I’ve become a fan of Amish fiction these past few years. Because it’s such a popular genre, the writing is sometimes quite poor. I liked the title to this book by Cindy Woodsmall and thought I’d give it a try. Like a warm cup of the apple cider I recently had in Amish country, this story of an Old Order Amish woman warms the heart. Hannah Lapp returns to her hometown after being gone over two years. Having left because of a painful ordeal where her Old Order Amish family rejected and disbelieved her, Hannah’s return was full of emotion and heartache. Yet this story of heartache and loss shows the forgiveness and redemption that happens when the soul mends. This book was not only well written but also realistic. The characters were easy to identify with because they experienced feelings, thoughts and situations that we all face. While this book was the third in the series, I was able to quickly catch on to the plot and the multiple characters. This moving story that brings a young woman from deep pain and trial to healing and peace, kept me engaged and enthralled to the end. For anyone who likes Amish fiction, I definitely recommend “When the Soul Mends.”

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. The opinions are my own.