Yours is the Night

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DYKES, AMANDA

YOURS IN THE NIGHT

A mysterious song in the forest...

a discovery in war-torn France...

a journey toward hope.

The trenches of the Great War are a shadowed place. Though Platoon Sergeant Matthew Petticrew arrived there with a pas long marked by shadow, the realities of battle bring new wounds -- carving within him a longing for light, and a resolve to fight for it.

One night, Matthew and his comrades are enraptured by a sound so pure, a voice so ethereal, it offers reprieve -- even if only for a moment. Soon, rumours sweep the trenches from others who have heard the lullaby too. "The Angel of Argonne," they call the voice: a mysterious presence who leaves behind wreaths on unmarked graves.

Raised in the wild depths of the Forest of Argonne, Mireilles finds her reclusive world rocked when war carshes into her idyllic home, taking much from her. When Matthew and his two unlikely companions discover Mireilles, they must embark on a journey that will change each of them forever...and perhaps, at long last, spark light into the dark.

On the 100th anniversary of the dedication to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier comes an emotive tale inspired the courageous soldiers of World War I.

My Review:

So many emotions...

So few words...

I'm gobsmacked and awestruck and totally incapable of writing a cohesive sentence so here's my review in a random gushing sprint:

One of the greatest romances ever. Seriously. It goes much deeper than swoons and toe-curls into the realm of sacrificial love. And how faith can bring even more depth to already unlimited emotions. Just stunning.

Lyrical text transported me into the pages of this book until I forgot it was a story and that these characters weren't real.

And, oh, these characters!!! Multiple points of view and I loved them all. The way the author shows growth in every single one. How their faith grows in startling, goosebumping 'hallelujah' moments. As well as the quieter moments of conviction. Moved me to tears so many times.

Speaking of which...mega tissue box alert...I cried buckets. Great, heaving, ugly-cry sobs by the end. My heart is still bruised and it kinda hurts to breathe. But there was just as much happy crying as sad crying. Phew! Wonderfully cleansing to let all those emotions ride roughshod over me for a time.

I want to say so much more but these characters...their journeys...are best experienced with fresh reader eyes. Just know that they will become real and you'll laugh with them and cry with them and sometimes want to smack one or two upside the head. But mostly, you'll just want to sink into their stories and soak up the wisdom and hope that comes from lives well lived.

Book provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications Inc.

*Added note: Though I had a paperback copy for review purposes I couldn't resist purchasing the audible edition as well. I really think that this multi-performer cast enhanced my enjoyment of Yours in the Night. They certainly brought these characters to life for me. Vibrant. Brilliant. Emotional. If you enjoy listening to audiobooks, I highly recommend this one.

 

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

This giveaway is for a paperback copy.

If you would like a chance to win a copy Yours is the Night, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday October 30  2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!