Neither has
Christopher Robin, but in the new Disney movie that shares his name, he’s about
to.
If you enjoyed Winnie the Pooh at any time in your life,
this movie is a must-see. It’s a fun bit of whimsy that will transport you on
an expotition (expedition, for those non-Pooh fans out there) into the sweet
Hundred Acre Wood… and your childhood.
There were mischief and adventure, stubbornness and grace,
family and heroics, danger and encouragement. It was everything that Winnie the
Pooh always stands for… plus lots and lots of honey.
Pardon my gushing (or join me, if you like). Christopher Robin, starring Ewan
McGregor, is one of my top two favorite movies of this year (tied with Tomb Raider, starring Alicia Vikander).
It’s everything I think a movie should be. Sweet, funny, sorrowful, happy,
family-oriented, and full of adventure and hope. Did I mention whimsical? That
isn’t necessary for every movie, but
it never hurts.
Two things have me really excited today. 1. Character names 2. Kim Vogel Sawyer's newest book Hang in there with me today, because I've got a lot to say. Hopefully you're just as eager to hear it all as I am to tell you about it. Let's tackle my own news first.
Last week, I asked for help naming three characters:
Father
tall, elderly, quirky, sense of humor, fading memory
Son
serious, too busy for love, trouble deciding what's best for dad
Not the easiest thing to do. I’m not sure anyone would call it their favorite thing. But even in the fast-food and social-media era we live in, waiting is a necessary thing.
I’ve struggled with impatience my entire life. Over the years, I’ve prayed for patience, going against advice from lots of different people. But asking God for patience was something He had asked me to do, so I followed through. And He followed through. He’s faithful like that, you know. If we ask for something in accordance to His will, He is faithful to give it to us. I’m walking proof of that now.
The timing of reading Waiting for Wonder by Marlo Schalesky could only be God-ordained. He sent me this book as confirmation that what He’d been teaching me through my tutoring and editing jobs, as well as my personal growth, was that patience truly is a virtue and one worth asking for. It’s a gift worth fighting for. Yes, it’s a fight. To tame that impatience within our souls. To learn to rely on God’s guidance and especially His timing.
by Andrea Renee Cox My dear friends, I owe you an apology. This article is late! I don't remember the last time I've forgotten to get a blog article ready. Last week, my family and I went on a small vacation for a little R & R. It was fun. One of those trips where people are more important than pictures. We went on nature trails, even though it was raining. Hello, umbrellas! Thankfully, my mom had packed three umbrellas, so she and my dad shared one and my sister and I each took one. My foot might have slipped on a tree root or two, but the journey was an adventure with beautiful surroundings and a wonderful pitter-pat sort of soundtrack. Don't worry. There was no lightning.
If you’re looking for a new series to read, you won’t
want to miss the Destination Wedding series by Beth K. Vogt. It kicks off with
the sweet novella, Can’t Buy Me Love
(see my review). It continues in Crazy Little Thing Called Love,
which ramps up the (mis)adventure you would expect in a series that features
travel and weddings.
If you’re looking for a
delightful read that will keep you riveted from beginning to end, look no
further than Karen Witemeyer’s latest offering, Full Steam Ahead. Even
though I’ve read two of Karen’s previous novels and knew enough to expect her
spunky storytelling, I was quite surprised to see an even greater depth of
character and history than usual from her hand. I especially admired the way
she meticulously wove the truth about steamboats and boilers into the storyline
in such a way that I didn’t even question whether or not she’d checked her
facts. Such easy-to-read fiction isn’t an easy accomplishment, but rather
speaks of a very talented author who dares to put in long, tough hours,
tweaking and honing each chapter until they leap off the page.
During the Facebook book banter
in which I won a copy of this book, I asked Karen how many drafts she goes
through in the writing of her books. Her reply? Since she edits what she wrote
the day before, she really only has one draft. One draft! Can you imagine? I
can only dream of that ability at this young stage in my writing endeavors.
(Thank you so much for answering a few of my questions during that chat, Karen.
Thank you and Bethany House for the complimentary copy of Full Steam Ahead. I hope my review inspires others to pick up a
copy next time they visit their favorite book vendor.)
Even though Full Steam Ahead takes place mostly on land, it has the feel of a
pirate story. Perhaps that’s due, in part, to the fact that the lead female,
Nicole Renard, carries a dagger in her garter. Or maybe it’s because the lead
male, Darius Thornton, calls her his “little pirate.” Somehow I think it’s more
to do with the adventure style of the tale. With plot twists, witty dialogue,
and peculiar characters, it really isn’t much of a wonder why it has that
high-seas feel to it.
