Jan 24, 2025
'When Changes Come' by Jadesola Thompson
My first book review in 2025, and a great read indeed!
'When Changes Come' was a quick read, and it's a story that follows Lola, a born-again Christian, as she navigates her feelings for Tosan. Tosan checks all her boxes – except for one major thing: he isn't born again. Her feelings and her faith are at war as she struggles to let him go. Talk about a complicated love story, right?
I think some of us can relate to catching feelings for someone who doesn't share the same level of faith as ours. I know it's happened to me once. (OR twice?!) It's like, your heart is saying 'Yes!' but your spirit is saying, 'HOLD UP'. Your heart is saying 'Maybe, just maybe, we could compromise somewhere,' but the Holy Spirit side-eyes you and smacks that fleeting thought away. It can be a tough spot to be in, and I appreciated how the author tackled this complex issue.
I loved the clean romance in this book. It's refreshing to read a story that focuses on the emotional connection between characters without any explicit content. It was just a lovely, wholesome tale that's perfect for anyone looking for a good read.
While the storyline was engaging, there were moments where the sentence structure felt a bit choppy and staccato. I felt some sentences and paragraphs lacked that smooth, flowing quality and creative flow that would have really elevated the narrative.
Having said that, I loved the take-away from this story: the will of the Lord comes first, not our desires. Marrying right is the goal – not just marrying someone who checks most of our boxes. As believers, we're called to prioritize God's will over ours, even when it's hard. It's okay to have desires and expectations when seeking a partner, but when those desires conflict with God's will, it's time to take a step back and reevaluate. God cares deeply about our future, and the last thing he wants us to do is marry wrong and jeopardize our future and destiny.
A very good read! Get this book and find out what happens to Lola. I recommend if you’re looking for a clean romance centered on the Christian faith.
✰✰✰✰/5
I was given a copy of 'When Changes Come' by the author in exchange for a book review.
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