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I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I am a Christian and try to live as Jesus did.

Monday, June 29, 2020

A Reckless Love by Beth White

What an event filled ending to the Daughtry House series. If you have read the previous 2 books you will not want to miss this book. Even if you haven't read the others, you can still read this and not be in the dark. This book can stand alone but it is nicer if you have read the others. In fact, I read the first book but somehow missed the second book and I was not lost. The story flowed well and the editing was well done.
The characters were as full of life as ever. This book revolves around the youngest daughter, Aurora, and her sparkling character shown through. The supporting characters were well done also. Even the minor characters of the two women found in the newly inherited bar had their own, distinct personalities.
This is a Christian book and it wasn't disappointing with this label. It showed Aurora's faith and how she used it. It showed how faith grows in others in the way Zane was portrayed. It was not preachy in any manner. It was well woven into the story.
Beth White did a wonderful job telling this story in the post Civil War era. She showed how life was then, the good and the bad.
I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to my friends.  I give it a 4 out of 5-star rating.

Monday, June 22, 2020

Colors of Truth by Tamera Alexander

Tamera Alexander has a wonderful way of bringing the characters in this book to life. Each of the main characters was fully developed and believable, transporting the reader to a different place and time. The supporting characters were well done also.
The story is heavily based on fact and I think that helps bring the story to life. It is fiction but very well done. It is also a Christian book and that is done well too. It shows how important your faith is without being preachy. It also points out some errors in a certain, unnamed, religion.
The book I read was an ARC and even so, the editing was quite well done. The biggest problem was that some of the words were missing the space between but otherwise, it was good. I did notice one or two other errors, but nothing that detracted from reading.
I have never read a book by Tamera Alexander but I hope this is not the last book of hers I read. I would recommend this book to my friends and I give it a 4 out of 5 star rating meaning I like it a lot. Very few books get the 5 star rating and most get 3 stars. I hope this helps you know how I feel about this book and if you choose to read it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Monday, June 15, 2020

The Way of Love by Tracie Peterson

I requested this book to read and review through Netgalley and Bethany House Publishers. I enjoyed the book as I expected I would. I am a fan of Tracie Peterson and this book did not disappoint.
The story is set in the 1800s in Oregon. It is historically accurate and full of adventure. There is a mystery, though sadly, it didn't seem to come to a full conclusion in my mind.
The book kept my interest throughout. It is a Christian book but not a preachy type of story. It is written from a female's side/viewpoint. It is her story to tell.
I would recommend this book to my friends and I give it a 3 out of 5 stars, meaning I like it.

Stories That Bind Us by Susie Finkbeiner

I have always enjoyed the books I've read by Susie Finkbeiner and this book is no exception. The story is easy going and on the bland side, but that is not a criticism but that it is not action-packed.  It shows what a regular family is like when bad things happen. The main character, Betty, goes through a couple of really bad experiences in a very short time and this story shows how she deals with the situations and how her family helps her.
The story is set in the early 1960s, in lower Michigan. I can relate to these descriptions as I live near the areas described. I understand the background and surroundings.
This is a Christian book, but it is not preachy in any way. It shows how a Christian woman uses her faith to get through rough times. It also shows how weak our faith can be at times.
Towards the end of the book, there were a couple of historical happenings that were incorporated that I felt could have been left out. I felt like they were added to lengthen the timeline of the story but were not really needed. This is my biggest criticism of the book.
The editing was very well done. This is very important to me as poor editing can ruin an otherwise good book.
This review is my own, personal opinion and I received this book through the Revel Reads Blogger program. A positive review is not required. I give this book a 3 out of 5-star rating.

Sunday, June 14, 2020

What Momma Left Behind by Cindy K. Sproles

review image  I have never read anything by Cindy K. Sproles and I hope this is not the last book I read. Her style is very unique and I found it very enjoyable.

The book is set in the Smokey Mountains in the late 1800's and is written in the vernacular of those people. Some may find this unenjoyable, but to me, it made the story more like listening first hand. The story has a bit of mystery and intrigue and kept my interest throughout. In fact, I read through this in just a very few evenings.

This is a Christian book, but not preachy. It shows the faith of a few of the characters, the lack of faith in some, and the growth of faith also.

The story flowed well but did leave a few questions even when the story ended. The editing was quite well done and the characters were very well developed. The style is a bit different, and I enjoyed that.

I was gifted this book through Revell Reads Blogger Program. I am not required to leave a positive review and this review is totally my own opinion. I give this book a 4 out of 5 star review. I would give it 5 stars if all the questions had been addressed. I would recommend this book to my friends.