The Singer and Her Song is a very different read and much easier read than The Lightning Horse. It is a story that brings to light the current plight of refugees needing to forge a new identity in a new land while overcoming the trauma of the past. I felt great empathy for all the characters and felt invested in their lives. N.L. Holmes does an excellent job of world-building and making the reader feel like they are in ancient Egypt without needing to spell it out for them. I recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Penelope Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngPenelope Taylor2021-08-05 00:07:112021-08-05 08:00:19The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Penelope Taylor
The Singer and Her Song by N. L. Holmes is the second book in the Empire at Twilight series. This is a story that quickly transports you back in time. When your world is turned upside down, what can you do but survive? Uqnitum is in that very position and has very little to start out with. Trying to survive after your village has been destroyed is one thing, doing it with children is a completely different struggle.
There were plenty of times throughout the tale that I struggled with Uqnitum’s controlling behavior and temper, but there are also some points that I completely aligned with. We are not always perfect parents. At the end of the day, we still try to do what is best for our families.
This is definitely a story that will tug at your heart strings.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carly Voglerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarly Vogler2021-07-31 22:36:032021-08-03 11:19:13The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Carly Vogler
Book 2 of the Empire of the Twilight Series was enjoyable. This book can easily be read as a stand alone. I find the attention to detail, especially the historical nature, that Author N.L. Holmes puts into this book is fantastic. Uqnitum flees from Mittani when she loses family. Parts of the story I really felt to for Uqnitum, the guilt and darkness. Definitely read the book to find out if Uqnitum overcomes the danger she has become and find strength to overcome. Overall a very good story with great attention to details. Well Done Author N.L. Holmes
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This is the second book in the series and I have to say it is better then the first. Holmes brings the world to you and she has done some major research in order to bring it to you. The book is about love and loss and what hardships a family goes through. The family loses not only a father but a brother an son. The mother is so overbearing that her two sons leave home to make something of themselves. She realizes that her affair that she had 15 years ago could have produced the son she lost. Holmes makes you feel very invested in the characters and makes you want to just keep turning the pages.
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The Singer and Her Song is a very intriguing story of survival, with a main character that is hard to love but she does what she has to protect her child. NL Holmes does such a good job of writing that you will feel like your transported back in time, you’ll really get a feel for what it was like to live in the time period. Not only do feel like you’ve been transported in time by NL Holmes gives us such fantastic characters that you will feel every emotion that they feel. So if you want a gut wrenching test of survival read then you will love The Singer and Her Song.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2021-07-31 20:08:562021-08-03 11:06:06The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Stephanie Nicole
A uniquely beautiful piece of writing. The author’s talent in creating this world continues in book 2 of the Empire at Twilight series. I was absorbed into Uqnitum’s life and had all the feels. I wanted to throttle her for being so stubborn and prideful. The skilful presentation of the era bled of the pages and I greedily soaked up every word. Highly recommend this series.
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A very well-written haunting tale. Like her other books, Holmes has extensive knowledge of the historical era in which this is set, which makes for great realism. Unlike some of her other works, I found this one more accessible and easier to fall into without a background in ancient times. The characters are full and complex, their emotions and motivations varied and interesting. I deeply felt some of the horrors that Uqnitum endured on her journey. It is quite an emotional work, and I connected with it immediately.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Shoebridgehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Shoebridge2021-07-30 15:46:072021-07-31 07:31:58The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by NL Holmes – Review by Erica Shoebridge
The Singer and Her Song is the second book in the Empire at Twilight series. This book easily stands alone. To be completely honest, I did not like this book. You may be thinking wait, didn’t you give it 4 stars? I did not like it, but I could not put it down. I stayed up most of the night once I started reading this story. It was so good and such a challenging book. Uqnitum was so frustrating, and I wanted to shake her! Her story was tragic and hard. My heart was broken for her over and over again. She became a person that even she didn’t like to be able to survive the horrors in her life. This story was gut wrenching but thought provoking. What would you sacrifice for your kids? Don’t read this book to be entertained; read this mother’s story to be changed.
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This is a sweeping tale of survival. I feel like Holmes did a fantastic job of describing what it would have been like to live during that time and to be conquered by the Assyrians. I couldn’t help but feel like I was transported back in time, watching everything happen. The cities, the characters, the palaces simply came alive in my mind as I read.
