Official Review: The Refuge by Heidi Martin

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Re: Official Review: The Refuge by Heidi Martin

Post by Manang Muyang »

The Refuge promises to be a refuge for people who are searching for meaning, as in the case of Anna. The loss of a child and the end of a marriage are devastating events that can derail a life. I wonder how Anna can rise above such trials. I definitely want to know.

Thank you for your splendid review.
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What form of daily misfortune that Anna and Frederick suffer? What are the challenges that confront her in South Carolina? What is the character of her post Frederick love life? This gap is rather widened in the review. A great review though.
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I find the themes of second chances and forgiveness appealing. Thanks for the through review.
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The incorporation of multiple religions sounds like an interesting aspect! I look forward to the sample.
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Post by Kdonegan91 »

Well-written review! The sample and your review have made me eager to read more. Thank you!
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In reading the sample, I am interested in reading the entire book. The official review has further peaked my interest. I am curious to know what happened to Anna and how her life has changed, how she overcame the struggles of her past and how she handled the future.
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This sounds like a unique story. I've always thought it was interesting how a person can have it seem like their life is so together on the outside, but inside they are falling apart. Thanks for the review!
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The inspirational part of the book is very appealing. I think the fact that the lead character is not a damsel in distress is also nice!
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Even in the sample read you can tell that Anna has a lot of self discovery to work through. Great review
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Interesting how the author does not strictly adhere to a particular genre but rather includes elements of several different types of stories - that tells me that the book is probably well thought out and uniquely written. Adding this one to my list!
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I like the idea of the book not fitting into one specific category so clearly. After reading the preview and now this review, I'm really interested in this book.
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Four out of four stars and a naturally flowing pace make this sound like one heck of a good read!
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A book about forgiveness that sounds pretty incredible, plus a colorful cover!
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It sounds very interesting. I'll have to look this one up. Thanks for the great review!
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