At Every Turn

Jan 30, 2013 Sherri Smith rated it 2 of 5 stars

Ok, so I have another book I received in the mail, compliments of Bethany House. This book is called “At Every Turn” by Anne Mateer. The back of the book basically describes it as “Alyce pledges money for mission work, thinking that her dad will give it to her. She learns that she must earn the money on her own, and that is done by secretly racing a sports car in races with the help of her father’s mechanic”.

At least that’s the gist I got from reading the book. First off, my overall impression o...more

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Dec 20, 2012 Renn Shearin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Caught up in a whirlwind of religious enthusiasm, Alyce Benson impetuously pledges three thousand dollars to mission work in Africa. Now she just has to find a way to get the money.
Alyce harbors a secret passion for speed and automobiles, and she's spent many an afternoon driving around the rustic track in the field behind her home. When she discovers that her father's company has sponsored a racing car that will compete in several upcoming events--races in which the driver will be paid and coul...more Caught up in a whirlwind of religious enthusiasm, Alyce Benson impetuously pledges three thousand dollars to mission work in Africa. Now she just has to find a way to get the money.
Alyce harbors a secret passion for speed and automobiles, and she's spent many an afternoon driving around the rustic track in the field behind her home. When she discovers that her father's company has sponsored a racing car that will compete in several upcoming events--races in which the driver will be paid and could win as much as five thousand dollars in prize money--she conspires with her father's mechanic, Webster, to train and compete.

But when her friends cast aspersions on Webster's past, she realizes she may have trusted the wrong person with her secret. Will Alyce come up with the money in time, or will she have to choose between her hasty promise and the man who holds a piece of her heart?

At Every Turn is a great story about honesty, love, and trusting God. The plot line was excellent, and it was filled with mystery, romance, and the importance of giving to God for the right reasons. The setting for At Every Turn was an interesting time period in America's history, where racing was becoming popular and women were only beginning to have more rights. The writing style was well done and clearly portrayed the characters' emotions and feelings. The story was written from the perspective of Alyce Benson, and it was easy to see her thoughts, emotions, and the reasons for her decisions.

The characters of At Every Turn were excellently developed and entertaining. I really liked Alyce Benson with her impetuousness, crazy schemes, and true desire to help others. She started out with a few misplaced ideas about what the importance of honesty, what true devotion to God is, and the reason for giving to God's Kingdom work; however, as the book progresses Alyce grows in her love and understanding of God and realizes she needs to be honest and trustworthy with others. Webster was an interesting and remarkable character that I truly enjoyed. He had some surprising characteristics and history that were intriguing and that added to his positive attributes. I do not want to go into too much detail about his character because it gives away important parts of the story, but I really liked Webster and the depth he added to the story. The other minor characters such as Alyce's parents and grandmother also added to the story and acted as both supporting and opposing persons to the plot line.

Overall, I really enjoyed this novel because of its realistic and intriguing characters, exciting plot line, and well written storyline.

I received this novel for free from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.(less)

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Dec 18, 2012 Valerie (Val's Vicinity) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Set in 1916, At Every Turn is a unique historical tale that's written in first person, told solely from Alyce's point of view. I love first person writing, though it's somewhat uncommon in historical fiction.

I wasn't able to completely connect with Alyce...she's likeable enough, but she occasionally seemed just a little bit "too good". Her personality is extremely impulsive, but at the same time she's very determined to meet her goal of raising $3,000 for missions. These two traits come together...more

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Dec 04, 2012 IrenesChristianReviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book and thought the story line was refreshing and it makes this book a must read. Alyce is a great driver and she is about to experience a once in a life time event. Will she do well in a race meant for men? Will she win the heart of her intriguing mechanic Webster?

I liked how this story was set in the early 1900’s. It helped make this story believable and a fun read. The main character, Alyce, is full of life and written very well. The story is told in the first person and that r...more

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Nov 17, 2012 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars

At Every Turn by Anne Meeteer was such a fun read. It is a Christian historical fiction full of entertainment. Alyce Benson is twenty two years old and has found that she has a need for speed and a love of the Lord. The year is 1916 and she lives in Indiana. I love that Indiana was the setting of this book. I felt that Anne Meeter wrote Alyce Benson with such a zest that I wondered is there a little bit of Alyce in the author and does she have a need for speed or is Alyce totally made up? Alyce...more

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Nov 12, 2012 Rambling Readers rated it 4 of 5 stars

A book about early auto racing usually wouldn't appeal to me since I am definitely not a fan of racing. When I first picked up "At Every Turn," I wondered how much emphasis would be placed on the racing aspect of the plot. In the past, novels that focus too much on sports have not ranked among my favorites, but Anne Mateer's latest novel is an exception. A very pleasing exception.

