The Plum Blooms in Winter Book Review
Book Description
Her quest to avenge her brother consumes her. But can her victim offer redemption instead?
1942. Pilot Dave Delham revels at the success of his historic Japanese bombing mission. Until he’s caught and endures years of imprisonment at the hands of cruel captors. Despairing that he’ll survive, Dave vows if he escapes, he’ll answer God’s call on his life. He made aviation history in the Doolittle Raid. Now he’s called to make amends.
Osaka, Japan, 1948. Miyako Matsuura longs to restore her family’s shattered honor. After watching her little brother die in a horrific American air raid, she’s been reduced to prostitution to survive. When the pilot whose bomb stole her brother’s life returns as a missionary, her thirst for revenge consumes her.
Two damaged people race along a collision course that could bring eternal change. Can Dave and Miyako transform their tragic histories and surrender to forgiveness and faith?
My Thoughts
From the very beginning of this book… just, wow. I was intrigued from the back cover description alone, and honestly amazed that this storyline would be published as Christian fiction. Full disclosure – it’s not for the faint of heart. There’s some heavy stuff in this book – tastefully handled, but also very realistic.
I have always been a fan of time slip novels, but usually, they seem to have a larger spread between the years. This one was only a 6 year difference, but it gradually brought these two main characters together in a suspenseful way.
What I probably loved most about this story was Dave and Miyako’s faith in God. Granted, it was a LONG time coming and it didn’t come without some intense experiences. They both had to reach the very end of their rope before realizing that there was only One who could change their lives forever.
Suffice it to say that if you’re a fan of WWII fiction from a Christian perspective, you’ll love this book! I’m itching to read the next book from this new, yet talented, author.
4.5 Stars
Jewelry Inspired by This Book
I had lots of jewelry ideas for this story, but in the end, I decided on two bracelets that I felt best matched the two main characters. The Warrior Bracelet represents Miyako and the warrior heritage that she was born into and exemplifies in her own way (to say more would spoil her story!). The Faith Bracelet represents Dave’s story as a prisoner of war.
Warrior Bracelet Set
Two empowering bracelets make up this set – may their messages fill you with hope and courage!
The first bracelet features a tan faux leather connector that has the word WARRIOR printed in the center. It is connected to two separate strands of beads – one of small black glass beads, and the other strand is made of tiny taupe faceted glass beads.
The second bracelet features a gold metal …
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