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In this gripping new work of historical fiction from the award-winning author of Code Name Edelweiss , three sisters fight to save themselves and each other amid the danger of a cataclysmic earthquake that rips Yellowstone National Park asunder.

1959. Claire, Bridget, and Frannie Reilly are as close as sisters can be. Though their mother left when they were young, their loving father raised them with everything they could want. But when Claire marries a handsome cowboy and settles out west, a thousand miles away, the sisters’ strong bond begins to unravel.

Claire struggles to adjust to a life utterly unlike her upbringing, and surprising revelations about her husband’s past make her wonder if she’s made a terrible mistake. With a new baby and a shoestring budget, the last thing she needs is her family’s interference.

Sensing something isn’t right, Bridget takes a temporary nursing assignment in Yellowstone, promising her father she’ll bring Claire home—with or without her husband. When Frannie, the rebellious youngest sister, is sent along in hopes it will corral her behavior, the Reilly sisters reunite on the eve of a seismic event that rips Yellowstone apart, tests their survival, and exposes the ever-widening rift in their relationship.

Based on real events of the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake and inspired by true stories, The Fault Between Us is a suspenseful exploration of the bonds of sisterhood, the depths of family drama, and how hidden wounds can only heal when they’re brought into the light.

Christian historical fiction based on fascinating historical eventsPerfect for fans of Cathy Gohlke or Susan MeissnerIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

352 pages, Paperback

Expected publication November 4, 2025

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Stephanie Landsem

8 books588 followers
Stephanie Landsem writes about women in history for women who love history. Stephanie has traveled on four continents and dozens of countries. When she can’t travel, she reads fiction and history and dreams of her next adventure -- whether it be in person or on the pages of her novels.

Her upcoming release, Code Name Edelweiss, is based on a true story. In 1933 Los Angeles, a Jewish lawyer and his band of amateur spies foil Hitler's plan to take over Hollywood.

In A Far-Off Land, is a story of murder, mystery and mercy set in the glamour of 1930s Hollywood and the grit of the Great Depression.

The Living Water series — The Well, The Thief, and The Tomb, a Novel of Martha—are stories of women transformed by encounters with Jesus.

Stephanie lives in Minnesota with her husband, random adult children, two bold cats and a neurotic dog. When she's not writing or speaking about her novels, she's gardening, cooking, and dreaming of travel to far-off places. You can find out more about Stephanie and her books at StephanieLandsem.com.

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Profile Image for Jas Stock.
68 reviews6 followers
April 17, 2025
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!
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430 reviews28 followers
April 28, 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.
Profile Image for Heidi Gorecki.
900 reviews48 followers
August 29, 2025
All the way around, really great read. The relatable characters, difficult but endearing relational dynamics and fascinating setting of the 1959 Yellowstone Earthquake made for a well done novel that was hard to put down.

The 3 sisters were all so different but presented such tense but loyal family dynamics that made me frustrated with them one second, and empathetic the next. At the same time, Claire and Red navigating their first year of marriage coming from very different backgrounds and struggling with vulnerability and trust, was realistic and heart wrenching.

I had never heard of the earthquake or how intense it was but learning about that was totally insane and made me go on my own info dive into the history. Such fascinating information and I loved learning about it and seeing thru the characters’ eyes. Loved all the different POVs and perspectives. Really well done and I enjoyed it a ton.

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are mine.
Profile Image for Jeanne Alfveby Crea.
955 reviews103 followers
October 28, 2025
What an inspirational story based on a true and devastating moment in history. Three sisters find faith, courage and hope amidst a destructive earthquake and its aftermath in Yellowstone. The Fault Between Us by Author Stephanie Landsem pulls you in from the very first line. I could not stop turning pages!

The sisters, Claire, Bridget, and Frannie Reilly are close until Claire marries Red Walker and moves from Minnesota to Yellowstone and they find their relationships unraveling.

Vivid descriptions, family dynamics, and heroism, permeate this story taken from the true events of the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake near Yellowstone National Park.

Lovers of historical fiction will not want to miss this unputdownable story.

Please read the author's note at the end and see how she incorporated some of the true stories of people who endured this terrifying event, and how her parents story influenced this book!

I preordered this book for a friend, and I thank the author for allowing me to read an early copy. All opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Chris Jager.
526 reviews21 followers
June 2, 2025
Did you know there was a huge earthquake near Yellowstone park in 1959? Yeah me neither. Stephanie Landsem pens a very interesting story set around that part of history. I really enjoyed the book and had to lookup the details, the ones Landsem nails in the story.

