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I was captivated by the first two books in this series, Fireflies and Cottonwood Whispers, and anxiously awaited the review copy of Catching Moondrops - the last installment. I couldn't wait to be reunited with the characters I had grown to love.

Jennifer Erin Valent has masterfully written a series about a turbulent time in American history through the eyes of a child. Her characters are authentic and grabbed my heart from the beginning. I enjoyed hanging out with them in all three books and wondered how I would react if I grew up in a time like them. I loved reading about their challenges and seeing how the times affected them and American society.

I do believe Jennifer has saved her best book for last. This novel can be read as a stand alone, but I highly recommend getting to know Jesslyn, Gemma and Luke when they are young in the earlier books. This author shows the reader how horrific times were then and how this affected these dear ones as they got older.

Jennifer writes all three books in the first person through the eyes of Jesslyn, which I loved. Jesslyn is now nineteen, still bull-headed, knows what is unjust and is not afraid to speak her mind! She also has a strong sense of right and wrong. Her convictions and emotions often times get ahead of her safety and common sense.

Jesslyn says, "...from the day I'd come to know what prejudice could do to people's hearts, it had stolen from me. It had stolen innocence, security, loved ones...and now it had stolen my hope.". Jennifer says this about prejudice thru Jesslyn, "For some people, time has a way of blurring the good and the bad, spitting out that thing called conscience and replacing it with a twisted sort of logic that makes right out of wrong.".

Skillfully woven through these crazy times is a love story between Jesslyn and Luke. The love story has been brewing in all three books and comes to a delightful conclusion in Catching Moondrops. Gemma, Jesslyn's best friend, has a love interest too. Jesslyn thinks, "Young love in a step apart from reality. It paints over the crudities of the world with pretty colors and strokes until everything's just a watercolor. Only problem is, when you cover something up, you don't really get rid of what's beneath." But, just because Jesslyn and Gemma were in love, the harsh reality of life was all around and broke through their love bubbles in unexpected ways.

This author is an amazing wordsmith and weaves a very natural and believable spiritual thread through the heart of Jesslyn. She wrestles with doing the right thing. Her parents, Luke and Gemma, trusted God and tried to explain things to her. But, Jesslyn couldn't trust a God that would allow bad things to happen to the people she loved. She wanted to treat the members of the KKK like they treated her friends. She knew it wasn't right, but she didn't care.

Jennifer gets to the heart of the issue in a unique way. She lets the reader see through Jesslyn's eyes, that there is nothing good in any of our hearts but Jesus. "Bitterness hardens the heart and corrupts the mind!" Given the right circumstances, hate can creep into anyone's heart and hold it hostage. We become just like our enemy seeking revenge. It's only through forgiveness and healing, that love can shine through our lives.

Jennifer Valent brings such insight and a whole new light into this matter for the reader. The spiritual element is seen through a child's eyes and is brilliant! Jesslyn made me laugh and cry, and I could relate to her spiritual struggle. I was reminded once again that God is in charge...I'm not. He brings me to a point where I can realize that I need Him. His love for me is so deep I can't grasp it all at once. He reveals parts of himself as I'm ready to receive it.

This entire series is a keeper. You'll definitely be reading it again, and telling your friends and family about these books. You won't view prejudice or God's love in the same way after reading them.

Nora St.Laurent
The Book Club Network [...]
Finding Hope Through Fiction [...]


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Catching Moondrops Jennifer Erin Valent 9781414333274 Books Reviews

This book is the 3rd book in a series and let me say that the story was fantastic from page 1 of Fireflies in December to the last page of Catching Moondrops. (The 2nd book was Cottonwood Whispers) The story is about 2 little girls in the 1930's South, one black and one white. It is about their friendship, their loves (as they grow older) and the terrors and heartaches they endure due to the unrest due to the KKK and how the hate is overcome. I become so caught up in the story and hated for it to end. My emotions throughout this were many and even cried, which I rarely do when reading a book! This is a Christian "flavored" book but the message given is of forgiveness and release of hate. Something everyone needs, so please do not pass it by because of that. You would be missing out if you did. The books are wonderful and I can't praise them enough! Thank you Jennifer and I can't wait to read more of your books!
This 3rd book in the trilogy had everything I was looking for, suspense, romance, and the perfect, happy ending. The racial discrimination of the 1930's was handled quite sensitively, demonstrating how poorly black people as well as the poor were treated by society at that time. The first person, all knowing point of view kept the story realistic and fast-paced. It was the perfect ending to this trilogy.
This book was the final part of a three book series and I enjoyed all of them. When you are sorry to end your relationship with characters in a book, you know the story was a success. That's how I felt upon completion of the last book, Catching Moondrops. The main character, Jessilyn, who struggled with her faith throughout the first two books, comes to believe and have hope for the future as those she loves around her have had all along. It is definitely necessary to read all three books, in order, in my opinion. If you want to read books that are full of love, grace, and forgiveness triumphing over hatred and racism, then look no further. If you are offended by a Christian viewpoint, then you may not care for this series--but I did not feel "preached to" or that the author was forcing anything on the reader. The main characters are people of faith, from the south, and act and think according to the culture of their times. Overall, I enjoyed this series and would recommend it to anyone.
Absolutely incredible! This is the final book in the Calloway Summer series. I'm saddened to have to say goodbye to these amazing characters. They will certainly stay in my thoughts for a long time to come. Knowing them was like having them be a part of family.

