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Did not finish book. Stopped at 43%.

It was too much for me to read.

The Brightest of Dreams by Susan Anne Mason

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective

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

4.0

The Story Hunter by Lindsay A. Franklin

adventurous

3.0

Fixed Up by Jessica Leigh Johnson

funny reflective

4.0

Rom-com with depth!

This Is Where It Ends: A Novel by Cindy K. Sproles

emotional hopeful reflective

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

4.0

This book made me laugh and cry. God answered Minerva’s prayer about not wanting to die alone. I felt Minerva’s pain and heartbreak. This book is about reflecting on your life, grief, finding family, keeping a promise, etc. I enjoyed seeing Minerva and Delano’s relationship (grandmother and grandson). It was so sweet. 

Concerns: Mother Nature was mentioned. 

Quote: “Blood doesn’t make a relationship. Kindness, caring, and love make a family. You don’t have to be blood to be the perfect fit.” 

The Highest of Hopes by Susan Anne Mason

emotional inspiring reflective sad

4.0

This story deals with putting your hopes into someone and being let down. It was sad when the character was rejected, but the lessons that God taught her were worth it. This book encouraged me. I enjoyed the Reverend and Ms. C. They are such kind, compassionate, and godly people. 

Concerns: The universe is mentioned. The character also says that I am a child of God and so is everyone. 

Quoted I loved: “There is only one parent’s love you truly need: your Heavenly Father’s. And the good news is that you don’t have to earn it and you don’t have to prove yourself worthy to receive it.”

The Trauma Response by M.J. Padgett

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

I enjoyed this book, and the romance was sweet. It deals with grief after losing a career that you love. The only thing I would have made this book better is for it to be longer! 
“When God gives a person a gift and that gift is taken away, it’s a life purpose lost. It will take her some time to reaffix her eyes on the Lord and what He’s planned for her next.” 

The Best of Intentions by Susan Anne Mason

5.0

The Hiding Place: A Graphic Novel by Elizabeth Sherrill, John Sherrill, Corrie ten Boom

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad

5.0

All Manner of Things by Susie Finkbeiner

emotional funny reflective sad

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

5.0

This was such a well written story! This book made me laugh, cry and reflect. I can’t share anything because it would spoil this story.