Amara Russell- A Rare Diamond

5/5 stars!

"The Erik she had originally met had made his way back in as he continued to explain is actions from the past, he repeatedly apologized, hoping to have the opportunity to make it up to her."

As Celeste is raised by her father and three older brothers, she is confronted by setbacks and tragedy throughout her life. While her faith is tested, she has a hard time following her heart and ambitions.

Following Celeste grow both emotionally and mentally, her trust in God isn't the only thing that saves her from her biggest demon, trust. With her devotion to family, friends and relationships, Celeste's life is one we can all relate too as she is captured by love, lust and grace.

Will Celeste follow her own words and never give up?

Read A Rare Diamond and find out.

I would like to thank Amara Russell for sending me a copy of her book to review, it was a pleasure to read.

I would like to start off with saying, I am not a religious person and you don’t need to be in order to fall in love with this book.

This book was simply a piece of art and was truly captivating from beginning to end. It kind of came off as a play to me as the dialogue read and how the characters corresponded to the situations.

As Celeste is challenged through many difficult circumstances and must overcome setbacks from both her past and present she declares to never give up. The storyline screams connection and I felt that connection through every chapter.

I found this read fulfilling and easy to understand as any reader can relate to the story and the characters with every turn. Celeste writes in a journal throughout the novel and speaks to God through this. Her journal entries are soothing and kind to the heart. At some points, I want to reach for her hand and hold her close as if I'm watching a friend's life through my own eyes.

I love how the themes of passion and fate were evident throughout the novel. I loved how Celeste is torn by convention and ambition as she is tested by sadness and motivation to do what she believes is right.

I would recommend this book to those who love a good coming of age story and those who enjoy powerful reads.