Karen Witemeyer
In Full Steam Ahead, Nicole
Renard faces a dangerous journey, with a couple of brutish men on her trail, to
protect her family’s legacy and find a husband—who would become her father’s
heir, as she is his only child. When circumstances cause her to cut her trip
much shorter than she’d planned, she ends up working for a madman. Will she be
able to see past his unkempt appearance and exploding experiments to the heart
of this out-of-the-ordinary man? When trouble searches her out, will she trust the
odd scientist with the truth of her identity and mission? Can she place her
safety in God’s capable hands?
My favorite line in this book
came in chapter five:
“She’d managed to wring an
address out of the postmaster, now all she needed to do was convince a madman
to hire a female secretary before he blew her to bits.”
That brought a burst of chuckles
to my lips immediately. Many times throughout this book I found myself laughing
and smiling. Definitely a keeper that I’ll be reading over and over again. Five
stars, for certain.
Readers, what book have you read lately that found a spot on your
bookcase for keeps? What was it about the story that stood out as fantastic?
Was it a new-to-you author or a tried-and-true favorite?
A while back I
won a copy of Cara Putman’s book Shadowed by Grace, and I had no
idea whether or not I’d like it. I’d
never read anything by Cara before. The story sounded interesting, though, and
I like discovering new-to-me authors, so I dove into it with an open mind. Boy,
am I glad I did! What a treasure this book turned out to be.
Set in WWII, it
tells the story of a photojournalist who travels to Italy to capture images of
the war to help the folks back home really understand what it’s all about. Of
course that isn’t the only reason she took on the job, but I can’t give away
all her secrets. When she starts her journey, Rachel Justice wonders if she’ll
ever be able to find peace in a time of war.
Throughout the
chapters, I found myself completely immersed in the time period and setting. I’ve
never been to Italy, but I sure felt like I was right there with Rachel. That’s
when I realized I’d discovered a new favorite author. When history and the
characters and the place really leap off the pages and come alive, that’s when
I realize I’m falling in love with reading all over again.
One thing that
really resonated with me was Rachel’s longing to “do something that matters.” I
don’t know about you, but that’s what whispers through my heart too. I want to
do something that matters. Something that not only will make a difference in
the world, but something that really makes a difference in the spiritual sense.
Furthering God’s kingdom. Advancing the Gospel. I’m not sure exactly what this something is yet, but I know God will
reveal it to me in the right time. In the meantime, I’ll keep focusing on the
tasks before me, which I’m sure are preparing me for whatever may come next.
Readers, what are you doing today that
might make the difference for someone’s tomorrow? When has a book inspired you
to make a positive change in your life?
By Andrea Renee Cox A copy of Through the Deep Waters by Kim Vogel Sawyer is being given away by the Blogging for Books program. These giveaways are a new venture they're trying out. If it goes over well, I'm sure there will be more where this one came from. Won't you help support this fresh idea by signing up today? Please visit this page for my review of the book, to see if it's one you'd be interested in reading. Here's the Amazon summary of Through the Deep Waters:
A past filled with shame can be washed away with a love that conquers all. Born to an unloving prostitute in a popular Chicago brothel, timid seventeen-year-old Dinah Hubley was raised amidst the secrets held in every dark, grimy room of her home. Anxious to escape, Dinah pursues her dream of becoming a Harvey Girl, waiting tables along the railroad in an upscale hotel. But when she finds out she isn’t old enough, her only option is to accept a job as a chambermaid at the Clifton Hotel in Florence, Kansas. Eager to put everything behind her, Dinah feels more worthless than ever, based on a single horrible decision she made to survive. The Clifton offers a life Dinah has never known, but blinded to the love around her, Dinah remains buried in the shame of her past. When a handsome chicken farmer named Amos Ackerman starts to show interest, Dinah withdraws further, convinced no one could want a sullied woman like her. Despite his self-consciousness about his handicapped leg and her strange behavior, Amos resolves to show Dinah Christ’s love. But can she ever accept a gift she so desperately needs? The contest starts on July 31, 2014 at 6:00am EST and ends on August 20th, 2014 at 11:59pm. One winner will be chosen at random on August 21st, 2014 and will be alerted by email. In order to be entered into the contest, please fill out the form through this link. Readers, what do you think of this new venture of Blogging for Books (offering giveaways)? I rather like it, but I'd like to hear your opinions.
