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Something Good by Vanessa Miller

emotional inspiring sad tense

4.0

This was a good book that covers real life issues: mental illness, texting while driving,etc. The saddest part is when Trish broke down in prayer. It was a raw and such a real moment. I liked the disciple relationship between Trish and Marquita. 

“Prayer is your answer. When I feel like life has taken me on a journey that I can’t handle on my own, which is most of the time, I go to a room by myself and give all my problems to my Lord and Savior. He always comes through for me. “

The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row by Anthony Ray Hinton, Lara Love Hardin

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad

5.0

I’m at a loss on how to write a review for this book. This book is sad and hopeful. The things people endure in death row and in prison is unimaginable. Anthony Ray Hinton is an example of enduring and preserving through hardship. This book is one everyone should read. It is about hope, forgiveness, trusting God, and how to handle hardship. One of the ways Anthony Ray Hinton survived 30 years on death row is by serving others. Anthony has a true friend in Lester. 
Content Warning: cuss words

Marrying Raven by Melanie D. Snitker

lighthearted

4.0

Sweet  second chance romance!

Cold Pursuit by Nancy Mehl

dark mysterious

5.0

Before We Were Us by Denise Hunter

I liked the plot. It was so sweet to see how Jonah and Lauren fell in love twice. I enjoyed the timeline jump from the past to the present. 

Just as I am by Mandi Blake

2.0

This was my first book by Mandi Blake. The plot and storyline I enjoyed. I also liked Declan’s friend group. The main concern I had was that the characters Delcan and Addie put each other in a place where only God should be. They didn't rely on God for help. 

The Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted

5.0

This was such a cute and sweet book! I loved the kindness and generosity of Joy! I loved Joy’s thoughtfulness towards others.

A Very Terrible Text by Elana Johnson, Elana Johnson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 49%.

too many sexual innuendos

Della and Darby: A Novel of Sisters by Susannah B. Lewis

emotional reflective tense

3.0

Throughout the book, I thought Della was unhinged and wild in her behavior. Della was out of control a lot during the book but I was glad to see her character grow. Della’s character reminded me of what life would be like if you let anger bitterness, jealousy, unforgiveness, etc consume you. I also liked seeing Darby’s growth. 

The faith content was light. I did enjoy hearing Birdena’s salvation story. Philippians 3:12-14 was referred to in the book. 

Overall, this was a solid story. 

A Not So Fictional Fall by Savannah Scott

funny lighthearted

4.0

This was a cute and funny book. The marriage of convenience was well done. 
Content Warnings: There was one French cuss word and some sexual innuendos.