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Mar 04, 2024semilia rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book was such an amazing read! Not only was it so captivating, but the writing style, description, dialogue, and plot was so well thought out and beautifully written! The book follows Angel, a courtesan with a devastatingly dark…
Jan 16, 2024Janice21383 rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
The beloved marital r*pe classic. But a "dirty" sex worker is rescued by a "Christian" man, so that makes it okay. He's named after Hosea of Bible fame, who married a prostitute. Why can't Angel see their marriage is meant to be? Heaven…
Oct 10, 2023LiterarySquirrel rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Francine Rivers does it again--once more I was deeply moved throughout this story. RIvers writes a story that demonstrates the unconditional love that Jesus Christ has for us and that no matter what we have done, what our past is, He will…
Aug 26, 2023fahmad27 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book-I recommend it! !WARNING: SPOILER ALERT! Through the character of Sarah (or Angel, or Mara or Tirzah or Amanda), I learned about empathy. By reading her tragic backstory, I understood why she was so bitter and…
Aug 08, 2023kuween rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
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Jan 04, 2023
I can understand why Angel tried to keep her distance from Michael a little too much but I really enjoyed this book.......stay with it.....good book read it in 1 day....hard to put down
Nov 15, 2022leipers4k rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is not at all what I was expecting, but in a good way!! The story takes place during the gold rush, back in the 1800s. Life was rough for many people, but particularly women. The main character was a result of one woman's love…
Jul 19, 2022Mrndl_1 rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
100% NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY. It's wild west meets the book of Hosea. There was some redemption at the very end, but the movie was excessively and unnecessarily pulpy.
Jul 17, 2022anakmorfin rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book! Yes it’s a very raw book that talks a lot about topics that a lot of Christian authors shy away from but I personally don’t mind reading that as long as there’s also a strong Christian message. The book does…
Mar 29, 2022Aleramirez rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is easily my favorite book of all time. Francine Rivers is incredibly amazing at capturing the emotions of every single character in her books. She truly is a great storyteller. The plot revolves around a young woman, Angel, who was…
Oct 18, 2021Stéphanie_biblio rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Loved this story. Francine Rivers' main character Angel is complex and engaging. Loved how the plot unfolded. Could not put it down.
Jul 28, 2021bwalt_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was the first book I read by Francine Rivers, and the line up with her story and the Bible were pretty good. If nothing else it got me to open my Bible and read things I may never have done. I'd say that Rivers is an inspirational…
Dec 20, 2019Fullthrottle60 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic read! Loved it. Story based on the Book of Hosiah in the Bible.
Jul 30, 2019
i was recommended this book through a friend and at first i was skeptical, considering it has very strong adult themes. nothing to insanely graphic but just enough for a young adult. overall i liked this book add it to one of those books…
VanWaniel
Apr 02, 2019VanWaniel rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Easily her best, many think--this novel is brilliant, moving, deep, thought-out, empathetic, painful at times but beautiful all the same, & lacks a campiness not missing from many attempts at a similar historical-based allegorical…
Jun 09, 2018
This is hands down my favorite book! I have read it multiple times and it is always just as beautiful as the first!
Dec 19, 2017ArapahoeMarcia rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A beautiful story of the power of love, both human and divine. I really enjoyed following Angel on her journey through tragedy to healing.
Sarah1984
Aug 03, 2017Sarah1984 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
What a surprise this book was. I'm a pretty staunch atheist and have been since I was in my teens. I read the first two chapters of the bible when I was about ten simply because it was a 'popular' book and I was interested in finding out…
Apr 14, 2017ssaradd rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was definitely not my preferred type of book. I was very skeptical when I was recommended this. But the story was so beautiful and well written. I really enjoyed this book.
Feb 06, 2017coloradobuck rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I hate historical books from the 1800 time period - BUT - I loved this book. It took me to new levels of understanding what forgiveness and love look like in action. One of my top 10 "life" books.
Apr 28, 2016hildesanders rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The best book I've ever read. Francine Rivers raised my expectations of how a writer should make me feel. Her characters and plot satisfy your greatest expectations in a well writen story.
Sep 25, 2015mimiswb1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My favorite book! An amazing story of hope and redemption.
Jan 26, 2015BeckReads4u rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
All time favourite book!!!!! Love all of Francine Rivers books but this one is the best. Every girl MUST read.
Jan 02, 2015JustRead rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very very good. A must read for everyone
hirimperez
Jun 14, 2014
This was the best book i have ever read from Francine Rivers. This book contains truth and love and the lesson of learning when to let go and love because god is with you. I have read this book about 5 times and each i am moved by the…