The Words Between Us by Erin Bartels My review: 4 of 5 Stars The Words Between Us is, at its heart, a love story between Robin, Peter and their books and words. It is also a story about forgiveness and moving forward. Bartels immediately draws the reader in with a character whose tragic past makes her both interesting and mysterious. I wanted to root for Robin, and … [Read more...] about Contemporary Fiction Book Review: The Words Between Us by Erin Bartels @RevellBooks
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#ChristianFiction #BookReview: The Sensible Shoes Series by Sharon Garlough Brown @ivpress
Sensible Shoes by Sharon Garlough Brown (BK 1 of The Sensible Shoes series) My review: 5 of 5 stars Sensible Shoes is not just a novel; it is an immersive experience. If it were merely a novel, I would have given it 4 stars rather than 5. But, because it goes further, taking the reader along on a spiritual journey with the characters, I felt it deserved another star. In the … [Read more...] about #ChristianFiction #BookReview: The Sensible Shoes Series by Sharon Garlough Brown @ivpress
Contemporary Fiction Review: #TheLateBloomersClub by Louise Miller
The Late Bloomers Club by Louise Miller My review: 3.5 of 5 stars Set in Guthrie, Vermont and centered around two sisters, The Late Bloomers' Club is largely about finding your true calling and sense of self a bit later in life. While this novel has small-time charm, it approaches the characters with a more liberal attitude than the more conservative At Home in Mitford … [Read more...] about Contemporary Fiction Review: #TheLateBloomersClub by Louise Miller
YA Book Review: Nil by Lynne Matson (Book 1 of 3 Book Series)
Nil by Lynne Matson My review: 4 of 5 stars Adventurous and suspenseful from the start, I was instantly hooked. Unfortunately, the pace soon slowed to a crawl, and I had a hard time sticking with it. But the premise of someone mysteriously snatched one minute and waking up alone on an unfamiliar island the next was interesting enough that I really wanted to stick it out. … [Read more...] about YA Book Review: Nil by Lynne Matson (Book 1 of 3 Book Series)
Book Review: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom My review: 4 of 5 stars WARNING: This book will make you angry and sad. With a heart-pounding beginning, fast-pace and intense suspense, The Kitchen House is a compelling but difficult read. Everything that happened in this story is heartbreaking. I struggled through the sadness, pain and tragedy of it all. This novel is an … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom