REVIEW: The Choosing by Rachelle Dekker

REVIEW: The Choosing by Rachelle Dekker

{About the Book}

“Not to be Chosen would yield a cruel fate of my own making.”

Like all citizens since the Ruining, Carrington Hale knows the importance of this day. But she never expected the moment she’d spent a lifetime preparing for—her Choosing ceremony—would end in disaster. Ripped from her family, she’ll spend her days serving as a Lint, the lowest level of society. She knows it’s her duty to follow the true way of the Authority. 

But as Carrington begins this nightmare, rumors of rebellion rattle her beliefs. The whispers contradict everything she’s been told; yet they resonate deep within. 

Then Carrington is offered an unprecedented chance at the life she’s always dreamed of, but she can’t shake the feeling that it may be an illusion. With a killer targeting Lints and corruption threatening the highest levels of the Authority, Carrington must uncover the truth before it destroys her.

{My Review}

Again, another gorgeous cover! The Choosing is a Dystopian novel that deals withe the issue of self-worth...and I LOVED it!! Someone said if Francine Rivers were to write a Dystopian book that this would be the book. I would have to agree completely with that person. Most people have heard of Rachelle's father, Ted Dekker, but Rachelle brings to Christian Fiction a bold and fresh new voice to the genre. Pick up this book you won't be sorry.

REVIEW: Maggie Bright by Tracy Groot

REVIEW: Maggie Bright by Tracy Groot

{About the Book}

"England, 1940." Clare Childs knew life would change when she unexpectedly inherited the "Maggie Bright"--a noble fifty-two-foot yacht. In fact, she's counting on it. But the boat harbors secrets. When a stranger arrives, searching for documents hidden onboard, Clare is pulled into a Scotland Yard investigation that could shed light on Hitler's darkest schemes and prompt America to action.Across the Channel, Hitler's "Blitzkrieg" has the entire British army in retreat with little hope for rescue at the shallow beaches of Dunkirk. With time running out, Churchill recruits civilian watercraft to help. Hitler is attacking from land, air, and sea, and any boat that goes might not return. Yet Clare knows "Maggie Bright" must answer the call--piloted by an American who has refused to join the war effort until now and a detective with a very personal motive for exposing the truth.The fate of the war hinges on this rescue. While two men join the desperate fight, a nation prays for a miracle.

{My Review}

This cover is seriously one of the most beautiful covers I have seen in a LONG time. Whoever designed it did a phenomenal job. My cover gushing aside, I realyl enjoyed this book. Set in 1940s England, during WWII, Maggie Bright gives us a look into the war. While I did enjoy the book overall there were a few chapters that did seem to slow down and become a bit dull at times. Which is why I dropped the rating down to four stars. If your looking for a great Historical Fiction novel then I recommend you pick up this one.

REVIEW: Love Arrives in Pieces

REVIEW: Love Arrives in Pieces

{About the Book}

For so long, Stella was known for her beauty. Now, with her heart stripped bare, she must discover who she really is.

Former pageant queen Stella Varland doesn t trust beauty anymore after her divorce. Her appearance betrayed her and led to her brokenness so instead of being beautiful, now she tries to make beautiful things, but always falls short. So she keeps her passion for her secret art to herself and focuses on her interior design work. But if she doesn t get another job soon, she ll be stuck living with her parents.

Contractor Chase Taylor is determined to live a life of no regrets after losing his fiancee in a car crash. Now he lives life at full speed, striving to see how much he can accomplish. He knows if he slows down, he ll fall apart. So he returns home to Bayou Bend to renovate the town s old theater, and is shocked to learn former flame Stella is the designer for the project.

Forced to work together, Chase and Stella battle their chemistry and their pasts as they struggle to compromise and come together on a vision for the theater. Chase doesn t understand why Stella is such a subdued version of herself, while Stella doesn t get Chase s constant need for productivity and speed. Their wills clash as they attempt to hide their brokenness and their unresolved feelings for each other until Chase breaks through Stella s walls and convinces her to enter her mosaic tile art in a contest.

