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Forever Friends #3
Daisy Chains
There's nothing like helping in a super dreamy wedding to make a girl think about romance, best friends, and just maybe, her faith.
Kylie Peterson and Rachel Cohen become fast friends when both are invited to help out with a wedding. Kylie's cousin Jed is marrying Rachel's cousin Davina, and Jed asks the girls to help with the flowers - in secret. It doesn't hurt that some cute guys are involved!
Kylie figures she was born a Christian, like the rest of her family, but maybe that's not actually true? Rachel is hurt—did her cousin Davina stop being Jewish when she became a Messianic believer? As the girls grow in friendship they uncover some remarkable truths about themselves, truths that will challenge their families, their friendship, and themselves.
Written from a Christian world view.
"I am especially thankful for this book because there is relatively little material about Messianic Jewish believers that is written with skill and care and is culturally authentic...Sandra does this without preaching, with dialogue that is real, with characters that you care about, and through a very engaging and enjoyable story that I found hard to put down." Janie-sue Wertheim, Children's and Youth Minister, Jews for Jesus.
Kylie Peterson and Rachel Cohen become fast friends when both are invited to help out with a wedding. Kylie's cousin Jed is marrying Rachel's cousin Davina, and Jed asks the girls to help with the flowers - in secret. It doesn't hurt that some cute guys are involved!
Kylie figures she was born a Christian, like the rest of her family, but maybe that's not actually true? Rachel is hurt—did her cousin Davina stop being Jewish when she became a Messianic believer? As the girls grow in friendship they uncover some remarkable truths about themselves, truths that will challenge their families, their friendship, and themselves.
Written from a Christian world view.
"I am especially thankful for this book because there is relatively little material about Messianic Jewish believers that is written with skill and care and is culturally authentic...Sandra does this without preaching, with dialogue that is real, with characters that you care about, and through a very engaging and enjoyable story that I found hard to put down." Janie-sue Wertheim, Children's and Youth Minister, Jews for Jesus.
240 pages, ebook
First published April 1, 2006
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About the author
Sandra Byrd
75 books1,006 followersThe author of more than fifty books, Sandra’s work has received many awards, nominations, and accolades, including a starred review-PW Pick from Publishers Weekly and multiple starred reviews and Best Book selections from Library Journal. Other awards include the Historical Novel Society’s Editor’s Choice, two Christy Awards nominations, a BookPage Top Pick for Romance, and inclusion on Booklist’s Top Ten Inspirational Books of the Year list.
A dedicated foodie, Sandra cooks through the topic and location of every book she writes. In addition, she collects vintage glass and service ware in her free time, loves long walks with her husband, and Sunday Suppers with her growing family.
Reach Sandra Here: https://linktr.ee/sandrabyrd
A dedicated foodie, Sandra cooks through the topic and location of every book she writes. In addition, she collects vintage glass and service ware in her free time, loves long walks with her husband, and Sunday Suppers with her growing family.
Reach Sandra Here: https://linktr.ee/sandrabyrd
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November 27, 2022
Daisy Chains was a good story with a great message. The book is told from different perspectives and I enjoyed that.
I liked how daisies played a role in the story and how the characters grew a lot and learned from their choices.
All in all, Daisy Chains was an enjoyable read and one I recommend to fans of the genre. A clean read.
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I liked how daisies played a role in the story and how the characters grew a lot and learned from their choices.
All in all, Daisy Chains was an enjoyable read and one I recommend to fans of the genre. A clean read.
*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
January 2, 2018
Hannah-good friendship story and included their insights of their faith.
December 5, 2008
Kylie Peterson is thrilled to get her acceptance letter to be a camp counselor. She’ll not only have a great summer job, but have fun doing it with her best friend. But before se can pack her bags, she has to sign the commitment paperwork and there are some confusing questions on there, like: How long have you been a Christian and give your testimony. What’s all that about? Aren’t people born Christian?
