A Portrait of Loyalty

 

***1/2

PG (on the edge)

{SM}

Could Easily Recommend

This wasn't my favorite of the Codebreaker series but it was still a good book!

Some heavy {Subject Matter} including death, a past murder, and implied immorality between 2 side characters made it feel like a strong PG.  However, as this author handles things, it is tasteful and faith always plays a part in the story.

It is very recommendable but again, in my opinion, not the strongest book in the series.

An Unconventional Lady

 

***

PG

Could Recommend but Won't

This book was fine but it didn't blow me out of the water.

I did like that it had a bit of a mystery element but it wasn't the focus.

I think unless a book comes extremely highly recommended, or is by a certain author that I know I enjoy, I will from now on forgo this specific genre of fluffy regency.  I need a little more beef such as I find in several historical fiction authors that I like.  There just is not a lot of depth in novels like this and I want to spend my time reading things that I know I will enjoy.

So...I could recommend this book based on there being nothing objectionable, but I can't recommend it because of its lack of depth.

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.