The Saturday Night Supper Club
by Carla Laureano
Tyndale House Publishers
416 pages
My review needs to begin with a disclaimer: I am not a “foodie”. I’m more of a southern cooking, steak and BBQ kind of gal. That, however, did not take away from my enjoyment in reading this book. If you are like me, don’t let it deter you from reading it. For those of you who love fine dining and great restaurants, you’ll fall in love with the setting of this book. The contemporary setting and dialogue will appeal to many. Light reading about 20-30-something-aged adults who are struggling to find what God has next for them in their lives. Characters all have good morals and there’s no embarrassing scenes or bad language in this book.
The character development throughout the story is where this novel has its glow for me. The characters in the book are relatable. I liked them at the beginning of the story, but became very interested in them as their backgrounds were more fully revealed. Alex, one of the two main characters in this book, is facing a perplexing dilemma: His well-received article has gone viral and revived his career, but he inadvertently destroys the career of Rachel, someone he’s never met. The way he sets out to help Rachel is an intriguing one, and Carla Laureano’s storyline holds your attention to the end.
There’s a quote in the book that ties the main characters’ storyline together: “Nothing’s wasted. Not with God. Sometimes you just need to have faith that He’s got what’s next.” Good advice for all of us. I’m hoping this book is a series, as I’d like to know how Alex and Rachel’s story continues.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via Net Galley, and this is my honest review.