Mateer paints a unique vignette of the early 1900s. There are parts of the plot that are predictable; but as a whole...more A book about early auto racing usually wouldn't appeal to me since I am definitely not a fan of racing. When I first picked up "At Every Turn," I wondered how much emphasis would be placed on the racing aspect of the plot. In the past, novels that focus too much on sports have not ranked among my favorites, but Anne Mateer's latest novel is an exception. A very pleasing exception.

Mateer paints a unique vignette of the early 1900s. There are parts of the plot that are predictable; but as a whole, it is fresh and exciting, mainly because of the auto racing. What I originally perceived as a possible turn off, became one of the most intriguing aspects of the novel. The racing sequences provided rushes of unpredictable action that kept me constantly engaged. Meanwhile, some of the garage scenes between Alyce and Webster reminded me of the interactions between Sybil and Branson in "Downton Abbey."

Alyce and Webster's relationship is understated, yet satisfying. Mateer proves that building a romance between two characters does not need to rely heavily on physical affection. Their interactions are restrained, but it is obvious that they each harbor deeper feelings under the surface. Adding to the interest, the novel is told solely from Alyce's perspective. Webster's past is cloaked in secrecy, and his true character is revealed only as the novel progresses.

Alyce Benson is a feisty and charming heroine. Her impetuousness propels her into tense, and sometimes humorous situations. Mateer adds depth to Alyce's adventurous and unconventional personality throughout the novel. Alyce makes a number of mistakes and poor decisions, but they ultimately help her to grow spiritually and personally. Viewing the story through Alyce's eyes provides meaningful insights into her faith, her giving heart, and her motives. Those qualities take her beyond the boundaries of spunkiness to a more multi-dimensional character.

"At Every Turn" is definitely a book that will remain on my bookshelf. It has the ideal combination of light-hearted moments and periods of introspection.

I received a complimentary copy of from Bethany House. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed above 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.”(less)

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Nov 09, 2012 Christian Fiction Addiction rated it 5 of 5 stars

I can't help but love books with characters who are utterly unconventional, and this book meets that criteria to a T! Alyce is an absolute hoot with her naive intentions that simply seem to land her in trouble, along with her admirable quirks, including her love of driving cars at top speed, especially in an era where people were only just beginning to open up to the idea of women drivers. Anne Mateer's plot is a unique one that I haven't encountered before, and she does an excellent job of pair...more

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Oct 03, 2012 Chelsey rated it 4 of 5 stars

If you are prepared for an adventure at all costs then you need to hang out with Alyce Benson for awhile! Alyce is fun, free, and fearless! All that makes her my kind of girl! I loved Alyce and I loved her story. She definitely made this book for me. From the first page I could tell that she had many passions in life and she was certainly a dreamer. But aren’t those the best characters to read about? She seems like the kind of character that gets herself in a lot of messes, but not on purpose!

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Sep 10, 2012 Kathleen E. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Monday, September 10, 2012
At Every Turn by Anne Mateer, c2012
Author, Anne Mateer!! Yay!!!

I was amazed at her spunk! Her unassumingness! I liked Alyce Benson right away!!
Surprisingly, Alyce thinks her father will hand over her offer of commitment money! He doesn't have the zeal and fortitude she has!! Goodness. She sets out to earn the money herself. After all, they need her!!

