Katie (hiding in the pages)'s Reviews > The Isaac Project

(3.5 Stars) When Becky discovers that her boyfriend is a cheater, she's devastated. It's just not her day when a short time later, she discovers that her grandpa (Poppy), the man who raised her, is dying. His only regret is not seeing her married and happy. After searching for some measure of comfort, Becky remembers the biblical story of Rebekah and Isaac and is determined to have her friend find her a husband in a similar manner.

The premise of this story is fun and interesting--almost an archaic marriage arrangement. The story goes back and forth between Becky's and Luke's points of view, and I couldn't help but feel nervous for Becky--and for Luke, for that matter. In this day and age, marrying someone you know next to nothing about is scary and dangerous! Becky is determined to go through with the marriage in order to make Poppy happy, whereas Luke is adamant to choose love. He goes to great lengths to do so and the message portrayed in the story is that love really is a choice--choose who you love and love who you choose. Becky is overflowing with emotion, especially in regards to the changes in her life, but she's a taker. It's Luke who makes the sacrifices with no thought of reward. Luke is a keeper and a very likable character.

An element of mystery and danger really adds to the story. There were moments when the story was gentle and flowing and other moments when things were really intense and moved quickly. I prefer a steady pace, but I still enjoyed the story. I like to watch characters transform and to see a positive, repeated message throughout--love is a choice.

Content: heavy religious content, as this is a Christian fiction; mild romance (kissing); mild violence. Clean!

*I received a copy through Singing Librarian Tours in exchange for an honest review*