My rating: 4/5
In The Light on Horn Island, author Valerie Fraser Luesse has penned an inspiring tale that depicts the beauty of friendship, the virtue of grace, and the power of redemption. Set in a cozy town located on the coast of Mississippi, the story mimics the warmth of the weather and the pleasant breeze of the coast, as the novel wraps itself upon the heart of the reader like a welcoming embrace.
After experiencing a devastating loss, primary character Edie Gardner, leaves the city life in New York and returns to her grandmother’s hometown in Mississippi. There, she is surrounded by the love of her grandmother ‘Punk’, the delightful Southern cuisine, and the joy that Punk’s three best friends elicit by their amusing personalities and humorous antics. Edie finds fulfillment while healing from grief with the acquirement of a work assignment that evokes healing to a community devastated by a horrible storm thirty years prior. In addition, a previous friend reenters her life and fills it with a joy that could only come from a reunited love. All of this and more transpire that makes this uplifting tale sparkle with hope, renewal, and faith.
A cast of vibrant characters and an engaging storyline make The Light on Horn Island unforgettable. The plot is well paced, and the prose is full of life and spiritual wisdom. There is also adequate Christian faith content in the story that points to the significance of God’s grace in our lives. The touch of romance, Christian spiritual elements, and the amusing dialogues made this a thoroughly enjoyable read that I highly recommend. Undoubtedly, I look forward to reading more work by the author.
With gratitude, I received a digital advanced reader copy of this novel from Revell via NetGalley. The opinions in this review are unbiased and my own.
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