HAPruitt Anelthalien
Listen to Fantasy Author HAPruitt Read Chapter One of Water Falling: Anelthalien Book Three
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I'm having an author event with @authorjoannawhite on November 7th at the Lebanon bookstore!
What would love to see at our table?
Books?
Bookmarks?
Art from the books?
Anything else?
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I do! And I am having so much fun drawing the characters from Elores and Sipora. πππ
This book is going to have SO MANY illustrations!
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Southern Charm is a Christian fall contemporary romance in the Hearts of Deadgrove Series by C.C. Urie
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Darkend, the final book in the Gateway Trilogy releases September 30th. This series is so amazing, and I recommend it to everyone! Crystal D. Grant is the author.
@authorjoannawhite & @kimmiekay456 are hosting a writing challenge starting on September 30 to write 7k in one week. If you want to write more, join them!
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Aaaaaaahhhhhh! π
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This is the fourteenth video in the series. It encourages writers to make sure that their illustrations, cover, and other visuals match the story.
H.A. Pruitt is an editor! If you want to learn more about her editing services or the four types of editing, check out this video: youtu.be/JjqUdQwivj0?si=Ra16IxgbiV6NARwx
If you need editing services, you can email H.A. Pruitt at hapruitt.com/contact
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Evergreen and the Sapphire Cathedral by @TalkingSparrowCreations (Christian portal fantasy)
The Knighthood by Audrey Laine (urban fantasy)
The Gateway Trilogy by Crystal D. Grant
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Book One Review: youtu.be/-znKJ5HaODY?si=r2Imu4SFhtZQdQvZ
Book Two Review: youtu.be/zIC896V9zcA?si=_IUafwDDBBND1vPx
Genre: epic fantasy
Audience: young adult
My summary: The scorch has come to Aro. Wick and Archer must find a way to save the land before the Scorch completely burns Aro.
Positives
This book ended the series in a satisfying way. It dealt with the major plot threads and gave resolution to problems and hope to the characters to move forward.
The character struggles werenβt magically resolved, but they were explored, and the progression was clear even when a resolution wasnβt which I appreciated because real human struggles continue even while progression happens.
The end made me smile.
Archer made me laugh and smile.
The characters are lovable and diverse, so they have good dynamics of challenging and helping one another.
The friendship and brotherhood are strong and realistic.
The book did dig down into deeper emotions.
Negative: I never felt immersed in this story. The book does have descriptions but not enough to gain a full understanding of what everything looks like. Also, the plot moves fast. Some important parts felt too summarized, cut short, or speed up, and it left me wondering if I missed details or if I forgot because not much time was spent on those details. And the dialogue is rapid-fire and quick-witted enough so that it often felt like I missed something. I wish more time was spent in building the world and the thoughts and emotions in the characters.
Overall: Really enjoyable book and a great end to the series
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Genre: romcom
Audience: Adult
Audiobook narrated by Cindy Kay
Summary: Maybell Sampson is a librarian in a small town. The budget for the library keeps shrinking, and her motherβs health bills keep coming, but she is handling it all because she has taken care of everything on her own her whole life. When May finds a football superstar sleeping in her library, though, a crazy downpour of events including a fake engagement with the football superstar lead her to wonder βhow can this be my lifeβ and how to handle it all.
Audiobook: The narrator was perfect for the main female character (May) and added so much emotion to the story. Sometimes it was hard to tell the difference between other characters, especially males, and the main male characterβs voice (Chris) was a bit cringy.
Positives
The book had everything people love about romcoms: humor, romance, supportive best friend, gorgeous and sweet love interest, relatable female main character, and all the drama and expected plot points.
The situational humor was truly funny.
The voice of May was so grumpy and sassy but realistic and caring that she is lovable and entertaining.
Chris was not realistic, but he was downright adorable, so he was easy to root for.
May had a real and relatable problem and flaw that she had to overcome.
The romance never went too far (no spice).
Negatives
The book has cursing.
Some crude humor and suggestive dialogue are in the book.
When the book had about forty minutes left, the action and plot slowed down to the point that I lost interest. I canβt explain why the plot slowed down because of spoilers, but it didnβt have to be so drawn out to make the point.
