The Devoted by Suzanne Woods Fisher Book Review

The Amish life is all she's ever known--but will it satisfy her soul?

Restless and adventurous, Ruthie Stoltzfus is right on the cusp of leaving her Amish home. Secretly, she's earned her GED, saved her money--but she can't quite set her journey into motion. Just as everything falls into place, along comes Patrick Kelly.

Patrick is a young man on a journey of his own. He's come to Stoney Ridge to convert to the Amish and has given himself thirty days to learn the language, drive a buggy, and adapt to "everything Plain." Time is of the essence and every moment is to be cherished--especially the hours he spends with Ruthie, his Penn Dutch tutor.

Ruthie's next-door neighbor and cunning ex-boyfriend, Luke Schrock, is drawn to trouble like a moth to a flame. Rebellious, headstrong, defiant, Luke will do anything to win Ruthie back--and Patrick Kelly is in his way.

Bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher invites you back to Stoney Ridge for a story of dreams deferred--and the promise of hopes fulfilled.

My Thoughts:

Somehow I missed the first two books in this series. This is the third book in the Bishop Family Series. I was able to read this book as a standalone. I’m sure I have missed some of the details with the characters.

This was a page turner and I had a hard time putting it down and it kept me up in the wee hours of the night.

Suzanne Woods Fisher set up a wonderful plot with fun characters. I love how you are drawn into to this simple plain life of the Amish. There are a lot of quotes of wisdom sprinkled throughout the pages.

Bishop David was a character I really enjoyed. He was a kind hearted newly appointed Bishop that truly cared for others. Patrick was a character with a lot of depth and I enjoyed his heart and his desire to want to become Amish. He’s a unique character that captured your heart.  Patrick has a lot of wisdom for a young man.

Ruthie was searching for directions but, she wasn’t a rebellious teen. She wants more out of life-she not sure what she is searching for other than furthering her education beyond the 8^th grade. Sometimes direction comes from an unexpected individual. 

On this last book you find forgiveness, and hope. There are so many memorable characters in this precious story.

I received a free copy of this product from Revell in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family. I am disclosing this information accordance with the FTC Regulations.