Reading this week

Finished

The Mystery of the Star Ruby by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Spies and Prejudice by Talia Vance

The Black Pearl Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Mystery in the mall by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Currently reading

Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer

Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade

The Rancher Next Door by Betsy St. Amant

His Mountain Miss by Karen Kirst

Non-fiction reading

Getting ready to read

Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter

Talon by Ronie Kendig

Sisterchicks in Sombreros by Robin Jones Gunn

For school 

Not till August

On My Kindle

Reviewing

Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action by Nick Vujici

Harvest of Gold by Tessa Afshar

Bleeding Heart by Amber Stokes reviewing for the author

Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate by Diana Wallis Taylor

Devotional reading

1 Timothy  Psalms

Reviews Posted this week

A Small Break and update.

Just letting you know that I am taking a small break from reviewing books till about the middle of August. In order to get caught upon review books that I am reading as well as writing reviews I am slightly behind and I want to get caught up before school starts at the end of August. There is also some books that I want to read for fun that I might possibly review. Plus I also want to enjoy my vacation with my family in the coming weeks.

Some changes will happen my reading this week post will get moved from Sunday's to Friday. I will start posting a Bible verses on Sunday. I will still stick with the book reviews on Mondays and Wednesdays.  

Reading this week

Finished

The Ghost at the Drive in Movie by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Clue in the recycling Bin by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Creature in Ogopogo Lake by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Mystery of the Stolen sword by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Mystery of the Lost Mines by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Mystery on the Train by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Mystery in San Francisco by Gertrude Chandler Warner

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich

The Mystery of the Purple Pool by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Currently reading

Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer

Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade

The Mystery in the Cave by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Mystery of the Star Ruby by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Spies and Prejudice by Talia Vance

The Black Pearl Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Mystery in the mall by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Non-fiction reading

Getting ready to read

Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter

Talon by Ronie Kendig

The Rancher Next Door by Betsy St. Amant

His Mountain Miss by Karen Kirst

Sisterchicks in Sombreros by Robin Jones Gunn

For school 

Not till August

On My Kindle

Reviewing

Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action by Nick Vujici

Harvest of Gold by Tessa Afshar

Bleeding Heart by Amber Stokes reviewing for the author

Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate by Diana Wallis Taylor

Devotional reading

1 Timothy  Psalms

Reviews Posted this week 

 Review of The Year of Luminous Love last review for a while taking a short break until the middle of August.

Review of The Year of Luminous Love

Title: The Year of Luminous Love

Author: Lurlene McDaniel

 

Chapters: 47

Pages: 363

Genre: Teen chick lit, real life issues

Rating: 4 stars

     As a teen I read Lurlene McDaniel’s One last novels among others. While The Year of Luminous Love is similar to her earlier novels it is also different. It is edgier and I would say that it is geared more towards older teens. But it was still a good read. 

Reading this week

Finished

The Preacher’s Bride by Laurie Kingery

Sisterchicks Do the Hula by Robin Jones Gunn

Knit one, Kill Two by Maggie Sefton

The Box that Watch found by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Comic Book Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Mystery of the Secret Message by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Currently reading

Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer

Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade

The Ghost at the Drive in Movie by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Clue in the recycling Bin by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Sisterchicks in Sombreros by Robin Jones Gunn

Non-fiction reading

Getting ready to read

Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter

Talon by Ronie Kendig

The Rancher Next Door by Betsy St. Amant

His Mountain Miss by Karen Kirst

For school 

Not till August

On My Kindle

Reviewing

Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action by Nick Vujici

Harvest of Gold by Tessa Afshar

Bleeding Heart by Amber Stokes reviewing for the author

Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate by Diana Wallis Taylor

Devotional reading

1 Timothy  Psalms

Reviews Posted this week 

Review of The Rules for Disappearing

Review of Victim of Grace

Review of Victim of Grace

Title: Victim Of Grace

Author: Robin Jones Gunn

 

Chapters: 11

Pages: 205

Genre: Non fiction

Rating: 5 stars

     In Victim of Grace Robin Jones Gunn shares personal stories that show how we are all victims of God’s grace and that is a good thing. I really enjoyed the book. I also found it neat that some of Robin’s personal life and stories ended up in her books

Review of The Rules for Disappearing

Title: The Rules for Disappearing

Author: Ashley Elston

Series: The Rules for Disappearing

 

Chapters: 30

Pages: 312

Genre: teen chick lit

Rating: 4 ½ stars

     In The Rules for Disappearing Meg Jones not her real name is in the Witness Protection program because of something her father did or saw. At least that is what she thinks.  This new placement has them in a small town in Louisana Meg’s plan is to not get attached. But that plan falls to the wayside when she meets Ethan Landry. Ethan is your typical southern country farm boy complete with accent.

