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Preaching the Gospel to Yourself by The Daily Grace Co.

challenging reflective

5.0

I think having the word "Gospel" in the title is a little misleading. But I understand saying something more general, like "the Bible" is less catchy, even if it would be more accurate. Not a knock against the study as a whole, just a note for anyone going into it. Some of the topics were a definite stretch from the passages they picked to discuss them, but on the whole I agreed with the conclusions and found it very encouraging!

Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez

adventurous lighthearted mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a little heavier than the previous book I read by Ibañez and a little more predictable. Still satisfying and charming. I'm looking forward to reading the sequel.

The God of the Garden: Thoughts on Creation, Culture, and the Kingdom by Andrew Peterson

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.75

This book is definitely not for everyone. However, it WAS definitely for ME! I felt like I was rambling through the footpaths of the English countryside with Andrew Peterson and I really really want a tour of his garden and grounds at the Warren.

Safe Enough: Crime Stories by the Author of Jack Reacher by Lee Child, Lee Child

dark mysterious

3.0

The A.B.C. Murders by Agatha Christie

lighthearted mysterious

3.5

Court of Swans by Melanie Dickerson

lighthearted

3.5

Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber

lighthearted

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

4.0

A cute easy read to help get me out of my reading slump. Now all I need is to go find a piece of pie.

A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson

emotional mysterious reflective

3.0

Was just okay

The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye by Nancy Springer

adventurous lighthearted mysterious

4.0

The Memory Thief by Lauren Mansy

adventurous

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

4.0

The premise of this book was very creative. The way the author tied memories to life, use as a weapon, etc. was very unique. However, I think the whole book should have been longer. Relationships developed too easily and trust was gained simply by one side explaining their perspective. There were little or no twists and problems were surmounted rather casually. Overall I enjoyed it, but it won't rank as a top favorite for the year.