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REVIEW: "Scrolling Ourselves to Death" by Brett McCracken

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About the Book: ✦ Title: Scrolling Ourselves to Death ✦ Author: Brett McCracken ✦ Genre: Christian nonfiction ✦ Series: A standalone book ✦ Recommend for: 14+ My Personal Rating ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 📖 Synopsis The rapid advance of digital technology is reshaping our world and warping our minds. The onslaught of social media and smartphones has brought an appetite for distraction, an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental unhealth. For Christians, the digital revolution has profound implications for spiritual formation and mission. How should believers respond to the theological and discipleship challenges of scrolling life? On the 40th anniversary of Neil Postman's prophetic book  Amusing Ourselves to Death  (1985),  Scrolling Ourselves to Death  gathers today's most incisive writers to think critically about the shaping power of contemporary technology. This book explores Postman's insights, connects them to the challenges facing Christians today, and turns diff...
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REVIEW: "Chords of Green and Gold" by Sarah Beran

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  About the Book: ✦ Title: Chords of Green and Gold ✦ Author: Sarah Beran ✦ Genre: Clean fairytale retelling (Frog Prince and Rumpelstiltskin) ✦ Series: Book #1 in the Tales of Eukarya ✦ Recommend for: 13/14+ My Overall Rating ⭐⭐⭐ 📖 Synopsis Prince Dorian of Anura has been looking a little green lately...literally. After an encounter with a disgruntled princess, a curse has left him with a rather frog-like appearance. Desperate to find a woman to break his son's curse, King Ion decides to host a lavish, golden ball. The only problem? The kingdom is short on funds, and the king's grand plans could send their small kingdom into bankruptcy. Lydian Miller has always been her father's pride and joy. In fact, he is so proud of her skills as an artist that he drunkenly claims one night that she could turn straw into gold if she wanted to. These claims reach the king of Anura, and before she knows what is happening, Lydian finds herself locked in a room full of straw. The king ha...
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REVIEW: "First Comes Marriage...Then Comes Murder" by Donna Mumma

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  About the Book: ✦ Title: First Comes Marriage...Then Comes Murder ✦ Author: Donna Mumma ✦ Genre: Christian historical murder mystery ✦ Series: Book #2 in The Women of Wynton ✦ Recommend for: 15/16+ My Overall Rating ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ 📖 Synopsis Vivien’s Bridal Creations Found at Murder Scenes   Mid-century glam meets murder mayhem in a series of cozy mysteries at Wynton’s Department Store.   It is 1956 in Levi City, Florida. Vivien Sheffield, renowned bridal gown designer and consultant for Wynton’s Department Store, is facing the greatest challenge of her career. Someone has been killing brides who wore one of her custom gowns in their wedding! Vivien’s fellow employees and close friends—Audrey, Mary Jo, and Gigi—and her assistant Mirette spring into action to save Miss Vivien and the young brides of Levy City before the murderer succeeds at destroying Vivien’s business at Wynton’s. . .and her reputation. 💭 My thoughts I really enjoyed The Women of Wynton's by this author, so ...
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REVIEW: "Flash of Magic" by Alison Tebo

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  About the Book: ✦ Title: Flash of Magic ✦ Author: Allison Tebo ✦ Genre: Clean fantasy -- Tales of Ambia short fiction collection ✦ Series: Companion to the Tales of Ambia ✦ Recommend for: 14+ My Overall Rating ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ 📖 Synopsis A Flash Of Magic is a magical and rambunctious compilation featuring eight stories with eight characters as you have never seen them before. The Tales of Ambia series returns with this charming collection of short stories and novelettes offering a deeper look into a fairytale land like no other. Whether it’s an intimate look at Ella’s wedding day, a hilarious glimpse of Burndee’s holiday baking, or an explosive first meeting between a prince and his godfather, there is adventure for everyone in A Flash Of Magic. 💭 My thoughts Overall, this was a really fun collection of short stories, letters, diary entries, etc., from the world of Ambia! I of course liked some better than others, though. A couple stories or entries were just a little boring to me, but s...
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