She brought smiles and laughter when needed & also brought home some wisdom at the appropriate time. Perhaps we may not share the specific sins or stumbling points… perhaps we may… but the bottom line is that these characters are real and honest with weaknesses common to many.Īunt Melba was my favorite character, hands down. Every reader should be able to see themselves in at least one character in this book, if we’re being honest with ourselves. From devoted believers to prodigals and every level in between, the characters in The Someday List present an authentic picture of the struggle to share this planet with each other. One thing I loved the most about this story was that Adams spared no one when it came to flaws, some hidden beneath the surface and others more obvious. This may have been my first book by Adams but it won’t be my last! In fact, I’m already wishing the next two books in the series were available to read on Kindle Unlimited like The Someday List is. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who feels the same.
In my opinion that’s the role of literature, to shape our conscious thinking and inspire our actions in a way that also entertains us.
So I give this book the highest review I can assign, because not only did I enjoy it, I was challenged. I’m hard pressed to believe anyone would close its pages and not feel the same way. The Someday List made me think about myself and my life. Something I describe as the spiritual fiber that may not always exist in our list of to do’s and to accomplish. However, there was something different about the “someday list” in this novel, even for a planner like myself. Sometimes I am, sometimes I’m not, but I am the quintessential list person. I check my schedule a few times a year to see if I’m on task. I have a list of goals and I have timelines to complete them. That’s good writing.Īs the symbol of purpose and destiny, the “someday list” itself, served the story well. It made me want to sell my house and move to place where life felt simpler. I can see why Rachelle made the journey there. The quaint city of Jubilant was a refreshing change, as so many African-American novels are set in urban cities.
They were real family and friends that I loved, and rooted for as I turned each and every page. The characters of Rachelle and Gabe Covington, Aunt Irene and Melba, Uncle Charles and Troy reminded me of people in my own life. Stacy Hawkins Adams efforts were not in vain.
While I acknowledge the Lord inspires Christian Fiction authors, the artist is one who actually toils to bring the work to the pages of a book. “Someday” I'm going to give Stacy Hawkins Adams a big hug for writing this awesome story.
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