Overall, with all of the drama and fast pace of the story, this book was on pace to be my favorite of the series. The 4th of July with Fanny and Michael was a heartwarming and romantic scene. The themes of praying and letting God handle an impossible situation, second chances, and looking for the best in others were great traits of this novel. Additionally, the horror, tension, and impossibility of Amanda’s situation made the surprise ending all the more unexpected and wonderful. I was expecting a big public family squabble, but instead the secrets and behind the back maneuvering made for excellent intrigue within the plot. I really enjoyed the way Fanny found out about Jonas’ deceit. Everything really comes together and starts to build as the end of the series approaches. They're just too over-the-top.Ī Surrendered Heart is the culmination of the Broadmoor legacy. That goes for both Ellert and Uncle Jonas in this book. I understand the underlying message of the Christian author, but it's the way it was laid out was too unbelievable.
I'm glad the creep ended up overboard, but I didn't think it was as plausible as it should've been. When her parents are proud of her decision and say she has maturity beyond her years, I just think she's playing the martyr and showing very little self worth.
She was supposed to be level-headed and reasonable in all the books, but she lost all credibility in this one.
She loathed the man and had no obligation to him except an agreement her father made, which she did not have to uphold (since she was legally and adult). As Ellert showed more and more of his truly awful character, Amanda's stubbornness in remaining with him made no sense.
I found Amanda's fixation with saving face for her family really hard to believe. I enjoyed the first couple books in this series, but this one was too far-fetched for me.
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