Book Review: "At Every Turn" by Anne Mateer

And she's off to the races!

Anne Mateer's transports her readers to the year 1916 book, "At Every Turn" were automobiles have started to become more popular and car racing is the newest rage. We meet Alyce Benson, who is unlike the other young women in her town, and this is because she likes to drive her Packard Runabout-her car- fast. No one knows this secret desire she has, except her father's mechanic Webster Little. (Who is very swoon worthy.)

Woohoo! I really raced through this book it was that good!

What I really love about this book is how likeable Alyce is. She loves the Lord, and even though her father is considered the richest man in town she doesn't come off as a rich snob or think herself higher than others.

In the story, Alyce pledges a grand sum of money to a missionary couple that comes to her church, and when her father tells her he won't give her the money like she though he would he comes up with a plan- race. With the help of Webster, Alyce disguises herself and drives the car her father's company is sponsoring in several events.

What also really drew me in was how many real facts were in the book, especially with the races. I honestly never knew when automobile racing became popular in America, but this book made me feel like I was at the races. Sometimes I even felt that I was in the car in Alyce going around the racetracks, leaning in the sides on each turn.

Anne Mateer also truly has a gift when it came to weaving in the spiritual aspect and Alyce's walk with the Lord. You could see the changes Alyce was going through, especially when it came to her praying for her parents. Anne did a wonderful job at showing her readers how the Lord has a special job for each one of us, even if we think it's not has conventional as others. I just loved that!

I highly recommend this book to people of all ages who want to read a fast-pace, romance, mystery book! Oh yea there is some mystery! Did I forget to mention? Read the book and find out what I'm talking about!

This was my second book that I read by Anne Mateer and it definitely won't be my last. I'm looking forward to the next book that Anne writes!

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Happy reading everyone! God Bless!

Taylor