Wherever You Go

Another great book by Tracie Peterson! What stood out to me about this one is how the author showed alcoholism to be the sin it is, and that relying on God is the best way to overcome it. That's the way it is with all of our sins, no matter how “big” or “little” they are. It's only when we turn to God and ask for His help that we find we're able to overcome those poor choices with Him walking alongside us.

The drama of the romances kept me alternating between smiling, chuckling, rolling my eyes, and cringing. I love a good romance like that, one that sends me through all the emotions! It's also interesting that true colors came out in a character I thought I knew from book one. This person turned out completely differently than their first impression had suggested. But looking back on it, I can now see the hints I missed (because I didn't know to be looking for them). Rereading this trilogy is going to be great fun, because I'll know more of what to watch for as I read.

I was so glad the Wild West show was back! It was great to venture across the Pond with it and see how the show was received in a different country than the U.S. It made me wonder if this was a reflection of how Buffalo Bill Cody's show was received in Europe the eight times it toured there. What made this show even more fun this second time around was that a magazine writer was along for the ride. It was wonderful to see an “outsider's” view of the show as well as the sharpshooter's perspective. I had been hoping in the latter chapters of book one that Mary the sharpshooter would be featured in book two. I thought she might be, since there was a rifle on the cover, but I hadn't checked out the blurb because of potential for having the story spoiled ahead of time. Such relief swept through me when I discovered the sharpshooter was the leading lady of this installment of the series.

Since I'm so eager for the final book in the trilogy, I'm diving in tomorrow. Be on the watch for my review!

Content: alcohol/alcoholism