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The Mockingbird’s Song by Wanda E. Brunstetter is the second book in her Amish Greenhouse Mystery series. We continue to follow the story of Belinda and her family as they struggle with how to accept life after the death of their loved ones. The family nursery is being vandalized but will they ever figure out who the culprit is? Could it be Belinda’s admirer, who may want her to depend on him? Could it be Maude, the poor lady who lives down the road or Henry’s friend, Seth? The owners of a new greenhouse in town are also on the list of suspects.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down. I highly recommend reading book one, The Crow’s Call, first as you will get a lot of background information about the family, the accident and what has happened before this book begins. There is, however, enough background to make this book worth the read if you do not have access to book one. There are some new characters in this book along with all of the family members from the first book. The characters are very well developed and I feel I know them as friends and want everything to work out for the best for them. I highly recommend this book and give it 5 of 5 stars. I try to read everything Wanda E. Brunstetter writes as her style pulls the reader into the story from page one and doesn’t let go until the end.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

The Mockingbird’s Song is a very well written Amish mystery. Great character and plot development. Love this author’s writing and look forward to reading more books in this series. I received an arc from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

overall a good story by a wonderful writer. 2nd in the series, so it helps to read in order. Did not like the Virginia character, and skimmed over her. Otherwise, highly recommend.

As always Brunstetter's book are wonderful!
I loved everything about this book except for one of the characters.
I did not care for Virginia. Not even the slightest bit! In fact, she and her husband has driven me crazy throughout the whole story! I don't understand how someone can be like that. I think she's a person who'd be unhappy no matter where she lives!
Belinda is my favorite character. I liked how she held her head up high no matter what situation she's in. She's just trying to get through life as best as she can. She's strong and stalwart and still manages to get the job done.
I especially enjoyed learning about the bird watching! it's making me want to go and try my hand at it. I thought it was very interesting. I learned a lot!
I admire Sylvia too. People handle grief differently and I think Sylvia will be ok. It just takes time and we will always miss our loved ones. I know I miss my family a lot to this day! You don't just "get over it" like a so called friend told me to do once.
In my opinion, Sylvia is doing a fabulous job and I like how Brunstetter has portrayed her. I keep finding myself wanting to "pray" for her but then I catch myself.
I think that because this book doesn't offer any closure, there's more to come about this interesting family. I have a feeling that Brunstetter is holding out and is going to surprise us when we least expect it. I'm really looking forward to it!
I highly recommend this book. Brunstetter's a wonderful author and I enjoy her writings very much
My thanks to Netgalley and Barbour publishing for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own.

I've been truly enjoying this mystery style Amish series by Ms. Brunstetter. I enjoy that the books can be read in the order of the series, or quite easily as stand alone books. I did seem to miss the very first book in the series, but it is referenced enough that I get the idea how it fits into the rest.

The only thing I wish were maybe a little different is if there could be a little closure at the end of each book for the individual we are focusing on for that installment. It almost feels like we are actually just going from one chapter of a story to another as we read one book to the next. I'm not sure if the closure will all happen for every individual in the very last book of the series (not sure how many books there will be in all), or if maybe the last 2 or 3 books may include wrapping things up a bit. I am hopeful that the closure doesn't all happen in a couple of pages at the end of the final book. Sometimes, wrapping things up too quickly and abruptly feels a bit anticlimactic. I'm hopeful Ms. Brunstetter has a plan for how things will wrap up satisfyingly (like in marriages and in who is behind all of the mysteries surrounding the greenhouse) that will make it feel worth waiting for.

All in all, I am really enjoying this series. I have always enjoyed reading this author. She has definitely evolved into different styles of writing over the years. I like that her books aren't all exactly the same template with different characters filled in the blanks. She clearly enjoys storytelling, and I will continue to read her works!