“The day of her
sister’s death had also started Rebecca on her path to leaving the Amish.”
Graduating from
high school, going to college, becoming a nurse… none of these things describe
an Amish girl, but because of her sister’s death, those are things Rebecca
Troyer strives to do. She won’t be caught unprepared for another emergency, not
when she can learn the skills that could help save lives. Abandoning her family
and Amish ways, she sets off on a journey to gain a worldly education. On the
way to Portland, she makes a pit stop in West Kootenai, Montana, to visit a
friend.
Caleb Hooley is
on a life-changing journey of his own. After watching his grandfather fade
away, he wants to live the adventurous life his grandfather always dreamed of.
When this Amish bachelor goes on a week-long trek into the wilderness, falling
in love was the furthest thing from his mind.
When Rebecca decides to join the
traveling party, will one week be long enough for both she and Caleb to
discover a Love greater than the tentative one growing between them? Will they
choose to remain Amish, or will they leave everything they’ve known to explore
the possibilities the world has to offer them?
The Kissing Bridgeby Tricia Goyer (the third installment in her Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors series) is an adventure not to be missed. With humor
and spunky characters, this story digs deep into who you think you are and who
you want to be. While Rebecca and Caleb were figuring those things out for
themselves, I found myself getting tidbits that had to do with what I was going
through in my own life. I consider them little confirmations of what God was
busy doing in my life while I read this novel. He often works through novels
with me because reading them is one of my favorite hobbies (I can’t remember a
time when I didn’t love reading).
“The harder part
is relinquishing how I think things should happen and opening my heart up to
what God wants.” That’s a lesson we all have to learn eventually, to let go of
trying to control every situation. Sometimes we’ll be in control, but most of
the times we won’t. Things happen that throw our plans out the window. We have
to make clutch decisions and alter our plans, but God always knows what’s
coming for us and provides options. Which door will we go through? Which
opportunity will we take? Praying about what God wants for us is our way of
tuning in to what God wants, letting Him lead us. It’s not always the easiest
thing to do, trusting God, but it’s always the right thing to do. And His
blessings abound when we trust Him. We are His children, after all. Why wouldn’t
He bless us when we seek His will for our lives?
Tricia Goyer Author of The Kissing Bridge
Thank you to
Tricia Goyer for adding me to her reviewer list. I appreciate the complimentary
book in exchange for my honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed The
Kissing Bridge and highly recommend it to anyone who loves adventure.
Especially the kind that happens through the pages of a book.
Readers, it’s your turn to weigh in. What
journey are you taking with God these days? How does relinquishing control to
what God wants play a role in your life?
Is summer flying
by or what? This month has been a busy one for me. Between writing ventures, tutoring responsibilities, and playing tennis with my sister, I’ve barely had a chance to
watch movies. Since I’m on a proofing deadline, I’ll keep this short and sweet.
Here’s a couple of family adventure films I managed to squeeze into my packed
schedule. Enjoy!
Available to Own or Rent:
Journey to the
Center of the Earth
When Sean Anderson
gets stuck spending time with his uncle Trevor, he knows he’s in for the most
boring ten days of his life. But when they discover something in a box of his
dad’s stuff, they’re launched on the adventure of a lifetime—a journey to the
center of the earth. If they don’t learn to appreciate each other, they might
not survive the trip based on Jules Verne’s classic novel. Will they pull it
together in time to avoid being destroyed by the perils they find along the
way? Everybody in the
family will enjoy this movie that stars Josh Hutcherson and Brendan Fraser.
There’s adventure, great humor, and touching moments that come at just the
right times. Not only that, but some pretty unique creatures cause trouble for
the duo and their mountain guide on the quest to the center of the earth.
Journey 2: The
Mysterious Island
The journey
continues! This time, Sean Anderson travels with his stepfather on a search for
Grandpa Anderson, who’s been missing for two years. Their adventure gets off to
a rough start since Sean and Hank can’t see eye to eye. They meet a funny pilot
and his daughter, who hesitantly give them a ride to the most dangerous part of
the Pacific Ocean. Will the mysterious island be there, even though it isn’t on
the map? And if it is, will they persevere through the dangerous surprises they encounter
and find Grandpa Anderson?