Overall: A fun and funny book
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I usually don't keep track of my author stats because I'm not a numbers person, but it was fun to try to figure out how much I wrote last month.
What author stats do you like to keep track of or learn?
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This is the thirteenth video in the series. It explains why writers need to be careful when relying on AI or other programs that aid with editing and shows why it is necessary to use a human editor and not always trust editing programs.
H.A. Pruitt is an editor! If you want to learn more about her editing services or the four types of editing, check out this video: youtu.be/JjqUdQwivj0?si=Ra16IxgbiV6NARwx
If you need editing services, you can email H.A. Pruitt at hapruitt.com/contact
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Genre: sci-fi dystopian, romance, suspense
Audience: New Adult +
Secrets of Sratta (Book One)
Audiobook narrated by Laura Lieben
Summary: Aria is the youngest student ever accepted to the Academy on Drammat. When she begins at the Academy, she meets someone who she believed was only in her head. The boy, Luca, shows her that the universe isnβt what Drammat paints it as, and when Aria begins investigating deeper, she discovers many horrible secrets.
The book presents and supports a difficult yet important topic.
The main character had a great balance of skills and flaws. She was able yet made relatable mistakes, and she thought through getting into a relationship, which made the romance emotional, thoughtful, and realistic.
The book had suspense, action, a bit of mystery, friendship, and takes on several important issues.
I really loved listening and didnβt want to stop.
Kingdoms of Kartzel (Book Two)
Summary: Everything in book two is more perilous, and the stakes are higher.
This book hooks you with emotion, peril, mystery, danger, and a history altered by lies, secrets, and brainwashing.
The emotion is intense. Itβs described in a way that you feel with the characters, which makes the action more thrilling and anxiety-inducing.
The action flies hard and fast. So many dangerous situations happen so rapidly that the book zips along. I did not want to stop reading. I needed to know what happened.
The characters remained consistent in their personalities and flaws. I didnβt love everything about them, but those parts were realistic.
The mystery around Aria and Luca's connection intrigued me in the first book, and more is revealed about it, but those revelations opened whole new worlds of questions.
The side romance enhances the main plot.
The underlying message is an important one.
I need book three! The end was such a good cliffhanger.
Overall: A thrilling, complex, emotional race to stop evil from ruining the galaxy.
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Eldo asked if I would color "the coloring book you made for me, Mama" with him.
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I didn't really make it for him, but it was super sweet nonetheless.
π You can get the Anelthalien Coloring Book for you and your kids to color together too.
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I love this Elores & Sipora book. I got to write some action scenes, and that was fun.
And I started reading it to my husband by his request. πβ€οΈ I may make him tell you about it. π
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The e-book of Anelthalien the revised edition is FREE from August 18 - 22, 2025!
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Anelthalien the revised edition is free August 18 - 22.
If you want to know more about Anelthalien, ask me questions in the comments. I would love to tell you about this amazing portal fantasy.
Get it at: https://a.co/d/3eBIiSx
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This coloring book has line art of all the chapter illustrations in Anelthalien Book One (which is free as an e-book this week π) as well as quotes and character art.
The Anelthalien Series is a portal fantasy with adventure, deep messages, and a silly bee who likes pancakes. If you like the Chronicles of Narnia with an updated feel but all the richness of Aslan, check out the Anelthalien Series.
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To celebrate the release of the Anelthalien Coloring Book on August 19, the first book in the Anelthalien Series will be free all week. π
π So go to Amazon, get the e-book of Anelthalien the revised edition, and start reading!
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π Havelah McLatt! π Congratulations!
She will receive an Anelthalien Coloring Book, which releases August 19th.
If you didn't win, I still have something for you β¬οΈ
π A FREE BOOK π
August 18 - 22, Anelthalien, the revised edition ebook will be free.
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One Must Die (Part of the Games of Greed and Ruin Series) by Candice Pedraza Yamnatz, Amber Lambda, C.C. Urie, Sara Everest, Claire Kohler, & Lydia Mae
Genre: steampunk mystery
Audience: Young Adult +
Summary: Seven contestants are invited to a game at Sky Manor. To win the game, a contestant must find and unlock the vault. Many keys are hidden throughout the manor, but only one unlocks the vault. Before the vault can be unlocked, one player must.
