Book Review: Take Four by Karen Kingsbury

I just finished reading Take Four by Karen Kingsbury, which is the last book in her "Above the Line" series.  I really enjoyed reading Take One, Take Two, and Take Three, and this fourth book did not disappoint!  The book begins with Bailey following her dreams of performing on Broadway.   Both Bailey and Tim audition for a part in several big Broadway productions.  Tim ends up getting a lead role in "Wicked," while Bailey does not.  But God immediately opens the doors for her to try out for a part in the movie "Unlocked" with one of Hollywood's most famous young stars, Brandon Paul. 

I loved watching the story unfold as Bailey witnesses to Brandon and sees how God is able to change and use him.  Readers get to see the dreams of Keith and Dayne unfold through Jeremiah Productions, but Karen keeps it "real" in that their journey is not always an easy one.  They face many trials and hardships along the way, but the journey is worth everything they have to go through to get to the end.

Finally, I loved how Karen unfolded the story with Andi.  The book ends with the birth of her child, which is bittersweet.  I won't say anymore because I don't want to ruin it for those who have not read the book yet!  Just have a box of Kleenex handy!  :) 

I received a complimentary copy of this book to read and review from Zondervan.  All opinions are my own.  I hope that you enjoy this book and series as much as I did!

Book Review: Learning by Karen Kingsbury

I just finished reading Learning by Karen Kingsbury, and I have to say that I loved it! I was so looking forward to getting it after reading Leaving (the first book in the Bailey Flanigan series), and it did not leave me disappointed. It was a little slow to get into at first, but whenever I got to the part about Cody and what he was able to do with his football team at the summer camp, all I can say is "Wow!" You will want to have a box of Kleenex handy for this one! It is such a powerful reminder of how God is good...all of the time!

I still want Bailey to end up with Cody, but this book left me feeling that I would be fine if it were Brandon Paul that she ends up with. His character has grown on me, and I love the way that he has shown Bailey how much that he respects and cherishes her as a person.

This second book in the Bailey Flanigan series takes you through her struggles as an actress and dancer on Broadway and how she takes a stand for Christ with her cast mates. I am anxiously awaiting the release of the third book this fall, and I hope to get it as soon as it comes out! I received this complimentary copy of Learning from Zondervan to read and review. All opinions of this book are my own. I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I did! I highly recommend this and any other book written by Karen Kingsbury! WONDERFUL!!!