Joanne
Bischof has wrapped up the Cadence of Grace series with “My Hope is Found”.
This book was so deeply moving and satisfying. Countless times I laughed and
cried as I journeyed with the fabulous characters she introduced us to in “Be
Still My Soul”. She carried us deeper into their hearts in her second book
“Though My Heart is Torn”, wrapping it up with this final book.
Though this
book can stand on its own, I would urge the reader to delve into Books one and
two first. If I hadn’t read both of them first I would be immediately ordering
them so I could enjoy more about Lonnie, Gideon, Toby and the other rich
characters Joanne has created.
Joanne
writes with a lyrical style that is so poetic and refreshing. I found myself
re-reading her phrasing just so I could take the words and the scenes she
created deeper. The author’s voice is so uniquely beautiful!
In this book
we find Gideon returning to Lonnie with the joy and hope of renewing their love
now that he is free to claim her as his bride. BUT, things are not going to go quite so easily. Through twists and turns that had this reader sitting on the edge of
her seat this amazing story unfolds. I found myself drawn to Toby, as well as Gideon, as both men love Lonnie. Gideon is heart
sick but with his hard-headed ways does his best to get Toby out of the
picture. The author brings us along on the journey as God works in His
mysterious ways in Gideon’s heart as well as Toby’s and Lonnie’s.
Get ready to
fall in love with both Gideon and Toby. Get ready to find yourself rooting for
both men as you watch Lonnie find her way to her one true love. There are
countless lessons I learned as I read this book (and the previous 2). There
were challenges I faced regarding my own walk of faith. God’s peace – God’s
rest – despite the outward circumstances is waiting. We are challenged to
humble our own selves before Him and be content to wait for His plan – which is
perfect, to unfold in our own lives. You will rejoice as you see what God has
in store for Lonnie, Gideon, and Toby.
