Today is release day for Jody Hedlund's 10th book!
I patiently awaited my ARC of Martin and Katharina Luther's love story, and it
did not disappoint. This is by far Jody Hedlund's best yet and my
favorite from this author.
"Time to jump."
From these first
three words, the pace of this story swept me away. At almost 400 pages,
Hedlund's version of this historical love story sped along. Her
attention to descriptive detail will sink you deep into the era of 16th
century Germany and the turmoil surrounding the Reformation. As we have
come to expect from Hedlund, this story is full of twists and turns, her
characters are rich and wonderful.
Hedlund's in-depth research
into the life and times of this important Christian leader shows in the
details. Instead of her typical 'based on' story-lines, this book
includes actual events of Luther's and Katharina's lives, woven into an
intricate story of rebellion, allegiance, love and faith. 
Some
readers may be off-put by the detailed violence and straight-forward
telling of horrendous acts--both by and against the church--but the
story remains true to the times and events. Hedlund does not sugar-coat
the ugliness of this part of church history. I would suggest this story
is for a mature reader--perhaps not young teens. Although, this book
would be a perfect lead-in to nurture desire in more mature teens to
learn about Martin Luther, and the importance of his brave teachings.
I would truly call this book a work of art worthy of a place on your TBR list. If you would like a free copy of Luther and Katharina, check out Jody's blog for her daily trivia giveaways!
