Well...this book really didn't do a great job of sticking to Boston's relationship with the war. It was dry at parts and mildly interesting at others,Well...this book really didn't do a great job of sticking to Boston's relationship with the war. It was dry at parts and mildly interesting at others, but overall it didn't deliver on the promised title.
The author showed their own bias and opinions on quite a few occasions. The southern side of the issue was not very well explained, but I didn't expect that nor did it affect my rating, I simply felt I should mention it.
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Well...this book really didn't do a great job of sticking to Boston's relationship with the war. It was dry at parts and mildly interesting at others, but overall it didn't deliver on the promised title.
The author showed their own bias and opinions on quite a few occasions. The southern side of the issue was not very well explained, but I didn't expect that nor did it affect my rating, I simply felt I should mention it....more
When I stumbled accross this series, I thought it looked like a fun concept, but I quickly lost interest as the writing was so bland. So much telling When I stumbled accross this series, I thought it looked like a fun concept, but I quickly lost interest as the writing was so bland. So much telling instead of showing and no emotional connection with the characters.
I enjoyed finally continuing this series. I enjoyed the story and the message of sharing our faith with others and leaving the results to God. The endI enjoyed finally continuing this series. I enjoyed the story and the message of sharing our faith with others and leaving the results to God. The ending felt a little abrupt to me, but the narration was wonderful. ...more
This was a great collection. Some of the stories were better than others. A couple suffered from an author trying to fit to mRead on Kindle Unlimited.
This was a great collection. Some of the stories were better than others. A couple suffered from an author trying to fit to much into a small story. However, most of these were well-written, enjoyable, and celebrated godly romantic love...more
I so enjoyed this story. Rachel Rossano does the best at marriage-of-convenience books and swoony romance without ever crossing into territory that feI so enjoyed this story. Rachel Rossano does the best at marriage-of-convenience books and swoony romance without ever crossing into territory that feels dirty. This story was so good, rich, and a delight. I can't wait for the next book in the series!...more
This was a sweet story with a subtle Christian message. I enjoyed the story for what it was: A fun and sweet story. The moraRead on Kindle Unlimited.
This was a sweet story with a subtle Christian message. I enjoyed the story for what it was: A fun and sweet story. The moral and faith elements were a bit fuzzy and ambiguous. It was more like a Hallmark movie type than anything else.
Content notes: A woman has had a baby out of wedlock. The baby is always treated like a good thing....more
Well, I was almost done with this whole series. Seriously, most of this book felt like so many dystopian plots. I will be honest enough to say that I Well, I was almost done with this whole series. Seriously, most of this book felt like so many dystopian plots. I will be honest enough to say that I haven't read dystopian novels because I usually find even looking at them makes me think they are dark, depressing, and rather dumb.
However, this book did take a couple of unexpected turns that had me wondering if I would enjoy it more than I thought I would. I'm at least going to give the next book a try.
But seriously, can we please let the plot of one teen girl against a one-world government a rest?
I did love how Phili made all her decisions based on what she thought God would have her do. This was done in a very teen way, but authentically. It's one of the big reasons I've kept reading....more
It was interesting to see this from Nick's perspective, but so much of the content was word-for-word what was in book 2, that I didn't enjoy it as mucIt was interesting to see this from Nick's perspective, but so much of the content was word-for-word what was in book 2, that I didn't enjoy it as much as the other side book. One to book 3! At least this illness is good for my binge reading....more
I may come back and try to write a more detailed review later, but I'm sick so this will have to do.
Well, this was a well-written adventure with a lotI may come back and try to write a more detailed review later, but I'm sick so this will have to do.
Well, this was a well-written adventure with a lot of emotion packed into it. I was very invested in what happened next and the characters. However, I was disappointed a bit, I will be very honest. One of the biggest things I loved about the original Red Rain was how different it was from everything else out there It was about a girl standing up for what was right even when the government was wrong. This story felt more like your typical teen-against-the-government dystopian novel.
