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The Rhythm of Fractured Grace (Sedgwick County Chronicles, 3)

Amanda Wen

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Mar 08, 2024 Amanda (The Little Book Spot) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Siobhan Walsh is a young apprentice luthier at a quiet music shop when she meets Matt Buchanan who brings in his grandmother’s broken antique violin. The instrument is probably beyond repair but it’s sentimental to Matt and so Siobhan agrees to take the intricate project on. Thus begins a friendship between Siobhan and newcomer to town, Matt.

Siobhan learns Matt is the new worship pastor at the mega church in town and Matt learns Siobhan has been majorly scarred by the church in her past which h Siobhan Walsh is a young apprentice luthier at a quiet music shop when she meets Matt Buchanan who brings in his grandmother’s broken antique violin. The instrument is probably beyond repair but it’s sentimental to Matt and so Siobhan agrees to take the intricate project on. Thus begins a friendship between Siobhan and newcomer to town, Matt.

Siobhan learns Matt is the new worship pastor at the mega church in town and Matt learns Siobhan has been majorly scarred by the church in her past which has left Siobhan closed off and trying her best to bury her pain. Soon, they will both discover their pasts and future intertwine in the most dark ways. Can their new friendship endure the newfound secrets? Will Matt and Siobhan have to end their relationship before they even got to explore what could have possibly been?

Deborah Caldwell lives in the early 1900’s and lives with her sister and father ever since her mother and siblings were killed in a massacre. The sisters bare an ugly scar atop their heads, a reminder everyday what was taken away from them. Deborah is given away in an arranged marriage to widow Levi Martinson and his tender ways start to help Deborah refocus on her new family. However, when Levi’s brother comes to town, secrets come to light that send her into darkness once again. Can Deborah ever find peace again?

Amanda Wen seamlessly weaves the present with the past into a captivating and powerful story. The characters have been victims of terrible crimes and are broken and struggling with their faith when we meet them. Both given new opportunities for redemption but each has a hard, long road to see their full worth in Jesus’ eyes. Grace, forgiveness, and second chances are huge themes. I love the countless analogies of a broken instrument being pieced back together to make joyful music to the Lord.

Content: sexual abuse, abuse of power and position in the church. (I just want to note that the author did a phenomenal job tenderly and delicately addressing this issue. This kind of story line needed to be acknowledged.) no language, closed door.

Thank you to to @netgalley @authoramandawen for this advanced readers copy! Releases Feb 20, 2024! ...more

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Feb 23, 2024 Charity rated it it was amazing

You know those books where you have to stop reading after each chapter just to let it soak in? This is one of those books. This isn't an easy book to read, but it's one of those that's an important one. This delves into abuse: spiritual, se*ual, emotional. And all by a church leader. It looks into forgiveness and what it means to forgive.

This book is an emotional roller coaster, and honestly helped confirm that some things from my own past were not ok. It is NOT an easy read, and it had me ugly ...more

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Feb 24, 2025 Katie marked it as to-read · review of another edition

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