Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater by Jaime Jo WrightSeries: A standalonePublisher: Bethany House Publishers (October 10, 2023)Review by Mae ClairJaime Jo Wright is one of my auto-buy authors, so I pre-ordered The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater the moment it became available. I loved the cover so much, I bought both the Kindle and... Continue Reading →
I Never Knew You by Patrick HigginsSeries: A standalonePublisher: Indie Release (September 3, 2020) Review by Mae Clair This is one of the harder reviews I’ve had to write. My thoughts and feelings are all over the place about this book. Even as I type, I’m not sure what my rating will be by the... Continue Reading →
The Deliverer by Linda Rios BrookSeries: Book Two of The Reluctant Demon DiariesPublisher: Realms (August 29, 2011)Review by Mae Clair Let me start by saying I don’t usually buy books where Satan is a character, but I picked this one up for $2.97 at a book sale. I was intrigued because the bulk of the... Continue Reading →
The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch AlbomStandalone NovelPublisher: Harper (November 2, 2021)REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR This book popped up in my suggested reading list, and after digesting the blurb, I couldn’t resist. Toss in the fact the author is well known for numerous NYT bestsellers and there was no question I would one-click. I’ve... Continue Reading →
Love Amid the Ashes by Mesu AndrewsSeries: Book 1 of Treasures of His LovePublisher: Revell (March 1, 2011) REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR I love just about anything Mesu Andrew writes but was hesitant to read this because she uses Job as a central character. I had already read the following three books in the series,... Continue Reading →
In Feast or Famine by Mesu AndrewsSeries: Book 2 of The Egyptian ChroniclesPublisher: WaterBrook (May 9, 2023) REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR I preordered this book the moment it became available and couldn’t wait to dive into the pages. The story of Joseph ranks as my personal favorite in the Old Testament, yet surprisingly, not many... Continue Reading →
The Last Sin Eater by Francine RiversSeries: a standalonePublisher: Tyndale House Publishers; Media tie-in edition (May 13, 2013) REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR This is a thoroughly immersive story set in the Appalachia of the 1850s. From the spot-on dialect to amazingly vivid descriptions of mist-shrouded mountains, valleys, and the thorny ties that bind a small... Continue Reading →
The Chosen: I Have Called You By Name by Jerry B. JenkinsSeries: Book One in The Chosen SeriesPublisher: Broadstreet Publishing Group, LLC on October 4, 2022 REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR If you are unfamiliar with The Chosen, you're missing out on a phenomena that is sweeping the globe. A crowd-funded series based on the gospels,... Continue Reading →
Pearl in the Sand by Tessa AfsharSeries: a standalonePublisher: Moody Publishers, 10th Anniversary Edition on October 6, 2020 REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR Despite this being a 10th anniversary release, I was previously unfamiliar with Pearl in the Sand. To say I was mesmerized is an understatement. The story is heartfelt and moving, beautifully portraying the... Continue Reading →
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