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🏞️ Release Date: November 4, 2025 🏞️
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I’ve really been enjoying the historical fiction I’ve been reading lately, and this particular story was most definitely a goldmine in literary form! It was exceptionally well-written and one of those stories that instantly pulls you into the plot. Anyone who enjoys a tale of perseverance through times of hardship, with strong family themes, will definitely enjoy this book!

The Fault Between Us followed the lives of three sisters abandoned by their mother at a young age, telling of their experiences during the devastating 1959 earthquake in Yellowstone National Park. The difficulties these young ladies faced were far from easy, but I am in awe of how well Landsem wrote their story of perseverance and overcoming all odds. This was a story ripe with emotions so palpable that I found myself feeling everything the characters were feeling—definitely a sign of a good book, in my opinion!

I found myself quickly bonding with all three of the sisters, though they were all quite different from one another. Claire, with her young daughter and quiet husband, lived a life full of hardships, but the way she remained strong through it all was such an inspiration to me! Bridget, the middle sister, full of big dreams and aspirations for her life of nursing, struggled to accept that Claire could live a life of contentment away from home and, in doing so, created a bit of a rift between the two sisters. Frannie, the very obvious baby of the family, wanted freedom more than anything else, which led to a lot of acting out and rebellion on her part. I really enjoyed reading about all of the adventures and mishaps that she got herself into!

The devastation from the earthquake was absolutely heartbreaking, but Landsem did a wonderful job at recounting the story! Though it was difficult to read at times because of the gut-wrenching tragedies, I still found myself deeply immersed in this tale because I simply HAD to know what happened to the characters!
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I received a complimentary arc of this book from NetGalley and Tyndale House Publishers. All opinions listed are purely my own.

THE FAULT BETWEEN US by STEPHANIE LANDSEM is set at the Yellowstone National Park in 1959 at the time of the Helgen Lake earthquake and tells the story of the three Reilly sisters and their bravery as they fight to save each other and other victims of the disaster. In fact the flood is a turning point in their lives, changing their attitudes towards one another and life in general. There is much prayer and repentance in the face of the horrific situation they find themselves in. The Christian message is strong, based largely on Psalm 46 verses 2 to 4 and verse 8, about God’s might and His protection. It is a story of forgiveness, trust, hope, redemption, family dynamics and second chances.
In the descriptions we are made aware of the magnitude of God’s creation.
This is a beautifully written book with a powerful message, and one I highly recommend.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Tyndale House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Rating it a three stars because it’s unfair for me to DNF the novel and rate it lower than midway. I couldn’t get into the writing. I honestly felt confused on where the story would lead to and I wasn’t invested even after several chapters. I’m incredibly disappointed because I wanted to enjoy the novel, but I completely understand that someone else could love this book so much!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me a chance to read this but I unfortunately could not finish it.

This book kept me on my toes. So rich in relationship with the various characters. It helped me to remember to always rely on God and know he directs my path.

The book is a multi POV historical fiction following the lives of 3 sisters immediately before and during the Hebgen Lake Earthquake.

The story is told from each sisters perspective as well as Red, Claire's husband. It takes each character on their own journey with the three sisters being linked by blood, trauma and their connection to faith. Whilst the second half of the book is a high stakes depiction of the characters during the disaster, the first half provides crucial backstory and connection with the sisters which helps the readers feel invested in the outcome for all the sisters and of course baby Jenny.

The characters were likeable and believable and it was easy to route for them. They all had their faults, their traumas and their growth and themes of faith, familial love and the perseverance of people in the face of an unimaginable disaster truly make this a brilliant book. The sisterly bond is reminiscent of the Charmed sisters especially with the mother connection which I really loved.

I wish I could read it for the first time again to fall in love with the characters. Well done Stephanie!