The Bloodheart is a supposedly Christian fantasy by an excellent writer who pulled the punches, really badly. Sky ships nasty villains in a bit of entertaining fluff tells it all. While I enjoyed the authorial dexterity, there is nothing here but entertainment. … Continue reading →
Here’s another mainline Christian fantasy. Carr’s writing makes it enjoyable. But, as Christian fiction there’s not a lot here. However, it is entertaining. Patrick creates characters who are compelling and complex. Plus, the relationships are intense and convoluted. Carr gives us several surprises … Continue reading →
Is writing parables required for Christian fiction? Probably. The Lord has been showing me scriptures about this for a couple of decades now. It just finally clicked. Yes, I’m kind of slow at times. I was reading Luke a few … Continue reading →
This book is #3 of the Seer series, by Dekker’s daughter, Rachelle. I found it to be well written, seriously entertaining, but a spiritual fantasy stripped of truth. I haven’t read The Choosing, book one in the series or The Calling, book … Continue reading →
The Blades of Acktar fantasy series is excellent redemptive romance As a fantasy, the long-drawn out hemming and hawing of the romance compromises the story. But then when you are writing a romance, the actual life stories take second place. … Continue reading →
Epic fantasy with a lyrical slave king. In general, I find this type of fantasy irritating. I think it’s going to be a fun fantasy, once we get there. It’s quite entertaining. But this is definitely the obscure intro to a triple … Continue reading →
This is a fun read. It’s a little young for YA and a little old for Mid-school. But mid-school children should enjoy it a lot [if schools still teach them how to read]. It’s an interesting premise: “As ya know, … Continue reading →
No, despite being from Enclave, it’s not Christian. It’s not even clean, with violence, ugliness, accoutrements de horror, blood, torture, and the sexual titillation of illicit lust. I guess you figure I didn’t like it. You get the Kewpie doll. … Continue reading →
This book is obviously targeted at early teens and pre-teens, but I enjoyed them a lot at 72 years old. Though the children make mistakes appropriate to their age, they are all surprisingly mature and complex. The adults are quite … Continue reading →
What a ride! Like many second books, this one left me battered and depressed. I do get tired of that. In Christian fiction, I don’t feel like I need to feel I just watched the evening news—but really it wasn’t … Continue reading →