     Meg works up a plan to get her family out of the mess that they are in. Ethan also comes up with a plan who’s plan will actually work?

     The Rules for Disappearing is good book, I really enjoyed reading it. The ending was good, a good ending but also left it open for a possible sequel. For a mainstream teen novel it was really pretty clean. A few issues with swearing and other inapproiate teenage behavior. But still a good read. 

I was given an e-copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 

Reading this week

Finished

Sisterchicks on the Loose by Robin Jones Gunn

Nancy Drew Diaries Curse of the Arctic Star by Carolyn Keene

What the Amish Can Teach Us About the Simple Life by Georgia Varozza

Wedding on the Rocks by Rose Zediker Ross

The Walled Flower by Lorraine Bartlett

Currently reading

The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer

Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade

The Preacher’s Bride by Laurie Kingery

Sisterchicks Do the Hula by Robin Jones Gunn

Knit one, Kill Two by Maggie Sefton

Non-fiction reading

Getting ready to read

Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter

Talon by Ronie Kendig

The Rancher Next Door by Betsy St. Amant

Paging the Dead by Brynn Bonner

On what Grounds by Cleo Coyle

Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman

If the Shoe Fits: A Contemporary Fairy tale by Sandra D Bricker

For school 

Not till August

On My Kindle

Reviewing

Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action by Nick Vujici

Harvest of Gold by Tessa Afshar

Bleeding Heart by Amber Stokes reviewing for the author

Claudia, Wife of Pontius Pilate by Diana Wallis Taylor

Devotional reading

1 Timothy  Psalms

Reviews Posted this week

Review of Paige Torn

Review of Insurgent

Review of Insurgent

Title: Insurgent

Author: Veronica Roth

Series: Divergent book 2

Pages: 525

Genre: Teen Dystopia

Rating: 5 stars

     Insurgent picks up where Divergent leaves off. Almost exactly where Divergent leaves off. Tris and Four have to figure out where they go. The cannot go back to the way things were before. Their only hope is in the future. There is more twist and turns in the second book in the series. Insurgent keeps you on the edge of your seat from the first page to last page.

     A teen book hasn’t affected my emotions as much as Insurgent did. To me Insurgent was even better than the first book. The book ended in a cliff hanger that really does leave you hanging. I cannot not wait to October to read the final book in the series. I have no doubt that it will be just as good as the first two books in the series.

Review of Paige Torn

  Title: Paige Torn

Author: Erynn Mangum

Series: Paige Alder

 

Chapters: 19

Pages: 291

Genre: Christian Chick Lit

Rating: 5 stars

     Paige Torn is the newest by Erynn Mangum, and she does it again. Paige Torn is another great book by Erynn. However I may be slightly bias because I’ve loved all of her novels and novella’s. Erynn writes characters that one relates to. As well as the right balance of humor and Faith. Paige torn is no different. I like that fact that Erynn writes chick lit. I love that fact that she writes Christian chick lit. With her main characters being in their 20’s makes for great reading for this 20 something.

     Paige Torn is the first book in the Paige Alder series. Just happens to be my favorite novel and character. While I liked Lauren from the Lauren Holbrook series and could relate to parts of Maya’s life in the Maya Davis series. I find that I can relate to Paige because after reading Paige Torn I find that I am Paige and like Paige I do have a hard time saying no.

 

     In Paige Torn Paige Alder is a twenty two year old college graduate who works at an adaptation agency as a secretary. She feels that her singleness as time for service. Unfourntally Paige cannot say no to anyone, to point where she barely has time to read her Bible let alone eat dinner. At 22 she doesn’t want to get married let alone date. That’s when she meets Tyler a guy who helps with the youth at Church. Can God use Paige’s coworker, best friend and Tyler to show her how thin she is spreading herself?

 

     Another winner and I cannot wait until October for book two Paige Rewritten. At least I don’t have to wait a whole year.

 

I brought the book and the review is my own thoughts.