The Brightest of Dreams by Susan Anne Mason is the third novel in the Canadian Crossings series. It can be read as a standalone if you have not read the other two Canadian Crossings novels. If you have read Best of Intentions and Highest of Hopes, you will be delighted with this final story. Grace and Emmaline are in included, so we get to find out how they are faring. I thought The Brightest of Dreams was well-written with developed characters. I can tell the author did her research for this novel. It is heartbreaking that hundreds of children were sent to Canada as indentured servants. The working conditions for some of them were intolerable as we see in this story. Quinn Aspinsall is searching for his two brothers and sister in Canada so he can return them to England. He hopes that when his mother sees all her children once again, she will begin to recover. The Brightest of Dreams is an emotional story that captures the time period beautifully. Christianity is woven into the story making it an integral part. The characters pray to God for help on their journeys and with their lives. Quinn and Julia become a part of a charming church community that includes Mrs. Chamberlain and Reverend Burke. My favorite phrase from The Brightest of Dreams is, âGod's timing was always perfect.â It is can be hard to turn our worries over to Him and leave them in His hands. The romance plays out sweetly and slowly which suits the time period and the story. The Brightest of Dreams allows us to glimpse into the past in this multifaceted novel. I especially appreciated the epilogue. The Brightest of Dreams is a story that draws you in and holds you until you finish the very last page.
Loraine N. (momrain) reviewed The Brightest of Dreams (Canadian Crossings) on + 205 more book reviews
I absolutely loved this story. Where do I begin? First of all, I just loved the romance that developed between Quinn and Julia. They start as friends and a mutual affection grows. Then there was the story of Quinn's siblings who were sent to Canada as indentured workers. It was a part of Canadian history that I did not know but found very interesting and sad. Full review is at my website: LoraineNunley.com
I received this book complimentary as a member of the author's launch team. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed her are my own.
I received this book complimentary as a member of the author's launch team. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed her are my own.
