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Rains of Mercy
A Millennial's Story of Self-discovery and Faith
Tehillah loses everything in a bomb explosion.
She gets adopted by strangers.
She relocates a thousand seas away from the country of her birth and heart.
And… then ends up with a malicious adoptive sister.
She struggles with culture shocks, low self-esteem, ends up in a dodgy relationship and becomes a single mum.
Will Tehillah find a way to rebuild her life, rediscover her worth, and experience the mercies of a God who loves her more than she can imagine?
Will she ever accept Mrs Ezegwu as her mother? And will she stop seeing Jordan as the shorter, younger boy she could never like?
Tehillah loses everything in a bomb explosion.
She gets adopted by strangers.
She relocates a thousand seas away from the country of her birth and heart.
And… then ends up with a malicious adoptive sister.
She struggles with culture shocks, low self-esteem, ends up in a dodgy relationship and becomes a single mum.
Will Tehillah find a way to rebuild her life, rediscover her worth, and experience the mercies of a God who loves her more than she can imagine?
Will she ever accept Mrs Ezegwu as her mother? And will she stop seeing Jordan as the shorter, younger boy she could never like?
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April 17, 2026
I enjoyed this coming of age novel of Tehillah. I wasn't really sure what to expect going into it but it was a nice surprise. I wasn't aware of the bomb blast that happened in Nigeria in the early 2000s so it was very interesting to read about and the devastating effects it had.
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January 9, 2026
Mercy is not the suspension of pain, nor an escape route from suffering, and it is certainly not a reward for good behavior. Mercy also, does not erase loss or undo trauma. What Rume Emma-Okerhe’s Rains of Mercy makes clear is that God’s mercy is the presence of grace within suffering, the insistence that even in brokenness, purpose has not been lost.
Rains of Mercy follows Tehillah, whose life is displaced by a bomb explosion. In one moment, she loses home, family, and stability. What follows is not a neat arc of recovery, but a long, laborious journey of becoming and self-discovery.
Displacement in this book takes many forms. There is the obvious geographical displacement: Tehillah leaving Nigeria for a foreign country that constantly reminds her of her otherness. There is also emotional displacement i.e living in a home where she is technically accepted, yet emotionally destabilized by a malicious adoptive sister. And there is internal and spiritual displacement which is the gradual erosion of self-worth, the confusion of belonging, and the struggle to reconcile faith with prolonged suffering.
My favourite character in Rains of Mercy is Chidiogo. She is written as a model of what it truly means to follow God’s instructions without full understanding. Her decision to take Tehillah as her own is not driven by logic or convenience, but by faith. Chidiogo’s character reminds us that sometimes, God’s work in another person’s healing begins with our willingness to say yes, even when the outcome is unclear.
Permit me to doff my hat to the author for the vivid and immersive Nigerian–Ghanaian cultural representation evident throughout the story. The descriptions of Lagos traffic and the excesses of owambe parties, the unmistakable smell of suya, boli, and fish sauce, as well as waakye, are rendered with such sensory clarity that even Nigerians in the diaspora or non-citizens would feel instantly transported. Even as a Nigerian living in Nigeria, I found myself overwhelmed with nostalgia, as if the book momentarily relocated me into those scenes. I have been craving boli and fish sauce ever since I finished this book. I think the author owes me one 🌚😂
The romance between Tehillah and Jordan felt like a cherry on top of the cake. It was light, sweet, and reassuring. While it is not the core of the story, it offers a sense of normalcy after such emotional upheaval. But I wanted moreeeee. How could their story end just like that when it felt like they were only just starting? 😫
If you have ever felt deserted in the midst of trials, this book is for you. It will help you grasp how God works quietly in the background to ensure that you do not just survive these trials, but overcome every single one of them.
Rains of Mercy follows Tehillah, whose life is displaced by a bomb explosion. In one moment, she loses home, family, and stability. What follows is not a neat arc of recovery, but a long, laborious journey of becoming and self-discovery.
Displacement in this book takes many forms. There is the obvious geographical displacement: Tehillah leaving Nigeria for a foreign country that constantly reminds her of her otherness. There is also emotional displacement i.e living in a home where she is technically accepted, yet emotionally destabilized by a malicious adoptive sister. And there is internal and spiritual displacement which is the gradual erosion of self-worth, the confusion of belonging, and the struggle to reconcile faith with prolonged suffering.
My favourite character in Rains of Mercy is Chidiogo. She is written as a model of what it truly means to follow God’s instructions without full understanding. Her decision to take Tehillah as her own is not driven by logic or convenience, but by faith. Chidiogo’s character reminds us that sometimes, God’s work in another person’s healing begins with our willingness to say yes, even when the outcome is unclear.