Josh Hutcherson reprises
his role as Sean. He’s joined by Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Luis Guzmán, and Vanessa Hudgens.
With such a great cast, it’s no wonder my family kept laughing throughout the
entire film. My only question is, will there be a Journey 3? I’d definitely be
a fan of a third Vernian film, especially if Josh returned for yet another family
adventure.
Readers, what are some of your favorite
family adventure movies? What kind of adventures do you like to take with your
family?
It was an
ordinary Friday afternoon. My dad and I were running an errand when my mom
called. She had peeked out the house window and seen something crazy down the
street. Out of the ordinary doesn’t begin to describe the event of Friday, June
20, 2014.
Four train cars
derailed.
As in, came off
the tracks.
Yep. The train
that had gone by our house just before Dad and I left apparently had trouble of
some kind, and four of the rock-carrying cars toppled over, leaving a fifth car
leaning precariously. The weird thing was, with the air conditioners going, my
mom hadn’t heard the crash from inside our house.
When Dad and I
returned after completing our errand, sure enough, there was a sea of rock
splattered across the grass down the road from our house. Four large, black
train cars lay on their sides, rock still half filling them. The fifth car
worried me, as I was certain it would fall and crush someone, especially once
workers arrived to clean up the huge mess.
It took all day
Saturday, but the crews were able to get the cars righted once more. First,
they emptied out the rest of the rock. To make sure they got it all, they used
two cranes and a backhoe type machine to turn the cars upside down. Then they
turned them right side up and suspended them in the air above part of the track
that was still intact. The men on the ground then came in and assisted the
crane operators in attaching new sets of wheels to the bottom of the cars. Once
that task was completed, one of the cranes pulled the fixed cars farther down
the track so they could repeat the process with the other cars that needed to
be put back on tracks that hadn’t been destroyed in the derailment.
They brought in
an engine to pull the rear of the train back away from the messed-up section of
track. Once all the toppled cars were moved down the other side of the broken
section, the engine hooked up to the remaining cars. When the engineer tried to
pull the train cars, the engine’s wheels spun and spun, flinging orange sparks
against the ground. With the leaning car still attached, the other cars wouldn’t
budge, even though a couple of crew members put some tool in front of the
wheels to help right the leaning car, which was still filled to the brim with
rock. After several unsuccessful attempts, they decided to uncouple the leaning
car from the rest of the train. The engine was then able to pull the upright
cars to the other side of the highway that sits in front of my house, so it
would be out of the way of fixing the tracks.
So, they brought
the cranes back over to lift the super-heavy leaning train car. They slowly took
it down to a part of the track that was still lined up right. There the ruined
wheels were exchanged for new ones. With that job finished, the guys stopped
work for the day.
As I’m writing
this article in my living room on Sunday afternoon, a crew is outside cleaning up
the carnage that used to be railroad ties and train tracks. I’m not sure if
they’ll get around to scooping up the spilled rock today or if that will be
done tomorrow, when you’re reading this. It’s such a huge mess, the cleanup
process takes multiple days. Each step gets its turn, with each crew member
pitching in at the right time. It’s quite the orchestrated chaos, if you ask me,
but the job is getting done.
I’m thankful
that no one was hurt, either in the original crash or during the cleanup. It
did concern me when I first saw the disaster, because there have recently been
several children riding their bikes up and down the two roads parallel to the
tracks. Praise God they’re all safe and weren’t injured in this catastrophe. This
might have been a much more somber event, but I’m so glad it wasn’t.
Seeing the
process of cleaning up the derailed train reminded me of how God takes my
brokenness and cleans me up and fixes me one little piece at a time. It’s the
reminder and encouragement I needed this weekend. I’ve been struggling because
promises take so long to be fulfilled sometimes. The more years that go by, the
harder hope is to cling onto. But through this weekend’s craziness and Sidewalk
Prophets’ CD Live Like That, God
showed me that He hasn’t forgotten me. He’s the God who is more than all I’ve
ever wanted. He’s saving me every day, through every pain and doubt and
struggle I face. He’s scooping me up and hugging me tight, whispering words of
comfort into my heart. Though I may struggle to find the courage to stand firm
in my faith at times, I will never lose sight that God is still God and God is
still good. He’s got me in His hands, and He’s leading me into the future He
has designed for me. I trust Him with my life and my dreams, because He is my
Everything.
Readers, what exciting things happened
during your weekend? What lessons have you learned from the weekend that you
can apply to your life? Are you holding onto the hope God is giving you?
