When Grace Heals What Ambition Hides

A Hidden Hope

Written by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Published by Revell

Release Date: 10.07.25

Genre: Amish & Mennonite Fiction Romance

5 Stars!

There’s something sacred about the way Suzanne Woods Fisher writes about ordinary people learning extraordinary faith. A Hidden Hope carried me straight into the heart of Stoney Ridge, a place where humor and humanity meet holiness, where every small act becomes a doorway for grace. Each page feels alive with the presence of Jesus, written by an author who understands that stories can be ministry.

At the center stands Dok Stoltzfus … steady, wise, and quietly weary … watching as three newcomers arrive with different kinds of ache beneath their ambition. Wren, sharp and guarded. Charlie, eager but uncertain. Evie, tender and true. They come to learn medicine but discover something far greater: the sacred art of listening, the cost of pride, and the beauty of finding one’s calling in the hands of the Healer Himself.

Fisher shows how God calls us to Himself first … how surrender is the beginning of purpose. When Wren’s striving collides with truth, when Charlie’s humility becomes strength, when Evie’s quiet faith speaks louder than words, we see how the Lord redirects hearts that were reaching for the wrong kind of approval.

“Don’t be half a Christian! … You’d live a life burdened by rules and miss all of the Lord’s blessings that come with faith.” That truth rests like peace after prayer: brilliant, steady, and unforgettable.

“You can’t pick and choose which parts of Jesus Christ you want to follow.” That line feels like a pulse through the novel, calling every believer back to wholehearted obedience … the only soil where calling can truly grow.

And then: “I was loved by Him… flaws, weaknesses, sins…my whole messy self.” That confession becomes the anchor of the story and of the soul. To know we are loved fully by God … that changes how we live, how we serve, and how we see every person, every page, every reflection in the mirror.

Fisher’s words are gentle, wise, and profoundly true. A Hidden Hope is a story of doctors and nurses learning their craft … and a tender exploration of how grace calls us into purpose. It reminds us that God shapes our calling through the quiet faithfulness of ordinary days.

For readers who long for fiction that breathes truth, stirs calling, and leaves the heart resting in Christ … this book is pure gift!

I received a digital ARC of this book from Celebrate Lit Publicity Group, the publisher, and NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.