Permit me to doff my hat to the author for the vivid and immersive Nigerian–Ghanaian cultural representation evident throughout the story. The descriptions of Lagos traffic and the excesses of owambe parties, the unmistakable smell of suya, boli, and fish sauce, as well as waakye, are rendered with such sensory clarity that even Nigerians in the diaspora or non-citizens would feel instantly transported. Even as a Nigerian living in Nigeria, I found myself overwhelmed with nostalgia, as if the book momentarily relocated me into those scenes. I have been craving boli and fish sauce ever since I finished this book. I think the author owes me one 🌚😂
The romance between Tehillah and Jordan felt like a cherry on top of the cake. It was light, sweet, and reassuring. While it is not the core of the story, it offers a sense of normalcy after such emotional upheaval. But I wanted moreeeee. How could their story end just like that when it felt like they were only just starting? 😫
If you have ever felt deserted in the midst of trials, this book is for you. It will help you grasp how God works quietly in the background to ensure that you do not just survive these trials, but overcome every single one of them.
December 30, 2025
I didn’t know I was about to enter someone’s quiet, messy, holy journey when I started this book. Rain of Mercy carried me gently, but firmly, into Tehillah’s life,her confusion, her longing, her silent prayers that felt unanswered. From the very beginning, you could tell she was searching… for love, for belonging, for something solid to hold on to.
What touched me most was how lonely she felt, even when people were around her. That kind of loneliness is very real. The type where you’re surrounded, yet your heart still feels like it’s sitting alone on a wooden bench, waiting. I felt her ache deeply, especially as her faith was tested in ways she didn’t plan for. Life just happened to her and didn’t ask for permission.
The mercy in this story is loud but gentle. Heavy, yet comforting. I loved how God’s grace kept showing up, even when Tehillah felt undeserving of it. Mrs Chidigo’s response in that moment of desperation broke me in the best way. It reminded me that mercy doesn’t ask questions first, it just embraces.
Jordan… ah. Jordan is the kind of presence you pray for without knowing how to ask. Steady. Kind. Intentional. He didn’t try to save Tehillah; he simply stood with her, prayed with her, and saw her fully. Watching her slowly learn what love really looks like, and unlearn the voices that tried to define her, was beautiful and healing.
The story took its time to settle, but once it did, it wrapped me up completely. I only wished we stayed a little longer at the end,I wasn’t ready to say goodbye just yet. Still, the growth, the redemption, the quiet hope made it worth every page.
Rain of Mercy is for the girl who thinks she has messed everything up. For the one still waiting on God. For parents, friends, and lovers who are praying quietly behind the scenes. It’s a reminder that God’s mercy still finds us,even when we feel lost, even when we think it’s too late.
This book doesn’t just end; it stays with you. You’ll close it slowly, sigh deeply, and maybe whisper a prayer of your own.
What touched me most was how lonely she felt, even when people were around her. That kind of loneliness is very real. The type where you’re surrounded, yet your heart still feels like it’s sitting alone on a wooden bench, waiting. I felt her ache deeply, especially as her faith was tested in ways she didn’t plan for. Life just happened to her and didn’t ask for permission.
The mercy in this story is loud but gentle. Heavy, yet comforting. I loved how God’s grace kept showing up, even when Tehillah felt undeserving of it. Mrs Chidigo’s response in that moment of desperation broke me in the best way. It reminded me that mercy doesn’t ask questions first, it just embraces.
Jordan… ah. Jordan is the kind of presence you pray for without knowing how to ask. Steady. Kind. Intentional. He didn’t try to save Tehillah; he simply stood with her, prayed with her, and saw her fully. Watching her slowly learn what love really looks like, and unlearn the voices that tried to define her, was beautiful and healing.
The story took its time to settle, but once it did, it wrapped me up completely. I only wished we stayed a little longer at the end,I wasn’t ready to say goodbye just yet. Still, the growth, the redemption, the quiet hope made it worth every page.
Rain of Mercy is for the girl who thinks she has messed everything up. For the one still waiting on God. For parents, friends, and lovers who are praying quietly behind the scenes. It’s a reminder that God’s mercy still finds us,even when we feel lost, even when we think it’s too late.
This book doesn’t just end; it stays with you. You’ll close it slowly, sigh deeply, and maybe whisper a prayer of your own.
January 1, 2026
Despite having read the blurb, I still didn't grasp what I was getting into, so when I began reading the story, I knew I was about to experience the journey of a very complex teenager, Tehillah.
This story is about Tehillah, a young teenage girl, who loses the most important people in her life and is suddenly thrust into the lives of a couple leaving miles away from her. How well does she adapt to the changes that rapidly occur, what happens after a wrong decision is made? You need to find out in this intriguing and suspense tale of love, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption.
