Amy Inspired by Bethany Pierce
October 2010 by Bethany House
Paperback, 288 Pages
Review Copy
Book Synopsis
Amy Gallagher is an aspiring writer who, after countless rejections, has settled for a career as an English professor in small-town Ohio just to pay the bills. All her dreams suddenly start to unravel as rejections pile up--both from publishers and her boyfriend. But just as Amy fears her life is stuck in a holding pattern, she meets the mysterious, attractive, and unavailable Eli. She struggles to walk the fine line between friendship and something more with Eli, even as staying true to her faith becomes unexpectedly complicated. When secrets, tragedy, and poor decisions cause rifts in Amy's relationships, she must come to terms with who she's become, her unrealized aspirations for her life, and the state of her faith. Can she dare to hope that she will find love and fulfillment despite it all? (CFBA)
Review
I jumped on the chance to review this book, as it was a WOW of mine awhile back and I absolutely loved the cover. Was it worth the wait??? It wasn't what I was expecting but I did find the story to be engaging, fun and encouraging. I think anyone can relate to the ups and downs of trying to find your place in the world.....and most importantly for bloggers wanting to be writers, Amy's story is almost painfully relatable.
Amy a girl who wants nothing more than to be a writer go's through issues of writing itself, getting published and facing tremendous amounts of rejection. While the novel moved a bit slow with the first person narrative, once I connected to the characters things began to progress and move along at a nice pace. Amy was a very nice developed character who displayed likable quirkiness and honest reactions to tricky situations...ie...liking a guy you shouldn't....I wanted Amy to get a little stronger by the end but otherwise the story was a well written heart felt tale of one girls determination to succeed, fall in love and not lose her faith in the process.
Rating
Suitable for many readers including mature teens. Content include: depression, romance, friendship, temptation and faith struggles. Recommended to those who love romance, overcoming and Christian Fiction that isn't preachy.
3.5/5- Christian Fiction- Romance-
Thanks to Bethany House via CFBA for Review Copy
About the Author
After completing a master's in Creative Writing and working as a visiting instructor at Miami University in Ohio, Bethany Pierce now lives with her husband in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she is a member of the McGuffey Art Center and continues to write. Her first book, Feeling for Bones, was one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2007.
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