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Brenna Blain, Brenna Blain

Loved this book. Very challenging no matter no long you have walked with the Lord. The author walks you through her real experiences and wrestling with them in her faith, challenging not only her own perspective but how God’s people in the church are handling widespread issues. Incredible read as she walks with you through difficult questions and ideas, not providing you with an answer but rather a shoulder to lean on as you confront these issues in the Lord’s presence. All trigger warnings on first page of the book after title and dedication. Page explains sensitive material includes hard topics experienced in real life: sexual abuse, same-sex attraction, depression and mental health issues (suicidal ideation and attempts), eating disorder, spiritual abuse, and a miscarriage.

Megan Chance

Lots of suspense, a bit of a slow burn but not with a desirable romantic ending. Content warnings include substance abuse, discussions of grief leading to ritual activities, deaths, mild speak that’s demeaning fowards women, and some sexual tension, mostly closed door. Strange but interesting historical fiction about a female marine biologist who is recruited by a [spoiler]