ASC Book Reviews

Friday, March 13, 2015

Sabotaged Review!!!!!!!

Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey

Book Description:

Finally Returned Home, Reef McKeena
Finds His Beloved Alaska
Facing Its Greatest Threat

Growing up, goody-two-shoes Kirra Jacobs and troublemaker Reef McKenna were always at odds. Now, working together as search-and-rescue for Alaska's arduous Iditarod race, a growing attraction seems to be forcing aside old arguments. Then Reef catches Kirra sneaking from camp in the middle of the night.

Kirra's uncle, a musher in the race, has disappeared. Kirra and Reef quickly track the man, but what they discover is harrowing: Frank's daughter has been kidnapped. Kirra and Reef, along with the entire McKenna family, are thrown into a race to stop a shadowy villain who is not only threatening a girl's life--but appears willing to unleash one of the largest disasters Alaska has ever seen.

My Opinion:
What a fantastic end! I'm gonna miss the McKennas, so I'm SO happy I can re-read the books over and over! :) This was one of the books I was most looking forward to coming out this year and I was not disappointed! As always Dani starts out with action that throws you right into the plot! Twists abound in the mystery surrounding Kirra's family! I REALLY love how Reef's character grew into an awesome Christian man! As the baby and wild child in the bunch I absolutely LOVE where he ends up! And Kirra, who had already become a favorite character of mine from the last book, is an amazing character that overcomes hardship and heartache and who learns to heal! All of my favorite characters come back as the McKennas band together to solve their final mystery! Using the Iditarod for a backdrop Dani's writing is so expressive there were times I had to stop reading before I got frostbite! LOL! I LOVE the messages of Faith and love, I enjoyed the suspense and mystery, and as always I adore the characters! Fast paced and filled with great scenes, it makes me wish this wasn't the end! I wouldn't mind if Dani comes out with another book with all of these characters centering more around any kids they might have...hint hint Dani! ;) LOL! Overall this is a fabulous series filled with action and adventure that shouldn't be missed!
Songs: "I Am Not Alone (Live)" by Kari Jobe, "Carry Me" by Josh Wilson, "Something Beautiful" by Steven Curtis Chapman, and...
I think this is the song that goes with Kirra in the end"You Carry Me" by Moriah Peters
Songs etc. May be changed and/or added in the future. ~ASC

Jeremiah 29:11

~ASC

*I requested and received this book from Bethany House for the purpose of reviewing it. This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about Sabotaged. ~ASC

Monday, March 9, 2015

Music Mondays!!!!

MUSIC MONDAYS

Showcasing Jeremy Camp

Jeremy Camp - There Will Be A Day from jeremy-camp on GodTube.

Jeremy Camp - Jesus Saves from jeremy-camp on GodTube.

Jeremy Camp - He Knows from jeremy-camp on GodTube.

Jeremy Camp - He Knows (Story Behind The Song) from jeremy-camp on GodTube.

Monday, March 2, 2015

Meek and Mild Review!!!!!!!

Meek and Mild by Olivia Newport

+Olivia Newport

Book Description:
The leadership in an Old Order Amish community requires shunning friends and family whose only offense is to embrace the new Protestant practice of Sunday school among the Mennonites, but teaching Bible stories to children is one of Clara Kuhns’ great joys. Clara’s on the verge of saying yes to Andrew Raber’s marriage proposal, but now he is flagrantly refusing to submit to the bishop’s authority by owning a car. When the lot falls to Moses Beachy to become the new bishop, the community waits for him to take bold steps toward change. Clara and Andrew step together into a more progressive Amish faith as the Beachy Amish take form.

My Opinion:
Such an interesting, well written read! I really wanted to read this book, because I always wondered how the Beachy Amish came about! The fact that I LOVE Olivia Newport was the cherry on the cupcake! :) The story within the history is lovely! I immediately felt for Clara who needs to overcome fears and problems within her home and family as changes unfold around her! Andrew became a fun and loved character as his curiosity and intelligence came through as well as his kindness, love, and sincerity. I really love how Olivia also writes from both sides of the controversy, so I can understand why those who are strict think they are in the right to shun! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way Olivia writes! Her expressiveness draws me in every time, and the situations she writes about are highly interesting! With all of her amazing character's lives weaving together she sets the pace beautifully! The wide spectrum of characters include many that I love, some that my heart aches for, and some that aggravate! :D I did find that I wanted to know more about what happened to some characters, but I LOVE where the book ends and how it comes full circle in a way. I can't wait for more from this fabulous author who is quickly becoming one of my all time favorites!!!! Filled with historical detail, Meek and Mild is a wonderful story with Faith, love, controversy, hope, fear, family, friendship, change, and much more! I highly recommend this entertaining and interesting read!

Songs: "Leaning On the Everlasting Arms / 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (Medley)" from David Crowder Band, "I Am Not Alone (Live)" by Kari Jobe, and "The Proof Of Your Love (The Monologue Mix)" by for KING & COUNTRY
Songs etc. May be changed and/or added in the future. ~ASC

Romans 12:18

~ASC

*I received this book from Barbour for the purpose of reviewing it. This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about Meek and Mild. ~ASC