Join Alyce in her adventure as she pivots around coming up with more adventure than you could ever imagine possible for he...more

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Sep 02, 2012 Carla Stewart rated it 5 of 5 stars

She’s off to the races! With a tagline like that, I was immediately curious about Anne Mateer’s new book and loved that it was about a woman race car driver in 1916. Alyce Benson is a spunky heroine whose impetuous nature gets her in over her head from the very beginning. She pledges $3000 to help a ministry in Africa, sure that her wealthy father will be glad to give the money to help missionaries. Alyce didn’t count on her father not sharing her passion for spiritual matters, so when he refuse...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Carrie Padgett rated it 5 of 5 stars

Alyce Benson is the pampered only daughter of the richest man in Langston, Indiana in 1916. She loves Jesus, her family, and running around the countryside in her Packard Runabout. Driving and driving fast invigorates her. One Sunday morning, after hearing from a missionary couple about their work in Africa, she rashly pledges $3000 to them and challenges the rest of the congregation to match her donation. Alyce is quite surprised when her father refuses to give her the money. But she determines...more

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Dec 10, 2012 Margaret Metz rated it 3 of 5 stars

First I want to say this probably deserves a 3 1/2 - but that isn't an option.

My husband and I are big fans of NASCAR and having the history of the races talked about in a book was really interesting and unique. I don't think I've read a book with that as the backdrop before.

I thought the main character had good intentions, but there is a cliche about good intentions . . . I could understand her initial mistake, but it seemed that even though she was provided information talking about the charac...more

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Nov 10, 2012 Victor Gentile rated it 5 of 5 stars

Anne Mateer in her new book, “At Every Turn” published by Bethany House brings us into the life of Alyce Benson.

From the back cover: She’s off to the races!

Caught up in a whirlwind of religious enthusiasm, Alyce Benson impetuously pledges three thousand dollars to mission work in Africa. Now she just has to find a way to get the money.

Alyce harbors a secret passion for speed and automobiles, and she’s spent many an afternoon driving around the rustic track in the field behind her home. When she...more Anne Mateer in her new book, “At Every Turn” published by Bethany House brings us into the life of Alyce Benson.

From the back cover: She’s off to the races!

Caught up in a whirlwind of religious enthusiasm, Alyce Benson impetuously pledges three thousand dollars to mission work in Africa. Now she just has to find a way to get the money.

Alyce harbors a secret passion for speed and automobiles, and she’s spent many an afternoon driving around the rustic track in the field behind her home. When she discovers that her father’s company has sponsored a racing car that will compete in several upcoming events–races in which the driver will be paid and could win as much as five thousand dollars in prize money–she conspires with her father’s mechanic, Webster, to train and compete.

But when her friends cast aspersions on Webster’s past, she realizes she may have trusted the wrong person with her secret. Will Alyce come up with the money in time, or will she have to choose between her hasty promise and the man who holds a piece of her heart?

History and auto racing, what a combination. It is 1916 America and only men drove in competitive auto racing, it was just that simple. However, Alyce made a pledge to give three thousand dollars and the only way she is going to cover that pledge is not only to drive in the race but to win. Alyce is an innocent, a woman who happens to speak without thinking of the consequences and then she is stuck. Ms. Mateer gives us a story about social conventions in the 1900′s when certain things were expected of women as they were trying to break out of the mold. And then there are the cars and the racing which gives us a really exciting story. I liked the characters and I liked the book, what more can you ask?

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Nov 28, 2012 Renee rated it 3 of 5 stars

It's not everyday that you read a book set in the early 20th century in which the heroine is a racecar driver -- at least I know I don't read them! At Every Turn immediately caught my attention because even today it's a bit of a rare thing for ladies to race so to read about a "proper young miss" in 1916 doing it even though she's completely fictional sounded fun. I am so glad I wasn't wrong in picking this book to read and review as it has proven to be both entertaining and interesting.

Alyce Be...more It's not everyday that you read a book set in the early 20th century in which the heroine is a racecar driver -- at least I know I don't read them! At Every Turn immediately caught my attention because even today it's a bit of a rare thing for ladies to race so to read about a "proper young miss" in 1916 doing it even though she's completely fictional sounded fun. I am so glad I wasn't wrong in picking this book to read and review as it has proven to be both entertaining and interesting.

Alyce Benson is a thoroughly modern girl with an old-fashioned faith who, caught up in the moment, pledged a huge amount of money that she didn't have in hopes of supporting missionaries to the Gold Coast of Africa. Since she can't count on her father to give her money she decides to enlist the help of her father's mechanic and join in the strictly male sport of auto racing to try and raise the $3000. Nobody knows that she is racing and if anyone found out if would be devastating for the cause and her family. She has to decide who is worthy of her trust and whether or not she is following God's plan for her life.

