I absolutely loved this book. The format is written in another past tense/present tense way so that the reader is following two narratives at once. The main characters end up being related, descendants which is not really a surprise since they both have a piece of jewelry in common.

There is enough suspense to keep the reader coming back for more. There is mystery and action and a lot of heartache for both main characters, which I appreciated as it portrayed real life.

I think this book is appropriate for teen readers and all age groups. I was given a copy in exchange for my review. .

A Promise Engraved by Liz Tolsma invites readers into the story of the Battle of Alamo. With plenty of battle scenes and the rush through the Texan landscape, Tolsma invites her readers into a different world than the current Texan landscape. Josie Wilkins, the heroine from the past, is a brave woman who has a horrible past that she is trying to forget, yet cling onto certain aspects too. The present heroine, Kayleigh, also wants to know some truth about her biological parents. As both women seek to figure out the truth, they learn more about themselves and their past. Tolsma shows how understanding one’s legacy and ancestors is important to everyone. Similarly, the plot of the story was okay. As a reader, I had a hard time personally wanting to stay with the story. At times, it was boring and not a lot of movement on the page. I wanted, personally, a bigger mystery to dive into. Overall, A Promise Engraved does fit well into the Doors into the Past series, and I believe readers will enjoy the novel as part of the complete series.

I received a complimentary copy of A Promise Engraved by Liz Tolsma from Barbour Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.