I absolutely loved this story and I am only reminded that God's timing is always perfect and no matter how far we have strayed,, like the title of the book ,His mercy can always find us .Rains of Mercy in summary is a description of God's love and how intentional He is concerning us.
I liked the character of Tehillah's great grandfather that was introduced in passing, he was prophesying into her future and we saw it come to pass in the pages of the book despite all odds .
Another character worthy of mention is Chiduogo (Mrs Ezegwu). She had many seasons of waiting, of learning to accept God's will and purpose and I was so in awe of her faith in this book. I also liked that she was able to hear from God and I'm glad she received support from her husband too.
The star of the book for me is Jordan.....🤗🤗. He was a steadfast friend and a shoulder to lean on for Tehillah. I liked that he knew when to step back and not force her to do things out of being selfish. I also liked that he was consistent in his pursuit of her love 😁.
Overall, it was a beautifully written debut. I'm glad I was given a complimentary copy to read.
This story is about Tehillah, a young teenage girl, who loses the most important people in her life and is suddenly thrust into the lives of a couple leaving miles away from her. How well does she adapt to the changes that rapidly occur, what happens after a wrong decision is made? You need to find out in this intriguing and suspense tale of love, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption.
I absolutely loved this story and I am only reminded that God's timing is always perfect and no matter how far we have strayed,, like the title of the book ,His mercy can always find us .Rains of Mercy in summary is a description of God's love and how intentional He is concerning us.
I liked the character of Tehillah's great grandfather that was introduced in passing, he was prophesying into her future and we saw it come to pass in the pages of the book despite all odds .
Another character worthy of mention is Chiduogo (Mrs Ezegwu). She had many seasons of waiting, of learning to accept God's will and purpose and I was so in awe of her faith in this book. I also liked that she was able to hear from God and I'm glad she received support from her husband too.
The star of the book for me is Jordan.....🤗🤗. He was a steadfast friend and a shoulder to lean on for Tehillah. I liked that he knew when to step back and not force her to do things out of being selfish. I also liked that he was consistent in his pursuit of her love 😁.
Overall, it was a beautifully written debut. I'm glad I was given a complimentary copy to read.
December 23, 2025
I found this to be a unique and meaningful story. Tehillah’s journey took me through a lot of emotions, and I appreciated how honest her struggles felt. Even before the bomb that changed everything, I could feel how lost she was and how much she wanted to feel loved, accepted, and secure in who she was. Watching her faith be tested in such a big way, especially as she entered a new family and environment, really stood out to me.
There were moments when I felt her loneliness deeply, even when she wasn’t truly alone. I also connected with her slow process of figuring out love and what was truly meant for her. One of my favorite parts was seeing her learn not to let people who might never accept her define her. Jordan was such a comforting presence in this story, his steadiness and kindness made a big impact, and I loved how he consistently made Tehillah feel seen and valued during uncertain times.
That said, it did take me a little while to fully get into the story, as it took a little time to set things up, but I’m glad I stuck with it. I also wished I could have spent more time with the characters at the end, as it wrapped up a bit quickly for me near the end. An epilogue would totally be something I would love to see in the future, so I could check in on the main characters and see how everything ended up!
Overall, I really enjoyed this story of faith, growth, and redemption, and I’m glad I stuck with it and was able to see the growth and transformation in Tehillah's life. I’m looking forward to what Rume writes next. I rated this 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 stars.
I received a complimentary copy. This review reflects my honest opinion.
There were moments when I felt her loneliness deeply, even when she wasn’t truly alone. I also connected with her slow process of figuring out love and what was truly meant for her. One of my favorite parts was seeing her learn not to let people who might never accept her define her. Jordan was such a comforting presence in this story, his steadiness and kindness made a big impact, and I loved how he consistently made Tehillah feel seen and valued during uncertain times.
That said, it did take me a little while to fully get into the story, as it took a little time to set things up, but I’m glad I stuck with it. I also wished I could have spent more time with the characters at the end, as it wrapped up a bit quickly for me near the end. An epilogue would totally be something I would love to see in the future, so I could check in on the main characters and see how everything ended up!
Overall, I really enjoyed this story of faith, growth, and redemption, and I’m glad I stuck with it and was able to see the growth and transformation in Tehillah's life. I’m looking forward to what Rume writes next. I rated this 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 stars.
I received a complimentary copy. This review reflects my honest opinion.
December 29, 2025
I picked up Rain of Mercy, intending to read for just an hour—to get a sense of the story. I didn’t put it down until I reached the author’s note.
This book met me in a spiritually charged season, already thinking about the “missed calls” we don’t realise are still God reaching out to us. In that sense, it felt incredibly timely. Rain of Mercy opened me up to gratitude—gratitude for God’s mercy and for the people He places around us to hold us steady.
