this was a really good read, I enjoyed getting to know the characters and I really enjoyed the first book in the series as well.

I'm sorry to post my review so late for this book.
When I seen that Inman had another book out I was really excited! I loved every minute of it.
Inman is a good storyteller and I can get "lost" in her writing easily. I love how she takes us back to the past and shows us that life isn't that different than from today. Well, maybe just a bit harder because they didn't have the technology that we do now.
Life, love, and faith are woven in this beautiful story as they face their hardships and in my opinion it makes their faith grow stronger as each storm shows up.
God is an essential part of our lives and having Him in it tends to make things go a little easier to my way of thinking. I'm so glad He's in mine and my families. I don't know where we'd be without him.
I loved each of the characters and the supporting characters that were in the story. The plot was very real to me and I enjoyed it that much more. I could actually picture myself in the setting of the story.
The cover and the author of this book is what made me want to read it. I didn't even need to see the blurb to know that I wanted to read the book. I read the first book in this series so I sort of knew what to expect from this author. She didn't disappoint! I enjoyed every minute of the book and was sad to see it end.
I really recommend this story. It's a great read and one you won't want to put down!
My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a complimentary of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Inman's writing style does not appeal to me. Characters and plot lack depth and the themes overpowered the novel (arguably the author's intent, but not something that appeals to me).

His Eye is on the Sparrows and I Know He Watches Me

“The Shadows Come” is a continuation of the story of Prentis and Avery and their son Jack. A young farming couple starting a life together in a small town in rural Oklahoma.

The must withstand a miscarriage, an ability to have no further children, the war and their friends, relatives and other’s that perish fighting in the war to end all wars, WWI. On top of the war comes along the Spanish flu epidemic which takes more loved ones. Tornados and vicious rumors Bryan embittered church lady cause them more heartache and test their faith.

Because of their love, and their faith in God they are able to face the hard times that they meet and to become stronger in their love and their faith. This is a beautiful story about strong, faithful people. I highly recommend this book as well as the first book.

Thanks to Melinda Viergever Inman, BooksGoSocial, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of the book.