I really wanted to like this story about an Amish family reconciling with their prodigal Englischer daughter, because the plot sounded intriguing, but there were a lot of problems with the book. For starters, Holly and Esther, though middle-aged adults, acted, spoke, and thought in ways you'd expect of middle-school girls. The people Esther'd left behind in Lancaster County were just as petty. The entire story was full of conflict among characters, even while they professed they'd forgiven each other. The changing POV's between Esther and Holly were jarring. Esther and Holly both jumped into new relationships without really considering it, and the romance was sketchy, at best, between the new couples. The end of the book left a lot of loose ends, which leads me to think there might be a sequel, but I felt like the reader was left hanging without much resolution. Overall, this was not an enjoyable read.

With thanks to the publisher David C. Cook via NetGalley for my review copy.

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