I got a copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.
This was the first book by Dani Pettrey that I have gotten a chance to read - Wow, was I missing out! She isn't a good author, she is a great one! I am definitely planning on going back and reading the first two books of the Alaskan Courage series.
To tell the truth, I was a bit concerned about reading Stranded only because it was the third in the series. Generally, I try to read series in order for I don't like feeling confused about things - such as how exactly Darcy and Gage knew each other.
It was fairly easy to put together, but I was a tad confused for the first few chapters. Once I put the backstory together, I quickly found myself really caring about the characters and what happened to them.
I loved the friendship aspect between Darcy and Abby (even Darcy and Piper) - it felt like a true friendship. There was a wonderful mix of romance, friendship, suspense, and mystery. Darcy and Gage are two characters I won't forget anytime soon.
The cover is amazing, but then again I am obsessed with Alaska scenery so that shouldn't surprise anyone that I love it.
Overall, I give the book 5 out of 5 stars and I am happy to say that it is able to be read in the series, but also by itself.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Review of 'Little Red Lies' by Julie Johnston
I got a copy from a good reads contest -
I truly don't know what to say about this book... it has an interesting idea for a plot, but it was slow and really kind of boring. There were moments I was interested and moments I wanted to know what would happen, but overall I felt like I was just reading because I had to.
The characters didn't keep my interest except for her brother. Also, the book just stops. It felt as if there was no point to reading it for nothing seemed to be really tied up.
I don't know, it was okay. I am glad I read it, but it was lacking a lot for me. I am going to donate it to the library in hopes that someone will enjoy it more than I did.
However, I love the cover. It is cool.
I truly don't know what to say about this book... it has an interesting idea for a plot, but it was slow and really kind of boring. There were moments I was interested and moments I wanted to know what would happen, but overall I felt like I was just reading because I had to.
The characters didn't keep my interest except for her brother. Also, the book just stops. It felt as if there was no point to reading it for nothing seemed to be really tied up.
I don't know, it was okay. I am glad I read it, but it was lacking a lot for me. I am going to donate it to the library in hopes that someone will enjoy it more than I did.
However, I love the cover. It is cool.
2 stars out of 5.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Review of 'Made to Last' by Melissa Tagg
I got a copy from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.
Made to Last by Melissa Tagg hooked me from the first page. Miranda - aka: "Randi" or "Rand" - has such a likeable charm and personality. While I read I felt like I knew her and her story as if it were my own. I laughed, I cried, and I even felt her confusion. Melissa has written a fantastic character and it just gets better!
Blake - aka: Blaze - was so much fun, Brad really cared, Izzy was adorable, and the rest of the "small" characters were perfectly captured.
Matthew - what else is there to say except I have a new fictional crush! ;) Okay, okay. Give me a second... Ah, here is something - he is a wonderful Uncle. I loved the fact that Melissa wrote about the deaf and hard of hearing. My older sister is HOH and it was a joy to read a book about kids with that. Made my heart happy.
This book is easily one of my favorites and has a nice place on my bookshelf! I can't wait to read more from Melissa Tagg!
5 stars!
Made to Last by Melissa Tagg hooked me from the first page. Miranda - aka: "Randi" or "Rand" - has such a likeable charm and personality. While I read I felt like I knew her and her story as if it were my own. I laughed, I cried, and I even felt her confusion. Melissa has written a fantastic character and it just gets better!
Blake - aka: Blaze - was so much fun, Brad really cared, Izzy was adorable, and the rest of the "small" characters were perfectly captured.
Matthew - what else is there to say except I have a new fictional crush! ;) Okay, okay. Give me a second... Ah, here is something - he is a wonderful Uncle. I loved the fact that Melissa wrote about the deaf and hard of hearing. My older sister is HOH and it was a joy to read a book about kids with that. Made my heart happy.
This book is easily one of my favorites and has a nice place on my bookshelf! I can't wait to read more from Melissa Tagg!
5 stars!
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Review of 'Rules of Murder' by Julianna Deering
I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.
Rules of Murder definitely reminded me of an Agatha Christie novel - it had me on the edge of my seat.
There is mystery, murder, romance, and even a bit of humor in the pages of this book. I could have sworn from the beginning that I knew what had happened and even the characters slowly got to what I thought I had figured out in the first third of the book.
However, I was wrong! The real murderer was one I never expected! Stumping me is not all that easy to do and I am very pleased to say that Julianna managed to do it!
The only complaint I have is that the romance seemed to almost take over the book 3/4 of the way through - it felt like the mystery slipped back a bit. However, this was quickly fixed for the ending was a crazy burst of mystery!
