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This week the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance presents Rain Song, a debut novel by Alice J. Wisler.

Rain Song is a delightful book full of old southern charm. I loved the simplicity of the storyline and the endearing characters.

Nicole Michelin is the daughter of former missionaries to Japan. A tragedy sent her and her father back to the States alone when Nicole was a young child. Too young to remember what happened, Nicole fears all things related to Japan. Then one day she begins corresponding with Harrison, someone who knew her years ago before she returned to the States.

Rain Song is the story of Nicole overcoming her fears and realizing that “you aren’t in control of everything or anybody” thanks to the wisdom of her grandmother, Ducee.

Southern charm and etiquette emanate from Ducee. She’s the epitome of an elderly southern lady that will make every reader wish for a tall glass of sweet tea and a rocking chair. By the end of the story, I just wanted to hug Ducee and Watanabe-san, another elderly lady associated with Nicole.

Wisler’s characterization is amazing as each individual springs to life on the pages. From the delightful southern charm of Ducee to the enthusiastic, almost terror-like, three-year-old Monet to the tired and frazzled Grable, mother of Monet, the cast of characters blossoms with uniqueness and endearment.

I’m looking forward to more books from this author in the future! If you would like to read the first chapter of Rain Song, go HERE.

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1. Review: Hatteras Girl by Alice Wisler
2. My Song from 2009
3. Christy Nominees on my shelf
4. Review: Until We Reach Home by Lynn Austin
5. While We’re Far Apart

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