Alyce is a whirlwind. She doesn't always think about consequences before she acts and it gets her in trouble in more than once instance. She was constantly going back and forth between whether or not to trust Webster and her father's bookkeeper which annoyed me. I suppose it fit with her dizzying personality but I wanted to shake some sense into her more than once! Even though there wasn't a lot of romance past a few "meeting of the eyes, melt your heart" scenes this story worked for me! This story focused mostly on Alyce finding God's path for her life and this story definitely doesn't shy away from faith so if you like your books heavy on the message and lighter on romance you will probably enjoy At Every Turn.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from the publisher. 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.*(less)

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Nov 19, 2012 Vera Godley rated it 4 of 5 stars

In Anne Mateer's latest book, At Every Turn, the reader will find they are on a rapid race to see if Alyce can be many things -

---A woman driver in 1916 when cars were new and women drivers virtually non-existent.
---A woman driver in a competitive automobile race - when automobile racing was new and only males allowed.
---A Christian with missionary zeal to help the unfortunate children and peoples of Africa when she is confronted with photographs and stories of them.
---Compassion for people s

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Aug 21, 2012 Heather Goodman rated it 4 of 5 stars

Once again, Anne Mateer has given us a strong (and strong-willed!) female character who you can't help but love. Alyce Benson, moved by compassion for children in Africa, pledges $3000 dollars to the missionaries working in the Gold Coast. One problem: the money isn't hers to give, and her father is none too sympathetic to Christian causes. She must find a way to raise the money on her own. She uses the one skill she can: driving. Alyce begins competing in car races in Chicago and Indianapolis.

I...more Once again, Anne Mateer has given us a strong (and strong-willed!) female character who you can't help but love. Alyce Benson, moved by compassion for children in Africa, pledges $3000 dollars to the missionaries working in the Gold Coast. One problem: the money isn't hers to give, and her father is none too sympathetic to Christian causes. She must find a way to raise the money on her own. She uses the one skill she can: driving. Alyce begins competing in car races in Chicago and Indianapolis.

Intriguing and unusual as it is to have a female driver in Indy in present day, it was even more unusual (and slightly against regulations) to have a female driver in 1916.

More than an interesting story, Mateer delves into hubris, ideas of Christian calling and vocation, and views of Christian women and propriety.

I have two small quibbles with the book related to the love interest. While in her debut novel, Wings of a Dream, Mateer gave us an unpredictable yet inevitable love story, the love story in At Every Turn is more transparent and some of the elements (i.e. suspicions others plant in Alyce about the two love interests) more forced. Also, given the nature and discussion and the place, propriety, and role of Christian women, I would have liked to have seen some time and focus given to the idea of women serving independently of marriage. The story too easily gave into pressures of finding a husband in order to fully serve God. I understand that this was 1916, but many women have historically served in missions and at home as single women.

One final thing: in contrast to Wings, At Every Turn tied things up too neatly in the end. I felt more time was needed on some character changes (specifically with more minor character), or perhaps left more open to those changes.

But overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the book--a character who desperately wants to serve God and searches for how she is uniquely gifted to do so in a world where she fits in more in "the man's realm" than the flirtatious husband searches of her classmates.(less)

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Nov 28, 2012 Tonileg marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle, historical, romance, ya-reads

Caught up in a whirlwind of religious enthusiasm, Alyce Benson impetuously pledges three thousand dollars to mission work in Africa. Now she just has to find a way to get the money.

Alyce harbors a secret passion for speed and automobiles, and she's spent many an afternoon driving around the rustic track in the field behind her home. When she discovers that her father's company has sponsored a racing car that will compete in several upcoming events--races in which the driver will be paid and coul...more

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Nov 28, 2012 Sally rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-fiction, fiction, historical-fiction, proverbial-reads-review

Alyce Benson leads a seemingly charmed life. She’s the only child of a wealthy man, and has no need to either work or find a husband to support her. Her father freely gives her money whenever she asks, so she thinks he’ll give her the three thousand dollars she pledged to mission work. But Mr. Benson doesn’t approve of Christianity or of his money being used for Christian causes, and so he denies her request. Alyce must find the money in just seven weeks, but gives away as much as she obtains th...more

