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With touching themes and a captivating description of the Civil War South, Robbins weaves a tale filled with faith, hope, and love that will take readers on a journey they will never forget. Readers of Christian historical romance will not want to miss Abide with Me.mped-covers8 s Wyeth "Elle" DotyAuthor 1 book9

I had the opportunity to beta read an early draft of Abide with Me by Mikayla Robbins. Having read her debut novel, I was excited to see how her writing would grow. I was not disappointed! Mikayla's storytelling abilities have grown exponentially with this book.

Abide with Me is a twisting, layered tale of love and responsibility. We walk alongside a beautiful cast of characters as they seek God for direction during a horrible war. We get to watch them struggle, pray, and overcome many things.

The twists in this book had me gasping! I loved every moment of it. There were things that made me laugh, things that made me swoon, and things that made me cry so hard I had to stop reading at times. Mikayla truly knows how to pull on readers' heartstrings!

If you're looking for a beautiful love story with deep and intricate characters, I highly recommend picking up Abide with Me. I am so proud of Mikayla Robbins and all the hard work she put into this book! I can't wait to see what else she comes up with in the future.

One last thing: Team Trenton forever and ever.3 s E.P. KloppAuthor 4 books5

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
“Abide with Me” by Mikayla Robbins is a captivating read for historical, romantic, and Christian fiction readers a. The story is well-crafted, sweet, and thrilling. Characters and plot are both likable.

Initial Response: 4 out of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this piece. I’m an engulfed reader, so I found myself cheering on the characters or scolding the author for some of her choices. I gave my initial response 4 out of 5 stars simply because I found her other work more enjoyable.

Recommendation: 4 out of 5 stars
If you enjoy clean, historical romance, this is a great choice. However, the Southern Civil war era setting may not be for everyone. The historical components are well-researched, and the romance is interesting.

Re-Readability: 5 out of 5 stars
There are twists and turns in this book that instantly made me want to read it all over again. Some moments deserved to be re-read over and over again.

Style: 5 out of 5 stars
The word choice, tense, and flow of this book puts you directly in the Civil War-ridden South. Robbins does a wonderful job of painting the setting, attire, and period. She has an obvious eye for historical writing.

Plot and Structure: 4 out of 5 stars
The plot is engaging and keeps the reader guessing what comes next. “Abide with Me” is broken down into different parts, focusing on a separate leg of the story, which allows the reader to understand the action more clearly.

Character: 5 out of 5 stars
It’s very easy to hate certain characters while loving others. There is a level of depth Robbins creates for all of her characters, and it allows her to create believable characters that you can’t help but be drawn to.1 Natasha36 6

"Abide with Me" stands out as a captivating and emotionally stirring tale set against the backdrop of the Civil War, an era and genre I don't typically explore in my reading adventures. Despite my initial unfamiliarity with this genre, I found myself wholly engrossed in the beautifully crafted world and the compelling narrative spun by the author.

As someone not accustomed to historical romance set in such a tumultuous period, I was pleasantly surprised by how deeply I was drawn into the lives of Christy, Trenton, and Levi. The rich character development and the vivid portrayal of their struggles amid the chaos of war transcended any preconceptions I might have had about this genre, pulling me into a story of love, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.

The author's adept storytelling skillfully wove together the complexities of human emotions, societal expectations, and the ravages of war, creating a narrative that resonated deeply with me, despite my initial reservations. The themes of love, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit transcended the historical setting, leaving an indelible mark on my reading experience.
1 Elora MaxwellAuthor 3 books34

3.5 rounded up ??

A sweeping historical romance that spans years and multiple characters. This reads classic literature at times, but there are several instances where modern language seeps in and disrupts the immersion.

I tore through this and really enjoyed the complexities and flaws of the characters. I only wish the main love interest shared the same level of realness, he felt static to me at times. I did how the perspectives went from one character to the next. The decisions made by characters were frustrating at times but I honestly d that as the novels plot was not as straightforward as initially thought.

I really enjoyed this and I believe those that Christian historical fiction will too.1 Nandi Sanderford4

My goodness. This book was quite the journey. The Civil War time period isn’t something I usually choose to pick up, but I trusted the author! She managed to touch on this heartbreaking time for America with a lot of grace and wisdom.
What stands out:
-The character development for every single person was incredible. Their hearts came alive from the page, and I couldn’t help but mourn and joy in each of their journeys.
-there was a moment I never expected… at first, I didn’t love the plot twist, but wow. It WORKED. 5/5 easy.1 Tanya (FaithAndFictionReads)78 18

I loved this book! This was such a beautiful and at times emotional story about love during and after the Civil War. This story had so much depth to it, and I really appreciated that. I think this may have been my first historical read during that time period, I thought Mikayla did a fantastic job with this story and handled the harder topics with such grace. I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this story. It was so rich, and the cast of characters were great! The characters had depth, which allows you to connect with them. Mikayla Robbins is a new author to me and is now on my radar for any other books she writes! I highly recommend this book! 1 Erin Mullins9 2

This was a beautiful and powerfully emotional book about surviving during war, following your heart, and learning to trust God during the darkest moments.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are mine alone. 1 Allie Rainer1 review

I loved this book! It's not normally my genre, but this book really kept me intrigued! I would 10 out of 10 recommend!1 Jenna2

Mikayla Robbins has blown me away once again with her wonderful storytelling! This book has to be my absolute favorite from now on! Robbins has crafted a story dealing with a time not spoken of anymore with grace and care. She doesn’t shy away from sensitive elements, and portrays them a with great respect. I never really read this genre but I absolutely love it!

The story line is absolutely beautiful with a hidden message of trusting God during the good days and bad. This story has romance that is portrayed wonderfully as it should be. It’s clean and it’s beautiful as the way God designed it.

This should be made into a mini series because it has great potential!

I highly recommend and will read again!

Trigger Warnings: Mild violence and sensitive material (slavery, death, and war). 1 Mary Rose21 3

My are based on how the book moves me. And let me say, the ending to this book had me in tears.

What a journey these characters go through. I can't deny that I went with them, finishing this book in so few days. I sympathized with them, cried with them, felt their embarrassment & guilt, became mad at them. I felt I was on a rollercoaster of emotions the whole time!

I enjoyed this book. So much. If you're a lover of Historical Christian Fiction, this will be a good read for you. It deals with faith, love, loss, grief, betrayal, friendship, and more!

When the title of the book became clear, I bawled. What a beautiful meaning behind it!
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