Review: Paige Alder's life is suddenly busier than she can handle. She feels obligated to do tons of things for her church, her job, her best friend who's getting married and she hardly has time for herself to rest, read her Bible or even eat. She meets Tyler at the youth group where she volunteers and begins to become friends with him and then maybe, more than friends.
Positive content: Everything about these books point to God and being free to do what he wants. This book was very clean, for the most part. And the voice was INCREDIBLE Violent content: None Sexual content: Preslee has a checkered past, but not much is told beyond the fact that she moved in with her boyfriend. As does another person, who I am not going to reveal, because it would give some of the story away. Nothing detailed in the least bit. At all. There are a couple of side comments where implies sexual immorality, but nothing too terrible. Language: None Overall opinion: What is an un-cliche way of saying I'm in love? The Paige Alder novels were done in such a masterful way. The voice was incredible, the character development was exceptional and I was hooked. I'm extremely jealous of Erynn Mangum. I found these on a Christian book list and I was skeptical. Now, I think they're my favorite books. Which is something, people! Read these....That's all I have to say. And even if you don't like this genre, if you're a writer, read it just for the fact that it's an impeccable work of fiction.
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Review: Scarlett Blaine's life seem to be falling apart, with her brother, Cliff, not quite normal, her sister, Juli, turning hippie, her Grandpop Barley going senile, and her parents fighting over their financial situation. She loves Cliff more than anything, though, despite his unique behavior. So, when he asks for a rocket to Jupiter, she agrees to help him. They begin to sell peach pies with Frank Leggett, who agrees to help as long as Scarlett puts in a word for him with Juli, who he's had a crush on for a while. The problem is that Scarlett is starting to feel something more than friendship with Frank... Positive content: It was awesome in general. Scarlett had good morals, God was presented in a good way. Violent content: There's an accident that I can't describe, because it would give away things, but doesn't give a lot of description. Nothing terrible. I think you'll be fine, unless you're super squeamish about injuries. Sexual content: Juli runs away with her boyfriend, but nothing is described beyond that. A couple of kisses and crushes involved, but nothing detailed. Language: None Overall review: Oh, it was so sad. The ending wasn't very satisfying, but it ended in a good place, I suppose. The character arc is great. It was unique, that's for sure. I don't think I've ever read a book set in 1960's Georgia. I loved it and spent a while ranting about it to Emma and Abby. I would definitely recommend this book to those who like books about relationships with other people (not specifically romantic.) I wouldn't recommend it to someone who hates sad books or dissatisfying endings. Rachel Coker did a fantastic job with this. |
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