Some stories crack open something deep. Land of Dreams didn’t whisper, it spoke—into places in me that needed the reminder: starting over is never neat. Healing doesn’t always announce itself. And faith? It holds steady, it is a gift from God to be treasured.

This isn't just a story about settling land—it’s about settling souls. The kind of tale where trust is more than a theme; it’s the air these characters breathe when nothing else makes sense.

“Lord God, hold us close.” Amalia’s prayer is for every reader who’s walked through change they didn’t ask for, or faced uncertainty with trembling hands. Her resilience doesn’t shout. It shows up in the small, unglamorous moments—when she keeps going, keeps serving, keeps believing.

And oh, the community. Rough edges. Old wounds. But laced through it all? People choosing to stay, to help, to be present. God doesn’t always show up in big miracles—sometimes He’s in the neighbor who brings soup, the hymn sung while scrubbing a floor, the unexpected courage to open your home and heart again.

The hymn, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, is a battle cry within these pages. These characters live it. They stand in the storm, not because they’re strong, but because God is.

Another beloved quote: “Thank our Lord, God, He is the one who does the healing.” And that, right there, is what this book keeps circling back to. Healing isn’t self-made. It’s God-given. Unearned. Unexpected. Sometimes slow. But always real.

The writing doesn’t try to impress—it invites you in. I could feel the chill creeping through the cracks in the boardinghouse, hear the crunch of snow, and sense the ache of loss wrapped in the warmth of new friendship. I didn’t read this book with my eyes—I felt it with my heart.

If you're weary but hopeful, tired but trusting, this is the kind of story that will sit beside you like a friend and remind you: God still sees. God still heals. God still leads forward, one unsure step at a time.

This story didn’t let go when I turned the last page. It walked with me. It still is.

I received a digital ARC of this book from Celebrate Lit Publicity Group. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.