4 out of 5 stars
BEFORE I SAW YOU by Amy K. Sorrells was moving, thought
provoking, and genuine, making for an emotional but fulfilling read.
Jaycee Givens’ life has been a difficult one. Loss, betrayal,
and tragedies have plagued her, even before reaching adulthood. Even so, with her
overcoming spirit, she refuses to give up on life, even if at times the
obstacles before her seem insurmountable.
Jaycee has a unique circle of friends she has come to rely
on and is making the best of her lowly situation. But when Jaycee literally stumbles
into Gabe Corwin, a new guy in town, her daily life slowly changes. There is a
spark between Jaycee and Gabe, and soon a friendship forms. However, when Gabe
finds out Jaycee is pregnant, she feels his judgment in the way he keeps his
distance. Gabe eventually apologizes for his behavior and soon becomes one of
Jaycee’s strongest allies. Even though Jaycee has the support of her little
community of friends, she realizes she has a very difficult decision to make-keep
her child or give him the chance she never had.
BEFORE I SAW YOU draws you in, even if the pacing seems a
bit slow. Amy Sorrell allows the story to build with an unhurried momentum
which may not sit well with all audiences, but I think it allows the reader to absorb
Jaycee’s story at a thought-provoking tempo. I would recommend BEFORE I SAW YOU
to anyone who enjoys stories about real life without a lot of sugarcoating or
frills.
Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.
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