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The second book in the Angelaeon Circle proves to be as good as, if not better, than the first. After proving his allegiance at the end of the last book, Trevin is made a Captain by the Camrithian King. He is then sent on a quest to find the other two harps, the missing Comains, and a sign for the future from a supposed oracle in the north. He also wishes to prove himself worthy to marry a certain princess with whom he is in love. The problem is that he has to leave her, while on his quest, to the wooing of a murderous Dregmoorian Prince. Many trials come Trevin's way including being accused of murder, guilt from the past, and a nightmare that haunts his sleep. Can he stand up to the challenge when he is faced with his past and tested for what is really in his heart?
The nonstop action and relentless twists and turns keep you hooked all the way. I never wanted to put it down and spent late hours of the night reading it. The unique characters make you fall in love with them as they go through their adventures, trials, and revelations. Karyn has done a wonderful job creating a colorful world with memorable characters. I have to say, Ollena is one of my favorite characters because of her strong tomboyish personality. The main point of learning to forgive yourself is a very powerful message in this story, also. I would recommend this to Christian fantasy readers. Both teens and adults will love this powerful story of love, forgiveness, and overcoming. I recommend reading Breath of Angel (book one) before you read Eye of the Sword, though.
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Breath of Angel by Karyn Henley
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It's been awhile since I've read a really mind blowing fantasy book like this one. It's these kind of books that make my heart and mind stir with creativity and anticipation of what happens next. The book begins with a teen girl named Melaia training to be a priestess in the temple. When a stranger shows up and is murdered before her eyes, her world is pushed on the path she could not avoid. She comes to find out her destiny to restore the stairway to heaven but her impulsive nature keeps getting her into trouble. Can she rise to the occasion when only a short time ago her world was only the temple? Will her heart be tangled beyond recovery? Can she help end a struggle years in the making? Find out in this book and read the story along with me as each new book in the series is released.
I have been slightly weary in the past about reading books with angels in them. This is because since angels are real in this world, so if you write about them in the wrong way, in a way not supported by the bible, my conscience and spirit are troubled. I decided to trust the Christian publishing company I got it from for free because they have not let me down yet and I believe they are trustworthy. I was not disappointed with what I found. Karyn built a beautiful world full of everything that makes fantasy so exciting: love, mystery, destiny, twists, and adventure just to name a few. Even though angels are real, as presented in the Bible, the book is fiction and should be read as such. We know very little about the spiritual beings that serve our King in heaven but Karyn filled in the huge gaps with her own creativity. You have to remember, though, that they were filled in with human imagination. I would recommend this to avid and new Christian fiction/fantasy readers, teens and up. I can not wait to get and read the second book that just came out this month called "Eye of the Sword" and will be blogging about it as soon as possible.
(I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review and this opinion is my own.)
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It's been awhile since I've read a really mind blowing fantasy book like this one. It's these kind of books that make my heart and mind stir with creativity and anticipation of what happens next. The book begins with a teen girl named Melaia training to be a priestess in the temple. When a stranger shows up and is murdered before her eyes, her world is pushed on the path she could not avoid. She comes to find out her destiny to restore the stairway to heaven but her impulsive nature keeps getting her into trouble. Can she rise to the occasion when only a short time ago her world was only the temple? Will her heart be tangled beyond recovery? Can she help end a struggle years in the making? Find out in this book and read the story along with me as each new book in the series is released.
I have been slightly weary in the past about reading books with angels in them. This is because since angels are real in this world, so if you write about them in the wrong way, in a way not supported by the bible, my conscience and spirit are troubled. I decided to trust the Christian publishing company I got it from for free because they have not let me down yet and I believe they are trustworthy. I was not disappointed with what I found. Karyn built a beautiful world full of everything that makes fantasy so exciting: love, mystery, destiny, twists, and adventure just to name a few. Even though angels are real, as presented in the Bible, the book is fiction and should be read as such. We know very little about the spiritual beings that serve our King in heaven but Karyn filled in the huge gaps with her own creativity. You have to remember, though, that they were filled in with human imagination. I would recommend this to avid and new Christian fiction/fantasy readers, teens and up. I can not wait to get and read the second book that just came out this month called "Eye of the Sword" and will be blogging about it as soon as possible.
(I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review and this opinion is my own.)
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
A Stitch In Time by Tracey Bateman, Carol Cox, Cathy Marie Hake, and Vickie McDonough
This is actually four cute stories in one book, each written by one of the four authors in the title of this review. The stories are all connected in that each one is about one of four siblings of the Stafford family that live in No Man's land in the Oklahoma territory in the 1880s. They are presented in chronological order in that once there is only one sibling unwed, they are all trying to set him up which is very humorous to read. Micah falls first for an interesting girl from the east. Louisa the only girl and tomboy of the family falls for a very unexpected match. Josh first meets his love when she is disguised as a boy. Lastly, Sam has to look beyond the outside before he finds his love while being harassed by his well meaning family. I very much enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to other romance lovers.
