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sharonsm_28's review against another edition
4.0
Actual Rating: 4.25
This was an engaging read. The story revolves around 4 kids: Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan. They were left behind during the rapture. In this installment, I thought the story was great. It continues with the 4 kids at Judd's house as their current residence. This story was more about Ryan and Lionel than Judd and Vicki. We see Ryan and his acceptance of the Lord. Also, Lionel trying to save his uncle, André.
I thought the characters were great. Judd is the oldest and I felt as the oldest of the group, he wants everyone to be alright. He is the leader of the group in a way because he has the ability to make the others listen to him. Vicki is the only girl, but I thought her character showed more maturity as she grew into her faith. Lionel was really brace in this book because he went into his house to save his uncle without a moment's hesitation. Ryan is still processing everything. He feels happier now because he allowed the Lord somehow in his heart. However, I think he could grow even further in his faith of God.
The ending was a bit of a let down for me. As a Christian, I thought the writing was powerful. The story was great, and engaged. I can't wait to see the journey that these kids have to go through. I am excited to see what is in stored. I feel like the stories will be more exciting. I can't wait to read Book 4 and the rest of the series. I can't believe I got 37 more books to read in this series. Overall, a great read.
This was an engaging read. The story revolves around 4 kids: Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan. They were left behind during the rapture. In this installment, I thought the story was great. It continues with the 4 kids at Judd's house as their current residence. This story was more about Ryan and Lionel than Judd and Vicki. We see Ryan and his acceptance of the Lord. Also, Lionel trying to save his uncle, André.
I thought the characters were great. Judd is the oldest and I felt as the oldest of the group, he wants everyone to be alright. He is the leader of the group in a way because he has the ability to make the others listen to him. Vicki is the only girl, but I thought her character showed more maturity as she grew into her faith. Lionel was really brace in this book because he went into his house to save his uncle without a moment's hesitation. Ryan is still processing everything. He feels happier now because he allowed the Lord somehow in his heart. However, I think he could grow even further in his faith of God.
The ending was a bit of a let down for me. As a Christian, I thought the writing was powerful. The story was great, and engaged. I can't wait to see the journey that these kids have to go through. I am excited to see what is in stored. I feel like the stories will be more exciting. I can't wait to read Book 4 and the rest of the series. I can't believe I got 37 more books to read in this series. Overall, a great read.
deedee2021's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mirandahay's review against another edition
4.0
This one is really good. I like how the religious stuff is kinda in the background and the books aren’t all about that stuff. It is crazy that these kids, who are 16 and younger, are helping get a killer arrested. They have a lot of guts doing that. And running into a burning building. That is crazy!
mirandahays's review against another edition
4.0
This one is really good. I like how the religious stuff is kinda in the background and the books aren’t all about that stuff. It is crazy that these kids, who are 16 and younger, are helping get a killer arrested. They have a lot of guts doing that. And running into a burning building. That is crazy!
jljaina's review
4.0
This one was quite intense. Only Lionel and Ryan are focused on here really. The other two kids take a backseat for the entire book. This gives the readers a glimpse into the ugly side of people. We get to learn about when police will and will not step in in these end times. At least so far. We get to see when they turn their backs and those that step up. It was an interesting show. Although their methods all around in how they dept with kids was enough to raise my eyebrows. It has also left me extremely disappointed in Lionel's uncle and the choices he makes both before the main event and since.
haleymadd's review against another edition
3.0
This book definitely had much more action in it, but still, I found it okay and I just wasn't as into it. I hope the next few books start to share how they are going to spread the word about what's happening. This book was about Judd, Vicki, and Lionel trying to influence Ryan into seeing the right way of things and to not delay in being with God. I feel bad because he is the youngest and has nothing to look forward to after this because he's now an orphan. I feel he will find the right way to go with these 3 older influences among him. Overall it was a good book and I will be finishing the series because I've held off on it for way to long.
booksforchristiangirls's review against another edition
3.0
About this book:
“To prove his worth to the others, Ryan sneaks around associates of Lionel’s Uncle André to find out what he can about André’s fate. What he learns puts his friends in grave danger.
Judd and Lionel narrowly escape with their lives in a harrowing rescue attempt in an apartment fire set by a murderer. This one will keep you on the edge of your seat to the end.”
Series: Book #3 (of forty) in “Left Behind: The Kids” series. (Reviews of Books #1 and #2)
Spiritual Content- The Rapture has happened (all four main characters were left behind); Witnessing; Scriptures are mentioned; Talks about God, Jesus & knowing the truth; ‘H’s are not capital when referring to God; Ryan is mad at God, but gets over it; Many mentions of Church, sermons & pastors; Many mentions of Bible reading & the Antichrist; Mentions of praying; Mentions of Christians, faiths & lack of faiths; Mentions of Heaven & Hell; Mentions of VBS; Mentions of religious people.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a form of ‘dumb’, a ‘wench’, two ‘shut up’s, two ‘wimp’s, two ‘wuss’s, and four forms of ‘stupid’; Sarcasm; Lionel & Ryan bicker at each other; Mentions of curses (said, not written); Many mentions of suicides, killing, a murder & murderer, a fire, debts, drinking, drunks, beer & wine, highs & cigarettes (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of deaths (barely-above-not-detailed).
Sexual Content- N/A
-Judd Thompson Jr., age 16
-Vicki Byrne, age 15/14
-Lionel Washington, age 13
-Ryan Daley, age 12
P.O.V. switches between them
143 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Three Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
{These ratings are for content, since everyone has a different opinion on the Rapture and how it will happen.}
Ahh, my first ever ship = Judd & Vicki. While the writing can be lacking, the plot is picking up! :)
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2016/09/through-flames-by-jerry-b-jenkins-tim.html
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
“To prove his worth to the others, Ryan sneaks around associates of Lionel’s Uncle André to find out what he can about André’s fate. What he learns puts his friends in grave danger.
Judd and Lionel narrowly escape with their lives in a harrowing rescue attempt in an apartment fire set by a murderer. This one will keep you on the edge of your seat to the end.”
Series: Book #3 (of forty) in “Left Behind: The Kids” series. (Reviews of Books #1 and #2)
Spiritual Content- The Rapture has happened (all four main characters were left behind); Witnessing; Scriptures are mentioned; Talks about God, Jesus & knowing the truth; ‘H’s are not capital when referring to God; Ryan is mad at God, but gets over it; Many mentions of Church, sermons & pastors; Many mentions of Bible reading & the Antichrist; Mentions of praying; Mentions of Christians, faiths & lack of faiths; Mentions of Heaven & Hell; Mentions of VBS; Mentions of religious people.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a form of ‘dumb’, a ‘wench’, two ‘shut up’s, two ‘wimp’s, two ‘wuss’s, and four forms of ‘stupid’; Sarcasm; Lionel & Ryan bicker at each other; Mentions of curses (said, not written); Many mentions of suicides, killing, a murder & murderer, a fire, debts, drinking, drunks, beer & wine, highs & cigarettes (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of deaths (barely-above-not-detailed).
Sexual Content- N/A
-Judd Thompson Jr., age 16
-Vicki Byrne, age 15/14
-Lionel Washington, age 13
-Ryan Daley, age 12
P.O.V. switches between them
143 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Three Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
{These ratings are for content, since everyone has a different opinion on the Rapture and how it will happen.}
Ahh, my first ever ship = Judd & Vicki. While the writing can be lacking, the plot is picking up! :)
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogspot.com/2016/09/through-flames-by-jerry-b-jenkins-tim.html
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
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