Until We All Find Home (Finding Home #1) in Clearly Christian Readathon

Jul 20, 2020 Katja Labonté rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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4.75 stars (5/10 hearts). I really, really enjoyed this book. I read it almost in one day, almost in one sitting. It was gripping and I was just not sure how it would turn out! It was also very real. The language was a bit too modern for the 1860s, but the details of life were excellent. The characters lived. I loved the sibling relationship and it really made me think. It carried an excellent message of how we need to talk things through and not run away from difficulty or pain. I loved how the 4.75 stars (5/10 hearts). I really, really enjoyed this book. I read it almost in one day, almost in one sitting. It was gripping and I was just not sure how it would turn out! It was also very real. The language was a bit too modern for the 1860s, but the details of life were excellent. The characters lived. I loved the sibling relationship and it really made me think. It carried an excellent message of how we need to talk things through and not run away from difficulty or pain. I loved how the war, though discussed, was not the central point of the book & it was really very neutral. Slavery was denounced, but the southerners were amazing gentlemanly characters and the whole “who is right” debate was barely even introduced. There was a good deal of content, because one of the MCs was a male prostitute. I loved how he was redeemed and I loved how his life was totally turned around after he met Christ. I love him, period. The redemptive themes in this book were beautiful (PICK! My favourite!!!) and I loved the message about Christmas, tiny as it was. The characters were real and I loved them. Because of the content (see list below), I strongly recommend this for ages 18+. I’m glad I didn’t read it before I was 18. But if you are 18, I definitely recommend it. It really impacted me and made me think. I’m eager to read more by this author!

Content: A lot of kisses, touching, & hugging (between a girl & an army officer, & then between engaged couples—also between couples before they got engaged). A scene where a husband helps his wife change her blouse & it’s mentioned that it wasn’t the first time he did that. (I love the redemptive theme of this, as I said, and the scene doesn’t bother me at all—it’s non-detailed & it’s so full of sweet love). A mention of a couple’s first night together & that the husband was sensitive of protecting his wife’s trust. A mention of women spies coming to camp & getting soldiers in bed. A mention of a woman’s monthly (non-detailed). Characters get drunk/want to drink, etc. Lots of swearing. Mention that a man kissed a lot of pretty girls but never took them to his tent. One of the MCs is a male prostitute (starting before he was 13) so there’s the story of how he went into that, as well as a mention that he wanted to be with a woman of the night & that he spent a night in a brothel. Also a scene in a brothel (they walk in, are accosted by a girl, & get out).

Really, sexual content is what breaks a book quickest for me. But in this book it didn’t bother me very much. The character is redeemed, and it’s true to life. The swearing & kissing bugged me most, and that’s really what took off a star. So as I said, I recommend it only to ages 18+, but I’d recommend it to 18-year-olds who like real books, sibling relationships, Civil War books, & books that make you think.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.* ...more

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Jan 23, 2022 Jennifer Hunt rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This was the first Civil War book I’ve read in a long time, and thankfully it did not fall into the usual cliches and stereotypes. It also wasn’t really about the war, but about a family, long-separated, looking to be reunited. The war only mirrored the divisions and hurts within their family—and their hearts.

You know how in most books, you have a pretty good idea of which characters will end up together and which ones the author won’t dare kill off? Well, in Till We All Find Home, the author’s ...more

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Sep 27, 2024 Jeanette Durkin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A story of grace, forgiveness and sacrificial love.

Wow! This book amazed me. It follows the lives of three brothers and their sister who lost contact with each other years ago. There are also some historical events like the Civil War and President Lincoln being shot. There are some extremely difficult times, accidents, drunkenness and illness. There's also hope, several people realizing their need for God and many romances!

The characters are written brilliantly! Each one touched my heart in diff ...more

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Jul 14, 2025 Morgan Brockmann rated it liked it · review of another edition

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3 stars only because it did take me quite a while to get “into” the book. I can’t really put my finger on why necessarily. But - I am glad I stuck it out for the wonderful character development and great story. As it appears the series continues with some of the same characters, I believe I will be reading on 🙂

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Sep 07, 2023 Anna rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I really enjoyed this refreshing offering of Christian fiction. The author fully explored what it’s like to choose to honor God and those around you in everyday life; these characters faced tough situations and worked through past trauma together. They learned that the hard things, opening up and exposing your failures, are worth it in order to grow closer to God and those He’s placed in your life. I enjoyed reading about so many different characters. Though it’s a bit longer than most Christian ...more

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