Book Review: Thicker than Blood

by Miss Alyssa

Summary: Christy Williams is a woman who has been running from her past and harboring secrets. May Williams is a woman who loves the Lord and co-owns a ranch that is about to foreclose. These sisters have not seen each other in fifteen years. As each struggles with their own trials, could an opportunity be opening for reconciliation? But what could possibly be strong enough to bring them together? What is…thicker than blood?

Thicker than Blood by C. J. Darlington won first place in the Operation First Novel contest. I can certainly see why! This is an outstanding novel which surpassed my expectations. The descriptions were wonderful-specific and concrete-yet never overdone or boring. One thing that struck me favorably was the realism of the entire book. The characters felt authentic and the story rang true.

This is a nice-sized book of just over 370 pages but I started it one afternoon and finished it before the end of the day! The story drew me in; it grabbed my interest and didn’t let go. Thicker than Blood is not your average novel. This is an awesome story coupled with quality writing. There’s drama, there’s action, and there’s heart.

The theme of redemption shone through beautifully. I also felt the value and sanctity of life burning brightly. The book clearly conveys that every human life is precious and God loves every person no matter how young or old, “good” or bad.

I definitely recommend this novel! Due to certain subject matter, it is more suited for mature readers, preferably thirteen and up. I have no complaints with this book so I’m going to do something I rarely do. I give Thicker than Blood five stars.