Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Here’s everything I read in April 📚
From Christian fiction and clean romance to thrillers and YA, I’m sharing honest reviews, star ratings, and content notes from a Christian perspective.
If you’re looking for clean, faith-based books (or wondering which ones to skip), this wrap-up will help you find your next read and avoid a few disappointments.
In this video, I cover:
- Christian fiction (historical, romance, and contemporary)
- Clean romance & Love Inspired reads
- YA fantasy (with a Christian perspective)
- A faith-based nonfiction read
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - April Book Reviews
00:34 - Christian Fiction Reads
07:39 - Francine Rivers Review
10:05 - YA Fantasy (DNF)
11:09 - Christmas Read
12:07 - Christian Nonfiction
📖 BOOKS MENTIONED:
Shelter of the Most High by Connilyn Cossette
Love in the Castle Library by Ann Swindell
A Rancher for Easter by Susanne Dietze
Hope Harbor by Irene Hannon
A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers
Watch the vlog here: youtu.be/12MOUsmVzHw
The Wicked King by Holly Black (DNF)
Vlog review: youtu.be/VK_FoVPnENU
A Very Merry Matchup by Becca Kinzer
Seeing the Supernatural by Lee Strobel
✨ On this channel, I share:
- Christian fiction book recommendations
- Clean romance (no spice)
- YA book reviews with content awareness
- Honest ratings from a Christian perspective
If you’re a Christian reader, parent, or teen looking for trustworthy book reviews, you’re in the right place 💛
📹Videos you may have missed:
My Spice Testimony: youtu.be/Plo-9EJ_jos?si=hJ88PmnS7XY39hOz
Christian Booktubers I recommend: youtu.be/2CIqNyUxMNY?si=5F0sNHq7XzcA6pNU
Reset for Christian women: youtu.be/MO6wZVx2vPY
TEENS this is for you: youtu.be/Hgpy-WkBJrM?si=U3OyVnh-fC8afGq4
Christian books to grow your faith: youtu.be/pz8usGrxPLk
💕Oceana and Cassandra's Home items Wishlist: amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/GS1L0Q7WQ0WK?ref_=wl_share
THANK YOU
✅My social links where you can follow me and support: https://linktr.ee/oceanareadscolinks
‼️2026 Reading Challenge: youtu.be/LfqPVPGCIWQ?si=-rwiktWra1pE36Tl
‼️2026 Book Club: youtu.be/lAz8Aae29pU?si=8NrzqU9rXl9VRY3
❗JOIN ME ON FABLE:
fable.co/oceana-reads-co-242566345979?referralID=8qoxUBYYpf
📖For Business Inquiries: oceanareadsco@gmail.com
✅Amazon storefront: amazon.ca/shop/oceanagottareademall
* I make commission if you buy through this link!
💕Oceana's Book Wishlist: amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZKS3AK16VNXR?ref_=wl_share
💕Oceana's Non-book Wishlist: amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1XVYP2GFBDMHD?ref_=wl_share
💐ABOUT ME:
I’ve been creating bookish content for ten years, reviewing, and recommending Christian fiction, no spice romance, and young adult books across all genres. I read mostly from the library and I focus on faith-based romance books, no spice, and entertaining stories. My channel is all about helping parents, teens, and romance readers discover great books that are fun, well-written, and honour God.
If you’re looking for Christian romance books, clean book recommendations, or young adult fiction that is age-appropriate, you’re in the right place. I’ll always mention any content warnings, including language or romance details, so you can trust my reviews to be honest and thoughtful.
Check out my playlists for all my Christian romance recommendations, clean reads, wrap-ups, and favorite authors.
💐
Oceana (pronounced O-Sheena)
📚 KEYWORDS:
april reading wrap up, what i read in april, christian fiction books, clean book reviews, christian booktube, faith-based fiction, clean romance books, no spice romance, ya book review christian perspective, book wrap up
Here’s everything I read in April 📚
From Christian fiction and clean romance to thrillers and YA, I’m sharing honest reviews, star ratings, and content notes from a Christian perspective.
