Justice Reads & Reviews

Crown of Oblivion   by Julie Eshbaugh Best book I’ve read this year! Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh was an incredibly action packed YA novel from beginning to end! Raw, fresh and unique, this story unfolds in a dystopian setting with themes of injustice, inequality and horrors that people should never have to witness. I was completely enthralled in Astrid’s world and couldn’t get enough of her experiences. The world building was done quite nicely; not over done like some fantasy novels can be, but enough for me to envision the surroundings and still develop my relationship with the main character! Astrid, an Outsider, is forced to become a surrogate to the princess… she takes all the punishments that the princess deserves for breaking rules and such. My heart immediately broke for Astrid but at the same time, I was intrigued. How does this girl take this pain and suffering and move past it? The Race of Oblivion definitely distracts her well enough. ...

Christmas in Winter Hill by Melody Carlson Published by  Fleming H. Revell Company This was such a sweet story that gave me all the Hallmark Christmas vibes!   I loved the main character Krista as she seemed very real and relatable. She comes from a dysfunctional background but has persevered through it in order to provide a successful future for her and her daughter.   Also, she isn’t afraid to stand on her own two feet and I admire that in a female protagonist.   I felt that she real life comments and advice to offer her daughter which I can relate to as a mother of a 12 year old.   The description of Christmasville was festive and cheerful.   I love reading about small towns that celebrate together.   I come from a suburban area and we only wave hi and bye to our neighbors.   I do wish the story would have been longer. At times the plot felt driven too quickly and the romance was very rushed, especially considering the ...

The Girl Behind the Red Rope By Ted Dekker & Rachelle Dekker Published by Revell Goodreads Synopsis: Ten years ago, Grace saw something that would forever change the course of history. When evil in its purest form is unleashed on the world, she and others from their religious community are already hidden deep in the hills of Tennessee, abiding by every rule that will keep them safe, pure--and alive. As long as they stay there, behind the red perimeter. Her older brother's questions and the arrival of the first outsiders she's seen in a decade set in motion events that will question everything Grace has built her life on. Enemies rise on all sides--but who is the real enemy? And what will it cost her to uncover the truth? For the first time, bestselling authors Ted Dekker and Rachelle Dekker team up and deliver an intense, tightly focused ride through the most treacherous world of all. My Review I knew that a book by father/daughter duo...

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Enlightenment of Bees by Rachel Linden, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours ! ABOUT THE BOOK Title: The Enlightenment of Bees Author: Rachel Linden Publisher: Thomas Nelson Release Date: July 9, 2019 Genre: Women's Fiction Sometimes a shattered dream leads to an amazing journey.  At twenty-six, apprentice baker Mia West has her entire life planned out: a Craftsman cottage in Seattle, a job baking at The Butter Emporium, and her first love—her boyfriend, Ethan—by her side. But when Ethan declares he “needs some space,” Mia’s carefully planned future crumbles. Feeling adrift, Mia joins her vivacious housemate Rosie on a humanitarian trip around the world funded by a reclusive billionaire. Along with a famous grunge rock star, a Rwandan immigrant, and an unsettlingly attractive Hawaiian urban farmer named Kai, Mia and Rosie embark on the adventure of a lifetime. From the slums of Mumbai to a Hungarian b...

Note:  Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by the famous Jill at  Breaking the Spine . Well now, I've never done an actual "Waiting on Wednesday" post before so I hope Jill doesn't read this and then hunt me down and slay me for butchering her adored meme by the thousands, maybe millions. I especially hope to do this post justice because I want to spotlight Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh! You know, the amazing author who wrote our most favorite YA historical fantasy series, Ivory and Bone? If you haven't read that series, then stop, wait, don't stop... Finish reading this post first and then go and read Ivory and Bone and Obsidian and Stars while you are WAITING for Crown of Oblivion!!! (Trust me, you'll want to read all the way to the end...) Ok, so now that I got that out, I can present to you the breathtaking cover of Crown of Oblivion Now... I know you want to know what this dangerously gorgeous book is about right?  Here ya...

Welcome to the Blog Blitz for The Mosaic Collection , hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours ! ABOUT THE COLLECTION For His glory... The Mosaic Collection is an international community of women authors who use faith-based fiction to touch hearts with the good news that Christ's finished work on the cross has made us one family, and to nurture affection for the people God has placed within our circles of influence, so that the grace and glory of God may become visible and personal to everyone we meet. ...and our good We are sisters, a beautiful mosaic united by the love of God through the blood of Christ. We have experienced the redemptive, restorative power of God's grace in our marriages and families, and we believe our God is able to heal, restore and redeem our brokenness. His love fills us with the courage to persevere, and to offer others a Christ-like compassion that is full of His wisdom and grace. Visit the Mosaic Collection Website to stay posted on each ...