I find that in today’s circle of Christian fiction there is a hard balance to find between necessary details and inappropriate intensity. By this, I am specifically referring to creating a romantic plot-line or developing an antagonist. Romance may need to be more than the cliche “side hug,” and certainly a king of the underworld…
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March Elevator Reviews
Are you looking for some good books for you, a friend, your children, or a family member? Are you too busy to read a full review? Do you ever think, “I don’t need all the little details. Just tell me whether or not it is good!” Then Elevator Reviews are for you. Pretend you and…
Bookshelf Highlight: Dangerous Illusions
Dangerous Illusions by Irene Hannon In a Nutshell: Age Appropriateness: 16 and above Genre(s): Fiction, Suspense, Romance Suspense/Violence: Moderate suspense Romance: Moderate romance Language: None Would I Recommend It? Yes! The Nitty-Gritty Suspense/Violence: Dangerous Illusions is certainly suspenseful. I considered it moderate suspense. There was nothing graphic or unexpected. Ms. Hannon writes mystery fiction, so…
February Elevator Reviews
Are you looking for some good books for you, a friend, your children, or a family member? Are you too busy to read a full review? Do you ever think, “I don’t need all the little details. Just tell me whether or not it is good!” Then Elevator Reviews are for you. Pretend you and…
Taken by Dee Henderson
Taken by Dee Henderson In a Nutshell: Age Appropriateness: 16 and above Genre(s): Fiction, Suspense, Romance Suspense/Violence: Moderate suspense Romance: Light romance Language: None Would I Recommend It? Yes The Nitty-Gritty Suspense/Violence: This book deals centers around the recovering victim of a kidnapping. She was kidnapped and held by individuals who were thieves, kidnappers for…
To Be Where You Are by Jan Karon
To Be Where You Are In a Nutshell: Age Appropriateness: 16 and above Genre(s): Literary Fiction Suspense/Violence: None Romance: Light romance Language: None Would I Recommend It? Yes The Nitty-Gritty Suspense/Violence: No mystery or suspense.* *Reader discretion is always advised. Romance: Several of the characters are involved in relationships (married or dating). Some kissing, hugging,…
Top 10 Books of 2017
I industriously resolved to read 52 books last year. I also set had a resolution to graduate from Thomas Edison State University, which I did accomplish, and which seemed to be in direct opposition to my original resolution. But I did manage to read 52 books last year. Originally shooting to read a book a…
Blind Spot by Dani Pettrey
Blind Spot by Dani Pettrey Book Three in Chesapeake Valor Series In a Nutshell: Age Appropriateness: 16 and above Genre(s): Fiction, Suspense, Romance Suspense/Violence: Moderate suspense Romance: Moderate romance Language: None Would I Recommend It? Yes The Nitty-Gritty Suspense/Violence: This book is suspenseful. The characters in this book are all employed by the FBI, and…