The writing style was superb. The story flowed so smoothly yet kept me on the edge of my seat at times. These were extremely difficult times, especially with the racial tension so strong. So much hatred and crimes committed that were overlooked when they were against colored folk. This was a very realistic look at what things were like during this part of our country's history.

Even with all of the tension, some people didn't allow others to dictate how to live. Jessilyn's family was loving to everyone not matter their skin color. They even took in Gemma, a black girl who lost her family in a fire. Things get tougher when a negro doctor moves to town. Gemma falls for Tal right from the start but is she ready for all that comes with this man?

Luke was a character that fit everything I would love to see in a man. He was so caring, kind and loyal to his friends and his love. I don't usually allow a character in a book get to me, but this guy sure did. He is such a good man and handsome to boot.

I cannot recommend this book and the complete series highly enough Although this book may be read as a standalone, you will not want to miss the first two books as they give so much background that makes this novel even better.
I was captivated by the first two books in this series, Fireflies and Cottonwood Whispers, and anxiously awaited the review copy of Catching Moondrops - the last installment. I couldn't wait to be reunited with the characters I had grown to love.

Jennifer Erin Valent has masterfully written a series about a turbulent time in American history through the eyes of a child. Her characters are authentic and grabbed my heart from the beginning. I enjoyed hanging out with them in all three books and wondered how I would react if I grew up in a time like them. I loved reading about their challenges and seeing how the times affected them and American society.

I do believe Jennifer has saved her best book for last. This novel can be read as a stand alone, but I highly recommend getting to know Jesslyn, Gemma and Luke when they are young in the earlier books. This author shows the reader how horrific times were then and how this affected these dear ones as they got older.

Jennifer writes all three books in the first person through the eyes of Jesslyn, which I loved. Jesslyn is now nineteen, still bull-headed, knows what is unjust and is not afraid to speak her mind! She also has a strong sense of right and wrong. Her convictions and emotions often times get ahead of her safety and common sense.

Jesslyn says, "...from the day I'd come to know what prejudice could do to people's hearts, it had stolen from me. It had stolen innocence, security, loved ones...and now it had stolen my hope.". Jennifer says this about prejudice thru Jesslyn, "For some people, time has a way of blurring the good and the bad, spitting out that thing called conscience and replacing it with a twisted sort of logic that makes right out of wrong.".

Skillfully woven through these crazy times is a love story between Jesslyn and Luke. The love story has been brewing in all three books and comes to a delightful conclusion in Catching Moondrops. Gemma, Jesslyn's best friend, has a love interest too. Jesslyn thinks, "Young love in a step apart from reality. It paints over the crudities of the world with pretty colors and strokes until everything's just a watercolor. Only problem is, when you cover something up, you don't really get rid of what's beneath." But, just because Jesslyn and Gemma were in love, the harsh reality of life was all around and broke through their love bubbles in unexpected ways.

This author is an amazing wordsmith and weaves a very natural and believable spiritual thread through the heart of Jesslyn. She wrestles with doing the right thing. Her parents, Luke and Gemma, trusted God and tried to explain things to her. But, Jesslyn couldn't trust a God that would allow bad things to happen to the people she loved. She wanted to treat the members of the KKK like they treated her friends. She knew it wasn't right, but she didn't care.

Jennifer gets to the heart of the issue in a unique way. She lets the reader see through Jesslyn's eyes, that there is nothing good in any of our hearts but Jesus. "Bitterness hardens the heart and corrupts the mind!" Given the right circumstances, hate can creep into anyone's heart and hold it hostage. We become just like our enemy seeking revenge. It's only through forgiveness and healing, that love can shine through our lives.

Jennifer Valent brings such insight and a whole new light into this matter for the reader. The spiritual element is seen through a child's eyes and is brilliant! Jesslyn made me laugh and cry, and I could relate to her spiritual struggle. I was reminded once again that God is in charge...I'm not. He brings me to a point where I can realize that I need Him. His love for me is so deep I can't grasp it all at once. He reveals parts of himself as I'm ready to receive it.

This entire series is a keeper. You'll definitely be reading it again, and telling your friends and family about these books. You won't view prejudice or God's love in the same way after reading them.

Nora St.Laurent
The Book Club Network [...]
Finding Hope Through Fiction [...]