Blessings and Curses
by Judy Kelly
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Pub Date Feb 08 2018 | Archive Date Mar 29 2025
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Description
Olivia Douglass is undecided about becoming a
priest even after she has completed seminary. She is adopted and for most of
her life, she has had a curse over her that she has held secret. In order to
help her find out whether or not she is led to the priesthood, her parish
priest gives her an assignment – to pray with an inmate on death row. The
relationship with the inmate makes her curious about her own life before she
was adopted. Before he is executed, the inmate asks for Olivia’s help and in
honoring his personal request, she discovers something in her past that
threatens to uproot her ordinary life with her adopted family and causes her to
desperately struggle to hold on to her persona and position.
Advance Praise
"A cleverly constructed Christian Mystery wrapped in romance, coated in spiritual longing, with a would-be priest and a serial killer at its core." –Chanticleer Reviews
"Judy Kelly writes with a loving eye for the flaws tha tmake us human." –Lee Martin, author of The BrightForever
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781612969893 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 224 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Jeanette S, Reviewer
I have never been a religious person and have no beliefs. It just goes to show that one doesn't have to be religious to enjoy 'Blessings and Curses'. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the fact that it revolved around the main character (Olivia) being undecided about becoming a priest, didn't matter. There was enough for me to put religion to one side, as i wanted to find out the mystery of Olivia's adoption, even though it was somewhat predictable. I felt for Olivia when she discovered her past and i did have a tear or two towards the end, when she was finally able to put the past behind her and move forward.
It is the first time that i have read any books by this author and hope to read more. Highly recommended.
I would like to thank Netgalley and the Publishers for my copy. This is my honest review, which was freely given.
Emily Y, Reviewer
Overall I enjoyed this book, with it's topics of forgiveness and redemption. It did deal with some tough issues. And there was a bit of swearing in one scene near the beginning that was uncomfortable to read.
The character's faults and emotional pain were very well crafted and drew you into the story. It is worth reading.
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