Valeria's Cross by Kathi Macias and Susan Wales
I did not know what I was getting into when I picked up this book from the bookstore. It's a very thought provoking story that makes your heart ache and realize exactly how we take for granted the freedom of worship. The story's about Princess Valeria, daughter of Roman Emperor around 250 AD. Valeria's first love is brutally murdered and made a martyr by the man her father is making her marry. Can she find love in an arranged marriage to a man she despises? How can she stand up for her faith in a life full of pagans?
This book is actually based on recorded dates and real people though the gaps are filled in by the authors, events are slightly changed, and things are inferred. It's not a very good book if you are looking specifically to be entertained by romance. I didn't really enjoy that part but I'm use to reading fantasy and fiction where anything is possible. The authors of this book had to go with the events that really happened and were recorded so the framework for the story was already laid out. It's a very melancholy and sad book so if you are looking to cry, like I did, then this is the book for you. Not a light read or appropriate for young teens and kids.
This book is actually based on recorded dates and real people though the gaps are filled in by the authors, events are slightly changed, and things are inferred. It's not a very good book if you are looking specifically to be entertained by romance. I didn't really enjoy that part but I'm use to reading fantasy and fiction where anything is possible. The authors of this book had to go with the events that really happened and were recorded so the framework for the story was already laid out. It's a very melancholy and sad book so if you are looking to cry, like I did, then this is the book for you. Not a light read or appropriate for young teens and kids.
Sisters of the Quilt trilogy by Cindy Woodsmall
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Once again I have read an amazing Amish romance by Cindy Woodsmall and again I am thoroughly entertained. I got this trilogy in one book and would recommend you do so to. They are much better as one big book rather than three individual books since the first book has a melancholy ending, the second ending is a little better, and the last book's ending is awesome.
"When the Heart Cries" is the first book and a very heart wrenching beginning to the trilogy. Hannah's world is all rosy with a new fiance and a bright future until one person's selfish actions bring her to her knees. Can she find hope for her future despite a community and circumstances that are against her?
In "When the Morning Comes", Hannah tries to make it in the English world since her own Amish community abandoned her when in her greatest need. Can Hannah get through the pain of the past and live in the present or is she doomed to a lonely life of sadness? Hannah's Amish friends also must deal with the wounds of her leaving and try to move on in this interesting sequel.
Lastly in this trilogy is the page turning story named "When the Soul Mends". Hannah returns to her community to help her sister, in her illness, and friend, in his loss, only to come face to face with the man she never wanted to see again. Answers and confrontations long overdue finally take place but only in God's time can healing truly happen. Hannah's biggest decision lies waiting for her answer but only with God's guidance can she know what is the right way for her.
I very much enjoyed these romance novels and learning about the Amish lifestyle. The situation presented in the first story and the pain of the aftermath, is something many girls can relate to even if they are not Amish. This book is encouraging in knowing that even if your world falls apart, God can bring good out of the bad, and give you a hope for the future. The other romances going on between major characters and the multiple points of view make for a well written and worth reading book for older teen and adult Christian romance lovers.
(I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review and this opinion is my own.)
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Once again I have read an amazing Amish romance by Cindy Woodsmall and again I am thoroughly entertained. I got this trilogy in one book and would recommend you do so to. They are much better as one big book rather than three individual books since the first book has a melancholy ending, the second ending is a little better, and the last book's ending is awesome.
"When the Heart Cries" is the first book and a very heart wrenching beginning to the trilogy. Hannah's world is all rosy with a new fiance and a bright future until one person's selfish actions bring her to her knees. Can she find hope for her future despite a community and circumstances that are against her?
In "When the Morning Comes", Hannah tries to make it in the English world since her own Amish community abandoned her when in her greatest need. Can Hannah get through the pain of the past and live in the present or is she doomed to a lonely life of sadness? Hannah's Amish friends also must deal with the wounds of her leaving and try to move on in this interesting sequel.
Lastly in this trilogy is the page turning story named "When the Soul Mends". Hannah returns to her community to help her sister, in her illness, and friend, in his loss, only to come face to face with the man she never wanted to see again. Answers and confrontations long overdue finally take place but only in God's time can healing truly happen. Hannah's biggest decision lies waiting for her answer but only with God's guidance can she know what is the right way for her.
I very much enjoyed these romance novels and learning about the Amish lifestyle. The situation presented in the first story and the pain of the aftermath, is something many girls can relate to even if they are not Amish. This book is encouraging in knowing that even if your world falls apart, God can bring good out of the bad, and give you a hope for the future. The other romances going on between major characters and the multiple points of view make for a well written and worth reading book for older teen and adult Christian romance lovers.
