Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Snow on the Tulips by Liz Tolsma (Review)



  • Paperback: 336 pages

  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson (August 6, 2013)

  • ISBN-13: 978-1401689100
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    A stranger’s life hangs in the balance. But to save him is to risk everything.

    The war is drawing to a close, but the Nazis still occupy part of the Netherlands. After the losses she’s endured, war widow Cornelia is only a shadow of the woman she once was. She fights now to protect her younger brother, Johan, who lives in hiding.

    When Johan brings Gerrit Laninga, a wounded Dutch Resistance member, to Cornelia’s doorstep, their  lives are forever altered. Although scared of the consequences of harboring a wanted man, Cornelia’s faith won’t let her turn him out.

    As she nurses Gerrit back to health, she is drawn to his fierce passion and ideals, and notices a shift within herself. Gerrit’s intensity challenges her, making her want to live fully, despite the fear that constrains her. When the opportunity to join him in the Resistance presents itself, Cornelia must summon every ounce of courage imaginable.

    She is as terrified of loving Gerrit as she is of losing him. But as the winter landscape thaws, so too does her heart. Will she get a second chance at true love? She fears their story will end before it even begins.


    My Review:

    I thought this was an okay Christian historical fiction book. I liked Gerrit and Cornelia together. I did not like her brother Johan at all. He was reckless and careless especially with his own life. I had a hard time reading this book. It did not hold my attention for the most part. While the plot was somewhat interesting some of the characters needed more development. Overall an okay debut. Fans of WWII Christian fiction might still like it.


    Liz Tolsma has lived in Wisconsin most of her life, and she now resides next to a farm field with her husband, their son, and their two daughters. Add a dog and a cat to that mix and there's always something going on at their house. She's spent time teaching second grade, writing advertising for a real estate company, and working as a church secretary, but she always dreamed of becoming an author. When not busy putting words to paper, she enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and camping with her family. She'd love to have you visit her at www.liztolsma.com or at www.liztolsma.blogspot.com.

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    Review copy provided by Litfuse Publicity in exchange for an honest review.

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