Dragonfire book review

Title: Dragonfire

Series: Dragonkeepper Chronicles

Author: Domiat K. Paul

Genre: Christian Fantasy

Plot: WARNING! CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Sir Bardon and Kale have now been married three years.
 When Paladin puts Bardon and Kale on two different missions, that could take years to complete, Kale begins to question her calling.

What I liked about this book: Bardon and Kale were more mature in this book than in the rest of the series. It was neat to see their interactions with each other.
 Some of my favorite characters were back in this book, which made me glad.

What I didn't like about this book: It was a little sad and gory at times.

Would I recommend this? Yes.

Dragonknight book review

Title: Dragonknight

Series: Dragonkeeper Chronicles

Author: Donita K. Paul

Genre: Christian Fantasy

Plot: WARNING! CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS
Bardon, who is about to become a Knight in Paladin's army, is taking a break from the world to relax and study at cabin. When Bardon arrives at the cabin three women are living in it that need his help. Should Bardon help them or take his much needed break?

What I liked about this book: You got to know and understand Bardon a little better. It had good humor, adventure, and allegorical meanings.

What I didn't like about this book: Nothing.

Would I recommend this? Yes, to people who have read the fisrst two books in the series.

Crimson Roses book review

Title: Crimson Roses

Series: None

Author: Grace Livingston Hill

Genre: Christian Romance

Plot: Marion Warren has lived a very quite and sheltered life.
 When events leave Marion alone she seizes the opportunity to better herself. Marion begins attending concerts, where each time she goes she finds a crimson rose on her seat. Who could be sending Marion such a lovely gift?

What I liked about this book:  This is one of the most innocent Christian romances I have read. Marion is a Godly young woman and yet she is relatable.

What I didn't like about this book: Nothing.

Would I recommend this? I would recommend this to people who like clean, well written romances.

Little Letters: Third Edition

Dear God,
 Thank you for simple, everyday blessings. Please help me to be more thankful for them.

Dear Summer,
 I can't believe you are nearly here. I am looking forward to picnics, swimming, and such that I can only do during summer.

Dear 1940s swing music,
 I haven't always enjoyed listening to you, but lately I have. Your so energetic and peppy.

Dear Once Upon a Time Season 4,
 I can't wait for you to come out this fall, especially since Elsa and Anna are going to join the cast.

Dear reading list,
You keep growing!!! I wonder if I will ever read most of the books on my list.

all photos are from pinterest.com

The Frightened Whisper book review

Title: The Frightened Whisper

Series: None

Author: Helen Girvan

Genre: Young Adult Mystery

Plot: Laurel 'Lolly' Sinclair is a student at Beechcroft, an a girls boarding school. Many of the girls have had things taken from their rooms, only to have most of the things returned later. When a very valuable document is taken it is up to Lolly to find the document before any of her fellow classmates can be wrongly accused.

What I liked about this book: This was a nice vintage read. The style of the book is similar to that of The Nancy Drew mysteries.

What I didn't like about this book: The mystery wasn't super hard to figure out.

Would I recommend this? I would recommend this to tweens who like Nancy Drew.

Note: This book was written in the 1960s and has not been reproduced to my knowledge. Fairly inexpensive copies of this book are available on ebay, if you would like to buy it.
 

The Hobbit book review

Title: The Hobbit or There and Back Again

Series: None

Author: J.R.R. Tolkien

Genre: Fantasy

Plot: Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, is living a very comfortable life when Gandalf, a wizard, comes to stay at Bilbo's home.
 Gandalf invites Bilbo to join him and fourteen dwarves on a quest to find gold in a dragon's lair. Bilbo reluctantly joins the quest, but he soon wonders if he has made the right decision.

What I liked about this book: Practically everything!!! My favorite about this book though is J.R.R. Tolkien's writing style.

What I didn't like about this book: The Chapters are really long (Some are thirty pages or more)

Would I recommend this? Of course!

The Bridesmaid book review

Title: The Bridesmaid

Series: Home to Hickory Hollow

Author: Beverly Lewis

Genre: Amish Fiction

Plot: Joanna Kurtz is 24-years-old and not married- making her nearly an old maid in her Amish community.
 While Joanna is on vacation she meets Eben Troyer, an Amish young man, whom she begins to correspond with.  When events begin to pull Joanna and Eben apart  , Joanna wonders if she should end the relationship.  The story of Joanna's namesake may be the answer to her problem.

What I liked about this book: This is a sweet book. Although this is part of a series, this could be read as a stand alone.

What I didn't like about this book: In some places in was a little slow.

Would I recommend this? Yes, especially to those who like other books by Beverly Lewis.

Dragonquest book review

Title: Dragonquest

Series: Dragonkeeper Chronicles

Author: Donita K.Paul

Genre: Christian Fantasy

Plot: WARNING! CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS!
Kale Allerion is now training at The Hall. Kale has only been at The Hall a few months when she, and some of her old friends, are sent to find  a meech dragon egg.
A meech dragon is very special- it is very intelligent, talented, and strong.
 If the meech egg falls into the hands Risto, evil may fall on Amara.  

What I liked about this book: I really enjoyed this book. The characters really grew on me, and now I am fond of them.
 The plot was much more fast paced than Dragonspell, so it was an easy read.

What I didn't like about this book: I can't think of anything.

Would I recommend this? Yes.

Pinteresting Thursday No.1

Hello!!!!!
  I hope ya"lls' week has been enjoyable.


A year or so ago Pinteresting Thursdays were really popular post, but I haven't seen anyone post them in a while.
 So today I thought I would do my first Pinteresting Thursday post.
  

Wow!!!! A bookstore in a grand Theatre; What could be cooler?

                     This is such a thought provoking quote.

           Someone should write a story based on this picture.

                                    A verse I am striving to live.

                                     So cute:)





                 What pins are you inspiring you?

Dragonspell book review

Title: Dragonspell

Series: Dragonkeeper Chronicles

Author: Donita K. Paul

Genre: Christian Fantasy

Plot: When Kale, a village slave, finds a dragon egg she is sent to tell the members of The Hall. On the way Kale is stopped by two of Paladin's warriors and she soon finds herself on a quest.
  Can Kale accept this to be Wulder's will?

What I liked about this book: It reminded me of Lord of the Rings, but it isn't a copyoff. It has humor, fun adventures, and likable characters.

What I didn't like about this book: It was kind of hard to get into the first 50 or so pages, but after that it got more fast paced.

Would I recommend this? Yes, definitely.