The story is both comforting and heavy. There were tears, but there was also deep reassurance. One moment that stayed with me was Mrs Chidigo’s reaction when Tehillah called—I actually screamed. It was such a vivid reminder that even when we feel undeserving, mercy still shows up as a warm embrace.
The author’s dedication undid me: “For the Christian girlie who thinks she’s completely ruined her life. Sorry to announce, sis—you’re not that powerful.” That line alone captures the heart of this book. It’s a gentle but firm reminder that grace is bigger than our mistakes.
This book is for anyone interceding for a family member, a friend, or even a community. One of my favourite characters, Jordan, beautifully models what it means to hold someone up in prayer. It’s also for anyone who feels lost, convinced they’ve ruined their life, or for parents carrying quiet grief and hope for their children.
Rain of Mercy is absolutely worth reading. You will see yourself in the characters—because in one way or another, you are one of them in this season. Once you start, you won’t want to put it down. And when you finish, you’ll want to sit with it, journal, and pray.
This book met me in a spiritually charged season, already thinking about the “missed calls” we don’t realise are still God reaching out to us. In that sense, it felt incredibly timely. Rain of Mercy opened me up to gratitude—gratitude for God’s mercy and for the people He places around us to hold us steady.
The story is both comforting and heavy. There were tears, but there was also deep reassurance. One moment that stayed with me was Mrs Chidigo’s reaction when Tehillah called—I actually screamed. It was such a vivid reminder that even when we feel undeserving, mercy still shows up as a warm embrace.
The author’s dedication undid me: “For the Christian girlie who thinks she’s completely ruined her life. Sorry to announce, sis—you’re not that powerful.” That line alone captures the heart of this book. It’s a gentle but firm reminder that grace is bigger than our mistakes.
This book is for anyone interceding for a family member, a friend, or even a community. One of my favourite characters, Jordan, beautifully models what it means to hold someone up in prayer. It’s also for anyone who feels lost, convinced they’ve ruined their life, or for parents carrying quiet grief and hope for their children.
Rain of Mercy is absolutely worth reading. You will see yourself in the characters—because in one way or another, you are one of them in this season. Once you start, you won’t want to put it down. And when you finish, you’ll want to sit with it, journal, and pray.
January 17, 2026
Firstly, let me commend the stunning cover design. So vibrant and attention grabbing! 😍 And that soul-touching dedication: 'For the Christian girlie who thinks she’s completely ruined her life. For the Christian girlie who thinks she’s
completely ruined her life. Sorry to announce, sis, you’re not that powerful." 🥹
Rains of Mercy starts when Tehillah loses everything in one violent moment.
She’s taken in by strangers, shipped across seas, and dropped into a world that doesn’t quite want her. Add culture shock, a malicious adoptive sister, low self-worth, a relationship that should’ve come with a warning label 🚩… and single motherhood.
And yet, mercy keeps raining. The question isn’t whether God is present. It’s whether Tehillah can believe He still wants her.
This book broke me softly, a function of the quiet, steady pain that felt very real and very human.
The story showcases immigration struggles, broken homes, bad romantic choices, motherhood without a safety net…
The characterisation in this book was intricately crafted. Mrs. Ezegwu, the one God instructed to adopted the orphaned Tehillah, was a sweet woman.
Jordan!!! The slowest of slow burns. Iykyk. 😏
Tehillah's life experiences were raw. She wasn't perfect, but that made her more relatable. 🫶
Rains of Mercy is for readers who love Christian fiction that doesn’t shy away from pain, but still insists on hope.
Read this if you believe in second chances… even when life looks completely unrecognizable. ☔✨
📖💙
Available now on Amazon. Link in author's bio. 📌
completely ruined her life. Sorry to announce, sis, you’re not that powerful." 🥹
Rains of Mercy starts when Tehillah loses everything in one violent moment.
She’s taken in by strangers, shipped across seas, and dropped into a world that doesn’t quite want her. Add culture shock, a malicious adoptive sister, low self-worth, a relationship that should’ve come with a warning label 🚩… and single motherhood.
And yet, mercy keeps raining. The question isn’t whether God is present. It’s whether Tehillah can believe He still wants her.
This book broke me softly, a function of the quiet, steady pain that felt very real and very human.
The story showcases immigration struggles, broken homes, bad romantic choices, motherhood without a safety net…
The characterisation in this book was intricately crafted. Mrs. Ezegwu, the one God instructed to adopted the orphaned Tehillah, was a sweet woman.
Jordan!!! The slowest of slow burns. Iykyk. 😏
Tehillah's life experiences were raw. She wasn't perfect, but that made her more relatable. 🫶
Rains of Mercy is for readers who love Christian fiction that doesn’t shy away from pain, but still insists on hope.
Read this if you believe in second chances… even when life looks completely unrecognizable. ☔✨
📖💙
Available now on Amazon. Link in author's bio. 📌
January 2, 2026
Wow.
