bubba499's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
brittneedscoffee's review against another edition
5.0
"As You Wish (Christy and Todd: College Years #2)" is a heartwarming and faith-filled novel that continues the beloved Christy and Todd series. In this installment, the couple faces new challenges and opportunities as they navigate the complexities of college life while staying true to their Christian beliefs. The story beautifully captures the essence of their growing relationship, emphasizing the importance of trust, prayer, and relying on God's guidance in their decision-making. The author skillfully integrates Christian themes of love, forgiveness, and reliance on faith throughout the narrative, creating a deeply spiritual and uplifting reading experience. Readers will be inspired by the characters' devotion to their faith and the way they seek God's will in their lives. With its relatable characters, engaging storytelling, and strong Christian message, "As You Wish" is a delightful addition to the series that not only entertains but also encourages readers to deepen their own spiritual journey.
teafleur's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book in about 3 hours, I have no self control!
But in all seriousness the Christy Miller series warms my heart and so does this installment.
But in all seriousness the Christy Miller series warms my heart and so does this installment.
eupomene's review against another edition
2.0
If you've read all the Christy Miller (and Sierra Jensen) books up through to this one then it will be a welcome addition -- but I must say I found it a little...monotonous. Not boring, so much, as the main attraction of these books is Gunn's young characters. They are a lot of fun. But Christy spends far too much of the book musing over whether she loves Todd or not, and this after many other books confessing how much she loved him. It was hard to swallow -- that, and the whole "he MUST make the first move on everything since he's the male" idea. Gunn does fill in some back story on Todd in this one, which is nice though a little late.
kittykatrain's review against another edition
2.0
Oh goodness, I loved Christy but omg, I could not for the life of me finish this. Her indecisiveness irritated me to no end!
evamadera1's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very "meh" for me. I don't find Christy to be a compelling (or to some point, believable) character. After spending the whole of the first book of this series wondering if Todd really and truly loved her and was ready to marry her like she was him, she pulls back almost completely in this book. She starts off not knowing if she wants to get married so soon and if she can say the words "I love you" to Todd. Seriously? What in a few weeks could make her swing from such polar opposite opinions?
Also, the conflicts in the book are resolved way too quickly. They seem to be thrown in the path just so Mrs. Gunn could easily dismiss them because of Todd and Christy's awesome love and because God is so great. Don't get me wrong. I one hundred percept believe that God is great and can easily handle any puny human problem. What I don't believe is that resolutions are always so quick in coming. Sometimes the problem sticks around awhile because God uses that to grow us. Christy however quickly gets over her mild attraction to a high school friend as well as anger at Todd for committing her to teach a Sunday school class. (Seriously, it takes mere pages.)
The last portion of the book, after Todd is in a serious car accident and Christy finally says "I love you" (spoilers I guess), is spent with her anxiously wondering when he's going to propose. She's like that annoying little dog that won't stop following you around, panting.
All the negative comments aside, this is a fairly decent book. The writing is believable and not as pedestrian as it could be. The situations Christy faces are fairly believable. For that reason it survives the Great Purge of 2013. (Whether it will survive the next round is uncertain.)
Also, the conflicts in the book are resolved way too quickly. They seem to be thrown in the path just so Mrs. Gunn could easily dismiss them because of Todd and Christy's awesome love and because God is so great. Don't get me wrong. I one hundred percept believe that God is great and can easily handle any puny human problem. What I don't believe is that resolutions are always so quick in coming. Sometimes the problem sticks around awhile because God uses that to grow us. Christy however quickly gets over her mild attraction to a high school friend as well as anger at Todd for committing her to teach a Sunday school class. (Seriously, it takes mere pages.)
The last portion of the book, after Todd is in a serious car accident and Christy finally says "I love you" (spoilers I guess), is spent with her anxiously wondering when he's going to propose. She's like that annoying little dog that won't stop following you around, panting.
All the negative comments aside, this is a fairly decent book. The writing is believable and not as pedestrian as it could be. The situations Christy faces are fairly believable. For that reason it survives the Great Purge of 2013. (Whether it will survive the next round is uncertain.)
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