Three sister, Bridget, Claire, and Frannie use to be close, but life has separated them. When their father send Bridget and Frannie out to Montana to bring back Claire after a marriage he is positive is wrong, they all end up in the middle of an earthquake that changed the face of Yellowstone forever.

I am going to say, I didn’t like the sisters at first, but as you get to know them and understand them, you will find yourself liking them. I don’t want to give the plot away, just know it is a well written book and you will find yourself hoping it doesn’t end.
Profile Image for Rebecca Trump.
Author 1 book76 followers
May 20, 2025
The story told in The Fault Between Us by Stephanie Landsem was so gripping with raw emotion and tragedy. And yet, hope was in the midst of it all. Taken from the true events of the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake near Yellowstone National Park and the true stories of people who endured this traumatic event, the book had me parked in my chair, turning pages as fast as I could. The book comes out in November. Give yourself an early Christmas present!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions expressed are completely my own.
171 reviews6 followers
May 24, 2025
Many thanks to Netgalley and Tyndale House for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. A historical fiction story about an earthquake I had never heard of in 1959 in Yellowstone National Park. The descriptions were vivid and it was easy to imagine living through the catastrophe. A story of three sisters and they're relationships with each other and their father and It brings to light the importance of truth in relationships. The characters were all relatable and they discovered their courage, perseverance and most of all the importance of hope. I really enjoyed this book.
Profile Image for Vicki F.
420 reviews45 followers
October 28, 2025
The Fault Between Us by Stephanie Landsem is the absolute best read I have had in months. It started a little slow but then became a book I could NOT put down until it was finished. Filled with secrets, misunderstandings, tragedies, and HOPE! Hard topics were not avoided but rather brought to light with truth, forgiveness, and looking toward the future.

Releases Nov. 4th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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278 reviews18 followers
September 30, 2025
This review by librarian Christine Barth was first published in the September 2025 issue of Library Journal.

Claire and Red Wilder are cash-poor but have a priceless view just outside Yellowstone National Park in this 1959-set novel. After their whirlwind romance and wedding, Claire has recently moved to cowboy Red's Wyoming homes, where is treated like an outside and is unnerved by locals who seem to know more about her new husband than she does.
Claire's sisters Bridget and Frannie make their way out West to bring Claire home (and also to rebel against their controlling father), but the siblings aren't sure they can get past the hurt and conflict spawned by their differences. As the characters' paths converge on a fateful August night, an earthquake, landslide, and flood will reveal what is most important when all else has been stripped away.
VERDICT: in a historical survival thriller that recalls the devastation wrought by climate change in the present day, Landsem (Code Name Edelweiss) brilliantly interweaves multiple character arcs, culminating at the Hebgen Lake Earthquake, which caused one of the largest landslide disasters in national history. Readers might also enjoy Last Light Over Galveston by Jennifer L. Wright and These Tangled Threads by Sarah Loudin Thomas.
1,278 reviews
October 15, 2025
The Fault Between Us by Stephanie Landsem is a very well written Christian historical story that takes place in Yellowstone National Park in 1959. This story has so much depth to it with the relationships between the three sisters. While they all have different plans for their lives, they all have issues linked to growing up without their mother. This story is told through the eyes of the three sisters, Claire, Bridget and Frannie, and by Claire's husband Red.

This is such a good story. The father sends the two younger sisters to visit Claire to try to get her to move back home. Instead, they find themselves in the middle of a very dangerous earthquake struggling to stay safe, while helping others. I especially enjoyed the characters of Claire and Red the most. Red has taken the fall for a good friend that cost him his reputation and his job. Claire has quickly learned to be content living with a lot less to be with Red and their daughter. This is a great story to read, it shows the importance of faith throughout life, especially during very stressful situations. I found the suspense with the happenings during the earthquake to be very attention grabbing. I especially enjoyed the conversation the father has with his daughters towards the end of the story.