(I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review and this opinion is my own.)
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
The Christmas Singing by Cindy Woodsmall
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This book highly intrigued me when I read the description that consisted of Amish heartbreak and romance. When I started reading the content, I was not disappointed and neither will you be. The story's starts three years after Gideon Beiler suddenly ends his engagement to childhood sweetheart Mattie Eash. When God has life bring them back together after the three long suffering years, old wounds are opened again. Will Mattie settle for security in her new beau or try to find out the truth about Gideon? Can either of them find joy this Christmas season?
"The Christmas Singing" is the perfect book for all seasons, not just Christmas. Not only was the story cute and unique, I could tell the author put a lot of thought and creativity into it. The one saying about Mattie Lane was just hilarious and priceless. Another of Cindy Woodsmall's books, "The Sound of Sleigh Bells" is also referred to in this book. The kind of romances I like reading contain innocent Christian love and content and "The Christmas Singing" was no exception. Teens and adults will both like this holiday romance story.
(I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review and this opinion is my own.)
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This book highly intrigued me when I read the description that consisted of Amish heartbreak and romance. When I started reading the content, I was not disappointed and neither will you be. The story's starts three years after Gideon Beiler suddenly ends his engagement to childhood sweetheart Mattie Eash. When God has life bring them back together after the three long suffering years, old wounds are opened again. Will Mattie settle for security in her new beau or try to find out the truth about Gideon? Can either of them find joy this Christmas season?
"The Christmas Singing" is the perfect book for all seasons, not just Christmas. Not only was the story cute and unique, I could tell the author put a lot of thought and creativity into it. The one saying about Mattie Lane was just hilarious and priceless. Another of Cindy Woodsmall's books, "The Sound of Sleigh Bells" is also referred to in this book. The kind of romances I like reading contain innocent Christian love and content and "The Christmas Singing" was no exception. Teens and adults will both like this holiday romance story.
(I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review and this opinion is my own.)
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Friday, September 2, 2011
The Harvest of Grace by Cindy Woodsmall
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The Harvest of Grace was an awesome sequel to Cindy Woodsmall's A Bridge of Peace. Not only do you get to read about a whole new kind of Amish romance that happens between Slyvia and Aaron but also the four other love stories from the Ada's House series books one and two are continued and expanded, especially Cara and Ephraim's Story. In The Harvest of Grace, Sylvia's life is turned upside down when an unexpected betrayal breaks her heart. To escape the pain, she leaves her home and goes to work on the Blank's failing and debt ridden farm, hopeful in turning it around. When the Blank's son Aaron returns from rehab, problems arise between him, his parents, and Sylvia. Can Aaron and Slyvia find forgiveness and grace from The Father and hope for the future or will both their lives come crashing down in one bad incident?
This was a great and entertaining read. I couldn't wait to read it each day after school work was done. Even though having multiple romances in one book can get confusing, I still thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I also liked that they had a character guide in the back of the book to help remember who everyone was which made it slightly less confusing. The summary of the first two books in the Ada's house series at the beginning of this book was great, as well. That way I didn't have to go reread the other two books and I could get on to the new story line found in book three. I would recommend this to other Romance lovers. Older teens and adults alike will love it for it unique and encouraging story.
(I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review and this opinion is my own.)
Read Chapter One here: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?isbn=9781400073986&view=excerpt
The Harvest of Grace was an awesome sequel to Cindy Woodsmall's A Bridge of Peace. Not only do you get to read about a whole new kind of Amish romance that happens between Slyvia and Aaron but also the four other love stories from the Ada's House series books one and two are continued and expanded, especially Cara and Ephraim's Story. In The Harvest of Grace, Sylvia's life is turned upside down when an unexpected betrayal breaks her heart. To escape the pain, she leaves her home and goes to work on the Blank's failing and debt ridden farm, hopeful in turning it around. When the Blank's son Aaron returns from rehab, problems arise between him, his parents, and Sylvia. Can Aaron and Slyvia find forgiveness and grace from The Father and hope for the future or will both their lives come crashing down in one bad incident?
This was a great and entertaining read. I couldn't wait to read it each day after school work was done. Even though having multiple romances in one book can get confusing, I still thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I also liked that they had a character guide in the back of the book to help remember who everyone was which made it slightly less confusing. The summary of the first two books in the Ada's house series at the beginning of this book was great, as well. That way I didn't have to go reread the other two books and I could get on to the new story line found in book three. I would recommend this to other Romance lovers. Older teens and adults alike will love it for it unique and encouraging story.
(I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review and this opinion is my own.)
Read Chapter One here: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?isbn=9781400073986&view=excerpt
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