THE LIFE SHE FORGOT By Joanna Davidson Politano

Tumultuous is how I'd describe this book. It's chaos and beauty and desperation all squished together. For most of it, I had an overwhelming feeling of anxiety, quite unlike most books I read. However, as things settled near the end, that feeling finally left me, replaced by grief for what was lost and compassion/gladness for what was found. But not happiness, no, not happiness. There is a haunting weight inside me after reading this book, though it is well-written.
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I received an eVersion from NetGalley and the Publisher. All opinions are mine alone without expectation or compensation. The House on the Edge of the Cliff Series, Book 1

Expected publication April 21, 2026, by Grafted Page Press

Read:4/6-4/9/2026

Until next time,
Hugs and a Cup of Tea,
Heather Elizabeth

The Curious Inheritance of Blakely House by Joanna Davidson Politano

 COULD NOT PUT THIS DOWN

I started this book midday and read it to the end around 11pm. WOW. 

It is such a different kind of book.  It gave some H.G. Wells/Nicholas Tesla/Steampunk vibes. It is always told from 1st person, but the POV does shift around.

There are unexpected mysteries I was not able to guess at. Additionally, I loved the heroine (introverted tinkerer) and hero (compassionate French Pirate).  

The faith build is slow, and the author addresses that after the story.

QUOTEABLE: "I had done more than glimpse God out here. I had experienced him. Been driven to the edge until I tasted and felt him. And it left me starving for more."

This book is an incredibly well-written historical fiction novel. 

I highly recommend it, especially if you are ready for a change of pace!

I received this eBook from the Publisher via NetGalley. 

All thoughts and opinions are mine alone.

Until next time friends,
Hugs and a cup of tea from me!
Heather Elizabeth