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book; this is my honest review.
Profile Image for Melissa.
86 reviews6 followers
November 1, 2025
Fascinating! Great pace. Enjoyed the plot. The characters were presented with great depth and each so different. I recommend this to all readers looking for historical fiction. The Christian message was overt and fit the plot and characters perfectly.
Profile Image for Joanne Sher.
473 reviews31 followers
October 10, 2025
A compelling, engaging story about family, the negative affects of secrets, natural disasters, and rising to the occasion with God's help, set in Yellowstone National Park during, before, and after a large earthquake that hit there in 1957. Had me guessing throughout, and cheering on Claire and Red especially. Lots of twists and turns. A couple of the characters seemed a bit flat, but the story otherwise kept me engaged fully - and I loved the ending. Recommended.
Profile Image for Beth.
268 reviews48 followers
August 19, 2025
I love historical fiction with multiple perspectives and this book delivered on the character development and multiple points of view. Action and suspense are throughout the book. I found the frequent miscommunication or lack of communication between characters to be quite frustrating at times, but it does play a meaningful role in the plot development.
I also thought that the faith content could have been more gospel-centered. For instance, there’s a scene in which one of the characters is asked about her faith. She shares about God’s creation and His love, but doesn’t share the fulfillment of that love in Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
Overall, I learned about an event in history that I didn’t know anything about prior to reading the book and I enjoyed the resolution for all characters.

I recommend this book if you enjoy wholesome historical fiction.

Thank you to Tyndale House for a complementary copy of the book! All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Profile Image for Debra.
1,215 reviews19 followers
August 10, 2025
Stephanie Landsem has written another warm and wonderful historical novel. This story is based upon three sisters who seem to have a chasm that opened up between them as they try to leave the slightly smothering father. Their mother left them when they are little and her name was never mentioned again.

Claire has married a man (Red) she met while in Yellowstone National park and has moved out west. Her father did not approve and wants her home. Bridget is a nurse and she wants to get hired at the Mayo so she takes a summer job at a hospital by Yellowstone to gain a good reference. Her father gave her the directive to bring Claire home AND makes her take the youngest (and most rebellious) sibling, Frannie, with her out west.

The family dynamics are wrapped up in all of this and definitely affects each one as they are caught up in the Hebgen lake earthquake that took place in 1959. This natural disaster tested each one of them and their survival was not a given.

As with all this author's novels, the characters draw you in and then the suspense of the historical events keep you captivated with the story. I could not put the book down. I was so blown away by this earthquake information that after I finished the book I had to go online and start reading more about it. I had never heard of it. I have been to Yellowstone and would not like to be in the area during an earthquake. It was pretty amazing story.

I highly recommend this book. I would like to thank Tyndale Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC.
Profile Image for Kaetrianne Ramer.
62 reviews
May 21, 2025
The Fault Between Us was a BEAUTIFUL illustration of family ties and hope in the face of tragedy. I would easily rate this book five stars. It was a fascinating historical fiction read, telling a story I was unfamiliar with in a way that drew me in and had me empathizing with the characters. I thought she handled and dealt with the tragedy very well.

Claire was such an interesting character and her and Red's journey was so well-written. I connected with her in small ways, so I was probably the most invested in her storyline. I flew through this book waiting to see what would happen! Bridget was another wonderful character. I loved seeing her grow through her roadblocks. Frannie was just a delight. She had me cackling throughout the book, and I was agonizing over her life choices for her.

This was my second Stephanie Landsem book, (I also read and adored Codename Edelwiess) and I will return to her in the future!

I received a complimentary copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Profile Image for Kelly Boggs.
281 reviews14 followers
July 14, 2025
This is a story of the true event of a tragic Earthquake in Yellowstone. The author does a great job pulling the true details into the characters and plot.

The Fault Between Us is a beautiful story of three somewhat estranged sisters who all have very different struggles and challenges going on, but when it comes down to it, they dearly love and care about each other. Each have different effects from a mother who abandoned them at an early age and a hovering father who is afraid to lose them, too. It is well written from four different perspectives, good dialogue, and suspense builds as the story progresses. I recommend this for a hopeful and heart warming read.
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1 review1 follower
March 1, 2025
Stephanie Landsem is writing a book about the Yellowstone Earthquake (Hebgen Lake). My sister Anne and I are survivors of from this earthquake which nearly killed us all. My Parents were critically injured; my mom died three days later in a hospital in Bozeman, Montana. She was injured so badly she couldn't survive. Stephanie approached me to tell what her plans were in writing an Historical Fiction Novel about the earthquake. She wanted me to endorse her book? The unsettling part is how she is using the Rock Creek Campground, where we were camped as the location. Also, where nineteen victims of the earthquake perished and are buried by the slide that came down on us. I have told her how insensitive this is. There are other survivors from the Halford, Cliff Lake and Beaver Creek campgrounds as well that have been equally affected and live with the emotional scars from that night! That Stephanie would write a novel, change what really happen there that night to all of us. Then for her to think its ok I won't use their names. All because she wants to write about a real tragedy to make money. My twin sister Anne and I had just turned twelve years old, ten days prior to the quake. It was really hard growing up without our mother. Also living with our father who was suicidal, because he blamed himself for taking us there on his fishing trip. I have asked her to please think of us survivors and realize how we feel. To please change the location, change the year, don't write about being in the Hebgen Earthquake in the Rock Creek campground. But she doesn't care she is going ahead with it no matter how we feel. I wanted the public to know what kind of a person this is!
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Author 24 books87 followers
November 2, 2025
I enjoyed reading The Fault Between Us, set in 1959 in Montana near Yellowstone National Park. Claire defied her father by leaving Minnesota and marrying Red. Two years later their marriage is in trouble. They’re caring for their adorable four month old daughter, Jenny, plus dealing with financial stress and other issues, including Red keeping secrets from Claire.

