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I highly recommend this book and this series!, July 1, 2002
This review is from: The Awakening (Seven Sisters, Book 2) (Paperback)
I just finished reading this book and absolutely loved it! Not only does it have just the right amount of mystery, suspense, and romance, but it also deeply touched my heart and helped me to give more of myself to the Lord. You will be blessed by her writing!
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An Excellent Christan Novel, September 1, 2011
This review is from: The Awakening (Seven Sisters, Book 2) (Paperback)
The Awakening is the second in the Seven Sisters series, which tells the stories of seven college friends. However, it can easily be read as a stand-alone novel, as there is a 'Cast of Characters' in the front of the book.
Kim Lan Lowery is a half-American, half-Vietnamese supermodel who has risen from a background of poverty to being a rich, independant woman who is engaged to a heart-throb movie star. As a Christian who is seeking to develp her relationship with God, Kim Lan is challenged by a presentation at her parent's church, and feels led to undertake a short-term mission to Vietnam. But sparks quickly fly when Mick O'Donnel, the trip co-ordinator, refuses to consider her because of her fame. While this conflict is quickly resolved, another arises in the form of a 'secret admirer' whose gifts soon turn threatening. Meanwhile, Mick and Kim Lan have to consider where their relationship might be leading - particularly given Kim Lan's fiancee.
This, to me, is the best kind of Christian romance fiction. It has two lead characters, each with a strong relationship with God but who still make mistakes but are able to learn from them and develop in their Christian faith as the story progresses. The change in point-of-view from Mick/Kim Lee to the 'secret admirer' was clear-cut, and did not interfere with the story. The Awakening has a solid cast of characters, a bit of suspence and a good dose of romance without being corny or cloying, and, most importantly, it felt real and authentic. No doubt this was because several of the Vietnamese scenes were drawn straight from the author's own experiences in visiting Vietnam to adopt a child.
This book will suit those who like Christian romance with a real Christian focus, unlike much of the genre which merely excludes bad language and sensual scenes. I would be interested in reading the rest of the series - the sub-plot around Kim Lan's friend, Sonsee, appeared to be developing the background to a later story.
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Great, November 23, 2005
This review is from: The Awakening (Seven Sisters, Book 2) (Paperback)
This book is Great. I loved reading it. I loved that the 7 friends prayed and helped eachother. I cant wait to find out what happens to the other 6 sisters.
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