Uqnitum is a hard character to love. But you have to give her mad respect because she is able to keep herself and her pregnant daughter alive after their lives are turned upside down. She acts rashly and doesn’t always make the wisest choices because she is trying to make up for a where she has failed in the past and the present. While her choices were not always helpful, it does work out in the end for the better. I appreciated how in the end, she was finally able to move beyond herself to reflect on the choices that she had made. She was able to recognize what needed to change, and then made that difficult choice to fix it.
I really enjoyed this read. If you want a heart wrenching tale of historical survival, this is your book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Desiree Ottingerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDesiree Ottinger2021-07-28 20:12:222021-07-29 07:40:37The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Desiree Ottinger
The Singer and Her Song tells the story of Uqnitum, a singer from Mitanni and her daughter, Tatasshe. When their village is destroyed by the Assyrians and the men of the family are killed, Uqnitum and Tatasshe seek refuge in the court of Ugarit. With the deaths of her family, the loss of her home, and the guilt she feels for her part in it, Uqnitum struggles to adjust to her new life. Facing challenges, hardship, and heartache, Tatasshe and Uqnitum must learn what strength truly is.
I loved this novel. The characters are so well developed and likeable, I felt their pain, their joy, their relief, their heartache. The setting of the story is phenomenal and transports the reader to another land, in another time. I was hooked on the story from the minute the first chapter opened. N.L. Holmes has written a novel that I can give nothing but praise for. I will be reading the rest of the novels in the Empire of Twilight Series soon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Bullockhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Bullock2021-07-28 09:28:272021-07-29 06:37:44The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Kayla Bullock
The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes is definitely a 5 star book. This author has once again taken historical fiction and combined it with intense character details, and it is amazing. Much like the first installment of the Empire at Twilight Series, The Lightning Horse, I found myself immersed in the lives of Uqnitum, a singer from the kingdom of Mitanni, and her family. When she loses part of her family when the Assyrians attack, she and her daughter must set out on a journey that will test their wills and characters. I love the fact that the author is an actual archaeologist! It’s an amazing thing when someone who is well-educated in the history they are writing about can mingle the past with the modern to create wonderfully relatable characters. Despite taking place so far in the past, the characters display facets of the human condition that transcends time and touches on those details that we all have experienced during one time or another. I highly recommend reading what this author has to offer, if you haven’t yet.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christine J. Spulakhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine J. Spulak2021-07-27 12:13:012021-07-28 07:47:09The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Chrissy Spulak
This is Book #2 in the “Empire at Twilight” series, but other than the name of one king, there is no discernible overlap between Book #1 and Book #2, so you don’t have to read the first to follow the plot of the second. Uqnitum is a court musician for a king in Mittani, the daughter of the great court musician Tapishili (akin to Handel at the court of George II, my closest comparison). Mittani is being conquered by the Assyrians piece by piece. Sure enough, Uqnitum’s city is invaded on one life-changing night, so she and her family – husband Ar-Tesshub, simple-minded son Wullu, and pregnant daughter Tatasshe – flee for their lives. The refugees are overtaken by the invading Assyrians and captured. The experiences this family suffers are really beyond imagining and so very difficult to read. The invasion and capture all occur in the first 20% of the book. What we find out is that Uqnitum is a difficult person at the best of times. In fact, her older two sons have already fled their home city for life elsewhere – Uqnitum knows not where. Uqnitum is apparently a difficult-to-please mother, and my heart goes out to Tatasshe as she tries to deal with flight, capture, and pregnancy in the company of this difficult mother. Tatasshe and Uqnitum become court musicians in their new city, and are treated relatively well, considering that they are captive refugees, b/c the music master is a great fan of Tapishili. There is a grand celebration for the New Year plus the marriage of the king to celebrate, and Uqnitum’s fantastic voice is required, but Tatasshe is willing to give up her life as a musician – unthinkable! – to escape her mother, especially after their horrific captive march, which has left Uqnitum w/ PTSD on top of her anger issues. Uqnitum’s anger and PTSD cause simply devastating consequences to her and her family. I have to say that Uqnitum is the least-likeable protagonist in a book that I have read since Jay Gatsby. I understand that she goes through great losses and terrible experiences, but she is honestly less capable at handling them than her pregnant daughter is – who had already lost her husband to the Assyrians before the story even starts! But again, as in Book #1, there is great world-building and the descriptions of the invasion, captive march, and the coup attempt are all well-written and gripping. 3 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sherry Sharpnackhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSherry Sharpnack2021-07-26 12:50:192021-07-26 13:03:35The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Sherry Sharpnack
This book is good on so many levels. N.L. Holmes does a thorough job of researching the period she is writing on. The descriptions of locations and characters always make it easier to visualize. The plotlines are fascinating. The mystery in this book teaches about good and evil. The young man loses his father and his grandfather is seriously injured when a saboteur wrecks the king’s chariot. This young man feels it is his fault until he’s told otherwise then he wants to find out who is responsible. Excellent book. Highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-07-23 06:59:362021-07-23 09:40:58The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Shelly Kittell
