Healing blew me away. It has such incredible heart and passion at its core and was truly my pleasure to read.

My Rating: ★★★★★

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About the Author

Lisa M. James is an independent author, marketer, and former Sunday School teacher. She loves writing fantasy novels with diverse female leads for both young adult and adult audiences. Her novels have hit the Amazon Best Sellers list for numerous Fantasy categories, including Sword and Sorcery Fantasy, Christian Fantasy, and Religious Romance. Her fictional writing is inspired by Historical Fiction, Fantasy genres, and Christian novels.

Connect with Lisa by visiting lisamjames.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of A Path to Healing and an embroidered backpack purse!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 6, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 13, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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