Refreshing story about the Mayflower pilgrims
I love historical fiction, and I began reading this book knowing I would enjoy it, but I was pleasantly surprised and ended up loving it! Some of the main characters are fictional, but many historical figures make an appearance as well.
Mary Elizabeth has lost her mother, and now her father has decided to take her and her younger brother David to the New World with the small congregation of Separatists in order to start a new life with religious freedom. She is fearful and doesn't want to leave, but her friend Dorothy encourages her along the way. They begin their journey on the Speedwell, but soon they all move to the Mayflower due to safety concerns. Mary Elizabeth meets William, a young man also looking for a new start who is searching for the truth about God and the Bible. The travelers all endure unimaginable illness and hardship on the journey, but they soon make it to the New World. Along the way, Mary Elizabeth and William grow and change while they build a relationship. Can their faith in God sustain them through these difficult losses and setbacks?
I loved the way the author portrayed the characters' faith in God and the Bible. Most Christian fiction these days is watered down and shallow, so it was refreshing for me to read this book. Thanks to the author for standing firm and not caving in to the wishy washy popular opinion so rampant in Christianity these days. The historical context was very well written and accurate, and it was a very clean read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian historical fiction.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Mary Elizabeth has lost her mother, and now her father has decided to take her and her younger brother David to the New World with the small congregation of Separatists in order to start a new life with religious freedom. She is fearful and doesn't want to leave, but her friend Dorothy encourages her along the way. They begin their journey on the Speedwell, but soon they all move to the Mayflower due to safety concerns. Mary Elizabeth meets William, a young man also looking for a new start who is searching for the truth about God and the Bible. The travelers all endure unimaginable illness and hardship on the journey, but they soon make it to the New World. Along the way, Mary Elizabeth and William grow and change while they build a relationship. Can their faith in God sustain them through these difficult losses and setbacks?
I loved the way the author portrayed the characters' faith in God and the Bible. Most Christian fiction these days is watered down and shallow, so it was refreshing for me to read this book. Thanks to the author for standing firm and not caving in to the wishy washy popular opinion so rampant in Christianity these days. The historical context was very well written and accurate, and it was a very clean read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian historical fiction.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.