Title: Ben Hur by Carol Wallace Reviewed by Lori Twichell Genre: Historical Publisher: Tyndale Date: July 19, 2016 Ben Hur. The very title of this book evokes immediate response in generations of people. Most instantly have horses, chariots and roman gladiators in mind. Some picture Charlton Heston. Some might even have a bit of a stab […]
Title: Within the Veil by Brandy Vallance Reviewed by Lori Twichell Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Lyrical Vine Press Date: June 28, 2016 Feya Broon has a really difficult life. The oldest of a group of siblings, her mother died leaving her alone with her father. He, unfortunately, isn’t the best parenting role model. More often than not, […]
Title: Jilted by Varina Denman Reviewed by Lori Twichell Genre: Drama Publisher: David C. Cook Date: June 1, 2016 Lynda Turner has struggled with depression since her husband abandoned her and their young daughter fifteen years ago. Yet unexpected hope awakens when a local ex-convict shows interest. As long-hidden secrets resurface, Lynda must fight for her […]
Remnants: Season of Glory by Lisa Tawn Bergren Reviewed by Lori Twichell Genre: YA, Christian, Dystopian Publisher: Blink Date: March 8, 2016 Andriana and the other Remnants are in the fiercest battle they’ve ever imagined and they understand that more than just their own lives hang in the balance. Pacifica is growing more and more […]
Grace Unplugged Release: Theatrical Date: October 4, 2013 Reviewed by Lori Twichell Gracie Trey is 18 and only sure of one thing. She wants to sing. She loves music. It’s a part of her soul. That would probably come from the fact that her father is a musician as well. A long time ago, he […]
Waves of Light by Naomi Kinsman Reviewed by Lori Twichell Genre: YA Publisher: Zonderkidz Date: April 23, 2012 Things are getting even more tense in Owl Creek, Michigan. Just when Sadie is finally feeling like this might be home, chaos erupts again and this time it threatens to destroy everything Sadie knows and loves. First, […]
Wayward Son by Tom Pollack, Jim Alves and John Loftus Reviewed by Lori Twichell Genre: history, faith, Biblical Publisher: Cascada Publication Dates: October 15, 2011 I’m gonna start this review in a very odd place. I’m going to tell you what I think of it before I tell you what it’s about. This book is […]
A Christmas Journey Home: Miracle in the Manger by Kathi Macias Reviewed by Lori Twichell Genre: religious fiction Publisher: New Hope Publishers Publication Dates: October 5, 2011 Isabella Alcantara has had a life filled with love and plagued with violence and danger. Pregnant with her first child, she knows that there’s little hope that […]
Words by Ginny Yttrup Reviewed by Lori Twichell Genre: religious, fiction, Publisher: B&H Books Publication Dates: February 1, 2011 Kaylee is a beautiful little girl trapped in a horrible nightmare of a life. Her only escape from the abuse that her father heaps upon her is words. With a photographic memory, she’s worked her way […]