5 Stars Out Of 5!
"All houses hold secrets, and I am one of them."
"The House On Foster Hill" is a near perfect read. Jaime Jo Wright is masterful at weaving together dual plot lines of past and present that ultimately lead to a mind-blowing, faith-filled conclusion. While this is her debut novel, it was the second book of hers that I have read (the equally superb "The Curse Of Misty Wayfair" being the first). Both of these books have proven to me that Jaime Jo Wright is not a one-hit wonder and she is a force to be reckoned with in the Christian Fiction world. Some authors are good with messages of hope and faith; others are good with characters; and others are good with story lines and edge of your seat suspense. Jaime Jo Wright is excellent at all of the above.
I probably most enjoyed the present tense story line of Kaine, as well as the other characters like Grant, Joy, and Megan; however, Ivy's story is really good and the mysterious (and sometimes creepy) aspects of that story line is what makes Kaine's story so enjoyable. I can honestly say that both mysteries in the past and present were something I did not solve, while at the same time I didn't feel cheated when the big reveals happened. There are just enough red herrings mixed in with Wright masterfully giving the reader just enough details here and there to keep you plunging forward with the story.
And finally, there are so many wonderful moments and passages of faith, hope, and Jesus Christ sprinkled throughout. I found myself highlighting passages in my Kindle at an alarming rate. We see the struggles of both Kaine and Ivy on their faith journey and Jaime Jo Wright never waters down her message. Through trials and hard times, Jesus is there. We are not alone if we fix our eyes on Jesus. There is no despair in eternity, in God’s presence, in His perfection. There is only hope. Beautifully written throughout.
So if you couldn't tell from my review, I definitely recommend this book, especially if you enjoy Christian Fiction, Mysteries/Suspense, Gothic, and dual story lines from the early 1900's and today.
“He gives us glimpses now, but His plan for us is so much greater than what we see. That’s the pitfall of humanity. We look at our present circumstances, our trials, even our joys, and believe that this is all there is. But the Lord’s vision is so much broader and stretches into eternity. We limit ourselves by looking at the here and now when hope, real hope, is found in our relationship with Him and the future that Christ went ahead to prepare for.”
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