Where do I begin?
First off, I did not know where the book was headed because I did not read the synopsis beforehand. Even if I did, I wouldn't have guessed the angle through which this author wrote. I had not read any books that addressed the Ikeja Cantoment bomb blast before this, and upon reading I found myself asking more questions and conducting personalized research.
The writing style is also something I would like to commend. I love how the writer kept up with different perspectives without making it look confusing. I especially enjoyed the beginning parts of the book where the writer gave us a brief introduction into the daily lives of Tehilah and her adoptive mother-to-be.
One of the things that God communicated to me while reading is that it is in our nature as humans to make mistakes. A lot of times, the decisions made by the characters annoyed me. But that's how it is with God.
This book is filled with characters that make mistakes, but it also speaks of a God who is merciful and just enough to forgive.
Personally, it felt like a warm hug. It wasn't overly complex, and the plot flowed rather smoothly. There were twists and turns, written very simply.
Easily, I would recommend this book to teenagers and young adults. It comes off as a read that could change a life.
Where do I begin?
First off, I did not know where the book was headed because I did not read the synopsis beforehand. Even if I did, I wouldn't have guessed the angle through which this author wrote. I had not read any books that addressed the Ikeja Cantoment bomb blast before this, and upon reading I found myself asking more questions and conducting personalized research.
The writing style is also something I would like to commend. I love how the writer kept up with different perspectives without making it look confusing. I especially enjoyed the beginning parts of the book where the writer gave us a brief introduction into the daily lives of Tehilah and her adoptive mother-to-be.
One of the things that God communicated to me while reading is that it is in our nature as humans to make mistakes. A lot of times, the decisions made by the characters annoyed me. But that's how it is with God.
This book is filled with characters that make mistakes, but it also speaks of a God who is merciful and just enough to forgive.
Personally, it felt like a warm hug. It wasn't overly complex, and the plot flowed rather smoothly. There were twists and turns, written very simply.
Easily, I would recommend this book to teenagers and young adults. It comes off as a read that could change a life.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 26, 2025
How many times have we heard God speak and then expected everything to fall into place immediately, simply because He said it?
Even after receiving the word, the journey doesn’t always pan out the way we imagine. In Rain of Mercy, Rume Emma-Okerhe takes us through the delicate process of hearing God and waiting it out and on another end walking in forgiveness, recovering from loss and discovering oneself along the way.
And just like the book’s dedication (which I absolutely loved), I was reminded that no one is too ruined for God to beautify.
WHAT I LOVED:
• The use of Nigerian slang, even though most of the story is set in England (it felt warm and familiar).
• The way faith was woven into the lives of teenagers and carried into young adulthood without ever feeling forced or performative.
• The recovery arc and the way the story ended (gently tied up with a cute, satisfying bow)
Tehillah’s journey through loss, brokenness, fear, and teenage exuberance is a beautiful reflection of God’s grace and mercy in our messy pasts. Rain of Mercy is a faith-shaped coming-of-age story that tenderly explores love, young love, forgiveness, and growth
Even after receiving the word, the journey doesn’t always pan out the way we imagine. In Rain of Mercy, Rume Emma-Okerhe takes us through the delicate process of hearing God and waiting it out and on another end walking in forgiveness, recovering from loss and discovering oneself along the way.
And just like the book’s dedication (which I absolutely loved), I was reminded that no one is too ruined for God to beautify.
WHAT I LOVED:
• The use of Nigerian slang, even though most of the story is set in England (it felt warm and familiar).
• The way faith was woven into the lives of teenagers and carried into young adulthood without ever feeling forced or performative.
• The recovery arc and the way the story ended (gently tied up with a cute, satisfying bow)
Tehillah’s journey through loss, brokenness, fear, and teenage exuberance is a beautiful reflection of God’s grace and mercy in our messy pasts. Rain of Mercy is a faith-shaped coming-of-age story that tenderly explores love, young love, forgiveness, and growth
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December 30, 2025This was a lovely, and touching story about God's mercy.
Rume took us on a journey with Tehilla: her upbringing, her woes and victories, her inner battles, her love-life and her relationship with God.
It was so heartbreaking how her she lost her parents and friends. How she had to grow up in a different environment.
(Side note: I remember when that explosion happened... How the sliding doors back at home shook from the effect of it. It was terrifying.)
But in all this, I could see God's mercy upon Tehilla's life. God preserved her and opened doors for her in ways Tehilla would never have imagined. I loved how as a reader, we got to see Tehilla in different layers as she grew in age. I only wished she had more confidence in herself and who she was as the adopted daughter of the Ezegwu's. But it was something she had to learn the hard way, and I'm glad she came out stronger and better.
