Book Review: Gold in Fire by Misty Woods

About the Book:

“All I want in this life is to spend the rest of it in peace with my family, is that so wrong?”

Kidnapped as a ransom by the Cherokee Indians as an infant and never returned to her true family, a European young woman named Maria grows up never knowing of her true identity. But when a letter arrives twenty years later, claiming to be written by a James Williams, Maria’s world comes crashing down. Lies are discovered, secrets are unearthed, and choices must be made—return home and start afresh, or remain with the Cherokees and resist the government’s growing hatred against them all? Maria finds herself utterly crushed and wondering why God would allow such evil and suffering; but despite the spiraling doubts and fears that plague her heart, can Maria rise above the ashes and come out stronger, finer than gold tested in fire?

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My Review:

Gold in Fire by Misty Woods
Rating: 4/5
Pages: 456
Published: July 20, 2025
Series: N/a

Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

I, wow. This was an emotional read, but in some of the best reads! I’ve been excited about this one since first learning about it last autumn, and am so glad I had the honor and pleasure of reading it as part of Misty’s launch team. It was a timely read, and just what I needed. Amazing how God always knows and looks out for us, even in the seemingly little things He’s always nearby and always reminding me of all the ways He loves me!

I could say so much, and yet will likely say very little in way of details in this review. In part, because I refuse to spoil this incredible story, but also because… I don’t really know where to begin to sum up my thoughts and emotions after reading the story and reaching those final pages. So much happens, and honestly I felt it took a few chapters to get started, then everything starts building and… Wow, just wow.

Ms. Woods has a unique writing voice, which I enjoyed but that might have been part of why the opening chapter or so for me to really get into the story and for things to really start making sense in come aspects. I think in part also because it wasn’t until around them that we understand the events talked about in the blurb, and that was the point for me where I really started getting invested in the story, and kind of fell in-love with it all.

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