Since all the players are connected, they all have reasons to take out the other competitors. Who will be the murderer? Who will die? Who will win? And who will realize life is more important than money?
The narration was a bit robotic with the prose at times, but the narrator did great with giving each character a distinct voice.
Positives
The story is fun and unique. It feels like Clue mixed with a treasure hunt in a manor that has a mind of its own. The story has twists, surprises, layers, and characters who are all interwoven somehow. The many mysteries make it hard to stop reading.
Every character had a motive and capacity to be the murderer, so it wasnβt obvious who would die or who committed the murder. I was able to figure out who did it, though, and I appreciated the clues.
The characters all felt distinct and unique and all had an aspect of intrigue.
The book showed that valuing life is more important than money.
Maybe a negative: I did wish the characters were described more through the whole book. The house and rooms were described really well. (But I have trouble focusing on audiobooks, so I may have just missed the descriptions.)
Overall: A mix of Clue and a treasure hunt in a floating manor that has a mind of its own.
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How to enter: Go to my website hapruitt.com/contact to request a coloring page. Color it (by printing it out or digitally) and then post it by August 14th to Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. Make sure you tag me and follow me for your entry to count. π
Every entry has an equal chance of winning, regardless of skill! π
The prize: A paperback Anelthalien Coloring Book! π
The winner will be announced on August 15th.
If you need a link, please ask. π
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How to enter: Go to my website hapruitt.com/contact to request a coloring page. Color it (by printing it out or digitally) and then post it by August 14th to Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. Make sure you tag me and follow me for your entry to count. π
Every entry has an equal chance of winning, regardless of skill! π
The prize: A paperback Anelthalien Coloring Book! π
The winner will be announced on August 15th.
If you need a link, please ask. π
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Giveaway Details:
How to enter: Go to my website hapruitt.com/contact to request a coloring page. Color it (by printing it out or digitally) and then post it by August 14th to Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. Make sure you tag me and follow me for your entry to count. π
Every entry has an equal chance of winning, regardless of skill! π
The prize: A paperback Anelthalien Coloring Book! π
The winner will be announced on August 15th.
If you need a link, please ask. π
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Assassin is a medieval fantasy with action, romance, and the message that no one is too deep in evil for God to save, love, or use for good.
Also, @authorjoannawhite is running a kickstarter for her book Survivor, which is a deadly mash-up of the show Survivor and The Hunger Games.
Comment what genre you love, and I'll recommend a Joanna White book. π
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Survivor kickstarter:
kickstarter.com/projects/joannawhite/survivor-a-multi-pov-epic-fantasy-limited-deluxe-edition
Assassin (Valiant Book Four) by Joanna White
Genre: medieval fantasy, action, romance, Christian fantasy
Audience: Adult (violence, fade-to-black romance)
Summary: Aiden is an assassin for the king. His entire life is dedicated to killing. All he sees in himself is a horrible person who must remain loyal to the king. When the king gives Aiden the special assignment of protecting his daughter Sylvia, though, Aiden begins to see himself as more than a corrupt, numb assassin.
Positives
The book had plenty of action and romance. It went back and forth in a good balance of the two.
The message was clear and important. The story showed that no one is too deep in evil for God to save, love, or use for good. It showed that God can change us yet also showed that when we choose evil, we will have to live with the consequences.
The narration was amazing. Every voice sounded unique and fit each character perfectly. It was so fun to listen to.
I cared about the characters. They felt real and had relatable feelings and struggles.
Negatives
Quite a few details of the romance felt clichΓ©. Especially in one section, the actions, events, and words were ones that occur frequently in movies and books.
One section of the story felt long and unnecessary. After an important event, the people celebrated, and Aiden viewed and then participated in the celebrations, and it took a lot of time with little effect on the story.
Overall: Great message and story!
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light vs. darkness
stories to express what we canβt articulate
friendship
healing
lies vs. truth
what the world says is good vs. what is truly good
freedom
seeing the beauty in what is cast aside or overlooked
bringing out the best in each other
βοΈ You're going to love this book.
Now I'm going to get back to writing it. π
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I love this companion book to the Anelthalien Series! I'll probably share a quote tomorrow, so watch for that.
