Enjoyable coming of age book. Some characters and solutions are predictable, other twists are less so. As far as the characters are concerned, it does seem like there could be more depth/insight into their thought process. Although the actions of the characters suggests that this depth exists in the authors mind, it is not made explicit in the story telling process.

That said, it would be a good book to discuss prejudices, assumptions, finding one's way and would be a good book for HS/College students, especially in a discussion group.

This, is one of those books that takes over your life! I am so happy I got to experience this authors writing. A story that grabs you within the first few pages and continues to pull you in. You will go on the journey with Emma Lapp and her Amish family. A small discovery leads to Emma questioning everyone and everything she believes and trust. Unraveling the truth, piece by piece, Emma finds her way and discovers her place in the world.
Thank you NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are completely my own.

Wow! Hard to put this one down. Emma always felt like an outsider, never being picked for games, never getting the same attention from her parents, never having as many friends, etc. Her birthday was always a somber affair, as it was also the day her mother's younger sister died. Emma kept finding little mementos on the headstone of her aunt, left on her birthday, and started to collect them. On her 22nd birthday she finds a locket, with an image that looks just like her. Turns out, it wasn't her aunt's grave, it was her birth mother. Coming to find out the truths, and finding her birth father and his family, turn everything into an uproar. Thrown in Levi, the brother of her best friend, and the story has the makings of a lot of interesting angles. Also love little Esther, who is adorable. Highly recommend this book and author. If you like Amish stories you will like this one.

This is not your typical Amish fiction book, it is so much more. This book is so good I read it in one day. This is the first book by Laura Bradford I've read, but it won't be the last. This would make a great book for a book club, it has discussion questions at the end. Be warned, once you start this book you won't be able to put it down, you just have to know what happens next. Thank you Kensington Books via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. This is my honest opinion and I highly recommend this book to anybody who loves Amish fiction.

Wow, I read this story in two days. I loved Emma's story. Her growth is amazing and with a little help from some friends she finds her way. This story is highly unique for an Amish story. It is a Women's fiction so don't expect a huge romance. I wish there were more to that side but that's not women's fiction.

I highly recommend this story to anyone who loves Amish stories and Women's Fiction!

This is my first book I read from this Author and I totally enjoyed. It is the story of Emma Lapp. She always felt that there was something not right in her family. Her Mother and family never really celebrated her birthday like her siblings. This is the day her mothers sister died. This day every year made her mother sad. They always visited the grave site and dad would take things off the grave and toss them. When she became 7 she would go to the grave before she went to school and take the item and hide it. It is a beautiful story of a secret her parents hid from her. It is a story of forgiveness and finding the truth about herself. I thought this was a well written book it kept you wondering about the secret. I will read other books from this Author. Thank You for introducing me to a new Author.

I read this book in 2 days, it was hard to put it down. Laura Bradford had me from the first page. I've read a lot of Amish books, but this was by far my favorite. Emma struggled with some real issues surrounding the circumstances of her birth. I felt that it was told in a way that a real young woman would struggle when certain truths were revealed, it was not sugar coated at all. I look forward to reading more of this talented authors books!

This is soooooooo gooooooood!!!! I feel that I can relate to Emma in so many ways. Her thoughts, feelings and especially on finding out the truth on who you really are.
I really don't want to say much about this review because I don't want to give anything away.
This is the 2nd book that I've read by this author and I think that so far this one will be my favorite!!
I think I"ll end my review here. I just can't wait for y'all to read this!! I recommend this for all my friends who were adopted because I think this will sum up our feelings perfectly!!
A well rounded out story with awesome characters and we all know that Emma will be my favorite person!!
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley. No compensations were received and all opinions are my own!!