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amelialucille02's review
I feel weird rating A book about People's lives. but I love this. book and their heart for God!
johnnypb's review
5.0
“Love is the point.”
I’ve been following these 2 for a while now, (being a BTR fan from day 1 made it happen) and I loved this. Seeing behind the scenes looks at their real lives, not just what we see on social media, was very encouraging and refreshing. I hope they write another one!
I’ve been following these 2 for a while now, (being a BTR fan from day 1 made it happen) and I loved this. Seeing behind the scenes looks at their real lives, not just what we see on social media, was very encouraging and refreshing. I hope they write another one!
cj_underw's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Drug use, Vomit, and Sexual content
swiftlyreviews's review
4.0
This book was very eye opening for me and I enjoyed reading something different!
Alexa and Carlos talk about how they discovered God and how a bible study brought them together. They each have their own chapters and POVS. I found that Alexa was more descriptive and Carlos’ was more peppy, but they both went back and forth between timelines, which I found interesting!
I enjoyed learning about their childhoods and upbringings, although they also had some heartbreaking moments. Some parts were difficult and sad to read. In general, to learn how their lives and their marriage, it was an interesting read!
Alexa and Carlos talk about how they discovered God and how a bible study brought them together. They each have their own chapters and POVS. I found that Alexa was more descriptive and Carlos’ was more peppy, but they both went back and forth between timelines, which I found interesting!
I enjoyed learning about their childhoods and upbringings, although they also had some heartbreaking moments. Some parts were difficult and sad to read. In general, to learn how their lives and their marriage, it was an interesting read!
inspiretruth's review
3.0
Carlos and Alexa PenaVega have grown up in the spotlight. From starring in Big Time Rush and Spy Kids to becoming social media influences and vloggers, their careers have been full of incredible opportunities and life-changing moments; but there is one thing that makes the PenaVegas stand out — their faith!
Carlos Pena is a natural performer. With his family’s full support, he went to Hollywood to pursue acting, auditioning for roles until he was cast in the global sensation television show and boyband Big Time Rush! Yet, despite the fame and money, Carlos still felt empty. Struggling to dig himself out of a dark hole, Carlos opened his ears to the Good News of Jesus, and in just one week, his life changed forever!
Alexa Vega, best known for her role as Carmen Cortez in Spy Kids, has had an epic career. As she transformed from a child star to an adult, the world has watched how her faith has shifted her acting roles and lifestyle. It was no easy transition, though. Battling an eating disorder and healing from divorce, Alexa has had her fair share of pitfalls; nevertheless, through God’s grace and strength, she was able to stand again!
Passionate about their love of Jesus and spreading the Gospel, Carlos and Alexa PenaVega are not shy about proclaiming their faith. In their first memoir, What if Love is the Point: Living for Jesus in a Self-Consumed World, Carlos and Alexa take fans through the significant moments of their lives that revealed God’s truth and brought them to where they are today. Written with candor and heart, their message is simple: the point of this life is love… specifically, God’s love!
I’ve been excited to read this memoir since it was first announced in November 2021. Yet, I’m not going to lie; I was hoping for a few more in-depth details — BTR (the band’s reaction to Carlos’ faith and their reunion), movie roles (more highlights and other specific memories), and the reason Alexa stopped singing! Nevertheless, as I read on, I realized that the goal of this book was not to reveal all the juicy details of their lives but to encourage readers about God’s love through life events that showcased His provision and blessings. And they succeeded.
After feeling in a rut and losing my joy, Carlos and Alexa’s words were the inspiration I needed to bring my focus back to the Lord. The final chapter, especially, awakened my soul and restored the peace I’d been missing.
The PenaVega are a team! Even when they competed against one another on Dancing with the Stars and Alexa was told that she and Carlos could not win, they remained a united front! They are role models to me and millions worldwide of what godly marriage, family, and life look like. Whether you’ve been a fan of the PenaVegas since the early 2000s, or need a reminder of God’s goodness, What if Love is the Point is a fabulous testimony of God’s unfailing love.
*Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with a pre-release copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own!*
Carlos Pena is a natural performer. With his family’s full support, he went to Hollywood to pursue acting, auditioning for roles until he was cast in the global sensation television show and boyband Big Time Rush! Yet, despite the fame and money, Carlos still felt empty. Struggling to dig himself out of a dark hole, Carlos opened his ears to the Good News of Jesus, and in just one week, his life changed forever!
Alexa Vega, best known for her role as Carmen Cortez in Spy Kids, has had an epic career. As she transformed from a child star to an adult, the world has watched how her faith has shifted her acting roles and lifestyle. It was no easy transition, though. Battling an eating disorder and healing from divorce, Alexa has had her fair share of pitfalls; nevertheless, through God’s grace and strength, she was able to stand again!
Passionate about their love of Jesus and spreading the Gospel, Carlos and Alexa PenaVega are not shy about proclaiming their faith. In their first memoir, What if Love is the Point: Living for Jesus in a Self-Consumed World, Carlos and Alexa take fans through the significant moments of their lives that revealed God’s truth and brought them to where they are today. Written with candor and heart, their message is simple: the point of this life is love… specifically, God’s love!
I’ve been excited to read this memoir since it was first announced in November 2021. Yet, I’m not going to lie; I was hoping for a few more in-depth details — BTR (the band’s reaction to Carlos’ faith and their reunion), movie roles (more highlights and other specific memories), and the reason Alexa stopped singing! Nevertheless, as I read on, I realized that the goal of this book was not to reveal all the juicy details of their lives but to encourage readers about God’s love through life events that showcased His provision and blessings. And they succeeded.
After feeling in a rut and losing my joy, Carlos and Alexa’s words were the inspiration I needed to bring my focus back to the Lord. The final chapter, especially, awakened my soul and restored the peace I’d been missing.
The PenaVega are a team! Even when they competed against one another on Dancing with the Stars and Alexa was told that she and Carlos could not win, they remained a united front! They are role models to me and millions worldwide of what godly marriage, family, and life look like. Whether you’ve been a fan of the PenaVegas since the early 2000s, or need a reminder of God’s goodness, What if Love is the Point is a fabulous testimony of God’s unfailing love.
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*Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with a pre-release copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own!*
kmalvaso's review
5.0
I usually skip celebrity focused reads, but I’m so glad I didn’t miss this one. This book is incredibly encouraging, and I found myself relating to both Carlos and Alexa’s stories more than I ever would’ve imagined. The feelings of wanting more out of your life and the constant letdown when things don’t happen the way you imagined resonated so much with me. God’s providence was beautifully shown throughout this book and was a great reminder that a relationship with God is much different than just going through the motions. So much of navigating life is how you frame it in your mind, and I’m so thankful for this book and its amazing message that maybe love truly is the point after all. Well done, Carlos and Alexa!