HELLO, MY DRAGONS! Today, I am beyond thrilled to share Amber Stokes's latest release, Where Trains Collide (WHICH IS TOTALLY AMAZING AND YOU SO NEED TO READ IT!!!!), as a part of her tour team! Without further ado, here's my review of Where Trains Collide --
BOOK REVIEW
★★★★★
Trisha had a dream, a painted masterpiece of what her future might be --
until all her hopes finally burnt out.
until all her hopes finally burnt out.
Ever since I read my first Amber Stokes book back in 2016, I knew I needed more! So when Amber announced the release of her latest novella, Where Trains Collide, a couple months ago, I signed up as a reviewer without a moment's hesitation! And oh, my friends, I'm so glad I did. 💖
Where Trains Collide tells the story of Trisha Knolane, a college student who has little hope of a happy ending. Haunted by the stress of homework and classes, she gives in to her impulsive side -- and ends up on a train to Oregon, longing to find renewed strength. If only her ex-boyfriend weren't on the train, too.
THIS BOOK!!!! Oh my word.
The characters were amazing. So human, so relatable. Trisha's pressure in college, the life she wants compared to the life she has. Paul's goodness and chivalry was charming, and the two's romance was absolutely darling!
The setting was sweet and adventurous. From the very start of the story, when Tricia anxiously awaits her train, I could just feel the anticipation, from the darkness of the night, grayed by the streetlamps, to the mounting thrill of a new experience. All the little nods to Humboldt County, and the immersive descriptions of Oregon, completely captured my heart.
But my favorite thing about this book was the message.
You see, this book came at such a perfect time for me. Trisha's internal battle over her student life and her future were SO. CRAZY. RELATABLE. Watching her journey (both emotionally and travel-wise) changed me. And I totally cried while reading it! (Which, for the record, I consider a plus. This book had a serious impact on me!)
Where Trains Collide changed my heart for the better. It taught me that God has a plan -- for your life, and for mine. He doesn't forget. He never changes. He knows our stories... and our stories aren't finished, yet.
On that note, GO READ THIS! I'm 110% certain you'll fall in love with it. 😊
NOTE: I received a free ebook copy of Where Trains Collide from the author, in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. Click here to read my Goodreads review.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Two hearts racing in different directions will meet where trains collide.
Burned out and disillusioned with her chosen career path, Trisha Knolane gives in to impulse and hops on a train bound for Oregon, eager to escape the stress of college for a few days. But what begins as a fun little adventure takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that her ex-boyfriend is also on board.
All her hopes and dreams had once centered on Paul Benson. Now, when Trisha doesn't know where her current track will lead, Paul’s reappearance in her life only complicates matters and sparks difficult questions.
Questions that could change the course of her life.
A heartfelt and thought-provoking contemporary romance novella, Where Trains Collide faces the uncertain season of new adulthood head on and shows that sometimes a path of broken dreams can lead to life's best destination.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amber Holcomb (Stokes) is an indie author and freelance editor living below the majestic mountains of Montana with her adventurous husband. Previously, she worked in marketing for a Christian publisher for nearly three years. Her passion for books compelled her to earn a bachelor's degree in English and now fuels her work with words in this new season of life.You can learn more about Amber's books, sign up for her author newsletter, join her street team, and learn more at www.SeasonsofaStory.blogspot.com.
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TOUR SCHEDULE
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Book Spotlight | My Favorite Pastime
Book Spotlight | A Real Writer's Life
June 4
Author Interview | My Favorite Pastime
Review | Serenely Stacy
June 5
Review + Travel Story | My Favorite Pastime
Review + Author Interview + Travel Story | Meagan Davenport
June 6
Review | Carissa's Bookshelf
Review | The Green Mockingbird
June 7
Author Interview | Unicorn Quester
Review | Chosen Vessels
Review | Heidi Reads…
Review | Christian Bookshelf Reviews
June 8
Review + Deleted Scene | Flowers of Quiet Happiness
Review | Liv K. Fisher
Aaaaaack I JUST LOVED WHERE TRAINS COLLIDE SO, SO MUCH!!!! It's seriously got an amazing message, you guys. And characters, and romance, and plot, and setting, and-- you get the idea. 😉 Don't forget to grab your kindle copy today, for only $0.99!
Have you read any Amber Stokes books? (And have you ordered Where Trains Collide, yet?)
❤,
P.S. So I totally missed Wednesday's post (#oops), but I promise that (unless I die or get hit by a truck or mauled by a bear) it's coming! Just a little late. 😉 And, now that summer's finally here, I can happily say that BLOGGING WILL BE SO MUCH MORE EXCITING! Which means that my posts will be more exciting, too!
And, at the suggestion of a friend, I have a new home for my blog tour stops, cover reveal posts, book reviews, etc. Starting tomorrow (with a special look at Mollie E. Reeder's debut novel, The Electrical Menagerie), you can find those new posts at my bookish blog, The Book Sprite! Of course, there'll still be plenty of bookish fun here, from time-to-time, as well. 😊
Have a fantastic day, Dragons! And happy adventuring! 😘
Oh Liv... This review is such a huge encouragement to me! To know that God used this story to encourage you in this specific season of your life makes my heart so glad and grateful. ♥ Thank you, thank you so much for your kind words, friend. You make me want to take more seriously the task of writing more stories. :) Big hugs!
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Looks like a fun read!!! I think I might like it.
ReplyDeleteThe most adventurous trip I've been on recently is just a bicycle outing. ;) It's always lovely to go out with a cool breeze and beautiful flowers all around.
Aw this book sounds so sweet!! It sounds like the message could really speak to me at this point in my life, so I think I might have to grab a copy. :)
ReplyDeleteThis was such the darling little book!! <3
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