Book Review: Catching Hope - Travelers Wife 4 Life

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Catching Hope by Kathy Cassel, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Catching Hope

Author: Kathy Cassel

Publisher: Haven Point Publishing

Release Date: March 22, 2022

Genre: Teens/YA, Christian

Catching Hope: A pursuit fraught with danger.

Newly adopted Lexi Michaels is taking her first real vacation as she, twin brother Levi, adoptive brother Chad, and new cousin Jen head to Haiti where their dad, a pediatrician, will be volunteering in an island clinic. But who is the man who displays such hatred for the Michaels when they arrive at their resort? Is an attempted burglary as random as it appears? Will Jen ever accept the newcomers to the family? When the four teens set out to explore Haiti’s sights and history on their own, an unexpected encounter and natural disaster plunge them into adventure and danger. With their very survival at stake, can the four teens work together, or will Lexi’s dream of a “forever family” end in tragedy?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathy Cassel is the author of eleven books for Christian preteens and girls and three Young Adult Fiction books.

Kathy grew up in northern Indiana, lived on three different continents while her husband was in the USAF, and now lives in the Florida Panhandle. She and her husband have eight children, five of whom are adopted, three from Haiti and two from the United States. They also have six grandchildren. Kathy’s favorite activities are those that involve traveling and adventures that include her children and grandchildren. In order to better relate to the characters in her stories, Kathy has done things such as whitewater rafting, certify in scuba diving, and get her motorcycle endorsement. She draws the line at sky diving.

CONNECT WITH KATHY: Website | Facebook | Instagram

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My thoughts on Catching Hope

This was my first time reading a book by Kathy Cassel and I really enjoyed Catching Hope. It was a bit different than I was expecting (in only the best of ways), and she toughly drew me into the plights of her characters quickly.

I loved the adventure and drama Kathy Cassel wove into this storyline. It was believable (although a bit imaginative at times), and her characters navigated it beautifully. Each character had a unique personality that was brought to the table and I so enjoyed getting to interact with them (hope fully there will be more books featuring them).

I also enjoyed how Kathy Cassel dug into some interesting topics, and how she used the bonds of adoption as a backdrop for this story. It made it very interesting. This was a definite 4 star read for me and I hope to read more books in the future by Kathy Cassel.

*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.