Review AWAKENING MERCY

Vertical Reach = 5

Cece and Nate are written with a window into their personal and corporate relationships with God. They are honest and grow in their area of internal conflict as they reach more and stretch more in their relationship with God. 

Ministry Message = 5

Forgivenss and mercy are important to give to others and oneself in order to move on and live the best life possible. It is also reinforced in the lives of the Marvin and Shay. 

Craft = 4

Benson is a seasoned author and it shows in the novel. She has well rounded characters, interesting plot activity and easy to follow dialogue. Setting and description are placed and tension paced well into the book. 

Aesthetics = 3

I didn't like the cover. It just didn't grab me. If it weren't a Benson book I wouldn't have given it a second look. 

Dollar$ & $ense = 4.25

African American Christian fiction readers will love this book. Any reader who loves Christian fiction will love this story. 

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Review for COOL BEANS A MAYA DAVIS novel

Vertical Reach = 5

Maya Davis is honest, sincere and vulnerable about her relationship with God and it's shaky spots. The most endearing part of her character is how much she wants to stay in constant communication with him even when she can't. 

Ministry Message = 4

The best message of this book is be honest. It is clear, concise and honors written in a way that makes it easy for readers to see the consequences of what happens when the character isn't honest. 

Craft = 4

Characters in this book are fleshed out well and "relatable." I could hear many of the feather and furry secondary characters. I loved the banter and interplay between Maya and her best friend. Description and setting were also executed well. 

Aesthetics = 3.5

Cute cover that matches the description of the woman in the book. 

Dollar$ & $ense = 4.125

A great read for anyone who enjoys cute, classic Christian romance with believable characters. 

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