This is a fantastic book! I enjoyed everything about it! The setting of Alexandertol is picturesque! Augusta is my favorite character! She's compassionate, loving, and a great single parent. Konrad is fabulous! He's hard working, a good provider, and caring. Everyone in the book is searching for someone to love, and they all find it! A definite must read! ( )

The Tapestry of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer is a heartwarming historical novel. The author takes readers back to 1897 in Alexandertol, Kansas. I thought The Tapestry of Grace was well-written with realistic, developed characters. I like that the characters were realistic with flaws. I enjoyed getting to know Augusta Dyck and her daughter as well as Konrad Rempel and his mischievous twin boys. Martina Krahn is a character that grows on you. I like that we get to see how friends and children make a difference in Martina and Gerhard’s life. The story is told from three points-of-view (Martina, Augusta, and Konrad). The chapter headings with the character’s name were helpful. The alternating point-of-view allowed me to get to know the characters and understand them. I like how the character’s stories were woven together. I enjoyed learning about this group of people and their community. We get to learn about their heritage and the reason the townspeople immigrated to the United States. I can tell that the author did her research for this book. Faith is at the center of the character’s lives. I like that they pray before making a big life decision. There are German words scattered throughout the story. It would have been helpful if there was a list at the end of the book with the translations. Faith, friendship, forgiveness, and family are the main themes in this touching story. My favorite line from Tapestry of Grace is, “Because together, bonded through God’s amazing grace, we are going to weave a life tapestry of joy and commitment.” The Tapestry of Grace is an inspirational tale with a widowed educator, busy brothers, a bushed blacksmith, a scheme gone askew, beloved books, and a caring community. ( )

Tapestry of Grace tells the story of the town of Alexandertol, Kansas' creation of a benevolent society to care for German widows and orphans. They learned about it after hearing about it from a town in New York. Augusta is glad for the new endeavor as school is on break for a short time and she needs something to occupy her time. Martina also is glad to be involved as it will give her a break from her family. There winds us being unexpected blessings from this endeavor for not only those involved but those who are on the receiving end of the help. A great story of coming together. ( )

I loved the characters in this fantastic story. I loved that Augusta and Martina wanted to help Konrad each in a different way and for different reasons. I loved the inspiration in the story. I loved how I laughed and cry over this story. I received a copy of this story from the publisher for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )

I very much enjoyed this book. I love the characters and the issues they needed to overcome was relatable.
The sweet romance that exists made me smile. A story that shows second chances is one I like to read.

Definitely recommend this book if you like Historical Romance.

Disclaimer: I received a digital copy from the publisher through NetGalley with no expectation in return. I voluntarily chose to leave my honest opinion about the book. ( )