Borrowed Light (Borrowed Light, Bk 1)
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Genres: Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Author:
Genres: Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Laura T. reviewed on
Helpful Score: 2
It will not be easy to write this review because I have always loved author Carla Kelly. At first, I thought I would enjoy this one as much as I did The Admiral's Penniless Bride--which I read two or three months ago and gave high marks.
The first third of the book was very interesting with a strong, promising story line. Had the story remained in that style, I would have probably given this book at least 4 stars, maybe even 5. Unfortunately, it did not.
I'm a Christian and admire an author for incorporating that into a story when it is important to the premise. (For example, The Outsider by Penelope Williamson is on my Keeper Shelf and the conflict between H/h mainly involves her religious beliefs.)
However, sometime after the mid-point, this story and dialogue become very LDS to the point that it was offensive to me. Too much Mormon doctrine and quoting from their scriptures--even characters declaring they finally understand how the LDS religion is the "right" way and all the others just don't get it.
Sadly, I will probably never read another "new" Carla Kelly book if this is her new style and subject. Thankfully, she has many older books we can read and enjoy.
RATING: The beginning and premise of this book were not strong enough to overcome the Mormon sledgehammer that is the second half. I gave this book 1 STAR.
The first third of the book was very interesting with a strong, promising story line. Had the story remained in that style, I would have probably given this book at least 4 stars, maybe even 5. Unfortunately, it did not.
I'm a Christian and admire an author for incorporating that into a story when it is important to the premise. (For example, The Outsider by Penelope Williamson is on my Keeper Shelf and the conflict between H/h mainly involves her religious beliefs.)
However, sometime after the mid-point, this story and dialogue become very LDS to the point that it was offensive to me. Too much Mormon doctrine and quoting from their scriptures--even characters declaring they finally understand how the LDS religion is the "right" way and all the others just don't get it.
Sadly, I will probably never read another "new" Carla Kelly book if this is her new style and subject. Thankfully, she has many older books we can read and enjoy.
RATING: The beginning and premise of this book were not strong enough to overcome the Mormon sledgehammer that is the second half. I gave this book 1 STAR.
