Review: The Blessing

The Blessing by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hated for it to end!

This book kept me turning the pages. I hated when life interrupted my reading. I thoroughly loved this story and the characters. It made me both laugh and cry. I hated for it to end.

I was totally intrigued by the family's Hebrew-Christian faith and wonder how many families throughout history combined these two faiths?

As a genealogist myself, I love stories inspired by family history. I recommend it to anyone who loves historical fiction or inspirational romance.

5 stars for a great story, for keeping me wanting to read, and for its inspirational and encouraging message. I already bought a copy for our church library.

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Review: The Pirate Bride

The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Pirate Bride (Daughters of the Mayflower #2)
by Kathleen Y’Barbo

Release Date: April 1, 2018

My rating: 5 stars

SUMMARY: Adventure on the high seas, privateers, a feisty heiress, and lost treasure, oh my! What is not to love!? This second book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series can be read without reading the first. (But, if you’re into family trees, you’ll want to!) It is now one hundred years later, and 11-year-old Mayflower descendant Maribel Cordova loves reading, particularly books about pirates and adventures. Little does she know, she’s about to become a pirate—um, privateer—and have a great adventure! This book covers about ten years. I can’t say a whole lot about the story because I don’t want to give anything away.

MY THOUGHTS: Maribel is a spitfire you’ll fall in love with. I enjoyed this book even more than the first one, and I wasn’t expecting that. I laughed and I sighed...I might have even shed a tear or two. It kept me turning the pages to see how it all would end. It’s a story of redemption and second chances. This book is recommended to anyone who likes ocean adventures, pirates, or genealogy. I’m looking forward to book 3!


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At my request, I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. This review reflects my honest thoughts and opinions on the book, and I received no compensation for this review.

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