An Amish Singing

Amy Clipston usually writes quality Amish fiction, but this set of novellas fell short of her usual high standards.  Each one revolves around a couple who spend time singing for the shut ins of the Bird-in-Hand church, and for the people who come to an Amish house to experience Amish culture and food.  Each couple has a road bump to overcome to find true love. 

The stories are a bit trite and formulaic, and the characters are quite shallow.  There is no depth or dimension to them.  The settings are fine, and rather descriptive.   I just wish more time had been spent developing the characters, making them seem more real and approachable.

Like I said, Amy is an author who writes great Amish fiction, but this one is a miss.  Even though I didn't like this offering, I will be reading Amy's future books.   Two stars.

Zondervan Fiction and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review.  All opinions expressed are my own.