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 | Letter Perfect, Sacramento Series #1 By Cathy Marie Hake / Bethany House Ruth Caldwell's mother raised her to be a lady, though with disappointing results. As Ruth searches for her father in the Wild West, she drops her forced refinement like a cumbersome parasol. But the mysterious mayhem that surrounds her journey is unusual even for the bumbling Ruth. Can her new friend Josh protect her? 384 pages, softcover from Bethany. |
CRM RATING: Teen
SPIRITUAL RATING: 3-4
Explain: Ruth is having a hard time seeing herself for who she is.
CRM REVIEW:
Before even picking up this book I knew it was going to be good because my mom listens to Cathy Marie Hake books on audio. After hearing several of her stories, I was prepared for a huge twist and was not disappointed.
Ruth is a walking accident. She was kicked out of at least four different schools for girls. Bless her heart; she can’t see herself for anything but a klutz.
When Josh prayed for patience, he didn’t think things through. Ruth troubles him to no end, and he can’t stop thinking about her. He is overprotective of his sister, but as the story unfolds, he lets her grow up.
McCain is repulsive in his actions. His character is somewhat double-sided. He does wrong in order to do right by his daughter.
Bittersweet (the sequel) is the next book that I’ll be reading. I can’t wait to find out what happens to Laney and Galen.
Other things of special note: Galen’s father is dying. His parents keep a positive attitude as they try and make his last days happy. Both Ruth and Laney’s father imbibe alcohol. There is a murder and a suicide.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE:
Romance between a man and woman - Yes
Sexual tension – No
Felt arousal when reading certain scenes – No
Felt this book properly represented a Biblical world view – Yes
I would recommend this book to a Christian audience – Yes
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