Book Review: Order of the Blood
While I don’t typically read vampire stories, knowing that Zaplendam is a skilled writer, I was eager to read Order of the Blood: The Unofficial Chronicles of John Grissom. I anticipated an engaging story, and I wasn’t disappointed! Zaplendam did a wonderful job of seizing my interest from the start, weaving an intriguing and clever tale
Book Review: A Soldier Surrenders
A Soldier Surrenders by Susan Peek is an incredible story about Saint Camillus de Lellis, a great sinner of the 1500s who became a great saint. He is entirely human, very flawed, and thus easy to empathize with. His story is sure to inspire anyone who struggles with temptation and sin–and who among us doesn’t?!
Book Review: Stay With Me
Stay With Me by Carolyn Astfalk is a poignant and believable love story about two young adults from very different backgrounds. Rebecca has lived a sheltered life under her domineering father in an alcohol-free home where dancing is frowned upon and religion is oppressive, not inspiring. Weighed down by her past, Rebecca is hesitant to
Book Review: A Chance for Moonlight
A Chance for Moonlight by Ella Dement is a delightfully charming read. The lovely, fresh writing style makes it easy to immerse yourself in the story. This is actually a beautiful interweaving of three stories involving three couples and their unique journeys toward love during springtime in Manhattan. As the title hints, hope and romance
Book Review: Crusader King
Crusader King: A Novel of Baldwin IV and the Crusades by Susan Peek is an extremely powerful and breathtaking historical novel. I read the entire book within twenty-four hours because it was that good! I literally couldn’t put it down and read the first half in one sitting. In this tremendously moving story, young Baldwin
Book Review: Erin’s Ring
Erin’s Ring by Laura H. Pearl is an unforgettably heartfelt and soul-stirring story of faith and love. It hooked me in the first chapter when 13-year-old Molly, new to the town of Dover, discovers an old Claddagh ring in the dirt around St. Mary’s Church. How did the ring get there? Whose ring is it?
Book Review: Underlake
Underlake by Kia Heavey is an incredible coming-of-age story that is rich with elements of love, mystery, suspense, even a touch of fantasy that you wouldn’t think could work–but WOW!–does it ever!! This unpredictable story is packed with clever twists and turns, and superbly written. The prologue grabs you by the heart, and then we
Book Review: End of the Road
Come visit the Black Horse Campground, where mystery abounds! I have only great things to say about End of The Road by Amy M. Bennett. Vivid writing makes each scene unfold before your eyes. Bennett has a true talent for character development, lively dialogue, and strong plot. Well-seasoned with humor, End of the Road features
Book Review: The Search for the Madonna
It’s always a pleasure to read a novel by the talented Donna Alice Patton. Woven into her stories are enticing themes of mystery, suspense, faith, hope, and trust. The Search for the Madonna incorporates all these elements in an adventure story for girls. It reminds me of an American Girl novel, but longer, with more