Book Review of 'Green Pastures' by Patricia Johns

Happy Tuesday Bookworms!

I love Amish fiction so much and am excited to share one of my latest reads with you! Not only is it one of my favorite genres, but it's also by a new-to-me author! Talk about a double whammy!

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Amish 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 + Review Tour for Green Pastures by Patricia Johns, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Green Pastures
Series: The Amish of Shepherd's Hill #1
Author: Patricia Johns
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Release Date: March 18, 2025
Genre: Amish Romance

Tabitha Schrock's return to Lancaster County shakes the foundations of her family and community. After her departure during rumspringa and a recent divorce, Tabitha faces the challenge of reintegrating into Amish society while pursuing her dream of working as a veterinarian. Meanwhile, her sister Amanda, whose own prospects were dimmed by Tabitha's leaving Shepherd's Hill, decides to seize her chance at love by pursuing a man with a shadowed past. And their youngest sister, Rose, despite her beauty and romantic hopes, faces the harsh realities of matrimony, grappling with the weight of vows made before Gott and her community.

As the sisters navigate the intricacies of love, faith, and tradition, they are bound by their commitment to uphold their Amish way of life. But as they strive to keep their promises, how much are they willing to sacrifice to remain true to themselves and their community?

My Review

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul.”

This has always been one of my favorite Psalms, and restoration and reconciliation is such a beautiful message that was incredibly powerful and prevalent in Green Pastures.

I appreciate the premise of three sisters banding together to help one another navigate through life during a time of transition. There is a lot of introspection as everyone is trying to navigate the next step in their lives while also reconciling choices of the past. This is something we all do at one time or another in our lives and felt very real to me. This is a novel that has a slower pace, which fits well with the feel of the Amish lifestyle while also giving time for the reader to absorb the characters and conflicts.

Second chances and giving people the opportunity to show that they’ve changed is a huge theme in this novel, which I think is a timely message and something that echoed with me long after I put down the book. I enjoyed the pace and conflicts, but what I adored most of all was the support and love that were clearly highlighted. Marriage is a major theme in this novel, but it’s more the love of family than romantic love that spoke to me the most and made this narrative feel even more special.

My Rating: ★★★★

About the Author

Patricia Johns is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 50 books. She writes Amish fiction with tight communities, outspoken heroines, and the handsome, rugged men who fall in love with them. She lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband and son.

Connect with Patricia by visiting patriciajohns.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a print copy of Green Pastures!

(1) additional winner will receive a print copy of Green Pastures!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight March 18, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 25, 2025. Winner 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.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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