Feeling fully welcomed and wanted was not always a reality for Fanny Price. Having to leave her home in Colorado because her Amish family could no longer provide for her left her 10 year old self wanting to prove herself worthy. Coming to Mount Hope to live with her mother's sisters, Fanny thought she would have some sympathy. Instead of living in self-pity, she saw opportunities of good character in the lot she was given. Living with her aunt and uncle and their children, I felt like I was reading an account of Cinderella. I have not read Mansfield Park so after reading Mount Hope's account, I will have to make a point. There was a prince charming in Fanny's life and that was her cousin by marriage. Her uncle had children from a previous marriage and Elijah Bontrager was her knight and shining armour in Amish style.

Eight years later, the family dynamics are changing with a brother and sister visiting from another community that do not hold to tradition Amish teachings. They bring havoc to the family and the friendship of Elijah and Fanny.

Fanny is a strong character that holds to what is right and wrong. Her faith is not means to an end but because it is right. Strong lessons of faith that I always appreciate.

A special thank you to Charisma House and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review

Sarah Price is a great Amish Fiction writer. Her knowledge of the Amish shines through in each of her novels. Mount Hope is one you will enjoy and won't put down until you are finished.