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creverett77's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
she__reads's review
5.0
This book took a little bit longer to get into because Alex's character was stone cold and not super likable at first, however it ended up being really great. Selfishly I wish that there were more books in the series because I could read about these characters forever however, I both understand the ending and am grateful for how it was wrapped up. The message in this one of "there is a way that seems right to a person but its end is the way of death" was super interesting especially as it related to Alex and his quest to fight the hurt in the streets rather than the one in his heart.
I really loved the mentorship between Clay and Alex as it added more depth to Clay's character that we didn't get to see in the second book and demonstrated the importance of having mentors to look to even when we are young adults/adults. I also loved how the author made you feel right at home and like you had a spot in the friend group. Finally, the inclusion of so many wonderful bible verses and the practical ways to apply them to one's life was wonderful in each of the books.
The book was awesome, the series was amazing and I can't wait to read more books by Karen Kingsburry!
I really loved the mentorship between Clay and Alex as it added more depth to Clay's character that we didn't get to see in the second book and demonstrated the importance of having mentors to look to even when we are young adults/adults. I also loved how the author made you feel right at home and like you had a spot in the friend group. Finally, the inclusion of so many wonderful bible verses and the practical ways to apply them to one's life was wonderful in each of the books.
The book was awesome, the series was amazing and I can't wait to read more books by Karen Kingsburry!
librarydeb's review
5.0
A good third book to this series. I wasn't sure why she needed a third book but it was fun to see my favorite characters from the first two books in their future lives with happy families and having babies. The new guy is a cop that works with Clay on the force in California. He is running from his prior life, from God, and from the death of his father in the twin towers. Will he come back to the Lord? Will he find his life?
"'It isn't revenge." Alex's mother sounded pensive. "He cares about the bad guys as much as the victims. Before he settled on law enforcement, he even thought about going into counseling. So he could help people change for the better-before they were capable of hurting society.'
It was all as if Alex was trying to become a real life Batman, a person incapable of sustaining relationships in his quest to right all the wrongs in the world. And for some sad reason-even though everyone who loved him could see the futility in his driving determination-Alex couldn't see it.
He still couldn't see it." (pg 58)
"'No!' Clay's tone was intense again. 'You've got it all wrong. Christ didn't die so we could go out and win the fight against evil in the world.' He stopped, and his eyes grew softer. He pressed his open hand to the place over his heart. 'He died so we might win the fight against evil here. Within us.'
Alex stared at his friend, baffled. The wind gusted through the patio area, and he had to keep his voice raised just to be heard. 'Here? Inside us, Clay? I thought we were the good guys.'
'No one's good, Brady. You gotta remember at least that much.' He slid closer to the edge of the table, his voice ringing with sincerity. 'That's the role of the Holy Spirit...to change us and mold us so we can be fore like Christ-more loving and patient and kind, more forgiving. We'll never be perfect. That's His job. But God wants to work on the evil inside us. Only then can we do things bigger than ourselves.'" (pg 206)
Wonderful characters. Interesting plot with lots of action. Great spiritual lessons. A Great book.
Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge prompt(s) –
#46 A book by an author who has written more than 20 books
"'It isn't revenge." Alex's mother sounded pensive. "He cares about the bad guys as much as the victims. Before he settled on law enforcement, he even thought about going into counseling. So he could help people change for the better-before they were capable of hurting society.'
It was all as if Alex was trying to become a real life Batman, a person incapable of sustaining relationships in his quest to right all the wrongs in the world. And for some sad reason-even though everyone who loved him could see the futility in his driving determination-Alex couldn't see it.
He still couldn't see it." (pg 58)
"'No!' Clay's tone was intense again. 'You've got it all wrong. Christ didn't die so we could go out and win the fight against evil in the world.' He stopped, and his eyes grew softer. He pressed his open hand to the place over his heart. 'He died so we might win the fight against evil here. Within us.'
Alex stared at his friend, baffled. The wind gusted through the patio area, and he had to keep his voice raised just to be heard. 'Here? Inside us, Clay? I thought we were the good guys.'
'No one's good, Brady. You gotta remember at least that much.' He slid closer to the edge of the table, his voice ringing with sincerity. 'That's the role of the Holy Spirit...to change us and mold us so we can be fore like Christ-more loving and patient and kind, more forgiving. We'll never be perfect. That's His job. But God wants to work on the evil inside us. Only then can we do things bigger than ourselves.'" (pg 206)
Wonderful characters. Interesting plot with lots of action. Great spiritual lessons. A Great book.
Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge prompt(s) –
#46 A book by an author who has written more than 20 books
honeybeef8844's review
4.0
I loved the nursing home storyline. It was engaging and wonderful, and not a typical plot focus. There was a brief scene which very realistically dealt with the great temptation to not remain pure and made it clear how easy it can be to go too far if you're not really careful. Christian fiction rarely deals very accurately with this real temptation. I used that scene to have a really good discussion with my teens and preteens.
The amount of melodrama happening in just one family grates on my nerves at times, but I enjoyed the bulk of the book so much that I could ignore most of the peripheral stuff.
The amount of melodrama happening in just one family grates on my nerves at times, but I enjoyed the bulk of the book so much that I could ignore most of the peripheral stuff.
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