Claire’s middle sister and best friend, Bridget, is a nurse who picks up a temporary nursing job close to Claire and Red’s town. Bridget is frustrated when their father insists that their younger teen sister, Frannie, who’s rebellious and out of control, accompanies Bridget to Montana.

Bridget and Frannie’s arrival brings family drama and more problems for Claire and Red. The sisters were raised by their father after their mother abandoned them when Frannie was a baby. I loved journeying with the characters in the story. The devastating earthquake, and the aftermath, challenges all of the characters in different ways.

I was awake until three in the morning reading the later chapters in the story because I was worried about the characters. I kept turning the page to find out what happens next. I recommend The Fault Between Us to historical fiction readers who like action and adventure stories based on real life natural disasters with danger, suspense, family drama and relevant faith elements in the story.

Many thanks to Tyndale and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy.
Profile Image for Christine Barth.
1,826 reviews3 followers
September 24, 2025
This review by librarian Christine Barth was first published in the September 2025 issue of Library Journal.

Claire and Red Wilder are cash-poor but have a priceless view just outside Yellowstone National Park in this 1959-set novel. After their whirlwind romance and wedding, Claire has recently moved to cowboy Red's Wyoming homes, where is treated like an outside and is unnerved by locals who seem to know more about her new husband than she does.
Claire's sisters Bridget and Frannie make their way out West to bring Claire home (and also to rebel against their controlling father), but the siblings aren't sure they can get past the hurt and conflict spawned by their differences. As the characters' paths converge on a fateful August night, an earthquake, landslide, and flood will reveal what is most important when all else has been stripped away.
VERDICT: in a historical survival thriller that recalls the devastation wrought by climate change in the present day, Landsem (Code Name Edelweiss) brilliantly interweaves multiple character arcs, culminating at the Hebgen Lake Earthquake, which caused one of the largest landslide disasters in national history. Readers might also enjoy Last Light Over Galveston by Jennifer L. Wright and These Tangled Threads by Sarah Loudin Thomas.
179 reviews4 followers
October 25, 2025
I had no idea of the events involving the tragic 1959 earthquake in Yellowstone. That’s one thing I appreciate about some historical fiction is you become aware of a historic incident and then can further look up details to learn more outside of the book (which I did). It was a devastating event, and I feel Stephanie did a great job capturing some of what could have been very intense moments surrounding those few days.

Overall, there was great intrigue from the start, twists and turns I did not see coming, characters who had struggles we can all relate to, and growth that felt genuine. There was brokenness, heartache, yet hope, healing and faith. I did find some of the faith aspects weren’t Biblical especially around the aspect of only having faith when prayers were answered. Faith is no seeing (or having prayers answered) yet still believing. But. I still appreciated the messages of hope, reconciliation, healing and sacrificial friendship and love. A great read that I really enjoyed!

I received an advanced copy thanks to Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Maureen Timerman.
3,206 reviews490 followers
May 22, 2025
This is such a great read, it does make you think about what is really important!
A read that is fictional but based on 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake! A beautiful part of our country, Yelowstone, full of wildlife and Old Faithful, but danger does lurk here, and this is a story of when a big disaster happens on an active volcano field.
We have three sisters, family, also abandonment, and dealing with the effects. This is also a beautiful love story, a husband and wife, and a father who really doesn't want his girls to grow up and make new lives.
There is loss here, even before the disaster, and we follow this family while wondering if any of them will survive? There is such devastation, almost unimaginable, and the author does a great job of describing what actually happening.
Such a great book to get lost in, the pages flew!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Tyndale House, and was not required to give a positive review.
Profile Image for Karen R.
726 reviews92 followers
June 5, 2025
Wow, what an amazing story based on true events in 1959 near Yellowstone National Park!
A well-written story full of human drama as family bonds are stretched to breaking beforehand and strengthened after it all plays out. It kept me up reading late into the night to find out how things turned out for each of them. It had me holding my breath at moments, on the verge of tears sometimes, and cheering them on. It was very moving in parts, with plenty of emotional tension, especially between Claire and Red. I loved watching Bridget work through her own pent up emotions, overcoming her fears and becoming stronger when the situation demanded it. She was my favorite character.
The author does a good job handling the story with sensitivity and compassion about real people who were affected by the calamity. It brought back memories of time spent in this beautiful unique area. After experiencing a big earthquake as a child, it wasn't hard to imagine the fear this would bring for many years, especially for those who lost someone. It is a good memorial for those who lost their lives there.
Recommend for readers who enjoy stories based on real events with faith and hope. 5 stars!