Late last year, I won a copy of
Judith Miller’s book, A Simple Change. This past week, I
gave it a read. Even though the title hinted at it, the beautiful simplicity of
the tale took me by surprise. That’s not to say there weren’t twists and turns
along the way. I wouldn’t like it if those elements were absent. They were
there, and boy were they wonderful!
In A Simple Change, Jancey Rhoder’s world gets tipped on its axis when
her parents declare they’re moving back to Middle Amana, the colonies they grew
up in. Deciding to move with them, 22-year-old Jancey leaves behind a suitor
and the life she’s always known. As she wonders if she’ll find a place to
belong in this new-to-her town, she uncovers secrets that may threaten the
entire village. Will she figure out who she can trust? Or will she let a slip
of the tongue destroy her hopes of remaining with her ill mother?
This book reads quite like a
memoir or diary, especially since it’s written in the first person. Though a
bit unusual, the singular point of view created an intimacy difficult to pull
off in other vantage points. Also, it brought a tenderness to the characters
that I really enjoyed. If this is what Judith Miller brings to the table, I’ll
gladly read more of her novels … and recommend them to you! I’m sure you’ll be
just as delighted with this tale as I was. It’s a charming story of trust and
devotion, two things difficult to come by in a technology crazed world. So,
turn off your cell phones, iPads, and other gadgets and take a step back in
time to Middle Amana. You might be surprised at how little you miss your
doodads once you submerge yourself into Jancey Rhoder’s new world.
Have you ever read a book that transported you to a different place or
time? Did you learn anything that could be applied to today’s world? What
historical fiction books do you recommend that achieved this sense of time
travel?
Even though Christmas is over and we've begun a new year, Christmas books and novellas never go out of style, in my opinion. What do you think?
Here's a bit about a Christmas novella I read recently:
When a soccer star gets stranded in a small town in the
middle of winter, will he discover God’s hand in the detour? During the off
season, Italian soccer star Dante Moretti traveled to Starlight, Iowa, and
ended up stranded there. When Amanda Marston comes home for her brother’s
wedding, she catches Dante’s eye. Will his fame stand in the way of true love?
Or will her small town heritage drive a wedge between them?
Starlight, Star Bright is the second of JoAnn Durgin’s books
that I’ve read. She’s got a spunkiness that comes across in her stories with
flair. You never know what her characters are going to say next, and it’s that
unpredictability that kept me hooked on this Christmas novella. Loveable
characters and great settings made the story seem real, like it was happening
next door or in my own backyard, even though I live many states away from Iowa.
“The people here [in Starlight] are the best in the world.
At least they are to me.” Amanda Marston said that in chapter four. I think
it’s true of a lot of places. It’s the people around us that add depth and
quality to our lives. Starlight, Star
Bright showcases this perfectly. If you like small town living, or want to
escape your busy life for a few hours, pick up a copy of Starlight, Star Bright,by JoAnn Durgin, for your eReader today.
If you were stranded with no way to get back on the road, would you
take a look around and see what blessings you could glean from your
surroundings? Or would you grouse about how you couldn’t get where you were
supposed to be when you were supposed to be there? How do you handle life’s
detours?
Have you ever been surprised by
the contents of a book?
Recently, I experienced that
very thing.
Having previously loved RobinJones Gunn’s Clouds, I was eager to
see what else she had written. When the first of her Sisterchicks books came up on my list of available books on
Blogging for Books, I couldn’t resist the temptation to try another of her
novels.
The surprises began with the
cover. Blue sky and snow, with a bright orange strip of foreign
buildings . . . just the hint of adventure I needed to sneak Sisterchickson the Loose! up my ever-growing list of books to read. Plus, the cute
little chick in the top left corner with the snazzy sunglasses made me giggle
with joy. *Note: When I was browsing at the book store over the weekend, I
noticed this book had a different cover than the copy I had. Don’t let that
stop you from taking on this adventure!
Upon opening the cover, I
discovered the story was written in the first person. Quite startling, since
the “norm” for fiction is currently third person writing. I’ve read a few first
person fictions before, and they usually took me several chapters to get into
the rhythm of them, if I ever did. Much to my delight, the story swiftly
unfolded as if told by a dear friend. This negated the first person problems
I’d had in the past. In fact, as I was reading, I felt as if I were reading the
authors private, intimate thoughts on her own journey to Finland. I’m not sure
how much of the tale was based on Ms. Gunn’s personal experiences, but she sure
painted an enjoyable tale with plenty of adventure, misunderstandings,
hilariousness and sweetly tender moments.
