Book Review: Sundown by Susan May Warren

    Sky King ranch is a place where adventure and danger seem to be around every corner. In this book, Colt is trying to protect a woman named Tae. Tae has developed an antidote to a plague. Men wishing to weaponize this plague are now after her.

    I honestly have a hard time writing any type of summary for  this book because it is quite confusing. It might be because it's part of a trilogy, but it definitely starts in the middle of a story. There is no solid starting point within this book. Because of this, it took me a while to catch on to what was happening. I'm hoping the first two books would make this less confusing to returning readers, but I have not read the first two books. 

    The book is also very far from believable. This isn't always a bad thing, but it did add to the confusion within this book. A lot of the action seems "choppy" in the sense that it's one thing after another with little lead up to the action. From the moment you open this book, someone seems to be consistently in immediate danger.

    While the action is back to back, it is written very well. The fighting scenes are well-described and easy to picture. The romance is a little cheesy, but in a way I really enjoyed. It was predictable and gives a "feel-good" vibe I enjoyed.

    While this book was a little confusing and far from believable, I thoroughly enjoyed the action and romance. I would not recommend this book as a standalone read, but I would suggest trying out the series. I myself am intrigued and will be after the first book of this series if I find the time. If the prior books make this book less confusing, then it would make it all worth the read. 

I received this book for free from the Revell reviewer program in exchange for this honest review.

Book Review: Body of Evidence by Irene Hannon

Who doesn’t love a good murder mystery? This book has characters with depth, suspense, and a little bit of romance.

The story is about a coroner who starts finding a small similarity between otherwise natural deaths. However, when she also becomes the victim of threatening acts, it becomes clear that she may have stumbled upon murders. With the help from a handsome sheriff, she hopes to find the killer before the killer finds her.

I really enjoyed this book, However, this book is not without a flaw that really drove me insane. The romance in this book is very procedural and could easily be compared to a business deal. I also think the way the romance starts is rushed and unplanned. 

This book is still very much worth the read. Although the romance was lacking, the family relationships were very well-written. This book gives very raw and realistic views of family life. It doesn’t sugarcoat issues, but does include some real feel-good family moments. 

While this book wasn’t without a flaw, I do still suggest picking it up if you like a good murder mystery. 

I received this book for free from the Revell reviewer program in exchange for this honest review.

Word of Honor by Hallee Bridgeman Review

 

This story is one of betrayal, forgiveness, honor, and love. It has a lot of good values packed within it. In the midst of twists and hurts these characters face, you will see a steady focus on God. The characters often send up prayers in times of trouble. So while this book is not lacking in the action department, it keeps a solid focus on where to turn in those tough times.

Speaking of action, this book is about an eco terrorist group that main character, Lynda, accidentally discovers when attempting to serve a warrant with her partner. Now her partner is dead and Lynda is the only one who has seen the faces of the group. For this reason she is to go undercover to help spot the men who killed her partner. The twist? In order to do so she must be paired with an old college sweetheart who broke her heart.

The characters in this book are very well thought out. They each have a wonderful personality that you will get to know both through action and nickname. Learning the meanings behind each nickname helps you understand just who each character is.

This book features a glossary of terms to make it easier to read. Though, it’s not hard to follow without it. I appreciate the glossary, but the terms aren’t used so often that you would have to continuously flip back and forth. 

If you like books with undercover agents and secret missions, but don’t want all the strong language that usually comes with it, then this book is for you. If you like action alongside your romance then this should be next read. If you're looking for Christian fiction that will hold your attention, then I suggest this book.

I received this book for free from the Revell reviewing program in exchange for this review.