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Friday, November 29, 2013

Shades of Mercy & Giveaway

When Moody Publishers contacted me to ask if I'd like to do a review and giveaway, I jumped at the chance after hearing what the book was about.
Shades of Mercy by Anita Lustrea and Caryn Rivadeneira is set in the 1950's on a farm in Maine, three topics I love to read about. It's not another fluffy romance, but rather digs deep into the racial tensions of the townspeople and the Indian Tribe of the Maliseets. 

I typically don't like books co-authored by two authors or more...the writing style often reflects two different styles of writing and seems disjointed but this book had nothing of that sort. The book flowed along perfectly. The Christian slant to this book flows nicely as well, without being preachy at all except for a chapter in the middle. The romance aspect of the book actually seemed realistic, unlike most romance books.  A few things didn't quite add up for me, such as the town's people not liking the Maliseets at all and yet loving the food of a new chef in town, who had a Maliseet working in the kitchen, but I often find little things in books like that which bother me so it isn't held against this book.

I must admit, I read half the book the very day I received it and grabbed moments throughout the next day in order to find out how the book ended. It kept my attention the whole time and I enjoyed the characters. The ending leaves me wondering if this will be the first book in a series as it did end a bit abruptly.

Moody Publishing was generous enough to send three additional copies to give to my readers. With the cold weather upon us this would be a wonderful book to snuggle up in a chair with. I think teens to grandparents would enjoy this story! To enter, just leave a comment below and I will pick three winners on December 4th. 
 

12 comments:

  1. Oh Elizabeth! I love novels like this, especially about farms in the nAWTHeast!
    You are such a dear heart!

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  2. I love to read--everything and anything. But most of all, I check each day to read your latest post.

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  3. I love to read. Feel sorry for those that don't. They are missing so much (in my opinion). Favorite saying is "So many books, so little time" or something to that effect. Sharon

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  4. Sounds like an interesting read. Thanks for the chance.

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  5. Thank you for sharing! I like to read about new people and I have not heard about the Maliseets.

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  6. I would love a new book to read. Thank you for the chance!
    Elizabeth

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  7. Sounds like a good read. I would love to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea!

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  8. Seems like a good read...I'd enjoy it! :) Thanks, Angela

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  9. I would enjoy curling up with this book some snowy afternoon! I've not heard of it or the author and it would be a treat to try something new. --Dorothea

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  10. Would love a chance to read this!

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  11. Would love to win so I can read.

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