I received this book from Celebrate Lit Blogger Program and the author for no charge in exchange for my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Book Description:
Cassie's dream is about to come true. She's marrying her best friend, the love of her life. She will never be alone again. But when Zack fails to return from surfing, Cassie's safe world comes crashing down around her and she begins her struggle anew. Haunted by her conviction that her late grandmother left her something that will help her, Cassie discovers hidden "treasures" in the house she inherited. With the help of her stepmother, Cassie unlocks the secrets of her grandmother's journey and along the way finds the ultimate answer for her own life.
My Thoughts:
She Who Knows No Fear is the latest the book by Barbara Bras, it is the sequel to She Who Knows and it is fantastic. This series attracted my attention because of the setting of this book. I absolutely love Hawaii and I found myself drawn to these books. Barbara Bras writes with authority about Hawaii and it's history, marriage, anxiety, abandonment, and sharing God's word. The cover of this book is beautifully done. I was very drawn in with Barbara Bras style of writing and her ability to put me right into the story, seeing Hawaii so vividly that I really felt like I was there. The characters are well written and are real people who go through the ups and downs of life. I enjoyed all of the characters but I found myself drawn to Cassie and her step mom, Hannah. Cassie's struggles with abandonment and anxiety I can completely relate to. I enjoyed cheering her on as she grew in her faith and found the tools to deal with her issues. I felt drawn to Hannah's transparency and her ability to share her faith and love to help Cassie through some rough times. Hannah's strength is so admirable, I wish I had someone in my life like her. The book captivated me from cover to cover, I found myself unable to put this book down. I read this book in about 3 days. The books in the series can be read as stand alones but I recommend reading them both. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Fiction, you will NOT be disappointed. I cannot wait to read more from Barbara Bras, hopefully another book in this wonderful series. I give this book 5+ STARS.
Book Description:
Cassie's dream is about to come true. She's marrying her best friend, the love of her life. She will never be alone again. But when Zack fails to return from surfing, Cassie's safe world comes crashing down around her and she begins her struggle anew. Haunted by her conviction that her late grandmother left her something that will help her, Cassie discovers hidden "treasures" in the house she inherited. With the help of her stepmother, Cassie unlocks the secrets of her grandmother's journey and along the way finds the ultimate answer for her own life.
My Thoughts:
She Who Knows No Fear is the latest the book by Barbara Bras, it is the sequel to She Who Knows and it is fantastic. This series attracted my attention because of the setting of this book. I absolutely love Hawaii and I found myself drawn to these books. Barbara Bras writes with authority about Hawaii and it's history, marriage, anxiety, abandonment, and sharing God's word. The cover of this book is beautifully done. I was very drawn in with Barbara Bras style of writing and her ability to put me right into the story, seeing Hawaii so vividly that I really felt like I was there. The characters are well written and are real people who go through the ups and downs of life. I enjoyed all of the characters but I found myself drawn to Cassie and her step mom, Hannah. Cassie's struggles with abandonment and anxiety I can completely relate to. I enjoyed cheering her on as she grew in her faith and found the tools to deal with her issues. I felt drawn to Hannah's transparency and her ability to share her faith and love to help Cassie through some rough times. Hannah's strength is so admirable, I wish I had someone in my life like her. The book captivated me from cover to cover, I found myself unable to put this book down. I read this book in about 3 days. The books in the series can be read as stand alones but I recommend reading them both. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Fiction, you will NOT be disappointed. I cannot wait to read more from Barbara Bras, hopefully another book in this wonderful series. I give this book 5+ STARS.
About the Book
Title: She Who Knows No Fear
Author: Barbara Bras
Genre: Contemporary Women’s Fiction
Release Date: December 8, 2017
Cassie’s dream is about to come true. She’s marrying her best friend, the love of her life. She will never be alone again. But when Zack fails to return from surfing, Cassie’s safe world comes crashing down around her and she begins her struggle anew. Haunted by her conviction that her late grandmother left her something that will help her, Cassie discovers hidden “treasures” in the house she inherited. With the help of her stepmother, Cassie unlocks the secrets of her grandmother’s journey and along the way finds the ultimate answer for her own life.
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About the Author
In 2015, Barbara Bras left her career to pursue her dream of serving God. She believed that her first step was to share the amazing story of God’s blessings in her life. Wrapped in God’s Grace, A Life Rediscovered does so through a trio of narratives. It begins with the story of her son’s miraculous adoption and the challenging years that followed, her grandparents’ remarkable survival in Armenia, and her own quest for purpose and love. Once written, Barbara realized her life’s new purpose. Captured by St. Paul in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, she views her writing as a tribute to the God who comforts and strengthens us in hardships and trials, and as her mission to encourage others. Her first novel, She Who Knows, A Tale of the Heart, seeks to inspire and encourage. The sequel, She Who Knows No Fear: Another Tale of the Heart, released in December 2017. Solo Deo Gloria, To God Alone Be the Glory
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Barbara is giving away a grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card plus a signed copy of She Who Knows and She Who Knows No Fear!!
Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/ca74
Dear Beth, your review has blessed me greatly! I cannot tell you how glad I am that you enjoyed meeting Cassie, Hannah and the other characters. If you are interested I would love to gift you a copy of the first book, paperback or kindle version. Please email me if you are interested! Blessings, B. Bras
ReplyDeleteThank you for your review. I cannot imagine what it must feel like to not have your fiance return from surfing. Your every worst nightmare coming true.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking time to read the review and stopping by Arletta! Blessings, BB
Deletewow thank you for your wonderful review. i really would love to read this book. i love that Hannah and Cassie are so close.
ReplyDeleteLori, thank you so much for following the tour and commenting on many of the reviews, much appreciated! If you are interested in reading the book you may wish to enter the Goodreads Giveaway - going on now! Blessings
DeleteCongrats on the tour and I appreciate the book description, review and the great giveaway as well. Love the tours, I get to find books and share with my sisters and now my twin daughters who all love to read. We have found some amazing books for everyone. So, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you James, I appreciate your taking the time to read the reviews and comment. If you are a Goodreads member I currently have a giveaway going on there for 100 Kindle versions of the book. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/280011-she-who-knows-no-fear-another-tale-of-the-heart - Blessings!
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