Song of a Soul

Victorian Serenade #4

by Lawana Blackwell

When Deborah Burke is given the opportunity to train with world-famous opera singer Clarisse Pella, she is certain all her dreams have come true. But Deborah soon faces a difficult decision.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Christian, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Christian Historical Fiction, Christian Romance

340 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 1997

About the author

Lawana Blackwell is a full-time writer with 13 published novels. She lives in Frisco, Texas.

Reviews

[Haley Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another homerun from Lawana! I am so sad that I have officially read all of her "series" books. She is so good at historical fiction and romance! I love the Christian content in all of her books. I always walk away with food for thought. With this book it's 'even if you aren't the one committing the sin, are your actions a foot hold for others to sin? Can you change what you are doing so it is not allowing others to piggy back off of your actions to sin?'. No we are not responsible for the actions of others, but as Christians we are called to not cause each other to stumble. If you can help remove some temptation out of someone's life simply by removing yourself from a situation all together, should you?

Anyway, I loved this story. I was a little unfulfilled by the ending as far as the romance goes. I wanted to see Deborah and Matthew officially end up together and not have to be apart. But there is promise for their future and this is a good example about following your dreams. It was painting as if they would end up together in the end. I'm just a sucker for watching it played out.

I really hope Lawana picks up pen and paper again soon and gives us more books!

[Samuel Chineye · Rating 5 out of 5]

lovely book

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the word illustrations.

[ANNETTE · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the plot and characters . First time with this Author.

[Lyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the best of the four in the series. I put off reading it because the back cover really turned me off. Having started with, and deeply loved, the Gresham books, Blackwell's other books disappointed me. They did not compare and many had a common theme of an unworthy scoundrel taking up a good majority of the plot, which made me feel like I was wasting my time and energy, just like the heroine. The blurb on the back of Song of a Soul portrayed this plot in a similar way with: "Deborah has no idea, however, what moral dilemmas will face her in her new life. She finds herself falling in love with a man who is not at all what he seems to be." It made me cringe inside and I avoided reading it but for a chapter at a time here and there.

Thank goodness I felt compelled to see the series through to the very end and still had hopes, though small, knowing Blackwell's capabilities. The love story was sweet. I loved the Christian elements, and was so proud of the progression with Deborah's faith, especially in relation to her career. I was invested in the subplots and came to love the supporting characters too. I'd read it again.

[Gwenyth Lynes · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intriguing story of right triumphing over wrong and the conviction that it is far better to tell the truth no matter the outcome than live with lies. Deborah's conscience enables her to opt for Christian values rather than compromised standards even though it affects her career as an opera singer. Matthew,too, finds he can no longer live with pretence for monetary gain.

[LizthePrude · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sad that I finished this series, but looking forward to reading her other ones! I liked the leaf and pebbles analogy in this.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was my favorite of the Victorian Serenade series. I liked the plot and the characters more than any of the others.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this was my favorite book in the series.

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kinda predictable, but cute never-the-less.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would give this 4 book series as a whole - 5 out of 5 stars.

[Ralynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

It sort of left you hanging until you read the author's note at the end then it ties things up. but a good story about sticking to your values no matter the cost.