Tree Swing Reading

Review of "To Save a Life" by Jim and Rachel Brits (novel)

Description:

Jake and Roger grew up as best friends. But in high school Jake becomes a star athlete who has it all; popularity, a college scholarship, and the hottest girl on campus. It's an ideal life that comes at the exclusion of his childhood friend. Meanwhile, Roger grows tired of always being pushed aside, and makes a tragic move that spins Jake's world out of control.

My Thoughts:

I was excited to read this book! I've been hearing so much about the movie, which I haven't seen, and so I grabbed this up to read on our vacation.  I was not disappointed! It is a powerful story and a wonderful reminder about how things we say and do can have a powerful impact on those around us.  It is so hard to let go of worrying about what people think of us and to step out to do what's right even if it's not popular.  This is hard for all ages! It was such a good reminder about how even little conversations can help give a person hope.  (My only warning is that the word "hell" is used as in "what the...")  Looking forward to seeing the movie!

Book Bullets:

• My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
• Genre: teen
• Themes: forgiveness, hope, evangelism
• Part of a Series: no
• Publication year: 2009

Review of "In Harm's Way" by Irene Hannon

Description:

FBI special agent Nick Bradley has seen his share of kooks during his fifteen years with the Bureau. But Rachel Sutton is an enigma. She seems normal when she shows up at the FBI office in St. Louis--until she produces a tattered Raggedy Ann doll she found and tells him she thinks something is wrong because of a strange feeling of terror it gives her when she touches it. Nick dismisses her, only to stumble across a link between the doll and an abducted child, setting in motion a chain of events that uncovers startling connections--and puts Rachel's life on the line.

My Thoughts:

I loved this series!  Irene Hannon books remind me of Dee Henderson--one of my favorite romantic suspense writer. There's a nice combination of romance and suspense to create a book that I couldn't put down.  The plot was unique and interesting and I enjoyed the characters very much.  I look forward to reading more by Hannon!  A new favorite author!

Book Bullets:

• My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
• Genre: romantic suspense
• Themes: trust, recovery from past
• Part of a Series: book 3 in Heroes of Quantico series
• Publication year: 2010

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Hi! Sorry I've been gone for a while!  Life got crazy again...school starting, trips, and a new puppy that's a lot of work! 

Now I'm getting back to a routine again, as much of a routine as I can get with a puppy chewing on everything, so I'm getting back to books again! Plus I have a bunch of reviews to catch up on too.  Oh, again a BIG BOX of books to giveaway to make space for new books!

Thanks for hanging in there with me!