Theo of Golden, by Allen Levi
30/60 | Started 06.09.25 • Finished 06.17.25 | 5 stars
Was it slightly cheesy? Yes. But did I love it? Yes. So many literary and musical and art references, loveable characters, heart-wrenching storyline. Unlikely interactions, overly perfect protagonist, a bit long in places. It was overall just a lovely story, I really enjoyed reading it, and I think everyone should give it a shot (with a grain of salt).
Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver
29/60 | Started 05.15.25 • Finished 06.08.25 | 5 stars
Wow, what a book. Kingsolver writes out of her norm here, drawing from crises in the foster care system and with prescription drug addiction. This one comes with lots of content/trigger warnings, as well as language and mature themes. But Kingsolver is a master storyteller, and despite the tough topics, leads the reader to root for and become endeared to the main character, Demon. It's a long book, but in my opinion it never drags on, but rather honors the time it takes to cover the heaviness. My review here again suffers from a large amount of time between the reading and the recollecting. All things considered, 100% recommend to a prepared reader.
Gospel-Shaped Womanhood, by Sarah Rice
28/60 | Started 05.22.25 • Finished 06.06.25 | 5 stars
Welp. Really shot myself in the foot with this one. I should've written the review when it was fresh in my mind, but here we are without me having much to say. I remember finding it very easy to read, in that is was well laid out and didn't use a lot of superfluous flowery language as can be typical of some theology books for women. Basically, it's really important in the current culture to remember that our identity is not found in our womanhood - the fact that we are women (hear us roar) - but in the gospel and because of our union with Christ. 10/10 would recommend.