Author: Siri L. Mitchell
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Fiction
Source: Own
My Review:
I have mixed feelings about this book. I loved that it was set in Paris, and enjoyed the descriptions of it. It is very clean, and there are a few humorous parts.
However, Adrien is perfect (in Claire's eyes) and expects Claire to change everything about herself. No, she was not living her life to her fullest potential, but she literally changed everything for him. There are some unresolved things, and the story ends abruptly. Not that there necessarily needed to be more, but it would have added so much to the story for there to have been more.
Overall, it is an easy, light read, but not one I would pick up again.
★★★/5
Synopsis (Goodreads):
In this fresh and humorous tale, 29-year-old Claire agrees to supervise the renovation of the Paris apartment her parents have inherited. Ignoring her romantic surroundings, Claire is all business and in a hurry to return to her job, home, and an almost dating relationship with Brian, an associate pastor.
When Adrien, a handsome and flirtatious friend of the family, agrees to help Claire, his spontaneity and "joie de vie" drives her crazy. But in time, even Claire cannot resist the City of Lights' offerings, including the Rodin museum where the sculpture The Kiss raises the questions...who will be the love of her life? And will she ever learn to enjoy the life God has placed right in front of her.
It doesn't sound like there's a healthy balance between the two characters if she's changing everything about herself for him, or at his suggestions.
ReplyDeleteLark, that does seem to be the message, which is disappointing.
DeleteSounds like an interesting concept and lessons to be learned from the story.
ReplyDeleteFor sure, thanks for stopping by!
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