rich2023's reviews
192 reviews

Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly

hopeful inspiring reflective

5.0

This is such a beautiful story! I learned so much about whales, sounds, and what life may be like for a deaf person. 

Detection Detail by Terri Reed

5.0

Lasagna Means I Love You by Kate O'Shaughnessy
Did not finish book. Stopped at 58%.

The story was great. I couldn’t finish it because there was a same sex couple in the story. 

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
Did not finish book. Stopped at 5%.

Same sex couple mentioned in the story.

Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective

5.0

John 16:33 fits this story perfectly.
”“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Front Desk by Kelly Yang

5.0

This is such an important book to read. It is based on the author’s experience in America as a Chinese immigrant.

Positively, Penelope by Pepper Basham

5.0

A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Such a well written book! The depth of the characters, the plot, etc. I loved the prayers and how Charlotte, Nettie, and Bernice relied on God. Also, seeing Claire show what it looks like to experience pain and hardship , wrestle and grow in her walk with God.

“Live like you’re looking back from the threshold of eternity.”

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

hopeful inspiring

3.5

Thank God for coaches! 

Give Me a Sign by Anna Sortino
Did not finish book. Stopped at 38%.

Beautiful cover. I may pick this book up later but I'm not really feeling it right now.