N.L. Holmes has written another fascinating story that tugs at your heart. Strength and courage are two themes that stand out in this book. From page 1, Uqnitum starts strong with her strength as the Assyrians overtake her city and she has to collect her family and try to escape. She fears for her life and her family. Raised without a mother, she grew up headstrong and doesn’t back down from a fight. In today’s world, we might call her “filter” broken. She and her family are taken by the the enemy. The loss of her son and husband chip away a bit at her strength and she seems to just lose it a little. Tatasshe, her daughter is pregnant. It comes down to the two of them. Uqnitum just thinks she is being helpful (control freak anyone?). Tatasshe wants to break free for her sanity and has to learn how to do that. With the help of new friends and unfortunately, a near tragedy, she is able to make that leap. Tatasshe makes strides to grown in her strength by speaking up and telling her mom what she wants. Supporting characters in the story are also written very well. The descriptions and characteristics made it so easy to have your own little movie running in your head. The plot line was so good. I felt every emotion. When Uqnitum’s husband was blinded, my heart stopped. I felt every emotion. This book is fantastic. Highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2021-07-22 14:22:412021-07-23 09:20:05The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Shelly Kittell
I really enjoyed this book! It was different from the other N.L. Holmes books I’ve read in the sense that it wasn’t a mystery, but it was great! As a mother, I understand many of the things Uqnitum did as she tried to hold her family together, from being strong and unrelenting to being ready and able to tear apart anyone who tries to hurt my kids. I feel the setup of the journey Uqnitum and Tatasshe endured at the beginning helped to strengthen their reactions throughout the book. I believe it also does a great job setting an example of how we sometimes go through life with certain memories and “baggage” that we don’t realize are affecting those around us. This book had me nodding my head in understanding, pulled me in to see what would happen next, and even had me in tears a couple of times. Overall, it was a great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jana Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJana Lewis2021-07-21 04:05:412021-07-22 19:31:56The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jana Lewis
Uqnitum is a singer from a famous musical lineage in the kingdom of Mitanni. When the fall of their city to the Assyrians costs her the life of her husband and her youngest child, she and her pregnant, widowed daughter flee to the court of Ugarit. Haunted by guilt over her part in her husband’s death, Uqnitum’s increasingly unhinged personality becomes dangerous to the peace of her remaining family. Only by succumbing to her weakness does she learn the real nature of strength.
N.L. Holmes is the pen name of a professional archaeologist who received her doctorate from Bryn Mawr College. She has excavated in Greece and in Israel, and taught ancient history and humanities at the university level for many years. She has always had a passion for books, and in childhood, she and her cousin (also a writer today) used to write stories for fun.
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Miranda Blake is in her fifties and thought she had her life all sorted out, apart from being a bit klutzy, that is until her husband suddenly wants a divorce, her out of his life and their house within a couple of weeks while he is on a cruise they were meant to be going on together, talk about a bombshell! As he prepares to leave the house, she is equally panicked and angry, she hasn’t worked since she got married, she gave up things for him and he repays her by having an affair, but she does give him a piece of her mind, which he doesn’t expect, but the satisfaction for Miranda is just what she needed, until exhausted she collapses into the spare bed. The next morning, she wakes up feeling worse for wear, but better after a shower, until one of her best friends comes in, gun in hand and nearly shoots her when Miranda attacks her with a hairdryer, both are as surprised as the other but when Miranda explains the situation amid floods of tears and collapses into another exhausted sleep and wakes up with her other friends rallied around her and ready to help out any way that they can, including talking her through why they love her and giving her soon to be ex-husband the nickname of “Rat Bastard”.
As the deadline to leave her home advances, she gets some advice and more help from her friends as they talk about what needs to happen for the divorce to happen and then after packing up her belongings, they discover that they need to take her shopping as he owns everything, including the clothes on her back. As the impromptu shopping trip starts to slow down and the ladies hit Starbucks, they insist that she does a catwalk strut, but when she tries, her klutzy nature comes to the fore and her new heels get stuck in a hole in the sidewalk and she stumbles face first into the lap of an extremely handsome man, much to her embarrassment., but it proceeded to become a horror show when she used his sensitive parts as leverage when she tried to get up which led to her falling back on her rear end all over again. This incident doesn’t stop him from introducing himself, asking for her number and promptly asking her out to dinner the next day and yet again her friends rally round and help her to get ready for her first date in years. As the drink and conversation flow, they get on well and when she blurts out that she needs a job, he says he will see what he can do when he casually name drops that he has a brother who owns the company he also works for and when his brother goes past them and introduces himself, she is a little lost for words and at the end of the night, she doesn’t know which of the two she would prefer.
