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A review by revtambi
A Bend of Light by Joy Jordan-Lake
5.0
Having read Joy Jordan-Lake's first three novels, I was eager to explore a village in coastal Maine with her as my guide. Jordan-Lake's characters are richly imagined. I was particularly drawn to Amie Stilwell, Shibboleth Travis, and Kalia Clarke - three strong women whose wisdom and gifts enrich the community.
Amie is a worthy protagonist; I was fascinated by the ways she used the skills she honed during WWII to get to the bottom of a series of puzzling events. Shibby's pithy sayings - particularly her version of the Beatitudes - made me smile, and her deep love for those who feel unloved inspired me. And how I wish I could dig into a meal prepared by Kalia!
Jordan-Lake's attention to details makes it easy to immerse yourself in the story, helping you to engage your senses as you read. This book is worth your time; I suspect you'll want to read it more than once.
Amie is a worthy protagonist; I was fascinated by the ways she used the skills she honed during WWII to get to the bottom of a series of puzzling events. Shibby's pithy sayings - particularly her version of the Beatitudes - made me smile, and her deep love for those who feel unloved inspired me. And how I wish I could dig into a meal prepared by Kalia!
Jordan-Lake's attention to details makes it easy to immerse yourself in the story, helping you to engage your senses as you read. This book is worth your time; I suspect you'll want to read it more than once.