Abish: Faith Among the Lamanites

I just finished reading Abish and was suprised at how much I loved it. It had a great storyline and plot. I highly recommend picking up a copy and checking it out for yourself.

This isn't a genre I read very often, but the author was an acquaintance of mine when we were 14 years old, so when I heard through the facebook grapevine that she had been published, I couldn't wait to check it out. Abish started out a little slow for me. The abundance of foreign names was difficult to track at first, and there were a few editorial errors and anachronisms in the dialog that were distracting. However, I'm glad I persevered, as the story quickly became very engrossing. The plot was well constructed and full of tension, the characters were well developed, and the themes of love, honor, and respect (and the world's false alternatives) were genuine without being stereotypical. I applaud the author for tackling such a difficult genre in her debut novel, and I'm very much looking forward to her next offering.

Abish: Faith Among the Lamanites is a fun read about a young girl staying true to her beliefs in the midst of persecution. Very enjoyable story filled with plenty of action, adventure, romance, and faith. The author cleverly weaves this fictional story into the Book of Mormon setting, both entertaining and uplifiting the reader.

From the very first page, I was quickly drawn into this story. I had a hard time putting this book down. The descriptions of each character and the settings are well defined and well researched. The story line has a good flow and is not confusing. This book grabs your attention and keeps it throughout the whole story. Abish and Zeram are both so honorable and strong. I loved how the story was based on true events in history. The ending is amazing. After reading this book, I felt so inspired, and it truly renewed my faith. I strongly recommend this book to everyone who loves a good, clean, and creative storyline with strong and likable characters, and an amazing ending.