Till We Have Faces

 

***

PG

{UM}

Could Recommend but Not Sure if I Would

This was a really interesting book...I didn't know what to expect.

It is a retelling of the Cupid/Psyche Myth...of which I knew nothing about previous to reading the book.

I followed most of it but it did get a little up in the clouds for me at times; mostly toward the end.

It kept my interest and had some good one liners but I don't feel excited to go tell people about it.  So, even though I probably could recommend it (there was nothing super offensive but there were a few instances of some things I might deem as {Uncomfortable Moments}) I most likely won't.

No Ordinary Women

 

Like my other recent non fiction books I am not going to rate this one but just say that it was a pleasant read.  I really like Elaine Dalton and know I have read another one of her books (the one where she uses the analogy of running a marathon) years ago when I ran my marathon.  However, this one is short and kind of just a feel good book...nothing earth shattering :)

The Holy Invitation

 

Another one where I will just give my quick thoughts...

A very easy, swift read that gives some overall ideas about the temple.

Mostly meant for those who are preparing to enter for the first time but I did think it was also a good perspective and reminder for those who are more familiar with temple worship.

I would easily recommend it.

Far Above Rubies

 

I am not going to give this my usual ratings but rather just record that I read it and would easily recommend it.

It is a beautiful and in depth take on the proverb and very well presented by Sister Hall.

Mayhem on the Marzipan Express

 

**1/2

PG

Would Not Recommend

I don't know if I was just in a bad mood or what but I did not love this book :(

I wanted to like it...crime on an old fashioned train in the Scottish Highlands?  Yes please!

However, multiple times while reading I thought about not finishing because it was so sickeningly sweet.  The only thing that kept me going was the mystery.  I WAS able to call the murderer which is always a triumph :) but seriously, the dialogue was way too much and, frankly, unbelievable at times.

I don't remember feeling this way about the first in the series so it surprised me that I had such strong feelings about this one.

I would have a hard time recommending this book.

Whispers at Painswick Court

 

***1/2

strong PG

{V} {BSt}

Could Recommend

I liked this book.  I liked the mystery aspect and I felt the characters and plot were interesting.

There are a couple of murders...one of which is mildly graphic {Violence} in describing how the victim was found but overall not too bloody/gory.  One of the characters is also a rake and so there is a {Backstory} of a woman he seduced, but that also is not described in great detail.

I enjoyed it and could recommend it but probably won't go out of my way to do so :) 

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23

 

****

G

Easily Recommend

I belong to a book group which reads nonfiction and often religious books.  It started out as a C.S. Lewis book group but has expanded to other authors recently.

I didn't have any expectations for this book but was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it.  The author draws beautiful parallels between the lives of sheep and their shepherd and our lives and relationship with our Savior.

He takes the famous psalm and breaks it down line by line and teaches why each statement is significant.

It is very relatable and easy to digest.

I've already put it on my husband's nightstand so he can read it...so, yes, I easily recommend it :)