There are several lessons to pick from this story: love, forgiveness, persistence, patience, the gift of mercy, and so on. Most of all, I loved how God's love was evident in the story. So beautiful. This book is sure to take you through a roller-coaster of emotions and leave you wanting more.
Rume took us on a journey with Tehilla: her upbringing, her woes and victories, her inner battles, her love-life and her relationship with God.
It was so heartbreaking how her she lost her parents and friends. How she had to grow up in a different environment.
(Side note: I remember when that explosion happened... How the sliding doors back at home shook from the effect of it. It was terrifying.)
But in all this, I could see God's mercy upon Tehilla's life. God preserved her and opened doors for her in ways Tehilla would never have imagined. I loved how as a reader, we got to see Tehilla in different layers as she grew in age. I only wished she had more confidence in herself and who she was as the adopted daughter of the Ezegwu's. But it was something she had to learn the hard way, and I'm glad she came out stronger and better.
There are several lessons to pick from this story: love, forgiveness, persistence, patience, the gift of mercy, and so on. Most of all, I loved how God's love was evident in the story. So beautiful. This book is sure to take you through a roller-coaster of emotions and leave you wanting more.
January 14, 2026
This book was such an awesome read. It takes us through the life of Tehillah, who's trying to navigate life, the loss of her parents and her faith in God. Life takes such a drastic turn for her when she got adopted by a family friend in the US. She faced rejection, struggled to fit in and along the way, made reckless and stupid decisions.
This book explores themes of redemption arc, grief, healing, God's grace and mercy, second chances, forgiveness, faith and friendship.
This book carried so much emotional depth and that made it beautiful. I loved how the author wrote Tehillah's story, so touching, deeply reflective and real. Tehillah found her way back to God and her family, through the help of Jordan, a calm and God-fearing guy. Tehillah is not a perfect character but she was real, I love her growth so much.
One thing I took from this book is " God never leaves His own alone to suffer". We might make rash decisions but He always cares and His arms are wide open to receive us at anytime..
Even though the writing style wasn't perfect in this book, the story delivered what it carried. I enjoyed reading this. A beautiful debut💞
This book explores themes of redemption arc, grief, healing, God's grace and mercy, second chances, forgiveness, faith and friendship.
This book carried so much emotional depth and that made it beautiful. I loved how the author wrote Tehillah's story, so touching, deeply reflective and real. Tehillah found her way back to God and her family, through the help of Jordan, a calm and God-fearing guy. Tehillah is not a perfect character but she was real, I love her growth so much.
One thing I took from this book is " God never leaves His own alone to suffer". We might make rash decisions but He always cares and His arms are wide open to receive us at anytime..
Even though the writing style wasn't perfect in this book, the story delivered what it carried. I enjoyed reading this. A beautiful debut💞
January 26, 2026
Sorry to announce, sis, you’re not that powerful." 🌧️✨
This book is a breath of fresh air for the Christian Romance genre. Instead of "perfect" saints, Rume Emma-Okerhe gives us Tehillah a protagonist who is messy, impulsive, and deeply relatable. Watching her navigate her "noisy contrast of colors" against the backdrop of 90s Nigeria and Ghana was beautiful and raw.
What to expect:
The Ultimate "He Falls First": Jordan’s three-year wait and his steady, God-centered love for Tehillah is everything.
Authentic Grace: It tackles teenage mistakes and culture shocks without being preachy. It’s a masterclass in restorative mercy.
Closed-Door Romance: High emotional tension with wholesome boundaries.
If you’re tired of "tidy" stories and want a historical romance that feels real, cinematic, and spiritually grounded, read this. It’s a powerful reminder that you aren't powerful enough to outrun God’s grace.
This book is a breath of fresh air for the Christian Romance genre. Instead of "perfect" saints, Rume Emma-Okerhe gives us Tehillah a protagonist who is messy, impulsive, and deeply relatable. Watching her navigate her "noisy contrast of colors" against the backdrop of 90s Nigeria and Ghana was beautiful and raw.
What to expect:
The Ultimate "He Falls First": Jordan’s three-year wait and his steady, God-centered love for Tehillah is everything.
Authentic Grace: It tackles teenage mistakes and culture shocks without being preachy. It’s a masterclass in restorative mercy.
Closed-Door Romance: High emotional tension with wholesome boundaries.
If you’re tired of "tidy" stories and want a historical romance that feels real, cinematic, and spiritually grounded, read this. It’s a powerful reminder that you aren't powerful enough to outrun God’s grace.
February 3, 2026
When a bomb blast claims the life of your family and friends, how do you even begin to handle the grief? 💔
Rains of Mercy is a Christian fiction that follows Tehillah, a young girl whose world is completely turned upside down by tragedy.
Her disappointment soon turned into a blessing when a friend of her distant aunt adopted her and brought her to the UK.
