Star of Persia: Esther's Story, is a fictional account of the biblical story of Esther. Like many of Jill Eileen Smith's other works, it is a standalone novel. When the story begins, Esther is but a little girl and Vashti is immersed in palace life as the favored wife of the king. The story ...
A Worthy Rebel|Book Review
A Worthy Rebel is the fifth book in the An Uncertain Choice series. To my knowledge, this is the conclusion of the series but I sure wouldn't complain if the author put out five more. I've said it each time that "this one was my favorite" and yet, I feel that way once again. This author ...
Where the Fire Falls|Book Review
Where the Fire Falls is one of the best books that I've read this year. I couldn't put this book down. Honestly, the only thing preventing me from giving this book five stars is that one of the characters grated on my every last nerve. Marcus was a secondary character in this story but his presence ...
Minding The Light|Book Review
Minding the Light is book#2 in the Nantucket Legacy series by Suzanne Woods Fisher. Usually known for her Amish Fiction, this series explores early life for Quaker Settlers in the Nantucket area. Usually, I'm a huge fan of Suzanne Woods Fisher but so far this series just isn't my ...
The Love Letter|Book Review
Rachel Hauck is one of my favorite authors. She weaves past and present in a seamless and cohesive story that leaves you absolutely breathless. I'm going to be honest, the direction that The Love Letter took in the past tense, it's one that makes logical sense. But...I really struggled with ...