If you’re looking for clean, faith-based books (or wondering which ones to skip), this wrap-up will help you find your next read and avoid a few disappointments.
In this video, I cover:
- Christian fiction (historical, romance, and contemporary)
- Clean romance & Love Inspired reads
- YA fantasy (with a Christian perspective)
- A faith-based nonfiction read
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - April Book Reviews
00:34 - Christian Fiction Reads
07:39 - Francine Rivers Review
10:05 - YA Fantasy (DNF)
11:09 - Christmas Read
12:07 - Christian Nonfiction
📖 BOOKS MENTIONED:
Shelter of the Most High by Connilyn Cossette
Love in the Castle Library by Ann Swindell
A Rancher for Easter by Susanne Dietze
Hope Harbor by Irene Hannon
A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers
Watch the vlog here: youtu.be/12MOUsmVzHw
The Wicked King by Holly Black (DNF)
Vlog review: youtu.be/VK_FoVPnENU
A Very Merry Matchup by Becca Kinzer
Seeing the Supernatural by Lee Strobel
✨ On this channel, I share:
- Christian fiction book recommendations
- Clean romance (no spice)
- YA book reviews with content awareness
- Honest ratings from a Christian perspective
If you’re a Christian reader, parent, or teen looking for trustworthy book reviews, you’re in the right place 💛
📹Videos you may have missed:
My Spice Testimony: youtu.be/Plo-9EJ_jos?si=hJ88PmnS7XY39hOz
Christian Booktubers I recommend: youtu.be/2CIqNyUxMNY?si=5F0sNHq7XzcA6pNU
Reset for Christian women: youtu.be/MO6wZVx2vPY
TEENS this is for you: youtu.be/Hgpy-WkBJrM?si=U3OyVnh-fC8afGq4
Christian books to grow your faith: youtu.be/pz8usGrxPLk
💕Oceana and Cassandra's Home items Wishlist: amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/GS1L0Q7WQ0WK?ref_=wl_share
THANK YOU
✅My social links where you can follow me and support: https://linktr.ee/oceanareadscolinks
‼️2026 Reading Challenge: youtu.be/LfqPVPGCIWQ?si=-rwiktWra1pE36Tl
‼️2026 Book Club: youtu.be/lAz8Aae29pU?si=8NrzqU9rXl9VRY3
❗JOIN ME ON FABLE:
fable.co/oceana-reads-co-242566345979?referralID=8qoxUBYYpf
📖For Business Inquiries: oceanareadsco@gmail.com
✅Amazon storefront: amazon.ca/shop/oceanagottareademall
* I make commission if you buy through this link!
💕Oceana's Book Wishlist: amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZKS3AK16VNXR?ref_=wl_share
💕Oceana's Non-book Wishlist: amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1XVYP2GFBDMHD?ref_=wl_share
💐ABOUT ME:
I’ve been creating bookish content for ten years, reviewing, and recommending Christian fiction, no spice romance, and young adult books across all genres. I read mostly from the library and I focus on faith-based romance books, no spice, and entertaining stories. My channel is all about helping parents, teens, and romance readers discover great books that are fun, well-written, and honour God.
If you’re looking for Christian romance books, clean book recommendations, or young adult fiction that is age-appropriate, you’re in the right place. I’ll always mention any content warnings, including language or romance details, so you can trust my reviews to be honest and thoughtful.
Check out my playlists for all my Christian romance recommendations, clean reads, wrap-ups, and favorite authors.
💐
Oceana (pronounced O-Sheena)
📚 KEYWORDS:
april reading wrap up, what i read in april, christian fiction books, clean book reviews, christian booktube, faith-based fiction, clean romance books, no spice romance, ya book review christian perspective, book wrap up
