Book Review: A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers

The first book in the bestselling Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget—Hadassah. Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, this young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome.

My Thoughts...

I have taken ages to finally get these books and pick them up; I truly do not know why I have not read them before now. A beautifully written book that is I describe in so many ways, A Voice in the Wind remains favourites of so many Christian readers. Following the life of the slave girl named Hadassah, readers will get a picture of why Christians are here on this earth, and their purpose. Readers will also recieve a renewed view on their faith and dwell on questions that every Christian should wrestle with. The events that unfold are captivating with encounters that will change hundreds of lives. Words are not adequate to describe how powerful this book is; it is truly a prized pairing from beginning to end. 

Hadassah is now one of my favourite characters I have ever read about. Her morales, her servitude, and her trust in the Lord never failed to leave me in awe. She trusted the Lord with all of her heart and put her faith in Him until the very end of the book. Every Chrstian reader needs this book to reflect on their own beliefs, and learning to put their faith in the Lord when troubles come. 

-ShewolfLia17

Book Review: Beguiled by Deeanne Gist

Rylee Monroe walks dogs in old-money Charleston, a part of the city recently targeted by a daring thief. Logan Woods works the crime beat for the local paper but dreams of a life as a nonfiction writer. When the string of robberies takes a strange twist, Logan sees the making of a once-in-a-lifetime book that seems to circle around this charming, eye-catching dogwalker. But pursuing the truth means ignoring that he seems to be falling for her. And what is she hiding in her past that could crack the story wide open?

My Thoughts...

Veering off into a different path of reading, I did not know what to expect when cracking open a mystery romance novel. I was interested in the first few chapters, and soon after to my disapointement, discovered that I had just turned the last page. This was my first Deeanne Gist book and also my first J. Mark Bertrand, so I curiously read this short novel. It was a lukewarm read, not too romantic, not too action packed. It had suspense and a sense of curiousness, but did not seem like a heavy book. The characters are somewhat developed, but lacked extra depth, like a drawing that is 2D, but not as good as 3D. I adored the dog walking as it was different and the lavish setting of the flapper era. The ending was also a bit much, and rushed to conclusions in the last few pages. These pages build up anticipation for the ending, but seemed overdone. Beguiled is an enjoyable, but not demanding book. Even non mystery lovers will read this one!

-ShewolfLia17

Book Review: Chasing Jupiter by Rachel Coker

Scarlett Blaine's life in 1960s Georgia isn't always easy, especially given her parents' financial struggles and the fights surrounding her sister Juli's hippie lifestyle. Then there's her brother, Cliff. While Scarlett loves him more than anything, there's no denying his unique behavior leaves Cliff misunderstood and left out. So when he wishes for a rocket to Jupiter, Scarlett agrees to make it happen, no matter how crazy the idea might be. Raising the rocket money means baking pies, and the farmer's son, Frank, agrees to provide the peaches if Scarlett will help him talk to Juli. The problem is, Scarlett really enjoys her time with Frank, and finds herself wondering if, someday, they could be more than friends. Just as she thinks everything might be going her way, Cliff suffers an accident that not only affects the rocket plans, but shakes Scarlett's view of God. As the summer comes to an end, Scarlett must find a way to regain what she's lost, but also fulfill a promise to launch her brother's dream

My Thoughts...

Another marvelous read by a brilliant author, Rachel Coker brings creativity to life! I ran to the second book after finishing Interrupted, and devoured it in a day or so. Personally, I thought this book gets better than the first. From the first page, I knew this book would be different than all other formulaic books I have encountered, and was anticipating the plot. Each character has weird quirks that would sometimes irritate the other characters to no end; not one character had a lack of depth to them. Every chapter uncased new and creative events that made this story one of a kind. This novel goes through each problem and success with ease and a sense of  energy that possesses the plot. The ending was nothing what I had expected, and had a bit of difficulty getting through the ending. The story had the perfect amount of emotion and lots of action, a fantastic novel that turns the everyday life into weird and real events that will forever change ones life.

-ShewolfLia17