"Empire of Gold" by Jo Amdahl

"Empire of Gold" is a series of stories that helps readers meet Bible characters like Jeremiah and Nebuchadnezzar in a new way. Jo Amdahl takes the time to give her readers the facts as well as some background color in order to being these historical characters and places to life. Readers learn a lot about Jeremiah and his mission.

Historical records bring the past to life, letting us meet people like Jeremiah, a prophet from his youth; and Daniel, who stood for God even when he had to stand alone. As Jo Amdahl tells their stories, readers really get to meet them. What was life like for them? How did they make the decisions they did? How did others like King Nebuchadnezzar affect those around them? Why was/is Jeremiah so important? This book will help answer those questions and encourage you to keep reading.

I enjoyed this book. I have grown up knowing the story of Jeremiah and those who lived during his lifetime, and yet still found some new things about each of them. I love when a book does that for me! If you enjoy books that help you glean new information and encourage your soul, this book is a good choice for you. I recommend it to everyone. I received my free review copy from BookLook Bloggers for an honest review. The words and rating are mine.

"Unbreakable" by Sara Ella

In book three of her "Unblemished" trilogy, Sara Ella takes readers back to Verity and the Void. She takes us to the place where Reflections could cease to exist, where darkness could take over. Can anyone stop this?

Verity has a queen who would rather be anything but queen. Eliyana doesn't want to have the fate of others on her hands but finds she must move between Reflections to find the answers she needs. Along the way, two men fight for her heart. Ky and Joshua both have secrets, yet Eliyana finds herself torn between them. Can Eliyana find the solutions she needs for both Verity and her heart? Come, finish the saga and find what choices are ultimately made.

I really enjoyed this book. It made me stop and think so many times as I walked along with the characters. We each have good and bad inside of us and what we choose in each situation affects so many others. Ultimately we also need to choose between the light and darkness. I recommend this entire trilogy to readers of all types. Sara Ella will pull you into her story and keep you there long after you are done reading. I received my free review copy from BookLook Bloggers for an honest review. The words and rating are mine.

"A Light So Lovely" by Sarah Arthur

Madeleine L'Engle is a much beloved author. Most everyone has read, "A Wrinkle in Time." Add to that others in that trilogy and her other works, and you have someone whose life continues to shine after death. In this new book, Sarah Arthur takes readers inside the life of the woman whose strong faith and imagination worked together. Come, take a look inside her life and get to know Madeleine L'Engle.

Madeleine L'Engle was a woman who was beloved and unliked at the same time. She wrote from her heart and imagination making some think it was too spiritual and others not spiritual enough. Yet, she still entertains and challenges her readers today. Book groups continue to have lively discussions about what she meant about this or that. A movie was even made about "A Wrinkle In Time" that caused quite a stir in many places. Sarah Arthur has opened Madeleine's life to readers so that they can see the woman, the author, the icon.

I love Madeleine L'Engle's work, which is why I wanted to read this book. She found a balance in her life that few find or are able to continue with. The chapters are insightful and entertaining, the writing inviting and easy. Sarah Arthur will draw you in and leave you content but also wanting more. I recommend this book to readers everywhere. You won't regret picking it up!

Special thanks to Handlebar Publishing for my review copy. This review is mine.

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