Judith’s review of Leah’s Choice (Pleasant Valley book 1) by Marta Perry The blessings of lasting tradition—or the challenge of somethng new? All of Pleasant Valley seems to think the newcomer from Lancaster County is the perfect match for Teacher Leah. After all, so few new families come to their secluded Amish community, and fewer […]
This story begins with tension and doesn’t let up until the final page. Ware uses powerful language to sketch the horror of a world that has been changed irrevocably to one that knows almost nothing of the technological society of 2010. The need to survive and the valiant efforts of the human population, the efforts […]
Judith’s review of Sand Daughter by Sarah Bryant. It is the time of the Crusades(1186 AD). The Islamic world is divided and the Franks have captured the Holy Land. As the mighty Saladin struggles to unite the warring clans of Arabia against the invaders, a young Bedouin woman faces danger—and discovers her own passion. Khalidah […]
Judith’s review of The Border Lord and the Lady by Bertrice Small. Lady Cicely Bowen, daughter of the Earl of Leighton, is sent away by her doting father when her jealous stepmother presents a threat to her safety. Raised by a royal widow, Cicely becomes best friends with Lady Joan Beaufort, the king’s cousin. When […]
Judith’s review of Spider-Touched by Jory Strong. In a post-Apocalyptic world where supernaturals have emerged from hiding, wealthy humans live secure while the masses struggle to survive. Civil rights belong to the powerful—and ultimate freedom to those brave enough to risk their souls by embracing ancient enemies… Held prisoner by humans, his angelic memory and […]