Song Unheard - A Review

Published - January 2018, Bethany House
Series - Shadows Over England Book 2
Author - Roseanna M. White
Title - Song Unheard
Format - ebook, paper, audio
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About the book:
Willa Forsythe is a talented violinist. She's also a thief. She and her family take on various jobs working for the mysterious Mr. V. This time she's asked to steal the cypher from a famous Belgian violinist. Lukas De Wilde is handsome, charming, talented, and a refugee. His mother and sister are stuck in Belgium, in hiding, and he's in Wales. When he meets Willa, he's drawn to her talent on the violin. He's determined to win her over. Willa finds herself torn between her heart and the job she's asked to do. When she finds out what the key actually is, will she be able to follow through with her job?

My thoughts:
This one took me a little bit to get into, but once I was hooked, I couldn't put it down. I loved getting to know Willa and seeing more of Barclay and the others. Looking forward to book 3 about Barclay.

One of the things I loved about this book was getting to know Lukas's sister Margot. She was such a fun character. I also loved Willa's surrender. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher to share my honest opinion. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Recommended to fans of WWI, historical fiction, Roseanna White, Katie Breslin

Rating - 4 stars

Probing - A Review

Published - December 2017, Bethany House
Series - Harbingers Book 3
Author - Bill Meyers, Frank Peretti, Angela Hunt, Alton Gansky
Title - Probing
Format - ebook, paper, audio
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About the Book:
Cycle Three of the Harbingers series offers more suspense, more chills, and a deeper look into the battle for light in a growing darkness. 

In Myers's "Leviathan," the team heads to Hollywood for a taping of the new TV pilot, Live or Die, the Ultimate Reality. Little do they realize the depths of darkness they are about to enter--a darkness that, unless they stop it, will soon spread across the globe.

Frank Peretti's "The Mind Pirates" offers a rousing story featuring bizarre visions and memories of a murder, a kidnapping by 17th-century pirates, and an earring with mysterious powers. The team must overcome the ruthless scheming of an evil, hidden nemesis. 

In "Hybrids" from Angela Hunt, the sight of two children chills the team to their bones. Seeking rest and relaxation, the four friends must instead find answers to the arrival and mission of two mysterious black-eyed children. 

In "The Village" from Alton Gansky, a visit to a guarded and secretive small town in North Carolina becomes the most challenging mystery they've ever faced--as they race to solve a problem they barely understand before time runs out.

My Thoughts:
While this wasn't the best in the series, I did enjoy it. It took me a little longer to get into it. The way that one of novellas ends makes me wonder if there will be a fourth installment in the series.

I received a copy for free from the publisher for the purpose of sharing my opinion. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Recommended to fans of suspense, Bill Myers, Frank Peretti, Ted Dekker

Rating - 4 stars

Sunrise Easter Surprise - A Review

Published - January 2018, Worthy
Author - Hannah C. Hall
Title - Sunrise, Easter Surprise!
Format - board book
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About the book:
A lively Easter board book depicting the joy that spread with the news of Jesus' Resurrection

All of creation is alive with the news: Jesus lives! From chirping birds to chattering rabbits to buzzing bees, the pages of this Easter board book spill over with joy. With cheerful verse and lighthearted-yet-reverent illustrations, Sunrise, Easter Surprise! imagines Jesus' Resurrection from the perspectives of those who might have seen and heard of it first: the sun as it rose, a flower as it bloomed, and the first people at the empty tomb. This exuberant Easter book offers even the littlest listener a better understanding of what the Resurrection means to all creation: new life through Jesus. Ages 2-5.

My Thoughts:

This was super cute! I loved the illustrations. I loved the way that the animals celebrated Easter. 

This is a great book for children beginning to read, for parents, for anyone who enjoys children's books.

I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher in order to share my honest opinion. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

Rating - 4 stars

That Grand Easter Day - A Review

Published February 2018 Worthy Books
Author Jill Roman Lord
Title That Grand Easter Day
Format hardcover

About the book
With beautiful illustrations and an engaging rhyming text, this book tells of the empty tomb.

My thoughts
This was super cute. The text is written in a way that reminds me of the rhyme "The House That Jack Built." The illustrations remind me of the style of animation in the Prince of Egypt. I loved the little bunny. The rest of the book was just cute.

I received a copy from the publisher to review. I wasn't required to like the book; only to give my honest opinion.

Recommended to elementary school librarians, teachers, parents

Rating 4 stars