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Title: Unbreakable (Road to Kingdom book 2)Author: Nancy Mehl
Format: trade paperback
Genre: Christian, Romantic Suspense, Mennonites
Source: Litfuse Publicity Group book blogger campaign
Published: Bethany House / 2013 / ISBN: 978-0-7642-0928-4 / 326 pages / $14.99
Why I Read this Book: I first learned of Nancy Mehl's work through the LibraryThing Early Book Reviewer's site when I received a free copy from the publisher of Inescapable- (book one in the Road to Kingdom series.) I had only read a few Amish/Mennonite books at that point in time, so when I saw the word suspense with Mennonite, I was intrigued to find out how it would play a role in their everyday lives. I mean, suspense and Mennonites? It didn't really add up. Well, I was proved very wrong. Murder, lies, and broken family relationships were all a part of the first book. After reading Inescapable, I was hooked!
What I Liked: I really enjoyed the fact that the characters in Unbreakable are realistic. I think oftentimes, the Amish and Mennonite ways of life are painted as boring and perfect because they do not incorporate the same technologies that the rest of the world abuses uses on a daily basis. Unbreakable shows that while the Mennonites are considered "plain," the people still suffer and fall prey to the same temptations and sins that the rest of us do. Thankfully, their sense of community and faith are strong enough that rather than lock their doors to everyone, they all chip in and help each other out.
The suspense of who was causing all of the destruction both inside the town of Kingdom and outside kept me reading; hungry for more information. I don't want to give spoilers to the story, so let's say that I was just as angry, sad, and confused as the characters while they were living through these attacks on the town and its members.
When sparks of attraction started to fly between several of the characters, I was biting my nails in anticipation of the final decision that had to be made. Which of the suitors would be chosen and why? I can honestly say that I didn't envy the decision that had to be made, but I'm glad there was a choice.
I enjoyed that the issue of faith and trust in God was brought up many times throughout the book. I think as believers, we tend to doubt and not really trust that God is on our side, even if we say we do. The characters had to actually live out their trust in God, and some even had to put their lives on the line and live out their belief that God would take care of them, even in the face of dire circumstances. It's a great lesson to be learned by us all.
What I Didn't Like: The
book ended too soon! I wanted to learn more about the other characters and their relationships, but I guess that will have to wait for the next book in the series. *wink*
Overall Impression: I thoroughly enjoyed reading Unbreakable, the second book in the Road to Kingdom series. It has opened my eyes to the reality and struggles that the members of the Mennonite and Amish communities face on a daily basis. It has also made me realize that though their way of life is drastically different from my own, we still share the same struggles and frustrations, as well as doubts. The good news is that our faith in God helps us to conquer the challenges that we face, and sometimes helps others to see that there is a proverbial "light at the end of the tunnel"
if we just practice our faith and show what we believe.
if we just practice our faith and show what we believe.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Let me know what you think! Happy Reading!
Unbreakable Kindle Fire Giveaway and 3/5 Facebook Party!
One fortunate winner will receive:
- A Kindle Fire
- Books one & two in Nancy's Road to Kingdom series (Inescapable and Unbreakable)
Grab your copy of Unbreakable and join Nancy on the evening of the March 5th for a chance to connect with Nancy and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)
