Newton and Polly book review

Newton and Polly is an interesting and unique love story surrounding God’s love and Newton’s famous hymn, Amazing Grace. I would like to mention that the pacing wasn’t as steady as some other Jody Hedlund books I’ve read, moving rather slowly throughout a large portion of the book, but I did enjoy the story as a whole.

Amazing grace. How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found… ~Amazing Grace

John and Polly are realistic characters. (Newton and Polly is based on a true story.) They are not without flaws and aren’t especially likeable in the beginning (especially John) but they redeem themselves as the story moves along. The writing is solid and poetic, the redemption is moving, and the romance is sweet without being overly sappy or cheesy.



I received a complementary book from BloggingForBooks.

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