Jewish-born Rachel Cohen is sick of living in the shadow of her dead aunt. Just because she died as a teenager and they share the same name doesn’t mean that will happen to her. But her father continues to make every decision for her, even about how she will wear her hair. Rachel decides to make a few decisions of her own, without telling her father.
Both girls receive a mysterious offer from Jed, Kylie’s cousin, and Rachel’s cousin’s fiancé. He needs their help with the wedding flowers. The girls agree to help, intrigued by the romantic act Jed is planning and by the fact that Jed is a Christian and his fiancé, Davina, is Jewish.
Life becomes more confusing as Davina shares about her faith. How can someone be both Jewish and Christian? Davina’s testimony brings answers to Kylie’s confusion about her camp application, but raises questions in Rachel’s heart. Her family was deeply hurt by Davina’s conversion. But what Davina shares about Yeshua makes sense. What if he was the messiah the Jewish people have been waiting for?
Another great read from Sandra Byrd. What an intriguing story of questions and answers. I had a great time reading about Kylie and Rachel’s struggles and how Davina’s life testimony impacted them. Sadly, this is the fourth, and final, book in the Friends for a Season series. I wish there were more and anxiously await Sandra’s next book. Highly recommended.
Jewish-born Rachel Cohen is sick of living in the shadow of her dead aunt. Just because she died as a teenager and they share the same name doesn’t mean that will happen to her. But her father continues to make every decision for her, even about how she will wear her hair. Rachel decides to make a few decisions of her own, without telling her father.
Both girls receive a mysterious offer from Jed, Kylie’s cousin, and Rachel’s cousin’s fiancé. He needs their help with the wedding flowers. The girls agree to help, intrigued by the romantic act Jed is planning and by the fact that Jed is a Christian and his fiancé, Davina, is Jewish.
Life becomes more confusing as Davina shares about her faith. How can someone be both Jewish and Christian? Davina’s testimony brings answers to Kylie’s confusion about her camp application, but raises questions in Rachel’s heart. Her family was deeply hurt by Davina’s conversion. But what Davina shares about Yeshua makes sense. What if he was the messiah the Jewish people have been waiting for?
Another great read from Sandra Byrd. What an intriguing story of questions and answers. I had a great time reading about Kylie and Rachel’s struggles and how Davina’s life testimony impacted them. Sadly, this is the fourth, and final, book in the Friends for a Season series. I wish there were more and anxiously await Sandra’s next book. Highly recommended.
November 6, 2011
I am now working my way thru everything Sandra Byrd has written, since I was so captivated by her portrait of Anne Boleyn in To Die For. This is a young adult novel about two girls struggling with their faith. It is a typical young adult novel, with boys, divorced parents, minor deception, and mean girls. It didn't really challenge my faith, but I imagine that as a 14 y.o. girl, this book would come to mean a lot to me. I enjoyed it.
July 5, 2008
Ok I finished this book and I have to give it the same rating as when i was reading it. The other books in this series are exciting and the plot is great. I just thought this book was a little dry and boring. It had a great message, all of Sandra Bydr's books do, but it wasn't the best book I've ever read.
January 30, 2012
Daisy Chains is a wonderful book for teenage girls. I enjoyed the characters of Kylie (Katriel) and Rachel (Ruchel. I love the way they each told their story where they were parallel, but different. Great approach! This is a Christian novel so it's clean and there are no adult situations and/or foul language. My 11 yo daughter just started reading it so I'll share what she thinks.
December 10, 2009
This book was really cute, about two girls who meet because their relatives are getting married. I enjoyed reading about what it means to be Jewish and a Christian.
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April 9, 2014
5 stars
so great that I cry but sad to so so so GREAT I'm so happy I got the book so good
so great that I cry but sad to so so so GREAT I'm so happy I got the book so good
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May 31, 2012This was a great book about contrasting beliefs, cultures, and people.
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