Just like the biblical prodigal son, Tehillah made a series of mistakes but the story gently reminds us that mercy can still find you, even when you feel like you’ve messed up big time.
Rains of Mercy explores grief, displacement, identity, and the weight of personal choices.
One thing I loved about this book is how it portrays imperfect Christians people who struggle, make mistakes, but still experience grace. It feels real, relatable, and full of hope 🤍✨
This is one of those books you judge by the covers 💕💕💕
So if you love Christian books with real life struggles and redemption, this one is for you.
Rains of Mercy is a Christian fiction that follows Tehillah, a young girl whose world is completely turned upside down by tragedy.
Her disappointment soon turned into a blessing when a friend of her distant aunt adopted her and brought her to the UK.
Just like the biblical prodigal son, Tehillah made a series of mistakes but the story gently reminds us that mercy can still find you, even when you feel like you’ve messed up big time.
Rains of Mercy explores grief, displacement, identity, and the weight of personal choices.
One thing I loved about this book is how it portrays imperfect Christians people who struggle, make mistakes, but still experience grace. It feels real, relatable, and full of hope 🤍✨
This is one of those books you judge by the covers 💕💕💕
So if you love Christian books with real life struggles and redemption, this one is for you.
January 12, 2026
Initial thought : Slow burn that will have you reflecting on God’s love, ways and providence.
This story kept my attention, I just had to know how Tehillah's life was going to pan out.
Happy with the ending of the story.
Book overview:
We follow Tehillah, age 13 born in Nigeria, who gets adopted to a Nigerian family in East London.
That transition alone, had its own challenges some of it being find her feet, feeling like she belonged and adapting to the English culture. Even though she had a loving adopted mother who kept her in her prayers Mrs Ezegwu, it didn't stop her from falling into the wrong crowd, running away from home which eventually led to an teenage pregnancy.
Tehila story is a one filled with loss, grief, second chances, trials and love, restoration and faith.
I would highly recommend this read!
This story kept my attention, I just had to know how Tehillah's life was going to pan out.
Happy with the ending of the story.
Book overview:
We follow Tehillah, age 13 born in Nigeria, who gets adopted to a Nigerian family in East London.
That transition alone, had its own challenges some of it being find her feet, feeling like she belonged and adapting to the English culture. Even though she had a loving adopted mother who kept her in her prayers Mrs Ezegwu, it didn't stop her from falling into the wrong crowd, running away from home which eventually led to an teenage pregnancy.
Tehila story is a one filled with loss, grief, second chances, trials and love, restoration and faith.
I would highly recommend this read!
December 27, 2025
This is my first time reading a book by this author and it was such an amazing read!
Tehiliah's journey was such an intriguing one, from how heartbroken she felt in the beginning due to her family's set up to loosing all from the bomb blast to her being adopted by her aunt's friend to struggling to being accepted into her new family and environment. It was also a display of how God's hand and presence can be felt at every point in her life.
I loved how she was able to find her way back to Jesus after getting pregnant and how God brought back Jordan back into her life.
The book was one of love, faith, reconciliation and forgiveness!
I'm looking forward to reading more books by the author!
I received a complimentary copy. This review was my honest opinion.
Tehiliah's journey was such an intriguing one, from how heartbroken she felt in the beginning due to her family's set up to loosing all from the bomb blast to her being adopted by her aunt's friend to struggling to being accepted into her new family and environment. It was also a display of how God's hand and presence can be felt at every point in her life.
I loved how she was able to find her way back to Jesus after getting pregnant and how God brought back Jordan back into her life.
The book was one of love, faith, reconciliation and forgiveness!
I'm looking forward to reading more books by the author!
I received a complimentary copy. This review was my honest opinion.
April 30, 2026
This was my first book by this author and it was interesting. It was neat to have the setting be in Africa which you don’t find too many books that are Christian Fiction to be set in. This is the authors home country so she incorporated a lot of the culture and practices that occur there. Redemption is the key to this story. Tehillah’s journey throughout the story shows you this.
This book is geared towards young adults and I would say an older teen.
It took me a while to get into this book as I found a big chunk of it to be repetitive and I was a bit disappointed with the few swear words that were thrown into the book as I was not expecting that at all. The rest of the story was pretty clean.
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This book is geared towards young adults and I would say an older teen.
It took me a while to get into this book as I found a big chunk of it to be repetitive and I was a bit disappointed with the few swear words that were thrown into the book as I was not expecting that at all. The rest of the story was pretty clean.
I received this book for review. All views are my own.
January 28, 2026
"Oh God, please have mercy. This is too much! God, please. Jesus, mercy!" Even though they were a distance from the actual disaster in Ikeja, Tehillah had felt the earth shift her in Ketu. She had to believe that oms parts of the barracks had been spared from the disaster."