Finally, I was surprised to
discover a deep character arc that could easily apply to so many women’s lives.
(Men’s, too, for that matter.) Many of us struggle with identity issues at some
point or another in our lives. This book provides hope and a bit of guidance
where our identities are concerned. It’s nice to see such deep thoughts woven
seamlessly into a whim of an adventure.
In Sisterchicks on the Loose!,
Penny tells her best friend Sharon, “Pack your bags, girl! We’re finally going
to run away from home!” They take off for far away Finland in hopes of
reuniting with the aunt Penny’s always wanted to meet. Mishaps seem to appear
from every direction, but they decide to trust God and let Him lead the way on
this long-awaited journey. Both women have lessons to learn along the way,
along with surprises to give and receive. The people they meet on the trip only
add to the experience, enhancing the already enjoyable excursion across the
globe. Will they miss home or wish they could travel indefinitely? After going
on such an exciting trip, how can they ever go back to normal living? Make sure
to pick up this Sisterchick novel if
you have a bit of the wanderlust in you. It’ll get you itching to board a
plane—but don’t forget your carry-on!
My food for thought question
today comes from a quote in chapter seven of this novel: “It’s time for you to
drop your bucket deep down into the well of possibilities that you’ve been
ignoring all these years. Drop it all the way down and see what you pull up.”
When you dunk your bucket into the well of possibilities God’s placed
before you, what do you pull up? How do you use the talents and gifts God’s
blessed you with? How can you impact the world today? Share your ideas with us
in the comment section below, but please don’t stop there. Let’s make a
difference in the world around us, shall we?
That’s the only way I know how
to sum up JoAnn Durgin’s Awakening. Her witty sense of humor shines in the banter between Sam Lewis
and Lexa Clarke, two characters I know you’ll love getting to know. This book
is a refreshing read that will have you believing TeamWork is a real
organization . . . and you’ll want to join their next mission!
Lexa Clarke may be running from
her past, but it might just catch up to her while she’s helping as a volunteer
for a two-month summer mission with TeamWork. As she assists in rebuilding
houses destroyed by flooding in San Antonio, trouble seems to follow her around
in all shapes and sizes. Sam Lewis quickly realizes he’s got to keep his eye on
Miss Lexa Clarke if he’s to keep trouble from interrupting his work as director
of this TeamWork mission. Watching the petite woman with the long blonde braid
proves to be a challenge worth accepting, even if it means facing his own
haunting past. Will Sam and Lexa let the problems they’ve never dealt with
drive a wedge between them as they discover a passion for serving the Lord in
new ways? What will become of the TeamWork group when trouble turns
combustible?
Sam tells Lexa in chapter two,
“I’m saying He [God] allowed it to happen. He has His reasons. It’s up to us to
try and figure out what He’s trying to tell us.” It’s neat to see how Sam’s and
Lexa’s differing levels of faith play such huge roles in their lives during
their work with TeamWork and in the other parts of their lives, as well. Each
character has their own trials to face, and they depend on their faith in God
in such unique ways that it really does inspire the reader to take a good look
at their own faith life and reconsider where they are with God. Are we
following His will for our lives? Are we making a positive difference in the
world around us? Is there something more we can do to better serve the God who
loves us so completely? Is there something from our past that we need to face
in order to be a vessel God can use to spread His message?
JoAnn Durgin
Awakening is a book worth
reading for its sense of adventure, plot twists, witty humor and a glimpse at
what it means to live what you believe. It’s the first in JoAnn Durgin’s The Lewis Legacy Series. I’m eager to
add to my collection, and I have a feeling you will be too, after reading this
first adventure. JoAnn sure has a knack for storytelling, and her pacing is
spot-on. Just when I thought everything was wrapped up, she brought back yet
one more loose end . . . and another one . . . and left me wanting to read the
second book in the series to find out what adventure the TeamWork crew will
find themselves in on their next mission.
Thank you, JoAnn, for sending me
a complimentary copy of Awakening for my honest review. I
enjoyed it immensely and hope those reading this will also find a little
adventure when they pick up their copy of Awakening.
When was the last time a book took YOU on an adventure? What was it
about the book that transported you to a different time or place? Is adventure
something you look for when reading for pleasure?