A near catastrophe, a fire, and a small-town gossip mill finally force both Stella and Chase to realize that they have a choice to hold on to the shards of their pasts, or surrender their fragmented pieces to the One who makes a beautiful masterpiece from the broken. "

{My Review}

This is going to be a short and quick snack-sized review guys. Love Arrives in Pieces was one of the cutest books I have read in a while. Betsey St. Amant is a fresh voice in Christian fiction and I very much look forward to her next book.

Top 5 Wednesday: Books You Read in One Sitting

Top 5 Wednesday: Books You Read in One Sitting

       

 

1. There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones- This book is a gem. It was my first Jenny B. Jones book I read and it quickly became one of my favourite books of all time. It's also the book that got me into the contemporary genre. It's set in Ireland, the romance is so sweet, and the story deals with the issue of letting go.

2. Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers- If you haven't read this book yet then stop reading my post and go get yourself a copy!!! Redeeming Love is one of my favourite books of all time!

3. Blood Bayou by Karen Young- This is the only book by Karen Young I have read and I have no clue why. The writing was great and the story was so fast paced. If you like murder mysteries with romance mixed in then this is the book for you.

4. Angel Eyes by Shannon Dittemore- Angel Eyes is the first book in the Angel Eyes trilogy and I inhale read this book. I think I finished it on only two and a half hours. I could not put it down. Angel Eyes is the story of a girl who can see into the supernatural world and there are angels (of course) and demons all around.

5. A Sparrow in Terezin by Kristy Cambron- This is book #2 in a duology, A Sparrow in Terezin is told from two different POVs from two different time periods. I've never read a book where the POVs were from two different times and it was fantastic. 

Which books did you read in one sitting. Sound off in the comments below!

COVER REVEAL: Like Never Before by Melissa Tagg

COVER REVEAL: Like Never Before by Melissa Tagg

I'm back for another cover reveal!! This cover was originally revealed by the author on Facebook. When I saw it this morning believe me I was freaking out. This cover is so amazing and it's definitely my favourite cover out of all of Melissa's books so far.

Here it is......

This cover is just....gah! I'm going to be fangirling all day about his cover. And this cover is our special look at Logan, the hero of the story. Melissa has posted so many times about writing this story and about how much she loves Logan. And I have to say, how she describes Logan has made me fall in love with his character too.

FUN FACT: The name Logan is on my list of names for the hero in my story.

About the Author

Melissa Tagg, author of Made to Last and Here to Stay, is a former reporter and total Iowa girl. In addition to her homeless ministry day job, she is also the marketing/events coordinator for My Book Therapy, a craft and coaching community for writers. When she’s not writing, she can be found hanging out with the coolest family ever, watching old movies, and daydreaming about her next book. She’s passionate about humor, grace, and happy endings. Melissa blogs regularly and loves connecting with readers at www.melissatagg.com. 

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COVER REVEALS: Titles from Enclave Publishing

COVER REVEALS: Titles from Enclave Publishing

A Time to Speak by Nadine Brandes (Out of Time, Book #2)

Releases: Fall 2015

I read the first book, A Time to Die, and loved it. So I am eagerly awaiting Book #2. Oh, and A Time to Die is up for a Christy Award this year. Congrats Nadine!

Rebel by R.J. Anderson (Faery Rebels, Book #2)

Releases: Fall 2015

I have not started this series yet, but I really want to. I'm a big fan of faeries and have been on the search for a good faerie series for a while now. Book #1 is going on my to-read list for the Summer.

Embers by Ronie Kendig (Abiassa's Fire, Book #1)

Releases: Fall 2015

I'm a big fan of author Ronie Kendig and when I saw she's writing a Fantasy series I got really excited. And look at this cover...it's gorgeous!!

The Hive by John W. Otte

Releases: Fall 2015

I actually haven't read any of John's books yet, they've been on my to-read list for awhile now. So with this book releasing and it being set in the world of one of his previous books, Numb, it may give me the motivation to start Numb. And again this cover is also beautiful and definitely has me intrigued because no synopsis has been revealed yet. 

Which covers here are your favourite? Do any of these books look like your cup of tea? Or maybe you've been awaiting one of these titles. Let me know in the comments below.