Title: There You’ll Find Me
Author: Jenny B. Jones
Published: October 4th 2011 by Thomas Nelson
 

I received an eARC from Thomas Nelson via Netgalley. Thank you.

I wanted to read this book so when I saw this book up on netgalley, I couldn’t deny the temptation. I requested it in a heartbeat. And I’m so glad I was approved.

I do admit that it didn’t entirely meet my expectations, needless to say it was still a good and refreshing story. I kinda like Caleb + Kate (a Christian fiction too) better but the plot of There You’ll Find Me is charming yet realistic. Some may have an impression that books like these tend to be preachy, which is not. Regardless of your faith/beliefs, I can see you’ll enjoy this book as much as I did. Yes, I am recommending it to you guys. 😉

When Finely’s brother Will died, her faith with God sort of had left too. She went to Ireland in hope to reconnect with God. On her way to Ireland she sits next with Beckett Rush, a popular actor (let say he’s like Robert P).. He’s there filming for a new vampire movie, plus he’s a native there. He accompanied her to these places—places his brother went when he was in Ireland. From that, one thing leads to another. Who could have thought that so-called “it boy” isn’t exactly what she thought he was. That some things are more than meets the eye. And she probably has a other purpose being there, aside from finding herself and her faith.

I like this book, it was light but not fluffy. It deals with real life topics such as death, faith, forgiveness, stereotypes and even health. But I like that it was conveyed not in an obvious way, it was in the story, and the story was weaved extremely well that I can’t help but be absorbed by it.

While she felt empty with all the things that happened to her, especially the death of his brother, I’m glad Finley wasn’t whiny as a narrator. I know she’s depressed, I know she’s confused, lost. I like how her issues was delivered, how it was put into words. I’m really rooting for her to solve her problems. I know death, particularly of someone close to you will likely suck the life out of you. So that’s given. But not only that, she’s also dealing other complications, like her eating problem. I knew something was off with Finley’s eating habit. But it was still surprising to know. So with that, I so wanted her to move on, to see life again. So let’s just say that I’m truly satisfied with the ending.

Beckett Rush’s character is refreshing. I confess that when you say Hollywood actors, or just say any actors (even local) I have already preconceptions about them. I know not all them are the like that, but I read enough news about them to form some biases. But in reality, some actors are like Beckett, in a way like Finley—lost, and still finding what they REALLY want to be. Was there because of the circumstances that led them there. While others do like their craft—they like acting. It’s uplifting to see the other side of the coin.

The romance was executed pretty well. If I haven’t said (enough) I prefer subtle relationship development, and this one is that. So I really like it, they spent time together to really get to know each other rather than the normal ‘insta-love.’ And they also helped each other resolved their issues.

To wrap up, it’s nice, but still has serious tone to it. In some way or another we probably have (or will) experienced it—Finley, Beckett and even Mrs. Sweeney’s story. I like it!