This story tugged at my heart. While it wasn't what I envisioned in regards to reading a book with the title "Matters of Faith" - it had its own subtle way of showing the importance of faith, whether you believe in something certain or not. I am now determined to read Kristy's other book, "Catching Genius" because this one was THAT good that I'm really interested in reading her other work. They were not kidding when they said that they will leave readers of Jodi Picoult and Anita Shreve clamoring for more from this talented author. This goes beyond family bond, love and strength. I'm guessing I stumbled on this book at one out of the thirty or so food allergy awareness sites I read. My daughters each have a severe peanut allergy so I could relate, in part, to some of this story. This is also a story about a teenager needing to find himself and going through several common (and some not so common, I'm guessing) religions to define who he is. I can relate in part to this, also. During the course of the book, a marriage wavers on divorce, striking a chord with me that I'd not expected. Yet, I wish there had been more character development. Who are these characters really? I felt that the author was in such a rush to get through the peanut-allergies-are-really-life-threatening piece of it that she didn't take the time to pull out the nuances of each character. Kiernan is reminiscent of both Jodi Picoult and Anita Shreve so in that regard I fully enjoyed it. It was a quick read. But I definitely wanted something more.
What do You think about Matters Of Faith (2008)?
Faith is not the same as Religion; love changes throughout a relationship; Forgiveness is freeing.
—ppcgrazie
Good book, somewhat predictible and a fast read, but a very compelling, thought provoking story.
—thebatcave
An engaging book, very emotional. Not necessarily extremely memorable, but worth a shot!
—marimonteith
