Addison Blakely- Confessions of a P.K.

Addison Blakely: Confessions of a P.K.
About Betsy:




Betsy St. Amant lives in Louisiana and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers . Betsy is multi-published through Steeple Hill and has been published inChristian Communicator magazine andPraise Reports: Inspiring Real Life Stories of How God Answers Prayer. One of her short stories appears in a Tyndale compilation book, and she is also multi-published through The Wild Rose Press. She has a BA in Christian Communications and regularly freelances for her local newspaper. Betsy is a fireman’s wife, a mommy to a busy toddler, a chocolate-loving author and an avid reader who enjoys sharing the wonders of God’s grace through her stories.
About the book:
Sixteen-year-old Addison Blakely has tireless played the role of PK—preacher’s kid—her entire life. But after Wes Keegan revs his motorcycle into town and into her heart, Addison begins to wonder how much of her faith is her own and how much has been handed to her. She isn’t so sure she wants to be the good girl anymore. Join Addison Blakely as she attempts to separate love from lust, facts from faith, and keep her head above water in her murky, fishbowl existence.
My Thoughts:
Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK is cute, fast-paced, and relatable. Addison is torn between her Christian upbringing and what may look on the outside to be something better.
My favorite part was Addison's inner dialogue and how she asks herself tough questions. As the story progressed she begins to see that faith has to come from her heart and not from her parents.
Favorite Quote:
"I looked at the brown-haired, blue-eyed girl in the mirror, hiding behind flannel pj's and Hello Kitty house-shoe boots and wondered what a lemon drop would even look like."
Rating: 5 carats




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Girl Talk

Girl Talk
By Nicole O'Dell and her daughters Natalie and Emily
About the book:
Popular blogging trio--mother, Nicole O'Dell, along with daughters, Emily and Natalie--offer trustworthy, biblically-based advice with a devotional flavor for girls ages 10 to 16. Culled from actual questions they've encountered on their blog site, this fabulous resource offers real-life helps for girls on issues including relationships, character, body image, fashion, gossip, and more. Girls will find 180 questions along with answers and related scripture selections that will both encourage and challenge them in their faith walk. Girl Talk, presented in a trendy format that reads like a magazine, is a super tool for girls' small groups or for individual use.

My thoughts:
This is a great book for any teen girl to use along side her Bible study. The book is very bright, colorful, and easy to follow. Each chapter has a theme and every page is a new question a reader sent in. Nicole along with her two daughters, Natalie and Emily, answer them. At the end of each chapter there is room to journal what you thought.

*I received this book free for review from Barbour books*

Rating: 5 carats

The Jerk Magnet

The Jerk Magnet
By Melody Carlson
About the book:
When Chelsea Martin's new stepmother gives her a new makeover, she discovers that her appearance (and social standing) have changed completely! Having gone from geek to chic, she know finds herself getting attention from guys and now is sitting at the popular table. But she quickly finds out that 1. All of the guys that are attracted to her are jerks, and 2. Girls don't want to be friends with the girl that all the guys want. Will Chelsea learn that self-image isn't everything
My Thoughts:
This was a good book. The premise is exploring if looks are as important as we tend to make them. The main character, Chelsea, is gawky and pretty much invisible in the beginning. Then she has the opportunity to be made over and start over in a new town. What ensues takes Chelsea by surprise. Can looks matter that much? Chelsea becomes determined to find out.
At first the book just plotted along like any other YA would. It was okay but towards the end Chelsea and her friends made some decisions that took me by surprise and made the ending great!
Favorite Quote:
"Sometimes the best way to handle rejection is to expect it. Just accept that antagonism is coming your way and get beyond it as quickly and quietly as possible."
Rating: 4carats

“Available January 2012 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”