The Boundless Bookshelf

About the Book: ✦ Title: Love Finds a Home ✦ Author: Janette Oke ✦ Genre: Christian Historical Romance ✦ Series: Book #8 of the Love Comes Softly series ✦ Recommend for: ages 14+ My Personal Rating ⭐⭐⭐.5 /⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📖 Synopsis Leaving her little prairie town, Belinda Davis never dreamed that the excitement of living in Boston would leave her restless and empty inside. Wealth, literature, travel, and romance touched her life with choices and decisions that brought dissatisfaction rather than joy. She discovered that only when God had first place in her life was her peace restored. Belinda once again faces decisions about her life that are no less difficult than before. A very unexpected responsibility makes the choice even harder. 💭 My thoughts This was a sweet ending to the series! As with the previous book, I didn't really care all that much about Boston and Belinda's elderly charge, but there were plenty of other good moments and the ending was nice. Overall, this series was lov...

  About the Book: ✦ Title: Love Takes Wing ✦ Author: Janette Oke ✦ Genre: Christian Historical Romance ✦ Series: Book #7 of the Love Comes Softly series ✦ Recommend for: ages 14+ My Personal Rating ⭐⭐⭐ 📖 Synopsis Belinda Davis had trained as a nurse to assist her older brother, Doctor Luke. But as time goes by and she sees those she's grown up with getting married and settling into their own lives, Belinda becomes restless. What had seemed exciting and fresh becomes dull and routine. When she meets an elderly woman who needs nursing care, Belinda jumps at the invitation to go to Boston--a large, "civilized" city with cultural opportunities she's never even dreamed of in her little prairie town. But in spite of financial security and countless new experiences, Belinda finds herself restless, lonely, and empty inside. 💭 My thoughts This wasn't a bad book, and I enjoyed the first half quite a bit. However, once Belinda went to Boston, I found myself bored and it s...

About the book: ✦ Full title: " 12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust: Core Beliefs of the Christian Faith That Will Change Your Life" ✦ Author: Paul David Tripp ✦ Genre: Christian nonfiction ✦ Series: No, a standalone book ✦ Recommend for: Ages 14-18 My Personal Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📖 Synopsis As Christian boys and girls mature into righteous men and women, understanding the core tenets of the faith could not be more critical, especially as they face indoctrination from the outside world. But understanding doctrine is more than just comprehending the truths of Scripture; it’s a God-honoring lifestyle shaped directly by biblical belief.  In  12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust , pastor and bestselling author Paul David Tripp examines 12 core doctrines of the Christian faith to see how they can transform a teen’s heart and life. Using clear language and relatable examples, he defines doctrines such as God’s sovereignty, justification, and glorification, helping young people fall deeper in love wi...

  About the Book: ✦ Title: Chromatic ✦ Author: Ashley Bustamante ✦ Genre: YA romance fantasy (marketed as Christian but this is the only book in the series with faith content) ✦ Series: Book #3 of the Color Theory trilogy ✦ Recommend for: ages 15+ My Personal Rating ⭐⭐⭐ 📖 Synopsis Light is Found in Every Hue Magus is dying from the inside out, and only the destruction of the barrier can save it. Even color magic can't defend against earthquakes, strange weather patterns, and erratic wildlife behavior. After discovering hundreds of captive Yellow magic-users, Ava and Elm fight to set them free. However, new dangers and unexpected enemies await at every turn, forcing them to face their greatest challenges yet. The calamities inside the barrier slowly manifest in the outside world as well, pulling citizens from both sides of the battle into the fray. In this new war, they may not all make it out alive. Elm and Ava must confront the growing darkness and create a future in a world tha...