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meezcarrie's review
4.0
Warrior is Linda Rodante’s latest offering in the romantic suspense Dangerous series. As soon as I heard that a new one was coming out, I jumped at the chance to review it because I really enjoyed the previous book Pursued. Rodante writes compelling characters and heart-in-your-throat suspense with a solid message. Sign me up.
One of the things I enjoy most about Rodante’s books (at least the two I’ve read lol) is that the title has more than one application to the story. In this case, “Warrior” is the one of the nicknames that Reece gives to Kati Walsh from the moment she captivates him in the kickboxing ring. For her part, Kati holds her pain close and it’s only as she begins to open up to Joshua Corbin, the new assistant pastor at her church (and Reece’s best friend), that we get to see exactly what she’s overcome. And it’s then that Reece’s nickname for her – Warrior – feels even more poignant.
But there’s another, even more powerful, meaning to the title. Josh and Reece both challenge Kati’s church in many ways, and particularly in the area of the power of prayer. The events that unfold in this trio’s lives – as well as the life of their church – challenge all of us to take more prayer seriously, to see it for what it is: a weapon against the spiritual forces of evil that we and those around us battle every day.
We’ve all lived so long with Satan’s attacks that we no longer see them as such. We possess weapons of divine power that can demolish strongholds, and yet we don’t use them. Prayer, praise, God’s word. The name of Jesus. Weapons. He’s calling us our of our comfort zones, out of our safe zones, and asking if we are willing to take up the fight for our families, our neighbors, and for Him.
I also really appreciated the way Rodante elevated the discussion about stereotypes we tend to apply to socio-economic status, backgrounds, neighborhoods, intentions – all even without realizing it. Especially, I think, in ‘church work’. Through some of the events and discussions that play out in this story, the author helped me sit back and reflect on ways I can be more aware of – and avoid – this mindset in the future.
Bottom Line: Warrior by Linda Rodante is moving and inspiring. Four people (three main characters and a fourth supporting player) who, at the outset, could not appear more different from each other, yet in the heart are more alike than they realize. The suspense is well-done, with scenes that will have you holding your breath until the danger has passed (for now), and the characters are vividly drawn. While it does contain two elements that I typically avoid in books (a love triangle and more than a few ‘preachy’ moments), in this context both work to deepen the story and leave an impression on your heart.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
One of the things I enjoy most about Rodante’s books (at least the two I’ve read lol) is that the title has more than one application to the story. In this case, “Warrior” is the one of the nicknames that Reece gives to Kati Walsh from the moment she captivates him in the kickboxing ring. For her part, Kati holds her pain close and it’s only as she begins to open up to Joshua Corbin, the new assistant pastor at her church (and Reece’s best friend), that we get to see exactly what she’s overcome. And it’s then that Reece’s nickname for her – Warrior – feels even more poignant.
But there’s another, even more powerful, meaning to the title. Josh and Reece both challenge Kati’s church in many ways, and particularly in the area of the power of prayer. The events that unfold in this trio’s lives – as well as the life of their church – challenge all of us to take more prayer seriously, to see it for what it is: a weapon against the spiritual forces of evil that we and those around us battle every day.
We’ve all lived so long with Satan’s attacks that we no longer see them as such. We possess weapons of divine power that can demolish strongholds, and yet we don’t use them. Prayer, praise, God’s word. The name of Jesus. Weapons. He’s calling us our of our comfort zones, out of our safe zones, and asking if we are willing to take up the fight for our families, our neighbors, and for Him.
I also really appreciated the way Rodante elevated the discussion about stereotypes we tend to apply to socio-economic status, backgrounds, neighborhoods, intentions – all even without realizing it. Especially, I think, in ‘church work’. Through some of the events and discussions that play out in this story, the author helped me sit back and reflect on ways I can be more aware of – and avoid – this mindset in the future.
Bottom Line: Warrior by Linda Rodante is moving and inspiring. Four people (three main characters and a fourth supporting player) who, at the outset, could not appear more different from each other, yet in the heart are more alike than they realize. The suspense is well-done, with scenes that will have you holding your breath until the danger has passed (for now), and the characters are vividly drawn. While it does contain two elements that I typically avoid in books (a love triangle and more than a few ‘preachy’ moments), in this context both work to deepen the story and leave an impression on your heart.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
michellef's review
5.0
WARRIOR is book one in author Linda K Rodante’s spiritual warfare series.
Joshua Corbin is the new assistant pastor at New Life Church in Florida. Miss Eleanor is the 88-Year-old prayer warrior. Joshua wants a radical belief for God in the church. He does this by teaching members how to prayer walk.
There is a spiritual battle we all need to be aware of. The author has done an excellent job writing about spiritual warfare without going too deep.
I recommend this novel for readers who enjoy suspense, with a bit of romance. I look forward to reading book two of the series. These are relatively short books and can be read over a couple of days or less.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Joshua Corbin is the new assistant pastor at New Life Church in Florida. Miss Eleanor is the 88-Year-old prayer warrior. Joshua wants a radical belief for God in the church. He does this by teaching members how to prayer walk.
There is a spiritual battle we all need to be aware of. The author has done an excellent job writing about spiritual warfare without going too deep.
I recommend this novel for readers who enjoy suspense, with a bit of romance. I look forward to reading book two of the series. These are relatively short books and can be read over a couple of days or less.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
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