Review: Glory Lands
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 1, 2014
Review written for mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.comThis is the first book I have read by this author and I can say she shot straight to my favourite authors list. This story starts out with a bang and keeps that tension going throughout the entire story.  WARNING: have some tissues handy.I love a good character and this book is full of them, both good and bad. Emory Joe is a young man and a ministers son. He knows he is different, and knows it’s wrong , but he is sure he is safe since the small country town he lives in there isn’t  any other like him he knows of. He is a very loving son and he and his father are very close.His Father Charles, is the town minister and a pillar of society, he too comes across as a gentle loving likeable man. His devotion to his son is admirable. Then one day Glory Lands comes to town to perform with his family and when he and Emory meet, sparks fly. Glory also is a charming character.The town Sherriff is a very bad man. The front of the book said he is based on a real man and that makes him even scarier.  This character is evil reincarnate and the mention of his name gave me cold shivers.This story is beautifully written with charm and a very classy style. I felt like I was right there in that little country town and back in that time era. Vastine paints a lovely picture with her words. The story is poignant, both happy and sad. I will definitely be looking for more of her books.If you love historical fiction, stories based on real people, scary, evil bad Sheriffs, abuse of authority, charming romance and an all-over intriguing story this is for you.