Hopefully Ever After by Beth Wiseman

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Hopefully Ever After by Beth Wiseman, book three in the Amish Bookstore series, meshes the English world and the Amish world together; showing the contrast between living in faith and living in the world.  We meet some of the characters from previous books, but this could still be read as a stand-alone book.


Eden Hale, a 16-year-old English young girl who has lived a very hard life, is temporarily staying with her older Amish cousin, Yvonne Wilson, in Indiana Amish country. Previously troubled, she loves the peace she has found there and her friendship with Yvonne’s nephew-in-law, Samuel. Their lives are so different. Samuel is Amish, bt wants to learn more about the English life, but his parents are very protective and do not want him be exposed to the English life or to be around Eden; let alone be allowed to go on a Rumspringa. Because of this, Samuel is considering leaving the Amish community. Disobeying his parents, Samuel and Eden grow closer together by the day. She’s only there for a month, but they hope to bridge the gaps in culture for a hopefully ever after.

Ms. Wiseman wrote a story is about young love, forgiveness, faith and hope. The emphasis on how the English struggle in their beliefs as well as how the Amish struggle with their faith makes for an interesting read. There are strong characters and plot. Continuity is maintained with the series. Religious themes of hope, faith, forgiveness, and love are throughout. I highly recommend Hopefully Ever After to other readers.

 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. 

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