Book Reviews

Offering biblically grounded reflections on popular books—so you can read with clarity, discernment, and wisdom.

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Bright Lights, Big Christmas

Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews is a charming holiday romance set between a North Carolina Christmas tree…
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Christmasland

Christmasland by Anne-Marie Meyer is a cozy holiday romance novel that reads like a made-for-TV Hallmark movie (and ultimately, became…
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The Drowning Woman

The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding is a twisty domestic thriller centered on a woman living out of her car…
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The Silent Patient

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is a psychological thriller that has captivated new readers with its high-concept premise: a…
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Bright Young Women

Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll is a loosely fictionalized account inspired by the aftermath of the crimes of a…
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Songs of a Humpback Whale

Songs of a Humpback Whale (Jodi Picoult’s debut novel from 1992) follows a mother and daughter who abruptly flee their…
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Watch Us Fall

Watch Us Fall by Christina Kovac is a twisty, character-driven suspense novel about four college roommates entangled in a mystery…
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The Boyfriend

The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden is a fast-paced psychological thriller that follows a woman navigating the modern dating scene when…
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Dark Matter

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is a fast-paced science fiction thriller exploring identity, love, and the infinite paths a life…
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First Lie Wins

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston is a twisty psychological thriller that follows a woman with multiple identities, each tied…
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Take My Hand

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez is a powerful work of historical fiction rooted in real-life events. The novel is…
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One by One

One by One by Freida McFadden is a fast-paced psychological thriller that leans heavily into suspense and tension. The story…
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