Valentine to Faith

by Victoria Foyt

[lindsey]

Valentine to Faith started off a little slow and it took a while for me to get into it, but once I did, I couldn't wait to find out what would happen in the end.

The story follows Angel as she finally faces the past she thought she'd left behind forever. She tells the story of that past in letters to her daughter, Faith, and ultimately, the story comes full-circle. It shows the struggles of a single mother, and what she'll do to protect her child as she tries to break the cycle of abuse.

The story bounces easily from present to the past and back again, something that's not always done well, but the author succeeded in making it work seamlessly here. Tales of mermaids and goddesses are interwoven with religion and faith, sprinkled liberally with beautiful turns of phrases throughout, and just enough drama to keep you reading to find out what happens next.

I do feel like I should note that there are several instances of domestic violence, so if that's something that would bother you, you might want to avoid it. Otherwise, it's a nice escape.

Full of surprising twists and turns, a slight air of mystery and romance, and wonderfully descriptive writing, Valentine to Faith would be a nice story to get lost in on a summer evening.