Under the Starry Skies

What a spectacular story! From the scalawag renegade with a grudge to the estranged sisters trying to rediscover a healthy relationship to a man with a heartrending past and hesitant hopes for the future, this story whisked me away to 1910s New Mexico and entertained me well for many hours.

The theme of domestic abuse as well as one of neglect were well written in a way that showed the faults yet revealed how grace can come alongside and sweep the wrongs into the past in order to give people a completely fresh start. It was special to see how certain characters were attempting to break those negative cycles that can so easily carry down through generations.

The faith journey was so rich! It was strong and instilled hope in the characters and reader alike. It was wonderful to see the characters yearning to right the wrongs of their pasts. Sometimes it isn't possible to do so, but it's great when it is. The highlight on forgiveness was fantastic, because it wasn't a pat thing. It was heart-deep and sincere—a true example of how living out God's love through forgiveness can look.

Content: alcohol, bars, marital affairs mentioned