Sons of Blackbird Mountain By: Joanne Bischof Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publication Year: 2018 Series: Sons of Blackbird Mountain, Book #1 My Rating: 4 of 5 stars Summery:
A Tale of Family, Brotherhood, and the Healing Power of Love After the tragic death of her husband, Aven Norgaard is beckoned to give up her life in Norway to become a housekeeper in the rugged hills of Nineteenth-Century Appalachia. Upon arrival, she finds herself in the home of her late husband’s cousins—three brothers who make a living by brewing hard cider on their three-hundred acre farm. Yet even as a stranger in a foreign land, Aven has hope to build a new life in this tight-knit family. But her unassuming beauty disrupts the bond between the brothers. The youngest two both desire her hand, and Aven is caught in the middle, unsure where—and whether—to offer her affection. While Haakon is bold and passionate, it is Thor who casts the greatest spell upon her. Though Deaf, mute, and dependent on hard drink to cope with his silent pain, Thor possesses a sobering strength. As autumn ushers in the apple harvest, the rift between Thor and Haakon deepens and Aven faces a choice that risks hearts. Will two brothers’ longing for her quiet spirit tear apart a family? Can she find a tender belonging in this remote, rugged, and unfamiliar world? A haunting tale of struggle and redemption, Sons of Blackbird Mountain is a portrait of grace in a world where the broken may find new life through the healing mercy of love. ~Taken from Joanne Bischof's website: https://joannebischof.com/books/sons-of-blackbird-mountain/ My Thoughts: My sister-in-law recommended this book to me. She was reading it currently (kindle version) and said it was a must read. So what did I do? I ordered it from the library right then and there, with her looking over my shoulder. Let me start off by saying, Joanne did a fantastic job with this book. I loved reading it. It was so descriptive which made the reader feel like they were right there in the story. She also did a magnificent job with her main male character. But more on Thor later. Aven is a just looking for a place to belong when she comes to the Norgaard farm. She quickly finds the home she is seeking with the three brothers. She has not had an easy life, but she quickly finds her niche and starts loving those around her fully. Thor is the middle brother who is not only deaf, but also struggles with an addiction to alcohol. Joanne wrote his character beautifully. She describes the signs he uses and what he is saying in wonderful detail so the reader knows exactly how he moves his hands. While I am not an ASL interpreter, I do know some of the basics as my best friend is an interpreter. Joanne, also must have done a lot of research on alcohol addiction and the withdrawal process as it is incredibly detailed in not only how it was affected him mentally, but physically as well. Thor is a strong, gentle character who loves what he does, but when he becomes sober he embraces the change of not making hard cider anymore. The story is beautifully written as mentioned above. Her detail is stunning. In one section in particular, she writes about how the brothers bring the apple press out of the barn and she names equipment, placement and how it all looks in such detail that the image forms in the reader's mind. Content Advisory: *Spoilers - Highlight to read* Aven is very nearly raped by the youngest brother. He is stopped before it happens, but the scene is described pretty vividly. I would caution younger readers from reading either this part or this book. Aven's first husband killed himself. This is not described in detail nor outright mentioned, just hinted at.* Recommend? I would recommend this book, but only for older teens or adults due to some content, which may upset younger readers. Questions are always welcome. Let me know if you have read this book and what you thought about it! Cheers, Rebecca
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