I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I enjoyed the first book in the Amish Greenhouse Mysteries series The Crow’s Call and looked forward to the The Mockingbird’s Song. I was not disappointed! Although this is the second book in the series, it works well as a stand-alone since Ms. Brunstetter provides rich details from the first story to bridge the two books. With her expert storytelling skills, Ms. Brunstetter continues the story of the King family focusing mainly on the oldest daughter Sylvia as she after 8 months is still struggling seemingly more than the rest of the family with the devastating loss of her father, husband, and brother. Vandalism at the greenhouse continues, but more emphasis is put on Sylvia’s journey of faith, grief recovery, and her relationship with a new love rather than the mystery of the vandalism which still remains unsolved at the end of this book. Although this book is not as suspenseful as the first one, it kept my interest with its own surprises. The faith element is strong affirming the spiritual values of forgiveness and accepting God’s will. The characters primary and secondary are well-crafted and engaging. I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the third book in the series The Robin’s Greeting to see how the mystery plays out. I highly recommend this book especially for fans of Amish fiction.

I received a copy of this book in e-book form from the publisher via netgalley but am under no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Continuing her Greenhouse Mysteries series, a family continues to mourn the loss of their father, husband and brother.

Sylvia can barely cope with her loss and her two young children. She tries to help her mother and sister in the family greenhouse, despite the strange incidents that keep occuring there. Since sh'e's living with her mother currently, there is no need for her own house, so she decides to rent it out and a perfect tennant comes in Dennis Weaver, an Amish man she meets while birdwatching. The two hit it off and Sylvia is glad to have a friend after her loss. Her mother doesn’t trust him and things start changing between the two. Will love blossom from the friendship or will the stress ruin everything? The characters continue to be interesting, though this isn't my favorite series from the author. It satisifies the Amish romance crave.

(I want to thank NetGalley, Shiloh Run Press, and the author for this ARC, which I received in exchange for an honest review.)

This is the second book of the Amish Greenhouse Mystery series, which I did not realize until I started the book. However, it is possible to understand the story without the first book (so, people who are as clueless as I am, won't have any problem). This is the story about the King family, who lost Vernon (father), Abe (brother), and Toby (son-in-law). The previous book focused on Amy, the second daughter of the family and her courtship, while this one explores the feelings and experiences of the oldest daughter, Sylvia, who is a young widower who has to take care of her two toddlers and try to heal from the terrible accident that happened the year before. It is also important for the story that Sylvia and her youngest brother, Henry, lost their faith because of the horrible event that impacted their family, so they start bird-watching to think about something else and deal with their feelings. This is a pleasant and nice book that is easy to read, a perfect option to rest between two intense books. Was this the best story I have read? No. Would I read the next book of the series? Totally.

What I liked: The best part of the book is how it portraits the Amish community from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I found it very interesting the way the author explained some of the differences between the Amish and the English lifestyles. In that way, regardless of the story, this book is an opportunity to learn more about them. I also enjoyed that faith is important for the story, but it doesn't feel as if the author was trying to convert the readers. The main characters were easy to like and, overall, reading this book was pleasant. And I loved that it had a recipe at the end.

What I did not like: The character of Virginia, their neighbor, was not only annoying, but I think it was unnecessary for the plot (hopefully, this character will develop and get a more interesting role in the next books of the series). The story is not really a mystery and, while there are some questions left unanswered, the reader's attention is not focused on wanting to discover the truth behind them (so, if you are looking for the feeling that a thriller gives, this is not the right book).

This is a wonderful book. It’s a continuation of a series. If you like Amish books you will love this one. It’s got romance, mystery and just plane clean reading. I love Wanda’s books. I always can be into them and I feel like I can go to that place that the book is set in.

I enjoyed this book about a second chance for a young Amish widow. The story was interesting and easy to read, except for the addition of an English neighbor.. their inclusion didn't really add to the story at all.

After a tragic accident, Sylvia Beiler is a young mother left with two small children to raise and a husband to grieve. I thought the Amish culture to be solid and a bit enviable. An antagonistic character, Virginia, is a lonely neighbor across the street, who spies on the Amish family and their greenhouse. She is aware of vandalism at the greenhouse but has not been able to see the perpetrators. She is battling with separation anxiety as she didn't want to leave Chicago. Virginia is pathetic and her prejudice at times unfounded, disliking the Amish.

