The Fault Between Us by Stephanie Landsem // Review

My Review: 

Strained family ties against the backdrop of the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake in Yellowstone, Montana. 

Struggling to make ends meet, the last thing young wife and mother Claire Wilder needs is her sisters visiting in an attempt to bring her home. Though they used to be close, she prickles under Bridget's judgmental eye, and Frannie is a rebellious teenager. Her husband Red isn't what her family expected, a cowboy who has made his own way in the world by the sweat of his brow. The story follows the three sisters, and Red, through family conflict all culminating in the face of the Lake Hebgen earthquake. 

A compelling read, I liked that is gives us a chance to know and come to understand each of the characters, seeing them challenged to see the other in a different light, with faith and plenty of grace. The story starts out a little slower, as we come to understand the sisters and the tension between them, but it quickly picks up pace. I liked how the sisters are challenged to grow in uncomfortable ways, untangling a difficult childhood and how it affected them as young women.

Overall, a moving read, compelling and at times explosive. I was surprised that I had never heard of the Hebgen Lake earthquake before, and I enjoyed learning about it. A well-spun story of faith, sisterhood, and family relationships. Highly recommend!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.