Bound for Destiny: When Love and Faith Prevail

by James R Trammell

206 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2026

Reviews

[Amy Russell · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had a good premise but failed to deliver (for me) on its promise. The characters were flat and did not engage me. The dialog seemed stilted and unnatural. The story was disjointed -- jumping from one set of characters to another & interrupting the narrative to give little history lessons. Perhaps if the characters had presented the history aspects as part of conversations, it would have been less jarring.
There were also a lot of grammatical errors -- misplaced commas and misused words (i.e. peak instead of peek, hardily instead of heartily). In my opinion, it would have benefitted greatly by going through another round (or two or three) of editing to make this story live up to its promise.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars. I enjoyed reading this. It took place after the Louisiana purchase time period. Pioneering from the east coast to Missouri. I liked the variety of characters to love and dislike. You will love the main characters a Scotts couple from North Carolina and a runaway slave from Virginia. I appreciated how it showed Christian thought and influence in daily life.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to like the book but I just didn't want to keep reading it. I am not sure what the storyline is or what is going on. I like how the author tries to incorporate faith to the story but it feels forced.