This is the first book by Valerie Fraser Luesse that I've read but hopefully it won't be the last one. I really enjoyed this book.
The characters were quite well developed, they seemed like real people from the time and area of the book. The setting is in the south in post WWII. The main character is a 15 year old boy trying to figure out life.
The story was based on a true event and was very interesting. The story flowed well and kept my interest throughout. The descriptions were very well done, not too flowery or wordy, but enough to see what she wanted you to see.
The book is from Revell and it is a clean story. It is not what I would call a true Christian book as very little of faith is revealed. You get the impression the mother is a Christian but it is in no way a preachy book.
I was given an ARC version and the editing was very well done. This is important to me as it can make an otherwise good book unreadable if not edited well. I am not required to write a positive review, this is my own, unbiased opinion.
I would recommend this book to my friends and give it a 4 out of 5 star rating.
Monday, April 27, 2020
Friday, April 17, 2020
The Chisholm Trail Bride by Kathleen Y'Barbo
When I first started this book I thought I had read it before but knew that couldn't be true. But, that only lasted a couple of pages and then I knew for sure this was a new book and that I was going to really enjoy it. It was a book that I finished quickly because I enjoyed it.
Kathleen YBarbo is an excellent writer and this book was no exception. The story started with a bang and it kept my interest throughout. It is a continuation of Daughter's of the Mayflower series and I highly recommend this. That may be why the beginning seemed familiar, it may just be her style. If so, I do enjoy her writing.
The characters were believable, the story was also. The flow was good and the characters were well developed.
The editing and proof reading were well done also, even though it was an ARC book and converted to a Kindle edition I didn't have trouble reading it.
I give this book a 4 out of 5 star rating and would recommend it to my friends. I am thankful to Netgalley and Barbour Publishing for giving me a chance to read and review this book. The thoughts and review are my own opinion and not required, freely given.
Kathleen YBarbo is an excellent writer and this book was no exception. The story started with a bang and it kept my interest throughout. It is a continuation of Daughter's of the Mayflower series and I highly recommend this. That may be why the beginning seemed familiar, it may just be her style. If so, I do enjoy her writing.
The characters were believable, the story was also. The flow was good and the characters were well developed.
The editing and proof reading were well done also, even though it was an ARC book and converted to a Kindle edition I didn't have trouble reading it.
I give this book a 4 out of 5 star rating and would recommend it to my friends. I am thankful to Netgalley and Barbour Publishing for giving me a chance to read and review this book. The thoughts and review are my own opinion and not required, freely given.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Storing Up Trouble by Jen Turano
I was excited to see another book by Jen Turano on NetGalley. I was very excited when I was approved by NetGalley and Bethany House Publishing to read and review this ARC.
The story starts with a bang and I wish I could say it keeps building, but that is not the case. It is more like a roller-coaster, ups and downs. I did enjoy this book and I would recommend it, but it is not the best of Jen Turano.
The story flowed well, but at times it was slow. The characters were fairly well developed. The main characters quite well developed and possibly believable, though I don't think Ms Turano means for them to be real, that's the fun in her books.
The book is listed as a Christian book, but there is not much about God in this book. It is a good, clean read, but not exactly what I think of when I think of a Christian book.
This is an ARC that I read and the editing for the most part was well done. I did have issues with the ball that was part of the story, sometimes it was called the Potter ball and other times the Palmer ball. At one point, the owner of the hotel was called Palmer Potter. The other thing about the editing was that towards the end of the book it was like the editor/proof-reader just gave up and a lot more errors showed up.
Overall, I do recommend this book and I give it a 3 out of 5 star review. Three stars is your average, good book.
This review is my own opinion and freely given.
The story starts with a bang and I wish I could say it keeps building, but that is not the case. It is more like a roller-coaster, ups and downs. I did enjoy this book and I would recommend it, but it is not the best of Jen Turano.
The story flowed well, but at times it was slow. The characters were fairly well developed. The main characters quite well developed and possibly believable, though I don't think Ms Turano means for them to be real, that's the fun in her books.
The book is listed as a Christian book, but there is not much about God in this book. It is a good, clean read, but not exactly what I think of when I think of a Christian book.
This is an ARC that I read and the editing for the most part was well done. I did have issues with the ball that was part of the story, sometimes it was called the Potter ball and other times the Palmer ball. At one point, the owner of the hotel was called Palmer Potter. The other thing about the editing was that towards the end of the book it was like the editor/proof-reader just gave up and a lot more errors showed up.
Overall, I do recommend this book and I give it a 3 out of 5 star review. Three stars is your average, good book.
This review is my own opinion and freely given.
Saturday, April 4, 2020
The House at the End of the Moor by Michelle Griep
I am thankful to Netgalley and Barbour Publishing Inc. to allow me to read and review this book. The review is my own, unbiased opinion.
I chose to read and review The House at the End of the Moor by Michelle Griep because I've enjoyed other books by this author. This book was a little different, as it took me a little longer to get involved in the book. For me, it was a little slow going. The book is written between the two main characters thoughts and words but there is no exact transition as to who is doing the speaking/thinking.
Once I got involved in the book, and it didn't take too long, I was hooked. The characters are well developed and the story does flow well. In fact, as the story progresses it gets more and more interesting. I truly enjoyed this book.
I like to mention editing in my reviews. Bad editing can ruin a book for me. This book was well done, though not perfect. I did have an ARC copy so I am hoping the less than a dozen errors, both word errors and punctuation, will be caught and corrected. A couple of the errors stopped my flow of reading as I had to re-read and figure out what was being said. All in all, the book was really good. I would recommend this book to my friends. I give it a 4 out of 5 review. A 5 review is rare for me, it's an over-the-top book, a 3 review is a good book that I would recommend. Most books are a 3.
I chose to read and review The House at the End of the Moor by Michelle Griep because I've enjoyed other books by this author. This book was a little different, as it took me a little longer to get involved in the book. For me, it was a little slow going. The book is written between the two main characters thoughts and words but there is no exact transition as to who is doing the speaking/thinking.
Once I got involved in the book, and it didn't take too long, I was hooked. The characters are well developed and the story does flow well. In fact, as the story progresses it gets more and more interesting. I truly enjoyed this book.
I like to mention editing in my reviews. Bad editing can ruin a book for me. This book was well done, though not perfect. I did have an ARC copy so I am hoping the less than a dozen errors, both word errors and punctuation, will be caught and corrected. A couple of the errors stopped my flow of reading as I had to re-read and figure out what was being said. All in all, the book was really good. I would recommend this book to my friends. I give it a 4 out of 5 review. A 5 review is rare for me, it's an over-the-top book, a 3 review is a good book that I would recommend. Most books are a 3.
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