Grace in Strange Disguise (Grace #1): Australian contemporary Christian fiction

One of the measures of a ‘good read’ for me, is how easy or difficult it is to put down - in other words, how enticing it is as a read. Another is how much the story burrows in your mind after you have put it down. Grace in Strange Disguise is a novel that enticed me to keep reading. I also found my mind wandering back over sections of the story in the times between reading. - by these two measures Dillon’s book is a ‘good read’. I look forward to following the characters in future books.

I read a lot of books and don't consider most worth re-reading. I also generally don't choose to read Christian fiction because in my experience it often has cheesy plots and badly written stories. And in the case of this book, I'm out of the target audience by at least a decade. But I fell in love with this book the first time I read it. (I've even re-read it and will continue to re-read it because it's one of those books where you can't get everything the first time.) The book itself was well written, the plot engaging and the premise curious. What happens when your core beliefs are shaken and you are forced to re-evaluate what is true? What price would you pay for the truth? I've found it impossible to put down each time I've read it, and would recommend it to anyone (even if they wouldn't normally read Christian fiction)

This is the first book I've read by Ms. Dillon, and she doesn't disappoint. Although the book centers mostly around Ester, a young woman diagnosed with cancer, there are several other "stories" woven throughout the book. Her characters are well-developed and believable, and you can't help but root for them. Some parts are quite raw with emotion, but I love writers like myself who focus on real life issues. The faith portion of the book is especially compelling without being preachy. If you're looking for a thought-provoking, well-written, faith-driven Christian read, then this book is for you.