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Book Review: The Pharaoh’s Daughter
The Pharaoh’s Daughter by Mesu Andrews Genre: Historical Publisher: Waterbrook Press Date: March 17, 2015 So a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…no wait. Wrong story. There once was a baby that was sent down the river in a basket. There we go. Right story! Everyone knows that one don’t they? Basket is found by Pharaoh’s daughter and very long story short – everyone lives mostly happily ever after. But this, Pharaoh’s Daughter by Mesu Andrews, is a completely new glimpse of this tale. The title give you the clue that it’s obviously told from one of the key players we don’t often hear about: Pharaoh’s Daughter.…
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Book Review: The Sentinels of Andersonville by Tracy Groot
The Sentinels of Andersonville by Tracy Groot Genre: Historical Publisher: Tyndale House Publication Date: February 1, 2014 Every day Dance Pickett watches over Andersonville Prison. He sees men living under horrible conditions and he watches them struggle to survive. It has served to grind away at him until he feels like he’s the one imprisoned these terrible circumstances. The only thing that helps keep him sane are thoughts of the beautiful and fiery Miss Violet Stiles. Violet Stiles is a full on southern belle. Raised in polite society, she understands all of the ins and outs of what is expected of her. It’s all underscored by her father’s position as…
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Book Review: I, Saul by Jerry B. Jenkins and James MacDonald
Synopsis (from Amazon.com) From multi-million copy best-selling novelist Jerry Jenkins comes a compelling international thriller that conveys you from present-day Texas to a dank Roman dungeon in A.D. 67, then down the dusty roads of ancient Israel, Asia, and back to Rome. A young seminary professor, Augustine Knox, is drawn into a deadly race to save priceless parchments from antiquities thieves and discovers a two- thousand-year old connection with another who faced death for the sake of the truth. I, Saul consists of two riveting adventures in one, transporting you between the stories of Augustine Knox and Saul of Tarsus. Filled with political intrigue, romance, and rich historical detail, I, Saul is a thrilling…
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Review: My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris
My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, Romance, Supernatural Publisher: Entangled Teen Publication Date: September 18, 2012 Cat Crawford doesn’t enjoy the spotlight. She hates being on magazine covers and does not like the press. Normally for a teenager this isn’t a problem, but when your father ranks up there with Steven Spielberg as a Hollywood icon and your mother is a famous actress, avoiding the paparazzi becomes the story of your life. When Cat’s father becomes engaged to a super excited woman who loves the spotlight, it doesn’t bode well for Cat’s 16th birthday party. Cat doesn’t want a big production with television…
