Pelican Point is a Hope Harbor novel by Irene Hannon.  The setting is a picturesque small coastal town in Oregon.  Readers who have read previous books in the series will find many of their favorite characters in this story.  Those unfamiliar with Hope Harbor will be able to catch on without having read the other books.

The story is told from the points of view of many different characters, but the transitions are easy to follow.  It is presented in a way that has the reader understanding what the characters are thinking at just the right times.

The main characters Marci and Ben are different in many ways, but they also have some commonalities.  Marci’s personality is fun and spunky with an undertone of vulnerability.  It is quite fun to read of her adventures and also to get to know her as she opens up to Ben. Their romance is intertwined with their relationship to God.  These stories run in parallel.

Overall, the time spent in Hope Harbor is enjoyable, but there are some pretty heavy topics addressed.  Reading the story gives readers a chance to contemplate various delicate situations but is also filled with opportunities to rejoice in life’s victories. 

This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Revell

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language:  None 

Violence/Gore:  Man recalls act of war where he lost a leg from an IED; a person’s cut is bleeding and needs stitches; a fire is started deliberately, but no injuries occur; report of a crazed person dumping blood on a bed.

Sex/Nudity:  Non-married characters kiss and hold hands; married characters are said to not be sexually involved; it is implied that married characters have sex, but no details are mentioned.

Mature Subject Matter:

Death of family member, stalkers, post-traumatic stress disorder, physical disabilities.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

An adult character consumes beer, the implication is that it is sometimes in excess; characters use beer in cooking.