As the ladies gossip and demand the details from the date as they work on her resume so it is ready when he calls her a few days later and says that a position has opened up as an executive secretary and has set up an interview for her as he thinks that she will be perfect for the position and she does get it, as the lady she is replacing is about to give birth. As she is settling in to her new role, she overhears some conversation she isn’t overly happy about, but she isn’t in any position to challenge, or change, however, when the boss steps in and helps her out with it, she realises that she is going to have to figure out what shape the future is going to take and is asked to move to be his assistant when the one she has stepped in for returns after her maternity leave, this leads to her helping to organise an important fundraiser and while she is at the mall looking at things in person, she has to pop to the bathroom to avoid being caught while overhearing another conversation, however, when she comes out and tries to ignore the sales assistant hailing her, she runs into the boss whom she was just listening to, but her inability not to embarrass herself comes crashing in when she realises that she has been mooning the entire mall and while trying to put her clothing back into place, another unfortunate incident involving her underwear happens. Will Miranda ever be able to get through a situation without embarrassing or injuring herself, or will this nature be her undoing? Will she be able to get through the divorce without anything else getting in the way, or will disaster strike again and her choices be taken out of her hands? This is a romance in an unusual generation which makes it even more humorous as it is romantic and will keep you entertained all the way through and wanting to know more about the adventures of this group of friends at the end.
I really enjoyed reading light hearted book rooted in deep emotions. This books has ups and downs, twists and turns, but I didn’t find it too emotionally heavy. It does make you realize life is too short to hold grudges, especially when it comes to family. It also gives you an in depth perspective of how strong a sisters bond could be. You will read this booking asking yourself could these sisters forgive each other? Was the hurt and pain just to much to mend fences. I think no matter if you have a sister, small or big family everyone has dealt with unpleasant situations in their family dynamic. I felt that is how the book is very relatable even if the topic at hand is different. I will say while reading this book you don’t know whether you want to scream or cry. You will find yourself rooting for a magical love story to blossom but I will let you read the book and find out about Levi. Happy reading. Reviewed by @MakaelaPatterson View all my reviews
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The Sister Pact: Home Is Where The Heart Is, perfectly sums up this story. Jacquie Biggar sure knows how to pull at your heart strings. This was a heartwarming story, of family turmoil, resilience and redemption. I absolutely loved reading this book, it flowed so easily and took me a night to finish. Holly Tremaines character was witty, emotional and raw, definitely what I look for in a main character. I also love her Nephew Jacob, he was such a sweet little boy and came across very real. You won’t be disappointed with this book. Five stars for sure. I would 100% recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Chalmershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Chalmers2020-02-02 04:39:542020-02-02 08:00:26The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar – Review by Kerry Chalmers
This book follows the lives of two sisters who are trying to get back to the simple things and what’s important: A family bond. She’s eager to make amends with her past and an ex lover who seems to be the one who got away. This story teaches a lot about forgiveness, making amends, and sexual intrigue through this steamy yet interesting read. You won’t wanna put this book down as it teaches a lot about life, love and much more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2020-02-01 18:38:172020-02-01 19:12:07The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar – Review by Faith Jackson
Sister Pact: Home is where the heart is by Jacquie Biggar “Two sisters lose sight of what’s most important- family bonds.”
I loved this book! The story was easy to follow and well written the characters were great. I didn’t like that Steven cheated on Holly with her sister but hey we all make mistakes. Reading the beginning of the book how her parents treated her and the strained relationship with her sister kept a hold on me to want to keep reading to find out what was next! The flow of the story was so great I was able to follow the storyline and really enjoy the book. I look forward to reading more from Mrs. Biggar.
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I loved dynamic between Holly and Levi. And the characters are set up beautifully. Holly heads home after an illness ends her music career early and seeing Levi again reminds her of their past…and her feelings. Feelings she tries to put on the back burner while she tries to fix her relationship with her sister Susan and Susan’s husband Steve. But those feelings along with family secrets cannot be hidden…or ignored. The family dynamic in this book is amazing!! It’s well written, well thought out, and fantastically full of feelings. A first by this author for me, but definitely not the last!!!
