Book Review: This is Where it Ends by Cindy K. Sproles

 

    This was a beautiful love story, although not so much a romance story. Minerva has reached the age where she feels as if she might go any day. She also seems to be welcoming the coming of that day. That is, until she finds an unlikely friend in the young Del. When Del comes looking for answers to a secret long kept, Minerva must decide between an old promise and trusting a new friend.

    While I would still consider this book a love story, it also still has some very sad themes. Minerva has had some real struggles in her life. These struggles are portrayed in a way that makes her seem very real to the reader. I enjoyed learning every new thing about her.     

    The most beautiful part of this book is the character development we see in Minerva. It's truly beautiful watching Minerva experience a love she never has in the most unlikely of places. I also enjoyed that through her change, she never lost her witty sense of humor. While the plot is great, Minerva is what makes this book a "must-read".  I highly recommend this book.

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

Book Review: Her Only Wish by Shelley Shepard Gray

     I was really excited to receive this book, having already read a previous book from the same series. I'm happy to say that Shelley Shepard Gray has stayed true to previous writing style and I enjoyed this book just as much as the last. You are in for a treat with this one.

    Romance usually isn't my genre. I would even call this a "mellow" romance. It's a very easy-going read. While usually something I would stay away from (I love the thrills), the book is written in a way that's so believable it's easy to picture yourself there. I think of these books as my "calming" reads. They are enjoyable and don't have anything that will keep up at night.

    The plot is steady, but at a slow pace. However, the characters are always exciting and well-written. I wonder if these characters are based on real people because of how easy they are to picture.

I highly recommend this as your next leisure read.  I received this book for free from Revell in exchange for this honest review.