Emily ✞ || [fallon's vrs]’s Reviews > Redeeming Love > Status Update

I’m literally loving this sm <3

The fact that both of the protagonists have struggles they need to bring before God is so refreshing. Angel isn’t perfect, but neither is Michael and I love that Rivers doesn’t hide the scary thoughts that pass through his mind. This book is carefully ripping my heart to pieces it’s so heartbreakingly beautiful

His hands were so gentle. He took such care. When her feet were clean, he kneaded her aching calves. He cast the dirty water outside and poured more, setting the pan in her lap. He took her hands and washed them as well. He kissed her stained, scratched palms and worked salve in. Then he wrapped them with warm bandages.

All this after she ran from him, rebuked, and hit him. My heart is aching y’all 🥺

This is probably an unpopular opinion, but I like that Rivers doesn’t shy away from tough topics like these, because, even though it’s horrible, Christians can’t turn a blind eye to the evil of this world. It’s best to show how awful this world is and show hope and redemption through Jesus. Which is ultimately my goal for writing my own books. Rivers will most certainly be an inspiration for my writing

“Did God tell you to marry me?”
“Yes. He did.”
She was scornful. “He talks to you personally?”
“He talks to everyone personally. Most people just don’t bother to listen.”

YES

It’s sick what men will do to an 8-year-old girl. Sick and twisted and downright evil

Already I would not recommend this to anyone under 17 years old