Review: A Real Cup of Tea
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 19, 2013
I am a big fan of Jane Austen, and reading through this book made me feel like I'm browsing through the pages of another Austen novel. There is an air of sophistication and elegance, not just in the setting of the story itself, but also in the characters that came alive in this novella. I appreciate the details of the story, especially on the very feminine aspect of tea cups, furnishings, and pastries.I enjoyed reading this story because of its aspect of reality. I liked how the friendships and relationships in this story were emphasized to be of great importance to the characters. It was obvious that Maddie and Nana's relationship is very precious to the both of them. You can see how much they adored and respected each other, and how much each person adds to the value of the other's life. You can also observe this in Maddie and Lanie's friendship, how they truly are best friends, each having the best intentions for the other.I like how romance was not central to the story, and how they entwined the characters' faith into each of their situations.  Never have I read a non-religious book that is able to include faith without it being over bearing. The subtlety of religion in this story adds to its charm of being real and down-to-earth. More often than not, we never hear or know about the main character's spirituality and beliefs, but in this story, Dianne Moody's inclusion of it only gave the characters more dimension. I highly suggest reading this story if you would want a light and fresh read - something that would definitely lift your spirits.