All in all, I loved it! Drew is very charming and I liked the parts about God that was thrown into the mix. If this is going to be a series, I am definitely reading the rest! Keep the mystery coming Julianna and never stop trying to stump the readers!
5 out of 5 stars!
Rules of Murder definitely reminded me of an Agatha Christie novel - it had me on the edge of my seat.
There is mystery, murder, romance, and even a bit of humor in the pages of this book. I could have sworn from the beginning that I knew what had happened and even the characters slowly got to what I thought I had figured out in the first third of the book.
However, I was wrong! The real murderer was one I never expected! Stumping me is not all that easy to do and I am very pleased to say that Julianna managed to do it!
The only complaint I have is that the romance seemed to almost take over the book 3/4 of the way through - it felt like the mystery slipped back a bit. However, this was quickly fixed for the ending was a crazy burst of mystery!
All in all, I loved it! Drew is very charming and I liked the parts about God that was thrown into the mix. If this is going to be a series, I am definitely reading the rest! Keep the mystery coming Julianna and never stop trying to stump the readers!
5 out of 5 stars!
Review of 'Aquifer' by Jonathan Friesen
I tried, truly I did. I got to the third chapter before I quit. It was just too odd for my tastes. I am not going to give it a real review since I didn't finish it - sorry. I passed it on to my sister in hopes that she will like it more.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Review of Blood and Bone by Don Hoesel
I got a free copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.
Okay, this is clearly not a series you can just start with any of them and fully understand what is going on. When I requested to review the book, I didn't realize it was part of a series nor that it was the third one.
I was extremely confused for awhile, however I quickly pieced together the basic idea behind the book. I do have to say that I adore the way Jack and Epsy interact with each other and the way they care about their children.
This book has drama, action, and suspense. There were even a few chuckles to be found in the pages. It had a sort of "National Treasure" feel to it.
However, I won't lie - it seemed like it would have made a better movie than book, although this could just be due to the fact that I hadn't read the first two in the series.
All in all I liked it. Four stars!
Okay, this is clearly not a series you can just start with any of them and fully understand what is going on. When I requested to review the book, I didn't realize it was part of a series nor that it was the third one.
I was extremely confused for awhile, however I quickly pieced together the basic idea behind the book. I do have to say that I adore the way Jack and Epsy interact with each other and the way they care about their children.
This book has drama, action, and suspense. There were even a few chuckles to be found in the pages. It had a sort of "National Treasure" feel to it.
However, I won't lie - it seemed like it would have made a better movie than book, although this could just be due to the fact that I hadn't read the first two in the series.
All in all I liked it. Four stars!
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Review of 'Stealing the Preacher' by Karen Witemeyer
I got a free copy of 'Stealing the Preacher' by Karen Witemeyer from Bethany House for my honest review.
This was such a great book! I loved the humor throughout it (seriously, the first two chapters had me laughing harder than a book has in a long while. I mean, stealing a preacher? too silly).
The great relationship with God is obvious from both Joanna and Crockett which is wonderful. At one point the book uses one of my all-time favorite Bible verses (which is written below so keep reading).
I am definitely putting this up on my bookshelf forever. I can't wait for my mom and sister to read it because I believe they will enjoy it just as much.
Before this book, I had never heard of Karen Witemeyer and now I look forward to more books from her.
However, I just have to ask - what is with the name Crockett? It is so bizarre. I suppose it could be just me for I find it hard to believe that someone would actually be named that. Then again, you do have Apple and other strange names from Hollywood so maybe it isn't such a stretch.
I am so happy to have found this blogging program with Bethany House for a) where I live there is no Christian bookstore (except almost an hour and a half away) and b) it is really wonderful being introduced to authors I have never heard of before.
5 stars out of 5! :D
Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
This was such a great book! I loved the humor throughout it (seriously, the first two chapters had me laughing harder than a book has in a long while. I mean, stealing a preacher? too silly).
The great relationship with God is obvious from both Joanna and Crockett which is wonderful. At one point the book uses one of my all-time favorite Bible verses (which is written below so keep reading).
I am definitely putting this up on my bookshelf forever. I can't wait for my mom and sister to read it because I believe they will enjoy it just as much.
Before this book, I had never heard of Karen Witemeyer and now I look forward to more books from her.
However, I just have to ask - what is with the name Crockett? It is so bizarre. I suppose it could be just me for I find it hard to believe that someone would actually be named that. Then again, you do have Apple and other strange names from Hollywood so maybe it isn't such a stretch.
I am so happy to have found this blogging program with Bethany House for a) where I live there is no Christian bookstore (except almost an hour and a half away) and b) it is really wonderful being introduced to authors I have never heard of before.
5 stars out of 5! :D
Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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