The narrative illuminates the problem with closed communities and the difficulties that members of the community face as they travel life’s highway. The Amish are usually patriarchal in nature but with the death of three primary male members, the role is transferred to the matriarch. It is sadly intriguing to watch the interaction of the family members and their methods of coping with each other. One of the things I found captivating was the quest by younger adults to please their elders.

Bird watching and coming of age add spice to the story. I would have enjoyed a more descriptive account of the wedding ceremony of the Amish. A young engaged couple seemed to enjoy more of a standing in the family dynamic than some older members which I found a bit strange.

The mysteries of the Amish Community are well developed in this story. I found the interplay between the family dynamic and hierarchy intriguing and entertaining. The author develops a very colorful portrayal of a family grieving for the lost members and the adjustments that are necessary to survive. The overall story was satisfying and illuminating and I recommend it for reading. It does not go fast but the overall book is very enlightening. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for our review copy.

The second book in Wanda Brunstetter's new series, The Mockingbird's Song tells the story of Sylvia; a young Amish widow. After losing her father, brother, and husband in a tragic accident a year ago, Sylvia is devastated, depressed, and struggling to raise her children and help in the family-run greenhouse while also adjusting to her new life. Finding a new hobby (and a new friend) helps her start feeling alive again, but will she be able to continue despite her mother's disapproval? Will Dennis find a place in her life and in her heart?

Tidbits from the rest of her family's point-of-view, as well as that of her nosy neighbour, Virginia, help round out the story and tell the tale of a family struggling to continue their lives and business despite mysterious vandalism that continues to happen.

The Mockingbird's Song was suspenseful, romantic, and faith-filled. I had a hard time putting this one down, and I can't wait to read the final book next spring!

I was unhappy with volume one in this Amish Green House Mystery series, and didn't plan to read any future volumes, but I was encouraged to read this second volume, so I did. It is actually better than the first. It continues the story of the King family as they come to terms with their family tragedy. This volume focuses on Sylvia, the widow with 2 children who is living with her mother and trying to adjust to life without her husband. Brother Henry shares his new interest in bird-watching with Sylvia, which brings her into contact with newcomer Dennis, a man with a heartbreak of his own. The family is still experiencing mysterious acts of vandalism but their mother refuses to involve the police. English neighbor Virginia continues her annoying and complaining ways. The plot still moves slowly, but this volume did a better job of holding my interest. Now I am looking forward to the final volume coming next year. Thanks to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for providing an ARC.

"The Mockingbird's Song" is the continuation of the Amish Greenhouse Mysteries series. It's about the King family's grieving process after losing three family members. The focus of this story is on Sylvia. The mystery surrounding the greenhouse is going nowhere. The book doesn't feel like the writing of the Wanda Brunstetter I became a fan of years ago. It has too much head talk. I question how the neighbors fit into the plot, they definitely are not my favorite characters. I feel like a mockingbird myself, just mimicking my review of "The Crow's Call". I am still hoping to enjoy the "nest" book in the series. I received a copy of "The Mockingbird's Song" from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

King family, december.
Christmas is near and it's an happy occasion to be all together with the family, unlucky Daddy, brother and husband died 8 months ago.
Sylvia is still greaving.
Mom explains her: "Everyone deals with their grief in different way".
We must have patience, time will help.
Sylvia doesn't like to go and work in the Greenhouse, so she stays at home with her 2children, mourning, sad and pity herself.
Luckily her brother Henry introduces her to a new hobby: birdwatching, that slowly makes her smile again.
But some strange and bad things happened at the Greenhouse..
I enjoyed reading this book, I'm looking forward to read the next book in this mystery, amish serie,'The robin's greeting"!

