This Is Where it Ends by Cindy K. Sproles, Book Review

 

Book Summary:

When Minerva Jane Jenkins was just 14 years old, she married a man who moved her to the mountains. He carried with him a small box, which he told her was filled with gold. And when he died 50 years later, he made her promise to keep his secret. She is to tell no one about the box or the treasure it contains.

Now 94, Minerva is nearing the end of what has sometimes been a lonely life. But she's kept that secret. Even so, rumors of hidden gold have a way of spreading, and Minerva is visited by a reporter, Del Rankin, who wants to know more of her story. His friend who joins him only wants to find the location of the gold. Neither of them knows quite who they're up against when it comes to the old woman on the mountain.

As an unlikely friendship develops, Minerva is tempted to reveal her secret to Del. After all, how long is one bound by a promise? But the truth of what's really buried in the box may be hidden even from her.

My Review:

This is a deeply emotional and heart wrenching story. It definitely has layer after layer that has to be peeled back. Minerva is such a character, she made me laugh out loud at moments and had me wondering how long a person could actually keep a secret. Her love for the Lord definitely was a theme throughout the book.

I loved the setting of the mountain in all of its beauty. The secrets were definitely a doozy and what a curve ball. The growing relationship between Del and Minerva was so sweet and heartwarming. This is Where it Ends gives a whole new perspective to getting older. I received a copy of this book for free; all though and opinions are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

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