Suspense. Romance. History. Faith. These are the things that you’ll find woven beautifully together between the pages of The Red Ribbon by Pepper Basham.
I absolutely loved the main characters. Their personalities were endearing and their struggles real. Their relationship was beautiful and solid—even amid pain, insecurities, and danger.
The suspense and mystery were handled well, keeping me guessing until the electrifying climax.
The faith elements were neither overdone nor too subtle—they shone out naturally thorough the character growth and plot, and even saturated a few gorgeous scenic descriptions.
And speaking of gorgeous descriptions, the setting was as much a part of the story as any character. At times, I could feel the last rays of the setting sun on my cheeks, and hear the rustling of trees in the night. By the time I closed the book, I was longing to experience the unique wild serenity of the Blue Ridge Mountains for myself, and yet, I felt that I already had.
Not once did any aspect of this books overpower another. The suspense, romance, character growth, setting, plot, and faith elements all complemented each other to form a stunning harmony.
4.5 Stars