Will I keep reading? Oh yes. But I wish it had kept the feel and originality of the first book. ...more
Sick days were made for binge reading. My husband and I read this together. It was fun to get some back story. I love, love, love that Red Rain is a sSick days were made for binge reading. My husband and I read this together. It was fun to get some back story. I love, love, love that Red Rain is a series now. ...more
This was a solid book on singleness. Fernades did a great job presenting a book that wasn't meant to be exhaustive or in-depth, it was simply to be teThis was a solid book on singleness. Fernades did a great job presenting a book that wasn't meant to be exhaustive or in-depth, it was simply to be ten reminders for single women. She did a great job presenting God's truth in an encouraging and uncompromising way.
Content notes: While the author is Catholic, the book is biblically based, not catholic practice-based, which I really appreciated. There are a couple of chapters that cover purity and sexual topics. ...more
Well, this was a solid book, but honestly nothing unique. I feel like there are better books with the same information (probably even better presentedWell, this was a solid book, but honestly nothing unique. I feel like there are better books with the same information (probably even better presented) like Kingdom Single: Living Complete and Fully Free and 7 Myths about Singleness
I loved David's heart, passion, and much of what he had to say. He could have made this book fantastic if he had shared more about his personal journey to discovering the lessons he was passing on, instead of just presenting a summary.
Overall, a solid book on godly singleness that I can recommend, just not as highly as some others....more
I debated between two and three stars, I'm settling on three because it was practical and I can tell the author really caresRead on Kindle Unlimited.
I debated between two and three stars, I'm settling on three because it was practical and I can tell the author really cares.
Things that are good: ~ Real situations singles face at church ~ Practical help of changing those situations by predetermining how to handle them ~ Overall upbeat feel/not bitter
What I didn't like: ~ The use of slang that not only did I no get, but even a google search did not help me. Can anyone explain what her favorite phrase "it's derby" means? ~ There is nothing to back up a lot of what she suggests. As in there isn't a discussion about how we honor God, biblical examples, or even research ~ There were a couple of comments that had me cocking my head. Especially in the area of sex. Because she didn't explain, I have no idea if I would agree with what she is saying or not.
Overall, I would say this might be an okay conversation starter, but it is steeped in a lot of personal culture and slang that could make it harder to engage with. Also, the lack of really delving into the subject, makes this more of a starter guide then an in-depth look. ...more
I loved the first book in this series, but this one wasn't as good. I loved the characters and the ideas as much but so much of the story felt forced.I loved the first book in this series, but this one wasn't as good. I loved the characters and the ideas as much but so much of the story felt forced. Still, I enjoyed reading this Christmas story....more
I'm always looking for good books on singleness because I am passionate about singles. While this book wasn't awful, it just wasn't anything that made I'm always looking for good books on singleness because I am passionate about singles. While this book wasn't awful, it just wasn't anything that made me want to keep reading. The truths Hannah was sharing were good, but she shared nothing of herself in those first few chapters, she just handed out advice. I think there are a lot better resources out there for singles, among my favorites are Kingdom Single: Living Complete and Fully Free and Living Whole Without a Better Half: Biblical Truth for the Single Life...more
I put this book on hold as my Kindle Unlimited ran out. I am going to say I wasn't finding this book as interesting as the first, but I did like the uI put this book on hold as my Kindle Unlimited ran out. I am going to say I wasn't finding this book as interesting as the first, but I did like the unique setting....more
I stumbled across this story while looking for stories set around Easter time. This was a fictitious look at Good Friday from the perspective of a womI stumbled across this story while looking for stories set around Easter time. This was a fictitious look at Good Friday from the perspective of a woman who had followed Jesus. It ends on Good Friday, with a hint that this really isn't the end. I think it would make great reading on Good Friday.
Please note: as of the time I write this review, the author's Goodreads page is a mess and has a very inappropriate story attached that is not by the same author, but by someone with the same name. I'm trying to get it removed but please be away if you see it that it is NOT by the same author. ...more
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