First Reader Book Review

"I just finished reading your book and was very pleased. I felt that it was well written and exciting. The characters were relatable, and I like that their faults were emphasized as well as their strengths. I have been going over this time period...and I was extra pleased to see how you represented it. The corruption of that time period (especially between the clergy/monarchy) was great- and I think really the ray of light was in the dutch. I also like that John Calvin was mentioned several times. I really feel that reformers were a huge part of that time period. It's amazing the way the Lord used them!

But back to the story. Twiceborn had be on my toes guessing in suspense what was going to happen. It was exciting and I had a hard time putting it down. I kept finding myself wondering what would happen in each chapter when I was doing other things. The story was so sad in many ways- but also had its joy sprinkled around in it. Their were some really funny dialogue moments/actions. One of my favorite 'funny' moments was when Pieta proposed to Skyla before he was saved. It kind of cracked me up. Another thing that I think you pulled off really well- was how pretty much everyone had an agenda. It really built up the tension as the reader wonders: "Who's going to win?".

I also loved how you presented the gospel in the story. Skyla and Johann were obviously the first two strongest- and then Pieta when he was saved. But as I said, I like that Skyla wasn't perfect. You did a good job showing her weaknesses along with her strengths- and I think she wouldn't have been very believable if she didn't have any. I appreciate it when people don't make their main characters too perfect. Real people have real flaws!

Thank you so much for letting me read your book! I enjoyed it, and look forward to see how God uses it for His glory. "

In Christ,