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Apr 11, 2013 Regina Spiker rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: race-cars, racing, women-drivers, packards, faith, missionaries, christian-fiction, historical-fiction

Alyce Benson loves to race her little sports car, especially out in the countryside, but it's only 1916 and women drivers are frowned upon - especially those who don't drive a sedate speed! Alyce is also a bit impulsive - her heart is in the right place but when missionaries come from the Gold Coast of Africa and share the need for funding, a pledge of $3,000 pops out of Alyce's mouth. When her well-to-do father angrily opposes donating the money in her name, Alyce does the only thing that she d...more

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Sep 30, 2012 Faye rated it 4 of 5 stars

One wild ride!

Alyce Benson is so moved by the stories of the visiting missionaries that she presumptously pledges three-thousand dollars to their mission, and challenge the rest of the congregation to meet her donation. But she meets an unforseen roadblock, her father refuses to give her the money, and now she must raise it all on her own. And the only way that she can get the large amount is to use her God-given talents and her love of speed!

Can she make everything right before everything spins...more

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Nov 29, 2012 Pattie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2012

This book is a good historical Christian fiction novel. Accurate in historical detail (including vocabulary from the time period--I found a couple of spots where the terms in Mateer's novel matched some from Jack London's The Call of the Wild, which I'm reading with my middle schooler right now), with a spunky heroine, lesser-known subject matter (women racecar drivers) and a non-preachy spiritual component, it makes for a pleasant read. The heroine, Alyce, is very likeable, and her confusion ab...more

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Apr 22, 2013 Katherine Hyde rated it 4 of 5 stars

Anne Mateer has created a book that combines a fascinating glimpse of history, a satisfying romance, and a genuine spiritual journey. By the end of the book, I was assured that the heroine had found not only the right man for her, but the right path for the rest of her life. My only quibble is that she seemed remarkably obtuse about figuring out the true characters of Mr. Right and Mr. Wrong, but even that kept me engrossed as I berated her for her stupidity. Plenty of twists and turns in the pl...more

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Oct 17, 2012 Henry McLaughlin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Anne Mateer’s newest release, At Every Turn, is a whirlwind story of intrigue and love set against the background of the early stages of automobile racing in the United States.
Alyce Benson is a young woman whose heart is on fire for God. She also loves automobiles and speed. The author combines these two elements to create a fascinating story world peopled with compelling characters, exciting plot twists and surprises until the very end.
When African missionaries visit her church, Alyce is so mov...more
Anne Mateer’s newest release, At Every Turn, is a whirlwind story of intrigue and love set against the background of the early stages of automobile racing in the United States.
Alyce Benson is a young woman whose heart is on fire for God. She also loves automobiles and speed. The author combines these two elements to create a fascinating story world peopled with compelling characters, exciting plot twists and surprises until the very end.
When African missionaries visit her church, Alyce is so moved by their story and their photos of African children, she pledges $3,000 to the missionaries and challenges the church to match her.
There’s only one problem: she doesn’t have the money.
Her wealthy father refuses to give it to her because he is not Christian. She tries to raise the money through selling some of her jewelry and offering a taxi service in her small town. No one wants to ride with her. The money she does raise, she quickly gives away to hurting and needy people in her town.
Alyce learns her father is building a race car and she persuades the mechanic, Webster, to let her drive it in the race. She combines her love of speed with a chance to earn the money she pledged. Things start out well. She doesn’t win but she is paid just for driving. She entrusts the money to Webster for safekeeping.
Things begin to turn when one of her father’s most trusted employees, Lawrence, begins to show interest in her and she learns that Webster has dark secrets in the past he won’t talk about.
Disasters strike on multiple levels when Alyce’s money is stolen (she thinks by Webster), Lawrence’s true colors are revealed and Webster is accused of attacking Alyce. As she learns more about Lawrence, her trust in Webster is renewed.
She drives in one more race with Webster. A horrible accident means the loss of any opportunity she has to raise the money in time and Webster is severely injured. She recognizes her feelings for Webster.
She faces public humiliation when she must admit to the church that she failed to fulfill her pledge.
I will avoid any spoiler alerts from here on. It is well worth getting the book to read how masterfully the author weaves all her plot threads into a highly satisfactory ending.
Anne Mateer’s story is well-researched. She brings the American Midwest of 1919 to life with accurate and detailed settings from small town to big city and the growth of the automobile and the changes it was making. Her descriptions of the racing are spot on. She captures the people and the mores of the time, making them real.
Alyce Benson is an intriguing character, enthusiastic for God and for racing. Her naiveté is soon tempered by the hardships and challenges she faces. Her story arc is that of a young woman coming to spiritual and emotional maturity.
Webster grows on the reader as his personality is revealed through other characters. His secret past, his self-sacrifice and future dreams make him a captivating character.
Minor characters are also wonderfully drawn, especially Alyce’s grandmother who is her spiritual rock and mentor. Alyce’s new-found friend, Lucinda, is vital in helping Alyce to grow and mature, to see people around her.
I give this novel five stars.
A copy of the novel was provided by the publisher for this review.

