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132 reviews

Final Girls by Riley Sager

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

3.0

The Peacemaker by Wanda E. Brunstetter

4.0

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

The first couple chapters were strong and hooked me instantly, but the longer the book went on the more bored I got. The ending is what bumped the rating though it was wrapped up very nicely.

Fame by Karen Kingsbury

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I enjoyed this reread! I originally read this before reading all about the Baxters so it was more emotional when reading their chapters the last time.

Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love by REBECCA. FINK ST JAMES (CUBBIE.), Cubbie Fink

hopeful medium-paced

5.0

Jesus was “a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering”(Isa. 53:3). He’s not intimidated by our problems, anger; sorrow, grief, and questions. His ministry here on earth was a complete mix of sorrow and joy; life and death. The mix is important because “suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us” (Rom. 5:3-5 ESV). When pain sweeps in and threatens to knock you off your feet, stand firm in your care for others and faith in Christ by remaining curious and openhearted. Ask the questions and know that it’s okay to not have all the answers. Create space for God to respond and slowly; but surely, you’ll discover that your love and His love will get you through. You will hear His voice again.
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Such a good book! I am a huge fan of the small bone family which originally started with Rebecca. Her songs and testimony often encouraged me in my young adult years. This took me back and her husbands story encouraged me in my current season.

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

4.0

Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined by Stephenie Meyer

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Beau > Bella ❤️This story is more than a gender swap and I can’t say why so please read this!!

Lore Olympus: Volume Five by Rachel Smythe

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I have to be honest I am losing interest in this series. I still love the illustrations and how fast I can read one but so tired of the slow burn.

Mexikid by Pedro Martín

funny fast-paced

4.0

This was such a fun read. I have been “homesick” lately and this was food for my soul! I would say this is geared towards older MG readers since there is some language and an animal death that can come off kind of shocking.