When the Sky Burned Celebrate Lit Tour {book review and giveaway}
About the Book
Book: When the Sky Burned (A Day to Remember Book 6)
Author: Liz Tolsma
Genre: Christian Fiction / Romance / Historical Fiction
Release date: March 1, 2025
A Tornado of Fire and Embezzlement Sweep through a Community
Enjoy a series of 6 exciting novels featuring historic disasters that transformed landscapes and multiple lives. Whether by nature or by man, these disasters changed history and were a day to be remembered.
Promising painter Mariah Randolph longs to have her canvases displayed in the world’s best museums, and Hollis Stanford, the heir of a railroad tycoon, is her ticket to success. The railroad’s bookkeeper, Jay Franklin, discovers discrepancies and is convinced that Hollis is stealing from the company. But any proof of his dirty dealings go up in smoke when fire utterly destroys the town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, October 8, 1871.
The fire leaves Mariah blind, but Jay befriends her and even helps her to start painting again. But a trip to Chicago to return Hollis’s daughter to him could put both Mariah and Jay in more danger than even the fire that devastated the town and their lives.
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About the Author
Liz Tolsma is the author of several WWII novels, romantic suspense novels, prairie romance novellas, and an Amish romance. She is a popular speaker and an editor and resides next to a Wisconsin farm field with her husband and their youngest daughter. Her son is a US Marine, and her oldest daughter is a college student. Liz enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and camping. She is also the host of the Christian Historical Fiction Talk podcast.
My Thoughts
My parents grew up in Wisconsin. My dad was born and raised on a dairy farm near Hayward. My mom's family moved to Green Bay from the mission field in the tropics when she was 12 or 13. Obviously Wisconsin has a special place in my heart.
I have enjoyed every one of the "A Day to Remember" series that I've read. When the Sky Burned is no exception. It's an event I knew nothing about, even with my parental ties to Wisconsin. To think that it occurred at the very same time the Great Chicago Fire did is rather mind-blowing.
When the Sky Burned is a moving story, and will remain with you long after you've finished reading it. It portrays how people react differently in the aftermath of great disaster. Some are selfish and only look after their own interests, while others reach out to help in any way they can those who've been impacted.
Mariah and Jay both lose so much, yet lean on God, and sacrificially put others before themselves.
"Even if He would have stripped away everyone and everything from her, she would still have Him. And that was enough."
If you enjoy historical fiction based on true events, with a touch of romance and a large dose of faith, you will definitely want to grab your own copy of When the Sky Burned!
I received a complimentary copy through Celebrate Lit and these opinions are my own.
Blog Stops
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, March 27
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, March 27
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 28
Pens Pages & Pulses, March 28
Books You Can Feel Good About, March 29
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 29
Simple Harvest Reads, March 30 (Guest Review from Marilyn)
Texas Book-aholic, March 30
Betti Mace, March 31
Lily’s Corner, March 31
Life on Chickadee Lane, April 1
Devoted Steps, April 1
Locks, Hooks and Books, April 2
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 3
Blogging with Carol, April 4
Connie’s History Classroom, April 4
Tell Tale Book Reviews, April 5
For Him and My Family, April 5
Stories By Gina, April 6 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, April 6
Bizwings Book Blog, April 7
Cover Lover Book Review, April 7
Becca Hope: Book Obsessed, April 8
Jodie Wolfe, April 8
Holly’s Book Corner, April 9
Pause for Tales, April 9
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Liz is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon e-Gift Card and a print copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
Sounds fabulous
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