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Mar 16, 2013 Morgan rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Historical Christian Fiction will always be my favorite genre. I start to think YA is my favorite, and then I read a Christian Fiction book, preferably historical, and I know I was wrong. This book was no exception.
Alyce was so brave and so passionate about the things that she loved. Nothing was going to get in her way. I love that she is such a strong woman. That was particularly hard back then, but she did not let that stop her e...more

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Mar 01, 2013 Dawn rated it 2 of 5 stars

I was really hoping to love this book as it’s a historical written in first person point of view during the age when automobiles were just becoming more accessible and popular. I even read the first chapter online before choosing it as one of the books I would review.

I’m extremely conflicted about writing reviews about books I’ve tried to read, but just couldn’t enjoy. I know how hard it is the write a book, and how very difficult it is to get a first book contract. I don’t want to discourage t...more

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Jan 12, 2013 Kelly_Instalove rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: genre-inspirational, genre-romance, hist-amer-gilded, era-historical, format-print

Grade: C-

I fought a ridiculous desire to throw myself into his arms. Instead, I pulled back my shoulders and lifted my chin. “Show me the way.” And he did just that.

This could have been so good — SO GOOD — but the lack of subtlety and tension early in the story, and the lifeless writing, left me dwelling on my annoyances with the heroine.

I knew Alyce would undergo some much-needed Life Lessons, but her initial poor-little-rich-girl cluelessness, reinforced by the first-person POV, came *thatclo...more

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Sep 30, 2012 Sara rated it 5 of 5 stars

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When I first signed up to review this book, I was only moderately interested in reading it based on the summary. I was mainly reading it because of how much I enjoyed the previous book by Anne Mateer, "Wings of a Dream."

Once again, just like in Wings of a Dream, I thought the story started out just OK. I thought it was nice and that it was different, since it is about a girl who drives race cars, but I wasn’t really expecting much else out of it.

Over the course of the novel, however, I got more...more

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Feb 16, 2013 Erica Marie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-reading-list, christian-fiction, historical-fiction

What an exciting novel! I thoroughly enjoyed At Every Turn! I loved how it was written in the first person, that was very refreshing and different from the typical third person books I've been reading. The author portrayed in beautiful detail Alyce's passion for God and for the mission in Africa she so boldly pledged three thousand dollars to. I loved that about this character. Alyce's passion for spreading God's Word throughout the world was a main theme through the whole book and left my heart...more

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Sep 26, 2012 Megan rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-tower-teams-read-team-b-170, historical, read-in-2013, review-books

At Every Turn was a fun and exciting read. This isn't a time in history that I usually read, but I really enjoyed it and hope to read more set in this era soon.

I loved reading how racing was so different back then and yet at the same time kind of the same. Today there are very few women who are professional racers and I loved reading about a woman, who is from one of the wealthiest families, secretly racing. The scenes with her driving were perhaps my favorite, they were described so well I cou...more

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Feb 20, 2013 Darren Sapp rated it 4 of 5 stars

Historical novels rarely touch this time-period but Mateer transports us back one hundred years. Having studied the forming of the Assemblies of God in 1914, this book reminded me of the mission fervor of that time-period. The writing is excellent and enjoyable; a perfect novel for a relaxing read. The character Alyce Benson is one many of us will relate to with her zealous nature and a heart for the Gospel.

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