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Title: Liar's Winter
Author: Cindy K. Sproles
Series: An Appalachian Novel
Genre: Historical
Audience: Young Adult/Adult
ABOUT THE BOOK
"The choices you make determine who you are. No no mark."
Lochiel Ogle was born with a red-wine birthmark - and it put her life in jeopardy from the moment she entered the world. Mountain folks called it "the mark of the devil," and for all the evil that has plagued her nineteen-year existence, Lochiel is ready to believe that is true. And the evil surely took control of the mind of the boy who stole her as an infant, bringing her home for his mother to raise.
Abused and abandoned by the only people she knows as family, Lochiel is rescued by a peddler and given the first glimpse of love she has ever known. The truth of her past is gradually revealed as is the fact that she is still hunted by a brother driven to see her dead. Unsure if there's anyone she can truly trust, Lochiel is faced with a series of choices: Will she continue to run for escape or will she face her past and accept the heartbreaking secrets it reveals? Which will truly free her?
Set in the wild and beautiful Appalachian Mountains of nineteenth-century East Tennessee, Liar's Winter is an unflinching yet inspirational exploration of prejudice and choice.
Abused and abandoned by the only people she knows as family, Lochiel is rescued by a peddler and given the first glimpse of love she has ever known. The truth of her past is gradually revealed as is the fact that she is still hunted by a brother driven to see her dead. Unsure if there's anyone she can truly trust, Lochiel is faced with a series of choices: Will she continue to run for escape or will she face her past and accept the heartbreaking secrets it reveals? Which will truly free her?
Set in the wild and beautiful Appalachian Mountains of nineteenth-century East Tennessee, Liar's Winter is an unflinching yet inspirational exploration of prejudice and choice.
~ MY REVIEW ~
**5 stars**
For me, novels set in the Appalachian Mountains have this unique quality about them. And Liar’s Winter by Cindy K. Sproles was no different—it was intriguing, heart wrenching, and very much an adventure of a certain mystery, danger, and drama.
Dealing with superstition, hate, prejudice, and an abused, naïve girl named Lochiel who has the “devil’s mark”, this book snags your attention and keeps it to the end. It had me guessing and wondering. It made my heart squeeze painfully within my chest. It made me smile. It made my breath catch. It made me hope.
It was a small-ish book, but the story captured my attention and resounded in my heart. It was real, raw, and gritty. And filled with this authentic journey to faith. To healing. To new life. With suspense and heart-pounding danger … as well as surprises and tender new friendships, Liar’s Winter told a story different than other Christian historical fiction.
Lochiel Ogle was different than your average POV character. Her story is horrifying … but ultimately beautiful, as God can bring healing and beauty where there was once only destruction and brokenness. Her emotional fight was real. Wow. It was rough. Still thinking about some of things that happened.
I quite loved this book. Highly recommend to historical fiction lovers, especially those who enjoys stories set in the nineteenth century Appalachian Mountains! Liar’s Winter is definitely worth your time, and I’m greatly looking forward to reading more by this author!
I received a copy of Liar’s Winter from Kregel Publications in exchange for my honest review.
Dealing with superstition, hate, prejudice, and an abused, naïve girl named Lochiel who has the “devil’s mark”, this book snags your attention and keeps it to the end. It had me guessing and wondering. It made my heart squeeze painfully within my chest. It made me smile. It made my breath catch. It made me hope.
It was a small-ish book, but the story captured my attention and resounded in my heart. It was real, raw, and gritty. And filled with this authentic journey to faith. To healing. To new life. With suspense and heart-pounding danger … as well as surprises and tender new friendships, Liar’s Winter told a story different than other Christian historical fiction.
Lochiel Ogle was different than your average POV character. Her story is horrifying … but ultimately beautiful, as God can bring healing and beauty where there was once only destruction and brokenness. Her emotional fight was real. Wow. It was rough. Still thinking about some of things that happened.
I quite loved this book. Highly recommend to historical fiction lovers, especially those who enjoys stories set in the nineteenth century Appalachian Mountains! Liar’s Winter is definitely worth your time, and I’m greatly looking forward to reading more by this author!
I received a copy of Liar’s Winter from Kregel Publications in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you for such a kind review. I am grateful. So glad you enjoyed the book - Cindy Sproles
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Cindy! Thank you for blessing readers with your stories! I look forward to reading more of your books. :)
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