Friday, July 8, 2022

Review of "All That It Takes" by Nicole Deese

This story....even more awesome than I hoped. I loved the first book in the series, "All That Really Matters" (which was equally wonderful - and please note, as I always say- it's better to start from the beginning) so much that I didn't think a follow up could truly be as good...but I was wrong. 

When security-minded Val takes a big chance, uprooting her life and moving her son to Spokane for a new job, she has no idea what changes are in store...but it just might be the best thing that ever happened to her.

When Miles, twin brother to Molly from "All That Really Matters" is thrown a major curve ball professionally, he assumes he understands all the factors....but with some time and perhaps new insight, he just might come to realize those changes are exactly what he needs.

I highly recommend this book! I appreciated the atypical subject matter, witty banter, well-timed arcs for both the primary and the strong secondary characters, and the self realization and personal/spiritual growth shown in both main characters. I especially loved that Val and Miles didn't have petty arguments about their differences and therefore have a misunderstanding leading to a big blow up (common trope which I personally find tiresome) - but they still don't settle OR give up on each other too soon. Also, this book addresses a very socially timely topic (that coincidentally coincided with its release, which certainly could not have been known in advance to the author), and does so in the most loving and gracious ways. 

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.