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This story was such a sweet, heartwarming, romantic story that I wanted to read in one night. Holly is going home for the holidays and with that comes a lot of unresolved issues with her family, her sister, and Levi. Holly also has something important about her health to tell her family. I loved the characters and the different dynamics they bring to the story with their different personalities. Holly and Levi had a one night stand but neither have forgotten about that night. This book is about forgiveness, healing and family being there for each other. I love the way this author weaves a story that touches my heart. I highly recommend this book and I look forward to reading more from this author.
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This was a great read and a brilliant introduction to this author. This read was an emotional rollercoaster that had me hooked from the very beginning, it is well developed has great pace, this author has created a brilliant storyline with relatable and connectable characters that are written in-depth and really make this story more engaging as you want to follow the characters’ journeys. I can’t wait to read more by this author and see what else she brings.
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I really enjoyed this book. It felt very real and very relatable. I loved the characters and the storyline. This is well written and easy to read with a solid, flowing plot. Good job. 4 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kari Horstmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKari Horstman2020-01-31 10:26:372020-01-31 11:01:23The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar – Review by Kari Anne Horstman
5 Star The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar is a wonderfully written story about family and there’s some romance. I loved this book and couldn’t stop reading till I finished. I literally read in a afternoon. This is the story about Holly and Levi. Holly’s music career has been affected by her diagnosis of a life threatening illness. So she goes home hoping to make amends . Levi is Steve’s brother and him and Holly definitely have a attraction between them and the chemistry is undeniable. What does their future look like? Can Holly make the amends she’s needing to make? My emotions were all over the place throughout this story.i highly recommend reading this Book and I can’t wait to read more from this Author
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2020-01-29 22:04:472020-01-29 22:09:27The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar
5-Stars
The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar was an excellent read. I absolutely loved this book. I am not going to lie though, at first, I was shocked with the fact that Steven cheated on Holly with Susie back in their younger days. That was just crazy. I did love how the book played out. The characters were developed well and realistic. I had no trouble following the different points of view as I read. I also really liked Levi’s character. He was my favorite. This book was such a fun and crazy read. I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Madison Degraffenreidhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMadison Degraffenreid2020-01-28 19:56:112020-01-28 21:39:01The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar – Review by Madison Degraffenreid
The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar – Review by Gail Guerrero
Four Stars
I couldn’t imagine going through life with my sisters. Or how I would feel if one of them stepped on our bond for a guy. Holly is an enjoyable character. She is trying to mend the bond between her and her sister. Running away to live the dream has found her right back at the beginning. Only this time Levi is there and the atmosphere is steamy. The author pulled emotions out of me that I wasn’t sure I had anymore. You truly hang onto every last word the author wrote. You want to be there for the happy and the sad. You truly will want the best for Holly and Levi. I couldn’t wait to get to the end so that I could breathe. My heart fluttered for the love Holly had for her sister and the blossom of love blooming for Levi.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gail Guerrerohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGail Guerrero2020-01-28 19:23:102020-01-28 21:30:05The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar – Review by Gail Guerrero
The Sister Pact by Jacquie Biggar a five-star read that will warm your heart. This was my second read by this author as I had previously read a story as part of anthology and enjoyed it, so I was excited to see this one pop up. Family are always the hardest to deal with and Jacquie Biggar does the relationship justice as she has a way with words, they portray the difficulties as well as the joys. There is a lot of drama and passion and baggage between Holly and Susan and as you read you get sucked into that and they make you part of the story. Then you have the story of Holly and the hopeful Levi and that just adds extra dimension to this story. This is a sweet and compelling read and one you need in your life.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2020-01-28 14:53:002020-01-28 14:59:40The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar – Review by Sara Oxton
Let me start off by saying, this is a new author for me. I don’t have siblings, so sometimes it’s hard for me to identify when that’s the main theme. That was absolutely not the case with this book. From the first chapter I was hooked. Holly and Susan are our main female characters and they are sisters. They need to figure out how to recover from past hurt to make sure they have a future as a family. There were multiple twists and turns in this book that kept me on the edge of my seat. I will 100% read another book by Jacquie Biggar. She has a way with words that’s so unique and wonderful. Amazing story told exceptionally well.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meg Tyrrellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMeg Tyrrell2020-01-28 12:39:322020-01-28 13:38:34The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar – Review by Meg Tyrrell
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