River to Redemption by Ann H. Gabhart starts in the 1833 Kentucky cholera epidemic and continues 12 years later. Adria Starr was only 7 years old when she was orphaned, and a slave named Louis saved her life and comforted her. Now 19, Adria is a closet abolitionist in a small Kentucky town. This is a story of faith during trials, with diverse characters. I like that the author didn't create easy scenarios, but rather real-life difficulties that the characters had to struggle with and often weren't sure of the best path. I thought at first that it would be a bit more of a love story for Adria, but I am pleased that her love life was not the focus, and I did like the other love story in the book very much. The author worked in historical details pretty seamlessly, and the characters were believable in that time frame. It also makes it easier for the reader to understand the day-to-day realities of living in a time when owning other people was accepted practice. There were some twists to the story near the end that I didn't see coming, and they were very well done. Characters in this book struggle with faith, right and wrong, unjust law, abandonment, and redemption. It was an excellent novel, and I highly recommend it.I received this book from the publisher, Revell, for the purpose of writing a review, but all opinions are my own.
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