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lizisreadingagain's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nknash96's review
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
silvermarine's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ewellcald's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lotrfanatic418's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mercyandgrace04's review
4.0
A generational saga that follows three women with very different stories that lead them to the same conclusion: God is within her and she will not fail.
Each of the three main characters shares their story. The modern timeline follows
Adelaide and her pursuit for a suitor at the bequest of her mother, Sylvia. However, her grandmother Junietta is radically against marrying to simply retain wealth and would rather see Addy forge her own path. Caught in the middle, Addy must listen to each of their stories to understand their motives and learn their secrets.
The past timelines were my favorite. The layers of truth slowly unfolding to a glorious picture of each woman and their beliefs.
The modern timeline was a bit slow which is what kept me from a five star rating, but this was still another lovely read by a favorite author.
Thank you NetGalley and Tyndale House publishers for an advance copy. All opinions are my own.
Publication Release date: Feb. 6,2024
Each of the three main characters shares their story. The modern timeline follows
Adelaide and her pursuit for a suitor at the bequest of her mother, Sylvia. However, her grandmother Junietta is radically against marrying to simply retain wealth and would rather see Addy forge her own path. Caught in the middle, Addy must listen to each of their stories to understand their motives and learn their secrets.
The past timelines were my favorite. The layers of truth slowly unfolding to a glorious picture of each woman and their beliefs.
The modern timeline was a bit slow which is what kept me from a five star rating, but this was still another lovely read by a favorite author.
Thank you NetGalley and Tyndale House publishers for an advance copy. All opinions are my own.
Publication Release date: Feb. 6,2024
momloves2read's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy, Child death, Alcoholism, and Suicide
jhanway's review against another edition
A nice period book ruined by christian propaganda.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry
emilylovesreading_'s review
5.0
This was my first Lynn Austin book, and I absolutely loved it! “All My Secrets” is a Gilded Age novel with all of the Downton Abbey vibes. Need I say more to compel you?
This beautiful book follows three generations of women as they navigate life after a death in the family and an unfortunate will and testament leaves them without the fortune they once had and little future prospects.
The book has multiple POVs as well as multiple timelines as the novel provides glimpses into the former lives of the two eldest women: the mother and the grandmother. Both women have been living their life with many secrets that their daughter/granddaughter was never privy to. Now, they decide, is the time to begin sharing about their pasts. Will it change the future for the youngest Stanhope woman?
I loved the deep faith themes of this book and how beautifully the gospel was woven through. I absolutely fell in love with the characters in this story and did not want it to end!
I couldn’t recommend this upcoming release enough. If you love Christian historical fiction, you need to read this book! If you haven’t read any Christian historical fiction, this would be a great first book to pick up.
Highly, highly recommend!
Thank you to #netgalley and @tyndalehouse for my free e-copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
This beautiful book follows three generations of women as they navigate life after a death in the family and an unfortunate will and testament leaves them without the fortune they once had and little future prospects.
The book has multiple POVs as well as multiple timelines as the novel provides glimpses into the former lives of the two eldest women: the mother and the grandmother. Both women have been living their life with many secrets that their daughter/granddaughter was never privy to. Now, they decide, is the time to begin sharing about their pasts. Will it change the future for the youngest Stanhope woman?
I loved the deep faith themes of this book and how beautifully the gospel was woven through. I absolutely fell in love with the characters in this story and did not want it to end!
I couldn’t recommend this upcoming release enough. If you love Christian historical fiction, you need to read this book! If you haven’t read any Christian historical fiction, this would be a great first book to pick up.
Highly, highly recommend!
Thank you to #netgalley and @tyndalehouse for my free e-copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.