Hearts in Harmony by Beth Wiseman Book Review

Mary Hershberger lives a happy life in an Amish community in Indiana with her parents and sister. Levi Shetler lives forty miles away in a crowded and unorganized home that is part of a much stricter community. When the two met as children, Mary learned a secret about Levi: he is a musical prodigy, but his talent must remain unused and unheard in his community.

Eight years later, circumstances and a mutual love of music bring Mary and Levi together. Mary loves to sing, and Levi’s abilities on the piano are astounding. But the Amish rule states that the use of instruments and songs not approved in their songbook is forbidden. The pair must determine whether their talents are God-given gifts to be embraced or temptations luring them into the Englisch world.

All the while, Mary and Levi are falling in love, but their love struggles to withstand their very different upbringings. Their love of music brings them together, but it could also be what tears them apart. As they face a compromise or a parting of the ways, a tragic accident shakes their decision. Both Mary and Levi must reconcile what they love with what their hearts say is right.

My Thoughts:

This is the first book in the “An Amish Journey Series” This was a beautiful story and I loved seeing a story of youth coming together to help out an elderly person. It made a unique plot and a lot of interesting characters. 

It was interesting read with how two different Amish communities and their views on things-like music. The music brings Levi Shetler and Mary Hershberger together. It was fun reading the differencing between both of their families. 

The characters are all well developed and have a lot of depth to them. I really enjoyed Mary’s and Levi’s character. 

The story was interesting and had a good pace to it overall. Some parts were a bit slow but it wasn’t too bad. Grab a box of Kleenex as you’ll need it at the end.

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