Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Review: The Summer of Firsts and Lasts


The Summer of Firsts and Lasts by Terra Elan McVoy

Release Date: April 3, 2012
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 448
Format: Ebook
Buy It: Amazon

Now in paperback, a sweet and sexy novel about summer romance and sisterly bonds, from the author of Pure and After the Kiss.
Three sisters. One life-changing summer.

Calla loves summer because summer means Duncan. They’ve been best friends for years, but Calla has never worked up the nerve to tell him how she really feels. This summer, the summer before college, is Calla’s last chance.

Violet isn’t much of a rule breaker in real life. But this isn’t real life, this is summer, and Violet is determined to make the most of it. Besides, a little sneaking out never hurt anyone. And sneaking out with James is 100% worth the risk...even though James is completely off-limits.

Daisy has never been the sister that boys notice, but when sparks fly with Joel at the first bonfire of summer, it seems so easy and right. So why is being his girlfriend so complicated?
Honestly, I was pretty disappointed in how this book ended up. It was okay through the middle, and I liked how each chapter focused on one sister. But I was annoyed by how much this book focused on summer flings. In my opinion, summer flings are pointless. Also, I did not like how Calla treated her sisters in the end. This book was so-so. If you like summer reads, you'd probably like this!



I bought this ebook on Amazon. I was not required to post a review.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Review: Stress Point


Stress Point by Sarah Martin

Release Date: June 5, 2012
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Devotional
Pages: 272
Format: Ebook
Buy It: Amazon

Want to ditch the drama and thrive through your twenties?

Body image. Friendships. Career. Money. Dating. All these issues and more serve as points of stress for the 20-something woman, and combined they can make for a decade of drama in a girl's life. Sarah Francis Martin is the slightly older girlfriend who’s been there, done that, and got the not-so-cute t-shirt. Through this interactive Bible study, Sarah helps young adult women address each stress point by encouraging them to wait on the Lord, worship Him, and make Him the focus of their lives.

In Stress Point you will:

Find interactive chapters covering ten stress points for the 20-something woman
Dig through Scripture to apply truth to each stress point
Engage with real, raw, and relevant stories from girlfriends just like you
Journal through each chapter to engage with God in a meaningful way
Interact with Sarah through her video blogs for each chapter
Connect with your girlfriends in a Stress Point Survival Group; leader guide included
Sarah Francis Martin has a passion to encourage and relate to women in their twenties, and is honored to do so through She Seeks, the 20-something ministry of Proverbs 31. Her relevant and conversational style will lead young adult readers to live out the Kingship of Christ in everyday life in order to find godly success, purpose, and well-being. Obsessed with pink lip gloss and all things artsy-crafty, Sarah lives with her husband and son in North Carolina. Her ministry, LIVE IT OUT!, is a space for 20-somethings to connect with one another and grow closer to Jesus (www.liveitoutblog.com).
I loved this book! I read it at a time in my life where I was stressing out about each of these things, and each chapter pinpointed exactly how I dealt with each stress point, and verses that tell us exactly how God wants us to deal with them. A few stress points I didn't think affected me much, but as I read those chapters I realized they did affect me. It was a pleasant surprise, and helped grow my faith quite a bit!

One thing I was upset about, is since I read the ebook, I had to have a separate journal for the journal questions. Obviously not that much of a deal-breaker, but I wish now that I read the physical copy instead.

If you're in your 20s and are struggling to make it through, read this book! It will help you hang in there through the tough times.



I received this book free for review from Booksneeze. I was not required to post a positive review, simply an honest one.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

IMM/Mailbox Monday: 10/28/12

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren, and Mailbox Monday is hosted by a group of bloggers! We share books we received this week, whether we bought them, got them in the mail or checked them out from the library.

For Review:

Sunday, October 21, 2012

IMM/Mailbox Monday: 10/21/12

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren, and Mailbox Monday is hosted by a group of bloggers! We share books we received this week, whether we bought them, got them in the mail or checked them out from the library.

For Review:
Courting Cate by Leslie Gould
Christmas Roses by Amanda Cabot
The Memory Jar by Tricia Goyer

Sunday, October 14, 2012

IMM/Mailbox Monday: 10/14/12

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren, and Mailbox Monday is hosted by a group of bloggers! We share books we received this week, whether we bought them, got them in the mail or checked them out from the library.


For Review:
At the Feet of Jesus by Joanna Weaver

Sunday, October 7, 2012

IMM/Mailbox Monday: 10/7/12

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren, and Mailbox Monday is hosted by a group of bloggers! We share books we received this week, whether we bought them, got them in the mail or checked them out from the library.



Won:
The Choice by Robert Whitlow

For Review:
The Queen of Katwe by Tim Crothers

Bought:
Date or Soul Mate? by Neil Clark Warren
 
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