AN AMISH CHRISTMAS GIFT: THREE AMISH NOVELLAS by Amy Clipston, Ruth Reed, and Kelly Irvin
Three short stories that are really great! This is a fun collection for a fan of Amish fiction to enjoy at the Christmas holidays or any time, really.
Amy Clipston's story, Naomi’s Gift is my favorite of the three of the three novellas. Naomi was so real and really pulled the reader into her story. It set the tone to feel empathy for Naomi, how she was and how she was misunderstood. Caleb and Susie were also great and realistic characters. The attraction and connection between Naomi and Caleb was perfect. I had not read the series that this novella is connected to, but did not have any problem following along in the story.
An Unexpected Joy by Ruth Reid was a very different read. The story read more like a young adult novella and seemed a little jumpy at times. I thought the growth of their relationship was sweet and fun and it was great to bring in the extended family members. It could have easily developed into a novel. I enjoyed reading about Micah’s changing feelings for Abigail. Things certainly change quickly at the story’s end!
Kelly Irvin's novella, A Christmas Visitor has great and complex characters. The tension between Frannie and Rocky is great and the situation that they are in keeps the reader engrossed. Frannie’s aunt adds plenty of extra tension to the situation, as well, with the way she wants to push Joseph and Frannie together. This novella can stand alone, but it is also connected to the Amish of Bee County series. It is a great story!
I enjoy these Amish novella collections. If you do, too, then I definitely recommend An Amish Christmas Gift as a book you will want to read.
Amy Clipston's story, Naomi’s Gift is my favorite of the three of the three novellas. Naomi was so real and really pulled the reader into her story. It set the tone to feel empathy for Naomi, how she was and how she was misunderstood. Caleb and Susie were also great and realistic characters. The attraction and connection between Naomi and Caleb was perfect. I had not read the series that this novella is connected to, but did not have any problem following along in the story.
An Unexpected Joy by Ruth Reid was a very different read. The story read more like a young adult novella and seemed a little jumpy at times. I thought the growth of their relationship was sweet and fun and it was great to bring in the extended family members. It could have easily developed into a novel. I enjoyed reading about Micah’s changing feelings for Abigail. Things certainly change quickly at the story’s end!
Kelly Irvin's novella, A Christmas Visitor has great and complex characters. The tension between Frannie and Rocky is great and the situation that they are in keeps the reader engrossed. Frannie’s aunt adds plenty of extra tension to the situation, as well, with the way she wants to push Joseph and Frannie together. This novella can stand alone, but it is also connected to the Amish of Bee County series. It is a great story!
I enjoy these Amish novella collections. If you do, too, then I definitely recommend An Amish Christmas Gift as a book you will want to read.
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