Tea with Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn

 Tea with Elephants, by Robin Jones Gunn, reminds me of the Sisterchicks series and I haven't enjoyed books by this author this much since then. This was such a fun and surprising adventure to read. I whipped through it in about a day. It captivated me and I related to both Fern and Lily. I loved the way they met and how their friendship grew, reminded me of some summer camp friendships that I still have. It was the perfect book for me as it made me laugh and cry. I felt the emotions of the characters as they encountered new things (and animals!) throughout the book. I loved how Fern journaled and worked her way through her feelings in words. I cannot wait to read the forthcoming books in the Suitcase Sisters series! I hope it's more with Fern and Lily. 

From the back of the book:

Ever since Fern Espinoza and Lily Graden met as teenagers volunteering at a conference center in Costa Rica twenty years ago, they have shared a close friendship, even though they live in different states. They can hardly believe it when their teen dream of traveling to Africa together becomes a reality. It's the trip of a lifetime -- but life sure isn't what they thought it would be back when they were young.

Along with their suitcases, both women bring emotional baggage that weighs heavily on them. The two best friends slowly open up to each other about the challenges waiting for them back home. Soon they discover that the people the meet and the places they experience have the power to change their heart -- but only if they listen to the gentle lessons God is teaching them in the land of emerald tea fields, graceful giraffes, and rambunctious elephants.

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on a safari of the heart in this vulnerable exploration of how to move forward in faith even when the future is uncertain.

This book provided for review by Revell.