Book Synopsis:
Like a speck of dandelion dust riding the tides of a prairie wind, life is fleeting. Though I never realized just how fragile it was until that day . . .
Charity always had a dream. It was simple, really. Find a guy, fall in love, and get married.
The day she met Ryder, Charity knew he was the man God had chosen for her. But she never expected their relationship to be tested and tried through the fires of a freak accident. Suddenly, her world is thrown into chaos, and the bleak, white walls and sterile smells of a city hospital fill every spare minute. And then there comes the dreaded news. It was likely Ryder would never make it out of the hospital bed.
As her carefully laid plans for the future come crashing down around her and the sun seems to set on her dreams, can Charity still find hope in the dark of night?
Like a dandelion, life is beautiful. But treasure every moment. . . . for one day, the flower will be gone.
My Review:
4/5 stars. This is the second short and sweet, cozy Christian romance I've read in a row, but this one had a bit more emotional depth to it. The romantic scenes were written very well, as well as how the characters felt. The author did a great job of describing emotions in complex ways. I don't really have anything negative to say about this book, but it's not five stars because it didn't leave me feeling "wow."
If I had to say a complaint, which is not really a complaint and very silly, it's that the characters said y'all too much. Maybe that's accurate if you live in the south, but it also felt like the author just wanted to make it clear that that's where they were from, and it became a little grating.
I always love a writer main character, which is what Charity was. I wished that this was mentioned more and was more relevant to the plot, but it was a detail that I appreciated. I understand why it wasn't focused on, since the book wasn't about that aspect of her life.
When it was revealed that Ryder was paralyzed, I was a little worried that the book would have a slight ableist tone. Luckily, I didn't. The characters were shocked and sad for him, but it was an appropriate reaction and not like they thought it made him less capable or worthy. Then, later on, him being in a wheelchair or going to physical therapy was mentioned naturally, like it wasn't a big deal. I liked that it didn't turn out negative.
Content:
Language: None
Sexual Content: Cheek and forehead kisses, nothing else
Violence/Gore: Descriptions of a car accident, and the resulting injuries, but nothing is mentioned in detail
Drugs/Alcohol: None
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