Excellent!!! One of the best historical fiction stories I've read about the Civil War. I found myself immersed in this captivating story. The author has done her research into the Civil War especially in western Virginia and she combines this rich history with unforgettable characters, and powerful themes. Themes of family, healing, and faith mixed with "tragedies, secrets, regrets, and God’s undeniable grace" during times of war, division, and hatred. I was drawn into the story right away. This is the first book I have read by Kendy Pearson, I loved it, and highly recommend it! Heart-wrenching and heart warming.

Augusta Dabney "Gus", with the help of her best friend Melinda Jane, tends her home, farm, loving family including her siblings Fin, Will, Zander, and Bertie, and her dying father (Pap). She will do everything she can to keep her family together and keep their farm from the bank. Dr. James Hill is living regrets from his past. They live in a divided area as far as the sentiments towards slavery. He turns down a commission in the Confederate Army (and loses friends), and joins the Union as a Regimental Surgeon. "When the Dabney farm becomes a crossroads of colliding forces, Major Hill commandeers their barn for a hospital."

My favorite secondary figure is Gus's Pap's best friend Izzy and his kind, calm manner even when being mistreated by confederate prisoners. His faith and peace are a beautiful influence on the family and all he meets.

I did weep, and I did rejoice in this story. I highly recommend When the Mountains Wept for lovers of vivid storytelling, excellent historical fiction and inspirational stories. I am so glad there are more stories with these unforgettable characters, and I can't wait to read them.

Many tragedies occurred during the Civil War - family against family, neighbor against neighbor, friend against friend. Kendy Pearson captured all these in "When the Mountains Wept". Heart tugging novel. Great character development. Unexpected plot twist at the end.

Released Mar. 31st. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Oh my heart! I cannot wait to read the 2nd book of this series.
Living in Fayette County, I know where all the places mentioned in the book are. I can picture some of this in my head as I'm reading.
The detail the author provides from surgery to killings made my stomach turn at times that these events truly happened.
Brother against brother, women left behind to man farms, mothers left childless all due to war. The author shows the historical aspects along with the emotional aspects of the Civil War.

When the Mountain Thunders, by Kenny Pearson, takes you back to Western Virginia at the beginning of the War Between the States. The people are divided in their loyalties, but the Gundry family knows their beliefs in the equality of every person, no matter their color. Their faith is the cornerstone of their existence. James Hill left his family plantation and trained as a doctor so he could heal rather than enslave people. He is living with regrets when he joins the Union army as a doctor and is ordered to set up a field hospital in the Gundry’s barn. Augusta (Gus) is already caring for her sick papa and her siblings, but she soon helps Dr. Hill care for the wounded too. When James’s past collides with his present, how will he carry on and find a future with Gus?

This is a story that give the reader insight into hearts and happenings during this time. I was able to read an ARC on #NetGalley.