I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Reads and was under no obligation to post a review. No compensation was received for sharing this review and all opinions are my own.
Series: Nantucket Legacy Book #2
Published by Revell on July 3, 2018
Source: Revell Reads
Genres: Christian, Fiction, General, Historical, Romance
Pages: 336
Six long years ago, Captain Reynolds Macy sailed away from his bride, looking forward to the day when he would return to Nantucket Island with a ship's hold full of whale oil. But when that momentous day finally arrives, Ren soon discovers that everything has changed in his absence. Everything. "Is nothing on this island as it appears to be?" he whispers in despair.
Unlike most islanders, bold and spirited Daphne Coffin doesn't defer to Ren as an authoritative whalemaster, but sees through his aloofness to the aching heart beneath. She encourages him to return to his Quaker roots and "mind the Light," finding solace in God and community. As Ren becomes the man she believes him to be--honorable, wise, faithful--she finds herself falling in love with him.
But how can she, when her heart is spoken for? Tristram Macy is Ren's business partner, cousin, and best friend--and Daphne's fiancé. Love always comes at a cost, but when is the price too high?Suzanne Woods Fisher welcomes readers back to the Quaker community on Nantucket Island for this riveting love story, full of unexpected moments.
Minding the Light is book#2 in the Nantucket Legacy series by Suzanne Woods Fisher. Usually known for her Amish Fiction, this series explores early life for Quaker Settlers in the Nantucket area.
Usually, I’m a huge fan of Suzanne Woods Fisher but so far this series just isn’t my favorite. I’m having a hard time getting into the characters and the different writing style. It just feels different. Now, I’m not trying to stick this author in a box—not at all. I do enjoy books outside the Amish genre. The writing style just feels different to me.
The characters in this book were okay. Not bad, not great. They were just okay. No one really stood out to me. They had a purpose, they were well-developed. They just didn’t speak to me.
This is nothing at all to do with the author and I think maybe it has to do with me. I’d be curious to pick this series up in a year or so and see how I feel about it then.
I do like that the author is not afraid to tackle hard topics such as racism and intolerance. These are such deep-seated issues that have long been ingrained in our culture and it’s time to start recognizing that so that we can change for the better.
Overall the book is well written and I do want to continue the series. I just didn’t feel like it was speaking to me at this time. I truly feel that sometimes you read a book when it’s not the time to read that particular book. I wanted to love it and as I already said, I’d like to read it again in the future—just to see how the characters speak to me then.
Note: Kristin reads and reviews both Christian and secular fiction on A Simply Enchanted Life. Out of respect for my readers, I am including a content review. This content review will help you decide whether this book is suitable for you.
Christian or Secular: Christian
ASEL Rating: no profanity, violence, bedroom scenes, or other content that could otherwise be considered disturbing. (Mentions of Whaling, a girl is accidentally poisoned, racism)
Themes: Quaker Settlement, Whaling, Colonial America, Romance, Faith
Suggested Age: 13+
About Suzanne Woods Fisher
Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Lancaster County Secrets series, the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. She is also the coauthor of an Amish children’s series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner for The Search, a Carol Award finalist for The Choice, and a Christy Award finalist for The Waiting. She is also a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. Learn more at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com and follow Suzanne on Twitter @suzannewfisher.
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