Kristin’s Book Reviews

Welcome to Kristin’s Book Reviews where I’m totally honest (but mostly nice) about why I like or don’t like the books I’ve read.

Book Review: Into a Silent World by Carmina Edwards

My Thoughts I give this book 5/5 stars. ‘Into a Silent World‘ is quite the wild ride as far as stories go. I couldn’t put it down! The first half of the book had a slow pace as the author spent a lot of time helping the reader understand what the intriguing world of anRead more

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Book Review: My Heart Belongs in Castle Gate, Utah: Leanna’s Choice by Angie Dicken

Welcome to another installment of ‘Kristin’s Book Reviews’ where I tell you exactly what I think about some of the most exciting new releases. Today’s book is about a woman in difficult circumstances, surrounded by hateful people, who tries to make the best choices, but often fails. My Thoughts On ‘My Heart Belongs In CastleRead more

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Book Review: Reintegration by Ashley Bogner

Welcome to another installment of ‘Kristin’s Book Reviews’ where I tell you exactly what I think about some of the most exciting new releases. Today’s book is special in the fact that it’s author Ashley Bogner’s first novel! Ashely has been a faithful reviewer of my books (even though we don’t always agree 100% onRead more

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Book Review: The Girl Who Could See by Kara Swanson

Click here to purchase. The Who Could See is a Speculative Fiction book set in contemporary times. Note for those with younger readers: This book does contain some violence. I give this book 4/5 stars. Category: Speculative Fiction (Young Adult) I loved the worlds that Kara Swanson created in this book. The setting takes placeRead more

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Book Review: For Love & Honor by Jody Hedlund

To purchase your copy, click here. For Love & Honor is a Christian Historical Romance set in the 1500s. It is labeled as a YA book, but I think it is appropriate for younger audiences as well. I give this book 5/5 stars. Category: Fiction (Christian, YA, Historical Romance) This was my first time readingRead more

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Book Review: A Spring of Weddings by Tony Shiloh & Melissa Wardwell

This is my first every Celebrate Lit blog tour post. Yay! I hope you are as excited as I am. And they are also giving away a Kindle, so check out that giveaway here. A Spring of Weddings is collection of two stories about, as I’m sure you guessed, Spring weddings. I don’t normally likeRead more

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Book Review: Such A Tease (Meddlin’ Madeline) by Chautona Havig

Such a Tease by Chautona Havig This book is the 2nd book in the Meddlin’ Madeline Series. For a review of the first book, “Sweet On You,” click here. I give this book 5/5 stars. Category: Fiction (Historical Mystery) “Such a Tease,” is an amazing sequel to Havig’s first Meddlin’ Madeline book, “Sweet on You.”Read more

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Book Review: That Book for Wives by Sally Poyzer

That Book for Wives by Sally Poyzer I give this book 3.5/5 stars. While I appreciate the great advice that Sally Poyzer offers in her book, “That Book for Wives,” I felt that overall her approach to becoming a better wife was oversimplified. The theme of the book seems to be, “If you just doRead more

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Book Review: Nehemiah – Becoming A Godly Leader

This post was originally part of my old book review website “Christian Book Lady,” which I will be shutting down next week. I give this book 5/5 Stars. Category: Non-fiction :: Target Audience: Christian Leaders Nehemiah: Becoming A Godly Leader by Gregory Brown is a wonderful resource full of truth and practical application. This book isRead more

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Book Review: From Fiery Trials by Marisa De More

This post was originally part of my old book review website “Christian Book Lady,” which I will be shutting down next week. I give this book 5/5 Stars.   Category: Non-fiction :: Target Audience: Adults From Fiery Trials by Marisa De More is true, challenging, and encouraging. If you have struggled with mental illness, depression, orRead more

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