The Promises She Keeps

Promise is a young singer with Cystic Fibrosis who is aiming to become famous so that she will be remembered after death.

Porta is a seventy-something sorceress who seeks immortality, and believes that Promise holds the power she seeks.

But, when Chase, an autistic artist who loves Promise, comes between them with his mysterious and intuitive drawings and message of love, the true meaning of life eternal becomes apparent to all involved.

The Promises She Keeps was the first book I have read by Erin Healy, a respected and award-winning editor and co-author, and I found it to be a very unique storyline involving subjects such as death, witchery, and the meaning of love and life eternal.

Every character seems to have their own personal demons to battle or obstacle to overcome, and it gives them a depth that I wasn't expecting. It makes them endearing, in a way. This in no way takes from the storyline, however. If anything, it enriches it.

The one character I liked the most was Porta, because of how well written she was. I couldn't relate to her on a personal level, but she was very cold blooded and hateful, and a character unlike one you'd often see in a Christian fiction.  This book had just the right dosage of suspense; I wasn't on the edge of my seat, but I did fly through the pages during certain passages, anxious to see what happened next.

The author has done her homework on those who suffer with CF, as well as those with Autism and with Chase particularly, I noticed similarities with habits between him and Autistic people I know personally. This book, though a fiction, gave insight to what both he and Promise go through.

This book was easy to read after the first few pages, and was enjoyable throughout. It was a bit darker than I expected thanks to Porta's character, but enjoyable nonetheless. I would have no qualms about recommending this book.

4 Stars

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