Review: The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water by Erin Bartels

About the book:

The best fiction simply tells the truth.

But the truth is never simple.

When novelist Kendra Brennan moves into her grandfather's old cabin on Hidden Lake, she has a problem and a plan. The problem? An inflammatory letter from A Very Disappointed Reader. The plan? To confront Tyler, her childhood best friend's brother--and the man who inspired the antagonist in her first book. If she can prove that she told the truth about what happened during those long-ago summers, perhaps she can put the letter's claims to rest and meet the swiftly approaching deadline for her next book.

But what she discovers as she delves into the murky past is not what she expected. While facing Tyler isn't easy, facing the consequences of her failed friendship with his sister, Cami, may be the hardest thing she's ever had to do.

Plumb the depths of the human heart with this emotional exploration of how a friendship dies, how we can face the unforgivable, and how even those who have been hurt can learn to love with abandon.

My rating:
1.5 stars
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Weekend Wrap-Up (January 22, 2022)

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Review: A Sister's Forgiveness by Anna Schmidt

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About the book:

Teenage cousins Sadie and Tessa are best friends, just like their mothers, sisters Emma and Jeannie. Their families are close and the girls themselves are inseparable. And then the unthinkable happens. A single instant of Sadie’s inattention causes a tragic accident—and Tessa is dead. Everything changes in that moment: Jeannie’s lost her only child, Emma’s daughter is facing legal consequences, and both families are reeling from grief and loss. Soon sorrow becomes bitterness as Jeannie’s marriage disintegrates and Emma’s two children are mired in guilt and depression. But through faith, can each sister find a way from heartbreak to forgiveness?

My rating:
4 stars
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My thoughts:

A Sister's Forgiveness was a gripping read with an emotional storyline. I was pulled into the book right away and couldn't believe what I was reading.

I felt for the characters and couldn't imagine what pain they were going through. The story was written exceptionally well and it felt like real life. So good!

All in all, A Sister's Forgiveness was a great read. I recommend it to fans of the genre.

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Amazon (aff link), Goodreads

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Weekend Wrap-Up (January 17th, 2022)

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