In Fields of Bounty, Lauraine Snelling and Kiersti Giron wrap up the Leah's Garden series, although there are a couple of loose ends that could be tied up in another book in the series. This novel focuses on Lilac and her infatuation for Ethan Pritchard, but the main focus, I believe, is listening to God, seeing God's protection over us, around us,
Lilac does a lot of growing in this book, and she learns a lot about herself, and in learning who she really is, she also learns the purpose God laid out for her life. She learns that running ahead of God brings pain, that what seems good may not be best.
I found many biblical principles at play in this book that made me do some deeper reflection, although that may not have been the primary anchor for the book.
The characters have continued developing throughout the series. They struggle, they grow, and they mature. It's the kind of thing that readers want to see, even though this is a "feel-good" type book. I love the way the book ended with Lilac being content with her situation and the love of the sisters being so full and wholesome. The way they cooperatively work together is an example many of us should follow.
There are a couple of loose ends that could be tied up in another novel in the series, but it won't keep me up at night if there is not another installment.
This is a five star book, with two thumbs up, and a packet of seeds for your flower garden.
Bethany House provided the copy I read for this review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
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