Review: Outstandinng, fabulous story telling
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 20, 2014
And so I suppose you’d like to know what I thought about it then? Well in a nutshell, this book was truly fabulous! And for such a short story it really does pack a punch! I dived into this book with high expectations, Sydney’s work always grips me and is told with great skill and finesse, and this book certainly bears all the hallmarks of her high standard of writing.Essentially, this is a simple ‘happily ever after’ kind of story, where you know the happy ending will come, but you are still on tenterhooks waiting for that final confirmation that little Luke will get his happy ending. It’s a very simple, yet eloquent tale of how to really embrace the Christmas spirit in our own lives and how if we really look and listen to the things in the world around us there is so much more we can do for our fellow man. I’m not sure if Sydney Logan was intending on her book having a moral, but it really is a book that once you’ve read it, it makes you think about the little changes you could make to make like  better for others. Or even make you grateful for the gifts and luxuries you have in your own life. I felt humbled after reading it, but in a proactive and very positive kind of way.Something else I loved about this story is that even though it’s a quick and easy read, the emotions and depth to which the characters, especially Luke, get under your skin and into your head is phenomenal. You may be with them for a matter of pages but the raw emotions and story telling are incredibly well written and I truly have not cried so much at a book (in a good way!) for some time. It pulls heavily on the heart strings and really opens your eyes to a multitude of issues in the world today. I can only imagine where Sydney got her inspiration and I found myself feeling ready for the good will and peace to all men that comes hand in hand with the coming season.That being said, I think you should all go take advantage of this book and have a good read because honestly, this book is truly outstanding, and a fabulous little piece of story telling. But don’t take my word for it, go one-click!ARC received in return for honest review as part of a blog tour on Lily Loves Indie - http://lilylovesindie.co.uk/?p=262