tealmango 's review for:

Counted Worthy by Leah E. Good

5.0

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What I loved about Counted Worthy is how well-written and realistic the characters are. A major flaw I find in many books aimed toward Christians is flat characters with unnatural reactions toward life’s events. These characters struggled with their faith; they faced trials with a mixture of courage and fear; they didn’t always know what God wanted them to do. They’re realistic people with interesting personalities and flaws, and I enjoyed getting to know them. The dystopian setting is also well-constructed. It’s reminiscent of books like The Hunger Games, but it has a flavor totally its own. As someone who grew up in the Christian faith, I’ve heard countless stories about persecution of Christians around the world, but it was fascinating to see a depiction of how persecution might take place in America.

If you’re looking for a Christian YA book with an exciting, dystopian story, this is for you. If you’re not a Christian but enjoy dystopian fiction, you’ll still probably like Counted Worthy. This book displays the author’s faith in a clear but non-preachy way that I’m still marveling at. If you want a quality piece of Christian literature that doesn’t have to be qualified with the label, “Good… for a Christian book,” check out Counted Worthy. It’s exciting and well-written, and I can’t wait for Leah’s next book.

*Note: I received a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Read more on my blog: http://newberyandbeyond.com/review-copy-counted-worthy/