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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Through Water and Stone by Karen Barnett, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
“God’s voice can be heard through the water and the stone. Be still and listen.”
It did not take long for me to become completely invested in this story. There is something about both storylines that is intriguing, and I got excited every time I discovered a correlation between both stories. It felt like unwrapping a present, the anticipation building with each chapter. Oftentimes, when I am reading a dual-timeline story, there is a bit of confusion, but the author mapped out this story perfectly. Each timeline is easily identifiable and vastly different from one another yet familiarly similar as well. The imagery is breathtaking as the author gives us a glimpse of the beauty of Zion National Park and God’s creation in Utah, both in the past and the present.
When Henry found the baby, my first thought was the story of Moses and how his mother left him in the reeds to purposely be found by Pharaoh’s daughter, and I was not surprised to see this later referenced. The mystery of Billy and his origins hangs over the story with an indescribable heaviness while paralleled with a thread of hope and a foundation of faith. Talia’s goal setting and her “always moving forward” attitude, even in the face of challenge and defeat, was refreshing, and I loved seeing her check off items on her bucket list while witnessing her relationship with Blake blossom.
There were moments that were gut-wrenching, some were touching and sweet, and even one that was quite amusing. There was one moment in particular where I audibly chuckled as I love a good, punny dad joke! Needless to say, this novel has all the feels and was pure perfection in my book. A perfect dual-timeline with engaging characters and plot, breathtaking scenery, and a read that was almost impossible to put down, I cannot tell you enough how much I enjoyed Through Water and Stone.
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Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Through Water and Stone and $20 Amazon gift card!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight October 1, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on October 8, 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/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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ReplyDeleteI love stories that involve a miracle of God.
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