Book Review: The Hope of Christmas Past by Stephenia H McGee
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What is this book about?
When a mysterious painting offers her a trip to the past, will Isla find new hope for her future?
On the brink of aging out the foster system, the last thing Isla Laird wants is to spend Christmas in an old-fashioned plantation. What’s the point of bonding with her foster mom when it’s too late to ever be adopted? But when a mysterious painting suddenly thrusts her into the nineteenth century, Isla is forced to face hurts and memories she’s long tried to bury. With time running out and her heart in tatters, can God use an impossible miracle to bring Isla hope for a new future?
My review:
This was a quick little Christmas story. I felt for Isla who struggled with trusting her current foster mom’s motives. Isla was coming to the point of aging out of a foster care system that had failed her many times in her past. Coming in contact with a beautiful painting and a woman from the historical past helped shift Isla’s perspective of what love looked like. Nicely told for a novella.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
Funny comparisons between current and past timelines
What I didn’t like about this book:
Story a little too short
Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Interesting characters and nicely told story. This is a standalone novella.
Where can I learn more about this author and their books?
Stephenia McGee, author website
-Loraine Nunley
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