Depression, addiction, coping with life as a single
parent. Each of these topics are hard to
tackle individually. Becky Bookout Byrns
takes each and weaves them into an intriguing tale of good and evil.
The main character, Grace Willow, has many obstacles. Can she overcome any of them? Seriously, what good could Grace do?
As the story unfolds, Grace’s support comes from some very
unlikely sources. Interesting
conversations, casual meetings, and the death of a distant relative lead her
down an unforeseen road. But are the
conservations with the mysterious man that “knew her parents before he died”
real or conjured by her depressed pill fueled mind. What does the gentlemen
that owns the antique store really know or want? How does her cousin dying and
a mysterious gift affect her world? What
is this gift you ask? The unveiling is
too well scripted to reveal here.
Grace’s realization of the actual details of her world and what she
could lose is a page turning, can’t put it down adventure.
My reaction to the subtlety unexpected details was, “Wait,
What!” and “Wow! That was awesome and
unexpected”. All the surprises added to
the suspense and layers of the story.
I can see Grace Rising
being made into a movie. I am unsure
when the next installment of Grace’s adventures will be released, but I will be
one the first to purchase.
I originally wanted to read Grace Rising because the author, Becky Bookout Byrns, is a cousin
of a childhood friend, Johnnie Kazy. I
was also intrigued by the concept of a book taking place in my hometown,
Chattanooga, Tennessee. As each area of town is described, I feel drawn back to
a city I have not visited in years.
Thank you for bringing the beauty and mystery of Chattanooga
to the pages of Grace Rising! Great
job, Becky Bookout Byrns!
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