The Samaritan's Patient.

A very well written novel. I enjoyed the well developed plot and characters. I recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley.

This story by Chevron Ross was very engrossing—capturing your attention from the first page. It was also unlike anything else I had ever read—a story that involved internet/blog issues. I found the main character, Paige, to be a strong teenager with great moral values, and with a deep sense of responsibility for what has occurred due to the postings on a website she created. Needless to say, this changes her life, along with those around her, as she proceeds on a journey of penance. The journey itself was definitely atonement for what occurred. I liked the surprise toward the end of the story when Paige's Good Samaritan was revealed. I also enjoyed and appreciated the style of writing, along with the storyline itself. I was a bit disappointed in the ending. It tied up so many elements of the story, but seemed rushed. (I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley for my unbiased review.)

This is the first book I’ve read by Chevron Ross and I’ll be looking for more to read! I found myself rooting for Paige as well as hurting for her. What a great page turner. It was really hard to put down! This book also boosted my faith in a way few novels have.

Paige wakes up in a hospital from a coma with little memory. She had been found severely beaten. Paige is accused of encouraging other young people to commit suicide on her blog.
Several mysteries need to be solved: who beat up Paige?, was Paige the one who put all the questionable content on her blog? what was really causing the upsurge in teen suicides in their community?
Readers, teens especially, will find this an enthralling story,

I love the concept behind this novel. Paige starts out as a naive teenager, trying to spread some hope in the world, but her good intentions are used for evil. The consequences impact everyone around her. The story starts with Paige standing on a bridge staring out over the horizon, when she is attacked; and a good Samaritan takes her to the hospital and covers her medical expenses. God takes Paige on a journey that very clearly portrays that He has a purpose for everything and can truly use all things for good. As Paige attempts to make amends for her past, many lives cross her path and are impacted in amazing ways. These lives vary from doctors and hospital administrators to homeless people and prison inmates. There was a chapter or two close to the end that seemed to be used to wrap things up but I felt was unnecessary. Other than that and a couple of little things that pulled me from the story, I thought this was a great book. There were scenes that brought tears to my eyes. Most importantly, the theme/ message were strong, and I will definitely be thinking about them.