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leahegood's review against another edition
5.0
I think this is the first time I've given a self-published book a five star rating. I found "Never" through a blog scavenger hunt the author did to celebrate the book release. When I downloaded the free sample, I didn't know what to expect. The sample definitely hooked me.
Travis Hamilton, a scholarly young man, is an unlikely suspect for murder. When he is convicted and sentenced ten years labor in Dead Mines, his brother Ross is determined to clear Travis. Ross knows his brother cannot survive the sentence, and he knows Travis is not the murderer. But the web of deception is more tangled than either brother imagined. As their journeys increase in difficulty, both brothers turn to moral convictions that must "never" be abandoned, no matter what the cost. Can Travis survive the evil rule of the mine boss? Can Ross reach the bottom of an ever deepening mystery before it's too late to rescue his brother?
Some of Travis's experiences in the mine might make this book unsuitable for young children. I'd give it a PG rating. That said, this book was refreshing. Even in Christian fiction, it's rare to see heroes sticking to what they believe as tenaciously as Ross and Travis. The author did a wonderful job showing principled good winning over unprincipled evil. I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.
[I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.]
Travis Hamilton, a scholarly young man, is an unlikely suspect for murder. When he is convicted and sentenced ten years labor in Dead Mines, his brother Ross is determined to clear Travis. Ross knows his brother cannot survive the sentence, and he knows Travis is not the murderer. But the web of deception is more tangled than either brother imagined. As their journeys increase in difficulty, both brothers turn to moral convictions that must "never" be abandoned, no matter what the cost. Can Travis survive the evil rule of the mine boss? Can Ross reach the bottom of an ever deepening mystery before it's too late to rescue his brother?
Some of Travis's experiences in the mine might make this book unsuitable for young children. I'd give it a PG rating. That said, this book was refreshing. Even in Christian fiction, it's rare to see heroes sticking to what they believe as tenaciously as Ross and Travis. The author did a wonderful job showing principled good winning over unprincipled evil. I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.
[I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.]
oliviacornwell's review
4.0
Full review here: http://oliviasinkspots.blogspot.com/2015/04/book-review-never-j-grace-pennington.html
I enjoyed this book. I liked how a western novel had mystery and suspense, instead of an action/adventure aspect that might be expected. I enjoyed trying to solve the mystery alongside Ross and the others, even though my guesses ended up being wrong. The ending kind of confused me, as to villain roles in the whole matter, but it was still fun to watch it all fall into place.
Travis' character was unique for me. I know it sounds awful to say it, but I liked seeing the immense struggle he had to endure, with the exhaustion and pain. It's was different to see that for a main character, and I liked seeing such hardship for the main character to experience. His overall personality was an interesting combination to the struggles he experiences too, and it made it interesting to watch him handle the situations he was put in.
The message of the book was very good, too, and well conveyed. Never giving up or compromising your beliefs, even when it means enduring trials instead of having it easy or safe.
I enjoyed this book. I liked how a western novel had mystery and suspense, instead of an action/adventure aspect that might be expected. I enjoyed trying to solve the mystery alongside Ross and the others, even though my guesses ended up being wrong. The ending kind of confused me, as to villain roles in the whole matter, but it was still fun to watch it all fall into place.
Travis' character was unique for me. I know it sounds awful to say it, but I liked seeing the immense struggle he had to endure, with the exhaustion and pain. It's was different to see that for a main character, and I liked seeing such hardship for the main character to experience. His overall personality was an interesting combination to the struggles he experiences too, and it made it interesting to watch him handle the situations he was put in.
The message of the book was very good, too, and well conveyed. Never giving up or compromising your beliefs, even when it means enduring trials instead of having it easy or safe.
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