Book Reviews

Beauty By Robin McKinley Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Classic Fairytale Retelling RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in appearance, she can perhaps make up for in courage. When her father comes home with … Read more

Top 10 Books of 2025 Another year has passed. With another year comes new books. Welcome to my blog post on my top 10 books from 2025. If I had to pick my favorite, I would choose Starflower by Anne Elisableth Stengl. Otherwise, the books are in no particular order. (You may notice some books … Read more

Fifth Fjord By Isabel Marie Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Dark Academia Fantasy RATING: ⭐⭐⭐☆ (3.5) “The dragons are waiting. Go and get one.” In Norchar, dragon mages are the elite. They are the ones who bond with dragons and hone powers untouchable to any normal man. But to become a mage, one must sacrifice … Read more

Darkened By Crystal Grant Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Christian Fantasy Romance RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5) They call him the Dark Steward. But what side will he fight for? Mason Grey has left his days of darkness behind and now stands against the same army he used to belong to. But as he ventures down this … Read more

By Crystal Grant Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Christian Fantasy Romance RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The coveted Shadowstone is finally his. But what will it cost him? Empowered by his new role as Shadowman, Mason Grey has strengthened his resolve against the Steward Army and the prince he has sworn to kill. But his heart is torn … Read more

The Secular-Christian Romance Once upon a time there was a maid named Sally. Sally lived a (mostly) happy life dreaming of her future prince that she hoped to one day marry. Every day as Sally patched her garments, she longed to find someone who truly cared about her. But it was vain hope. She was … Read more

By Crystal D. Grant Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: Christian fantasy romance RATING: ⭐⭐⭐ COMPARE TO: By Darkness Hid by Jill Williamson He has known nothing but darkness for years. Now it’s time to let it consume him. After witnessing the brutal death of his brother at the hands of the Steward Knights, Mason Grey turns … Read more

Reviewed by Jubilee Anderson GENRE: YA Dragon Fantasy RATING: ⭐⭐⭐ COMP TITLE: Lord of the Rings One boy… One dragon… A world of adventure. When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the … Read more

Poetic Surrender by Molly McTernan Book Review by Jubilee Anderson Normally, I review fiction books, but I think this book is worth putting here. Poetic Surrender is a faith-based collection of poetry by Molly McTernan. It includes themes of faith (obviously), friendship, and everyday life. I was recommended this book for a long time. I … Read more

Honey Butter by Millie Florence Book Review by Jubilee Anderson Everlasting Blue, Slam Dunk Orange Dragon Fruit Pink… Seven-year-old Jamie Johnson is obsessed with collecting paint cards. In fact, it’s the only thing that can distract her from fighting with her older sister, during the long, boring summer. Until, that is, a mysterious girl moves … Read more