Tehillah did not love all parts of her life in Nigeria as family and school situations can be challenging. But when tragedy strikes, she realizes she did not know just how good her life had been. Now everything is about to change.
Being adopted and moving to London was supposed to be her fresh start. But not all of her new family is welcoming. And making friends at the new school is equally as challenging. Will Tehillah find a way to fit in, or will she insist on having her own way?
What I liked about the story ...
I enjoyed the author's perspective on her home continent of Africa. Cultural practices are different, and the plot reflected those distinctions. I really liked learning more about Nigeria and about the African influences in London.
Redemption is a strong theme. While Tehillah finds herself to be a mother before marriage, she regretted her choices. Even though Tehillah struggled, God was still clearly there. I loved the author's quote at the beginning of the book. "For the Christian girlie who thinks she's completely ruined her life. Sorry to announce, sis, you're not that powerful." This is truth.
What I did not like as much ...
Parts of the plot seemed repetitive. The adoption snags made sense, but some of the contemplating seemed to happen over and over again. I wish parts of the middle could have been condensed which would have allowed more time to fully explore the ending.
This book did contain a few swear words. That was unexpected and threw me off a bit. The rest of the book is clean.
I am glad that I got to read an early copy of the book. I wanted to read and review it. All opinions are my own.
Tehillah did not love all parts of her life in Nigeria as family and school situations can be challenging. But when tragedy strikes, she realizes she did not know just how good her life had been. Now everything is about to change.
Being adopted and moving to London was supposed to be her fresh start. But not all of her new family is welcoming. And making friends at the new school is equally as challenging. Will Tehillah find a way to fit in, or will she insist on having her own way?
What I liked about the story ...
I enjoyed the author's perspective on her home continent of Africa. Cultural practices are different, and the plot reflected those distinctions. I really liked learning more about Nigeria and about the African influences in London.
Redemption is a strong theme. While Tehillah finds herself to be a mother before marriage, she regretted her choices. Even though Tehillah struggled, God was still clearly there. I loved the author's quote at the beginning of the book. "For the Christian girlie who thinks she's completely ruined her life. Sorry to announce, sis, you're not that powerful." This is truth.
What I did not like as much ...
Parts of the plot seemed repetitive. The adoption snags made sense, but some of the contemplating seemed to happen over and over again. I wish parts of the middle could have been condensed which would have allowed more time to fully explore the ending.
This book did contain a few swear words. That was unexpected and threw me off a bit. The rest of the book is clean.
I am glad that I got to read an early copy of the book. I wanted to read and review it. All opinions are my own.
April 13, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Rume has a remarkable gift for storytelling, her writing brings the characters to life so vividly that you can easily picture and connect with them. One of the aspects I appreciated most is how seamlessly Christian disciplines are woven into the narrative. Themes like prayer, seeking Christ first, and maintaining a consistent relationship with the Holy Spirit are naturally embedded in the story, inspiring readers to reflect and practice the same in their own lives.
Thank you, Rume, for yielding to Christ and allowing Him to work through you to create such a meaningful and impactful story.
Thank you, Rume, for yielding to Christ and allowing Him to work through you to create such a meaningful and impactful story.
December 30, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. The characters felt so real, and the emotions came through beautifully. Chidiogo was especially lovely, selfless, strong, and full of love. The nostalgic moments made me smile, and overall this YA Christian fiction felt like a warm hug and a reminder of God’s intentional love.
March 22, 2026
This book is a reminder that God’s mercy still finds us,even when we feel lost.
That God has said it doesn’t mean everything automatically goes on smoothly, but even when we don’t have the full picture, and in the midst of the uncertainties God can be trusted!
Well done sis for this master piece.
That God has said it doesn’t mean everything automatically goes on smoothly, but even when we don’t have the full picture, and in the midst of the uncertainties God can be trusted!
Well done sis for this master piece.
December 29, 2025
This story embodies the love and the grace of God. My heart loved this story and it reminds me in a type of way the prodigal son now daughter. I loved this book so much and would recommend it.
I got this from the author and this is my honest review
I got this from the author and this is my honest review
February 17, 2026
I don’t even like to read romance normally, but Rains of Mercy carries a perfect balance of historical events, emotional depth, and redemptive themes that drew me in until the very end. I am looking forward to the day when my daughters can read this as well!
February 17, 2026
Rains of Mercy is one of my favourite Christian fiction books. Rume masterfully blends literary excellence with a compelling story that beautifully reflects God’s mercy. A must-read ❤️
January 18, 2026
I wrote Rains of Mercy so I would be biased lol. But I'm hoping you love it as much as I enjoyed writing it. I hope you see the heart of the story: that God loves you and is able to make everything work together for your good❤️
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