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BookwormMama14 (18 KP) rated Undaunted Hope (Beacons of Hope, #3) in Books

Jan 2, 2019  
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Undaunted Hope (Beacons of Hope, #3)
Jody Hedlund | 2016
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
When Tessa's hope and dreams are thwarted, she must face her deepest fears. Will she have the strength to overcome?

Tessa hopes to outrun her past by escaping to Eagle Harbor in the fall of 1871. There she becomes the new school teacher, even though the town requested a male teacher. Percival Updegraff runs the town like a king. No one dares to stand up to him for fear of what he will do. Tessa has vowed to never step foot into another lighthouse again. But then the local light keeper, Michael Bjorklund, and his assistant and brother, Alex, begin vying for her attention. Micheal's children long for a mother, and even though Alex would sacrifice anything for his brother, can he give up the woman he loves? As winter sets in and difficulties arise, will Tessa stay strong in the face of evil? Can she overcome her fears? Will she rely on God to direct her path and protect her and those she loves?

"I choose to have hope. Will you?"

Jody Hedlund has quickly become one of my absolute favorite authors! When I pick up one of her books, I know that nothing will get done until I finish! Although, this week I did manage to make Cornish Pasties. All thanks to a little inspiration from the book. Pasties has long been a family favorite recipe! Now down to business. I think it is safe to day that Undaunted Hope is my favorite book of the Beacons of Hope series. Tessa must face her fears and her past. How many times have we made a vow out of fear? Is God calling us to face that fear and overcome it? Know that He is with you every step of the way. And that you will come through it stronger. I could relate to Tessa very well! She stands up for truth and justice. Her heart aches for the people to be treated fairly and with respect. She is a brave woman. It was a pure delight to watch her discover her strength and find her true identity in Christ. This is an excellent book and one that I know I will read again.

If you have not read the first two books, I recommend you start with Out of the Storm it is the prequel to Love Unexpected. Undaunted Hope brings the story around full circle. I was also pleasantly surprised to find out that book four, Forever Safe, will be releasing later this year as well!

I received a free digital copy of Undaunted Hope from Bethany House Publishers through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
  
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graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, #3) in Books

Feb 15, 2019  
Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, #3)
Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, #3)
Kelley Armstrong | 2004 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
8
8.1 (8 Ratings)
Book Rating
I have to admit, I was felt some trepidation going into this book. Not because I didn't like Ms. Armstrong's earlier books, I did, but for other reasons. First off, the feel of the first two books was serious and melancholy, and I wanted something lighter. Secondly, I didn't care for Paige in the last book. And lastly, I haven't been able to read a book for over a year now, with brief spurts and I was afraid I'd be the same way. Luckily, all my fears proved to be futile. The book was lighter, Paige was very relatable and likable, and I was able to read all through. The storyline kept my interest, the characters were interesting, and I look forward to the next book. :D All in all, I think I like it better than the previous two, especially after my initial excitement died down.
  
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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated If I Die (Soul Screamers, #5) in Books

Oct 15, 2019  
If I Die (Soul Screamers, #5)
If I Die (Soul Screamers, #5)
Rachel Vincent | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
9
8.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Best one yet!
Contains spoilers, click to show
Trying to work things out with Nash - her maybe boyfriend - is hard enough for Kaylee Cavanaugh. She can't just pretend nothing happened. But "complicated" doesn't even begin to describe their relationship when his ex-girlfriend transfers to their school, determined to take Nash back.

See, Sabine isn't just an ordinary girl. She's a mara, the living personification of a nightmare. She can read people's fears - and craft them into nightmares while her victims sleep. Feeding from human fear is how she survives.

And Sabine isn't above scaring Kaylee and the entire school to death to get whatever - and whoever - she wants.

I have followed this series for years now and they have just got better and better. This one did not disappoint! I'm glad she finally gave Nash the boot I've been rooting for Tod for so long!!
Can't believe we have only 2 books left !
  
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Kirk Bage (1775 KP) rated Amélie (2001) in Movies

Mar 3, 2020 (Updated Mar 3, 2020)  
Amélie (2001)
Amélie (2001)
2001 | Comedy, Drama, International
9
8.6 (32 Ratings)
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Where to start in one of the most perfect films ever realised? The photography and colours are an artwork enough to make this a classic. Then there is the music of Yann Tiersen, so French, so romantic, so tinged with sadness in just the right way. It is a love story. But a love story about fear and shyness; about moments of melting and regret. A film about people and their history and passion, and failures. A film about the heart beating against all odds. A nostalgic film, but a very modern one too (in 2001); a feminist film, with a powerful message against looking backward too much! We can’t help but feel every melancholy cry of Amélie’s wonderful soul as she looks for love and fears it may never appear. If your eyes are dry at the end, then you are broken.