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By Your Side by Kasie West
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Things I liked about this book:
-The author’s writing style
-the anxiety representation
-the plot
-the realistic representation of teens
-the growth of Dax and Autumn throughout the story
Quotes
“If my mom taught me one thing, it’s that you can’t control anyone but yourself.”
“Figure out what you think.”
Things I didn’t like
-the mention of karma, energy, and the universe
-the idea that positive energy can physically heal people
-the idea that negative emotions can stop a person from recovering physically
Powerful by Lauren Roberts
1.0
This book was not for me. I kept when I should have dnf’d. There were more cuss words in this book than in the first one.
Quotes that turned me off to this book:
“If there is a God, this man is certainly proof that He has his favorites”.
“I pray to whatever will listen.”
…. And yet, it appears that nothing was listening.”
What We Hide by Rick Acker, Colleen Coble
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was my first time reading a book by these two authors. Wow, this was a great book. That ending shocked me!!!! I didn’t see that coming. This book ended on a cliff hanger and I’m looking forward to the next book.
On Distant Shores by Sarah Sundin
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
- 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
4.0
I enjoyed John and Georgie’s story. Both characters had to grow in their walk with God. Both characters had relatable struggles: being content where God has you and not letting fear rule your life. They both had to learn how to trust God. I also liked the idea of someone being good for you which means they challenge you and help you to grow. The only concern I had was the mention of Greek mythology and their gods. Overall, this was a great story.
Powerless by Lauren Roberts
adventurous
4.0
This book lived up to the hype. It does have similarities to the Hunger Games and Divergent, The Selection, etc. I also felt that it was its own story as well. That ending, I didn’t see that coming! The last few chapters shocked me! Wow!
Content Warnings: some cuss words
The Politics of Love by Drew Taylor
2.0
The male main character was rude to the female main character. He didn’t rely on God or show repentance for his behavior. I do understand that he had anxiety but it was no excuse for him to be mean. Also, I thought his relationship with his best friend was weird to me. Overall, it was an ok book. I like the author’s writing style.