Unsigned Hype

Unsigned Hype: A Novel

Overall rating 4.5
Vertical Reach (4)
Though not a believer Mattison introduces Tory's acknowledgment of God's existence from the beginning of the book and keeps it as a focal point of the story. 

Ministry Message (5)
The story of the second chance, decisions and consequences, and mercy can never be told too much.

Craft (4)
Mattison offers great characters, intriguing plot and gripping emotion in his debut novel. 

Aesthetics (5)
This is so age appropriate and eye catching for its target audience. 

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Rhythms of Grace

Overall rating 4
Vertical Reach (4)
Griffith pulls you into the relationship Grace holds closest to heart from the beginning of this book.

Ministry Message (4)
Grace shows us we can run from our pasts but we can't run from nor escape our purpose and destiny. 

Craft (4)
This novel though the first written by Griffith still offers a great example of sound plot, description and characters. 

Aesthetics (4)
 The cover would've been a five if the guy on the cover looked little different everything else is great!

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The Way We Roll

Overall rating 3.75

Vertical Reach (3)
The character learns to lean to God by the end of the book but does not spend a lot of time on her relationship with God or desire for one.


Ministry Message (4)
Moore shows with great detail that everything is not what it seems, a great spiritual takeaway.

Craft (4)
Moore is a professional and excels in the skill set which is proven by the longevity of her young literary career. 

Aesthetics (5)
I love when the character description fits the cover. Nuff said!

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Four points of review on a scale of 1 to 5 in each area of review.

1=Needs Improvement  2=Fair   3=Good 4=Great  5=Exceptional

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1=Save your money      2=Good Buy      3=Great Buy     4=Buy for you & a Friend 
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Vertical reach
Fiction: seamless inclusion of the characters recognition of and relationship with God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost
Nonfiction: ability to represent God's role in the theme or purpose of the book

Ministry Message
Fiction: ability to relate core message of the story through the characters lives in way that will minister to readers
Nonfiction: ability to share ministry point or message in a way that the reader will be able to apply to their life

Craft
Fiction: plot, character development, scenery, pace, description, goal, conflict, motivation et cetera
Nonfiction: theme, grammar, context, content, research,

Aesthetic
Fiction: Genre appealing, genre appropriate, professional, typesetting
Nonfiction: appealing, clean, age and audience appropriate, typesetting

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