Cover image and description from Amazon.comAbout: On a golden August morning in 1939, sisters Antonina and Helena Dąbrowska send their father off to defend Poland against the looming threat of German invasion. The next day, the first bombs fall on Warsaw, decimating their beloved city and shattering the world of their youth.When Antonina's beloved Marek is forced behind ghetto walls along with the rest...

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Photo and book description from Christianbook.comAbout the book: Welcome to your own little confession booth.What would you say if you were completely honest with yourself and with God? It's time to find out.With daring questions, provocative lists, and quirky charts and illustrations, this journal is a place to record all the stuff you'd only tell God: ideas, beliefs, secrets, memories, wonderings, and wishes--things that...

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 Photo from karenwitemeyer.comRating: ❤❤❤❤❤ 5 out of 5 hearts My Review:This is such a sweet story! Fairy tale retellings are getting to be pretty popular, so whenever a new one comes along I'm becoming pretty skeptical of the quality and originality. However, fairy tale or not, this is a great story, worthy of ranking up with Karen's best novels! It plays more of a...

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 Photo from Christianbook.comRating: ❤❤❤❤❤ 5 out of 5 heartsReview:Combining the forces of Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee for a WWII novel was a genius idea. Marcus Brotherton, known for his war biographies, brings the gritty reality of the war to life, while Tosca Lee, historical fiction novelist, adds nostalgia and romance. Together, it's a novel of epic proportions and I think this is...

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Photo from Amazon.com Rating: ❤❤❤❤❤ 5 out of 5 heartsMy Review:Sarah Sundin's novels are always a breath of fresh air, and I absolutely adored The Sound of Light! The story came right when I needed it. I was struggling with confronting someone, and Else was so relatable. I realized if she could find her courage to stand strong during the occupation in WWII, I definitely...

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Photo from Christianbook.comMy Review:♥♥♥♥ four out of five hearts Michael is a normal guy living a normal life -- until one night changes it all. His character is flawed,  relatable, and endearing. Combined with Natalie's smart, quick-witted, and effortlessly cool personality, they make a great combo. I loved Natalie's character- in so many books, a handicapped character is portrayed as a stereotype or a...

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