(An ebook was provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are completely my own.)
217 reviews14 followers
July 27, 2025
Thank you to Tyndale House Publishing and Net Galley for the chance to read and review this book. All opinions are my own.
I was into this book right from the first page-I read it in two days! It is the story of three sisters-Claire, Bridget, and Frannie-and their relationship. When Claire marries a cowboy named Red and moves away, the other sisters and their father are worried about her. Bridget, along with their sister Frannie, decide to visit Claire and make sure everything is ok. Relationships are very strained between the sisters, their father and the new husband. Then the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake hits and everyone's life changes. This is a story about love and family relationships. I enjoyed reading about the changing relationships, especially Bridget and Red. The author did a very good job of writing about each sister-I could sense their individuality and what they were searching for. A wonderful book based on a real-life historical event. I highly recommend it!
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Author 15 books39 followers
October 22, 2025
The title beautifully describes the cracks in Claire and Red’s marriage and the painful conflicts between the three sister who tell this story (along with Red). It also hints at the cataclysmic events around Yellowstone National Park when a eco-changing earthquake occurred in 1959. The multiple viewpoints give room for lots of action as the characters desperately try to find each other in the chaos. The author grew up at Yellowstone and drew on her mother’s and aunts’ stories of summers working in the park. If you have been there, you will be able to visualize the various settings described. If you haven’t, you will be eagerly making plans to go!

I appreciate the sensitive way Landsem deals with the faith struggles of the young women. All three grow in their understanding of God and of themselves, especially in that last traumatic night. Their endings are happy, but not in the way of the romance novels Bridget is so fond of reading.

I received a review copy from the author.
2 reviews
August 10, 2025
My thoughts are the same as Anita Thon. I’m an actual survivor of this earthquake and endured the devastating events of that night and next day. To make a fictional novel about this event while survivors are still living is in poor taste. My mother, sister and myself still live with emotional baggage from that event. My mother is currently the oldest living survivor of this horrific experience. We are tired of people who were not survivors that write books, fiction and non fiction, about this horrific experience. There are so many other historical events to write about where survivors are no longer living. For example, the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Oh wait, someone did write a fictional novel about that and surprise, it has the same name as this novel. The title isn’t even original.
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349 reviews31 followers
May 9, 2025
This is a story about family relationships, surviving an earthquake, overcoming hardships, and learning to let go and trust God. The author did an excellent job of including the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake into the story, so I learned more about that time era.

This is a great book to add to your pile to read, especially those that enjoy historical fiction.




Many thanks to Netgalley for providing this book for review! Opinions are 100% my own! I did receive the product in exchange for this review and post.
Profile Image for Jessie Daam.
55 reviews1 follower
October 22, 2025
ARC Review.
I really enjoy Stephanie Landsem's writing and The Fault Between Us is another great historical read. I learned so much about the earthquake of 1959 in Yellowstone and enjoyed the journey to healing of these three sisters.
Some parts felt unrealistic or inflated to add drama (not related to the earthquake) so it felt unbelievable at times.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!
30 reviews
June 29, 2025
Set in Yellowstone National Park in 1959, three sisters separated by distance and past hurts are reunited shortly before the devastating earthquake that hit Hebgen Lake. While the earth crumbles around them, the sisters face obstacles of destruction determined to be reunited and repair the “fault between them.”
The Fault Between Us by Stephanie Landsem is told from the point of view of the three sisters and Red, the oldest sister Claire’s husband. Each character has its own faults and secret struggles, but each experiences growth while learning to overcome both physical and emotional obstacles. The novel contains elements of faith and hope despite the tragedy and destruction from the Hebgen Lake earthquake.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and Tyndale House. All opinions are my own.
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