Review of Rudy by Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger

Review of Rudy by Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger
I'm not really into sports, so I wasn't really sure if this book would be that interesting to me, and I was kinda hesitant about reviewing it, but it turned out to be a very good book - not the best book, I probably give it a 3, 3.5 star rating, but it wasn't the worst book by far, and I think I would recommend it, even to people who don't have any knowledge about sports. :)

Review of Heaven Changes Everything by Todd & Sonja Burpo

I was swept up in the national news frenzy just like most other people, the one called 'Heaven Is For Real'. I read that book, and loved it, so when Booksneeze offered this one to me I jumped at the chance to review it, and i'm glad I did!
Todd Burpo is an excellent writer, and this book and Heaven is For Real helps give you faith that there is a god out there.
I highly recommend this to everyone, and really think it's a great read, especially for all Christians - I just got this book a couple of hours ago, and already i'm posting my review, so that's proof that it's a great addicting read!
I received this book from Thomas Nelson for review.

Review of Dear Deb by Margaret Terry

"I want you to know that if my illness inspired you to write these stories, the cancer was worth it."—Deb

What stories could possibly make cancer worth it?

From these lines on the back of the book to the last lines, I was hooked on this book. I rate it 5/5,  it was an incredible, touching book, the best spiritual book i've read in a very long time.

I'm glad to have recieved this as part of the Booksneeze book review program. 

Review of Surprised by Laughter : The Comic World of CS Lewis by Terry Lindvall

Review of Surprised by Laughter : The Comic World  of CS Lewis by Terry Lindvall

Rating : 4/5 stars

I love CS Lewis, so quite naturally when I saw this on the Booksneeze website, I ordered it immediately. It's taken me over four months to read through this book, it's gigantic, but it's quite worth the read.
It's a sometimes funny always informative biography of CS Lewis, I highly recommend it, for anyone whose interested in CS Lewis or just looking for a good book.

I received this book as part of the Booksneeze review program.

My Review of Eye Of The Sword by Karyn Henley

My Review of Eye Of The Sword by Karyn Henley

I was very scared i'd be lost in this, as it was second in a series, but with the character glossary in the front, and somehow a book written without making readers who start mid-series feel lost, made me actually able to enjoy the book.

It's about Trevin, a young man who sets off on a quest to find missing Captain's in the King's Army, and also takes up a second quest a- Well, I don't want to reveal too much.

I rate it 4.5/5 stars- an entertaining read, but I couldn't really identify with the characters.

The Canary List by Sigmund Brouwer

My review of The Canary List by Sigmund Brouwer: I really couldn't get into this book- it was really promising, and I liked the first few chapters(which, by the way, are super short) but then after that, I was really forcing myself to read it.
The plot was good-Protected by the dark of night, Jaimie Piper runs. But is anywhere safe when Evil is hunting you?

She’s just a twelve year-old girl, bumped around between foster homes and relegated to school classes for challenged kids, those lagging in their test scores or with behavioral issues. But her real problem is that she can sense something the other kids can’t—something dark. Something compelling her to run for her life.

All Crockett Grey wants is to mark the anniversary of his daughter’s death alone.

But when his student Jaimie comes to him, terrified, her need for protection collides with his grief, and a tangled web of bizarre events sends them both spiraling toward destruction.

Crockett’s one hope of getting his life back is to uncover the mysterious secrets of Jaimie’s past and her strange gift. It isn’t long before his discoveries lead him to a darker conspiracy, secrets guarded by the highest seat of power in the world—the Vatican.

And so was the writing style, the story just... wasn't.
I'd still reccomend this to ages 18+, because everyone has different tastes, but just be careful, and maybe read a sample on Amazon before you buy.
Anyways, hope you had a great new year!
-Emily

My review of Alienation by Jon S, Lewis

My review of Alienation by Jon S. Lewis

Summary:

The invasion was only the beginning . . .

After his parents were killed in a car accident, Colt McAllister was drawn into a world he thought only existed in comic books-one where mind control, jet packs, and flying motorcycles don't even scratch the surface.

Along with his best friends Oz and Danielle, Colt is now training at the secret Central Headquarters Against the Occult and Supernatural academy. But strange accidents seem to follow him. . . even with the security of the school grounds. What first seems random soon turns deadly. But who is targeting Colt?

As the alien invasions increase in frequency and force, C.H.A.O.S resources are taxed to the limit and they're forced to utilize the new recruits. In the midst of battle, Colt will discover some startling revelations . . . about himself, his friendship with Oz, and why he has been chosen to defeat this alien attack against earth.

My Review:

This is a good book, continuing the story of Colt Mcallister…. Action happens within the first ten pages, and has a lot of action(fighting, etc.) throughout the book.

Having read Invasion, I was eagerly awaiting this, and it didn’t disappoint, I think it’s amazing that the author, according to a friend I lent the book to to get a second opinion, provides enough info that you don’t feel lost if you haven’t read the first book in the series, but yet it doesn’t provide so much info(or the info is very subtle- I barely noticed it) so that it doesn’t revise every thing that’s happened(this is annoying to me)

Overall, great book.

I received a free copy of this book from Booksneeze, a division of Thomas Nelson, in exchange for this review.

-Emma at truebookreviews.blogspot.com