This book is the second in the series Amish Greenhouse Mysteries. I read the first book and agreed to read this one to see if any of the unfinished business of the first book was addressed or cleared up. Sadly, it was not. I gave the first book a 2-star rating for this. I give this book a 3-star rating as it was better written in my opinion. Most books get a 3-star rating, a great book gets 4 stars and a really fantastic book gets the elusive 5-star review, just for reference.
This book did continue the story but it did not address the mysteries going on or give a definitive answer to who or why the problems were occurring. It also still had the neighbors that live across the street in the story but their part did not do anything for this except as filler as far as I could see. Another thing I did not like was so much repeating from the first book. This was done a lot in the first 1/4 to 1/3 of the story. I guess it helps if you didn't read the first book but even so, it was too much unnecessary information, which again seemed like more filler than needed information.
Now, on to what I did like. The story was interesting and the new character introduced was nice. It was focused more on the relationship between the oldest daughter and the new character than anything else. Once the story got started, without the references to the previous book, things flowed pretty well. But, again, it ended without coming to any conclusions.
The copy I received was an ARC and the editing was mostly well done. It does need another review/clean up but hopefully, that will be done. I was given a copy through Netgalley by Barbour Publishers and Shiloh Run Press. The review is totally my own and not required nor influence.

This is the second book in the Amish Greenhouse Mystery series. We catch up with the King family from the first book, Crow’s Call, where 3 members of the family had been killed in an accident.

We find each member still dealing with grief in their own way. Henry, the young son, has turned to bird watching as a hobby to get him through his grief. He invites his sister, Silvia, to join him one afternoon to try to help her overcome her grief of losing her husband and the father of her two children. While there, they encounter a new man to their Amish community.

We find how this new character meshes into the King family’s life. Other characters appear in this book, leading to mysterious actions at the greenhouse. We see love, faith, forgiveness, anger, and many other emotions throughout the book.

I look forward to the next installment of this series to hopefully find out who is behind the mysterious things happening to the family and the greenhouse. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read Amish genre books.

I received a copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and NetGalley and all views expressed are my own.

THE MOCKINGBIRD'S SONG by Wanda E. Brunstetter is the second book in the Amish Greenhouse Mystery series. Having read and enjoyed the first book in the series, I was anxious to read this one. Although it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading The Crow's Call first because it sets the tone and develops a close relationship between the reader and the King family.

This intriguing novel set in a small community in Pennsylvania follows the remaining King family as they bravely
struggle to keep the family greenhouse business after the terrible accident that took the lives of Sylvia's father, husband and brother. Sylvia was nearly paralyzed with grief and anxiety. She tries to look after the running of the household and care for her two young children.

Belinda King and her daughter Amy try to bury their grief by keeping busy working. Sixteen-year-old Henry helps them with the greenhouse and enjoys taking time for birdwatching.
Henry interests his oldest sister, Sylvia, in birdwatching, and on one of their excursions they meet Dennis Weaver, a newcomer to the area who claims to be an avid birdwatcher.
Is Dennis Weaver a man to be trusted?

I enjoyed learning more about the Amish way of life and learning about bird watching. This is a book of family, love, grief, anger, faith, forgiveness and unanswered questions. I am looking forward to finding answers to the mystery part about the greenhouse in the next book in the series, The Robin's Greeting Book 3 (Releasing March 2021).

The MOCKINGBIRD'S SONG should appeal to those who enjoy reading Amish fiction, Christian fiction, sweet romance novels and a little mystery.
4.5 stars out of 5

***My thanks to Barbour Publishing, Inc., Shiloh Run Press, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a digital advance readers copy of this book, which enables me to write my unbiased thoughts and opinions in this review.

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Another great book by Wanda Brunstetter. .This is a sequel to Cross Call. I was waiting for this second book. Sylvia who had lost her husband, father, brother in a traffic accident. She can't seem to move forward. Her brother has been birdwatching asked her to come with him. She has stated at her Moms house for this last year unable to move back to the home she shared with her husband. She heard someone new to their community needs a place to rent. She rents the farm to Dennis and finds out he is also a avid bird watcher. Her mother is not friendly to Dennis as she thinks she should have rented to someone they know instead of a steanger. There are still problems at the farm with damages to their green house with no answers on who is responsible. Dennis is drawn to Syllvia who has lost so much. Some questions are answered and some are not. Will Dennis become the reason Sy live starts to move on it will she feel like she is betraying her husband. I can't wait for the next booj. Thank you Net Galley for letting me read and review this book.