I loved this book. So much happened during this story, but I had to keep reading to see what was going to happen next!!! So happy Lydia married the man she truly loved, Levi was perfect for her! Menno really seemed nice but his boys sure were a handful. I liked how he heard his boys say how they felt & he then knew marriage to Lyda was wrong. I was happy for Mae to marry Rueben, he truly loved her! Sad part for me was when Josh died, Lydia was so sad it made me cry. I really liked how the Amish help there neighbors when times are hard, so caring. Seems like a great place to live, among the Amish & to be surrounded by caring people! Wanda's book I do enjoy, she uses the right words to keep me interested & I can picture in my mind as I read what is going on. Ok, forgive me but i find that I am not enjoying anything by this author and for the present, I'm done. The writing is not unforgivable it just seems that too much happens in such a short period of time and these people go through the motions without really having any time or thought to process what is happening.Two deaths in the body of the book as well as two recent deaths six months before the story begins. Good Lord, that seems like a bit much for one novel but of course this is part of a series I am sure. Even still, it is a bit much to digest. One of the deaths is of a small child, and while initially, we see the mother mourn tremendously, it feels like shortly thereafter she is able to just move on with life. I cannot imagine this being so, even for a woman of faith???? I don't know.jOne character has a deep prejudice which we see demonstrated again and again throughout the novel, however, after ONE event she is able to leave all of that behind. That certainly does not feel authentic to me. Especially for a woman who has felt this way for her whole adult life and a good portion of her childhood? I found the reason for her issue a little problematic for me. It seemed a little simple but maybe that is just because at the point in the book where we find out the cause of her prejudice I am a little outdone by the whole novel.Another, Character in the novel, Levi, has a deeply held (or so we are led to believe) idea about why he should not marry but after one brief conversation with his mother he decides that he was wrong and is ready to go forward and find a wife. Whew, I'm so glad a belief in God makes decision making so easy. Here I am thinking that whole I have a belief system I still struggle. Not these people, one quick talk, one quick mention of God's will and trusting God and we are off. I could see it coming but it was still a bit too much.There is a little "mystery" in the storyline but if you can't figure it out halfway through, I would be surprised.I am really struggling to finish this novel I really don't care about any of these people and that makes finishing hard for me. They have hard things happen to them and move forward so easily, they have supposed deep seated issues that are dismissed with no real struggle or internal process just one even can change everything instantaneously. Too hard to swallow.I will say that I loved Rueben and I really enjoyed Levi's mother, I did not hate this novel I just was realoly frustrated by it way too much happens to these people.
What do You think about Lydia's Charm (2010)?
I love reading this author as she gives us glimpses into Amish life and culture.
—isis
A random choice of a book for me. Pretty bland, boring, and predictable.
—Lwhite90
This was a very good story. Enjoyed to the very last page.
—dillions_angel_09
Fantastic book! I can't wait to read more in the series.
—jay
