Book Review #13: A Home for My Heart by Anne Mateer

A Home for My Heart is Anne Mateer's third published book.

I am privileged to say that I have been following Mateer's stories since her first novel. In a way I feel more connected to an author's writing, especially, if I have read all of their novels (or close to it).

This book was a good read. Not my favorite of Mateer's, but still definitely a good one! Mateer is gifted at keeping her reader's engaged throughout the story. Never have I been fully aware of what was going to happen to the characters which makes me want to keep reading even more.

This story has all the twists, turns and surprises to keep readers thinking about this story. This ultimately is a story of love and finding the home we all long for. Which might mean finding out that the home is more about the inner meaning, and not the physical sense.

The backdrop for this story is a 1910 orphanage where Sadie Sillsby suddenly finds herself in line for the esteemed role of matron, which entails the overseeing of the orphanage. Sadie loves the children at the orphanage, but there is a catch to being the matron. You have to be single.

This puts a strain on Sadie and her beau's--Blaine-- relationship and future plans of marriage and starting a family of their own. Sadie is torn between the two choices set before her and constantly wonders if the choice she makes was the right one.

There was a lot of heart in this story along with compassion and loving for those who aren't freely given it. I loved how Mateer showed the different aspects that love can be demonstrated. Really impactful and full of truth.

Rating: 4 out of 5 bookshelves 

[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."] 
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Side note: This book become close to my heart in particular because my father was adopted 6 months after he was born. It puts in perspective the meaning of family and how deep and genuine love is. I find it inspiring to hear of adoption stories.

For His Kingdom,
Taylor Reid