February 2018 Reviews

Romance and dystopian stories, favorites and books I just didn’t get… here’s what you missed this month in reviews.

	The Returning (Seer #3) by Rachelle Dekker Review | Amazon | Goodreads I liked the fast-paced storytelling and the way you could read this book without remembering what happened in (or without reading) the earlier books. I had some issues with the theology, which you can read about in my review.
	Everless by Sara Holland Review | Amazon | Goodreads A friend suggested that I read this book, and I’m so glad she did. Really fascinating concept and characters I enjoyed.
	The Unicorn Quest by Kamilla Benko Review | Amazon | Goodreads I think you pretty much can’t go wrong with a book about unicorns! This was a fun read, perfect for readers aged 8 to 12.
	For Love and Honor (An Uncertain Choice #3) by Jody Hedlund Review | Amazon | Goodreads Another book from one of my daughter’s favorite authors. It’s a sweet, light romance, great for readers just starting out in the genre.
	The Ruby Moon by Trisha White Priebe and Jerry B. Jenkins Review | Amazon | Goodreads I had a hard time following the story in this book. It’s got a wide cast of characters and a lot happening. If the story interests you, I’d recommend starting with the first book in the series instead of this one.
	Hawk’s Flight by Carol Chase Review | Amazon | Goodreads One of my favorite books of all time– though it’s out of print. I love the characters, and the story still feels fresh to me even after reading it easily a dozen times.
	Duels and Deception by Cindy Anstey Review | Amazon | Goodreads Gabrielle says: Overall, I give this book 4 stars. While not terribly life-altering (it leans more to the ‘fluff’ side than the profound), it was a delicious read, and as such, merits my approval. Fellow Janeites looking for a quick, easy read will enjoy this one.
	When Light Left Us by Leah Thomas Review | Amazon | Goodreads I read this book because I so enjoyed Thomas’s other books about Moritz and Ollie. This one is very different, but I found the same compelling characters and great descriptions of emotion in here that made me fall in love with the other books.
	The Messengers: Discovered by Lisa M. Clark Review | Amazon | Goodreads This might be the best Christian dystopian book I’ve ever read. I really enjoyed reading it and liked that the story so seamlessly supported its Christian message.
	Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman Review | Amazon | Goodreads I struggled with this book. While I found the story interesting, I feel like it was really issue-driven, to the point that everything else seemed to take a back seat to the issue of women’s sexual equality. It’s an important issue, for sure, but I felt like it dominated the story too much for my taste. If you like issue-based books, though, it might be a good one to check out. See the notes after the review for content information.

What did you read in February 2018?

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