Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Song of Springhill
Cheryl McKay · 2014
72/100
👍 Worth It
The author's personal family connection to the Springhill mining disasters gives this historical romance an authenticity that lifts it above generic faith fiction. The pacing has slow stretches, and it will not cross over to readers outside Christian fiction circles, but within that audience it earns its warmth. The companion non-fiction volume is a genuine plus for readers who want the real story alongside the novel.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety90
substance72
craft68
originality65
accuracy82
hype70
age-fit85
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict72
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