Vertical Reach = 3
Jessica is searching but others in the book have a good representation of their relationship with God.
Ministry Message = 3
People seeking peace can find it in the Lord and possibly love as well.
Craft = 4
Robin Gunn Jones writes the romance formula well.
Aesthetics = 3
Cover is nice and appropriate but not eye catching.
Dollar$ and $ense = 3.5
Vertical Reach = 3
There are several characters who speak of God and a few instances of his speaking directly to them so you know there is a relationship and recognition of God in the character's lives.
Ministry Message = 3
Within the story of a story is love, romance, hope, despair lots of life lessons but no clear central ministry message.
Craft = 4
The characters draw you in instantly, the scenery enables you to step into the world the writer created for both stories.
Aesthetics = 3
Cool cover very true to the description and period the majority of the story takes place.
Dollar$ and $ense = 3.25
Vertical Reach = 4
Smith has delved into the world of a woman who depended on God to help her through two marriages with frustrating circumstances. Her prayer life and knowledge of the word are an unobstrusive look into her love for Adonia.
Ministry Message = 2
While it is a great illustration of the bible I wasn't really sure what the message for readers was, a reoccuring theme was her desire to please Adonai and not be bitter because of her circumstances. For readers who love biblical adaptations to fiction it will be a wonderful read.
Craft = 4
Smith's ability to take research, scripture and craft a story with believable dialogue, vivid imagery, accurate description and fleshed out characters made it a quick enjoyable read for me ~~even though biblical adaptation isn't my thing.
Aesthetics= 3
The cover is colorful, appropriate for the time period and the cover model for the most part matches the description of the protagonist.
Dollar$ & $ense = 3.25
Vertical reach = 3
Bella offers genuine insight into her love for God and her dependency on Him without coming off as unbalanced.
Ministry Message = 4
God is love. The examples of different love types is amusing and apparent. The different perspective Bella shares about being surrounded by love is what garnered a four instead of a three.
Craft = 3
Thompson follows the formula for romance well and delivers in the area of character, setting and description. The internal musings were a little intrusive but in form with the character so not enough to ruin or interrupt the story.
Aesthestics = 4
I still love the covers from Revell. I love when I read a description and can see the person on the cover.
If you like Christian Romance and Texas love you'll enjoy book two in this series.
Dollar$ and $ense = 3.5
Vertical Reach = 3
Dr. Jeremiah's transparency about his relationship with God is good but standard.
Ministry Message = 5
The book offers great revelation and biblical in depth study of angels.
Craft = 3
Good research, good prose and professional structure.
Aesthestics = 4
If I were in a store this cover would make me pick it up.
Dollars and $ense = 3.75 Great buy.
Vertical Reach = 4
Griffith offers readers a wide open sparkling window into the soul of Grace Okoye and a ringside seat to her relationship imperfections, frustrations and all with God.
Ministry Message= 4
God's timing is perfect, his grace is sufficient, and your deliverance is promised.
Craft =4
Griffith has offered a great example of character. She pulls you into the emotions of the character masterfully.
Aesthetics = 3.5
Great cover in concept I wish the picture looked more like the character from the Rhythm of Grace cover for continuity.
Dollars and $ense = 3.875
Buy one for you and a friend .
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