At Lighthouse Point

 I have to say that I am enjoying the new fiction that Suzanne Woods Fisher is writing.  While I have always enjoyed her Amish fiction, this contemporary Christian fiction showcases her writing talents in new and satisfying ways for her readers. 

At Lighthouse Point is the third and final novel of the Three Sisters Island series, taking place on Three Sisters Island in Maine.  While all three sisters of the Grayson family are important characters in this book, the focus is on the youngest sister, Blaine.  She's been in Paris for the last two years at Le Cordon Bleu school of cooking and is returning home.  She's brought with her a friend she met in Paris who helped her at a time when she was at her lowest, and even helped her into the school and to find a job.  

There is a bit of a formula to the book, but only in the sense that the whole boy meets girl, falls for girl, loses girl all happened before the plot begins.  Suzanne has also brought some new characters into the story that only add to the flavor of the book. Some of these characters have history with the Grayson family, including Granddad Grayson, who had never been around since Blaine was five years old.  

One of the things Suzanne does well throughout this series is she gives rise to each girl's voice and perspective in the book that centers on each girl.  Blaine's perspective is somewhat misunderstood by her sisters, but it is explained through the inclusion of Blaine's memories.  What Blaine finds through the events in the story is that her dream can be attained and it is a welcome accomplishment for her. 

Jean-Paul, the friend visiting from Paris, is the cause of some tension between Blaine and an old friend, Artie.  Blaine has always loved Artie, but he frosts her out at every turn until they finally have a chance to sit down and talk about what separated them in the first place. Jean-Paul is the voice of reason throughout the book, giving sage advice that is always biblically based, in spite of the many accidents that happen to him.  

This is a five star book, two thumbs up, and a melt-in-your-mouth brownie to eat while you read. 

Revell Publishing and NetGalley.com provided the copy I read for this review.  All opinions expressed are solely and wholly my own.