The giveaway for the Anelthalien Coloring Book is happening now! π If you want a chance to win the coloring book, visit the contact page of my website hapruitt.com for more details.
The e-book of Anelthalien (Anelthalien Book One, the revised edition) will be free August 18 - 22.
What are you excited about right now? π
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πHere are the quick details:
Prize: The Anelthalien Coloring Book
When: July 31 - August 14 (winner announced on August 15)
How to enter: Color the illustration of Danica Woods, post it to Instagram, tag @hapruitt in the post, and follow @hapruitt.
To get the PDF of the coloring page, go to hapruitt.com/contact
If you need any links or have any questions, please ask!
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Prize: The Anelthalien Coloring Book
When: July 31 - August 14 (winner announced on August 15)
How to enter: Color the illustration of Danica Woods, post it to Instagram, tag @hapruitt in the post, and follow @hapruitt.
To get the PDF of the coloring page, go to hapruitt.com/contact
You can color the illustration by printing it out and or digitally. You can use any type of media (crayons, markers, paint, etc.) Please no AI.
The winner will be randomly chosen, so your skill level does not effect your likelihood of winning.
Only one entry per person, but one person may post multiple entries for children who want to participate.
e-book sale of Anelthalien Book One, the revised edition: August 18 - 22
Coloring Book release: August 19th
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Does anyone else handwrite their stories?
And does anyone else love writing? πββοΈ
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This is the twelfth video in the series. It discusses headhopping, including what headhopping is, what it is not, and some common ways headhopping appears in stories.
H.A. Pruitt is an editor! If you want to learn more about her editing services or the four types of editing, check out this video: youtu.be/JjqUdQwivj0?si=Ra16IxgbiV6NARwx
If you need editing services, you can email H.A. Pruitt at hapruitt.com/contact
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I'm reading Anelthalien Book Six to make sure all the little details line up. The backstory starts pouring in, so I have thousands of years to keeps track of. π§
I realized one illustration isn't right, so I need to redraw that.
I'm working on implementing edits, but since I only get my laptop out after the kids go to bed, that's going slow.
ππ Also, the Anelthalien Coloring Book releases August 19th, so keep an eye out for the giveaway and sale that will come with it. π
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Also, isn't it funny that authors and readers are like:
This book is so sad! It's awful and terrible! πππ I recommend it to everyone because I love it. π
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I was seriously devastated. I had been working on figuring out a solution to this problem for about five hours and had come up with nothing except the realization that this inconsistency messed up three entire books.
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But when I read Book Six, not only did God give me a simple solution that put everything back precisely in place, He did it through an amazing scene that reminded me β¬οΈ
Even if all hope seems lost, even if it seems like the end, even if you see no way, if you remember that God is with you and you are with Him, He will show you the way.
I promise the stakes are MUCH higher in Book Six than an (apparently tiny) mistake. π
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Beyond the Last Gate (Lightseer Chronicles, volume one) by S.C. Phillips is an epic fantasy adventure set in a mysterious desert world that could be enjoyed by anyone able to read a book this delightfully chunky.
Definitely watch the full review video on my YouTube channel HAPruitt Anelthalien to learn what it's about and all the reasons why you should read it.
Here are a just a few reasons you need to read this book:
It was stuffed full of mystery. Each time I found out a little bit more, tons more questions open, and I had to keep reading.
The unique world felt so vast, with history, depth, and connections.
The end was tragic and exciting. I need the next book!
The book had strong themes of loyalty, overcoming fear, friendship, doing whatβs right instead of what is easy, and the power of pure human bonds.
The descriptions made every person, scene, and move clear. This book was so immersive, I canβt get my head out of it.
Overall: This book is a must read. It is amazing. Go get it now.
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Beyond the Last Gate (Lightseer Chronicles, volume one) by S.C. Phillips
Genre: epic fantasy (adventure, desert world)
Audience: middle grade (The writing felt middle grade, the characters were young adults, and the story was really enjoyable for me, an adult.)
Summary: Isaac and Eva know that they have a unique ability to see light that no one else can see, but they donβt understand it. When they get a chance to go on an expedition to find artifera, objects that contain light only they can see, Isaac and Eva find ruins that want to trap them, a victim of a deadly plague, and many questions and mysteries about the light within the artifera. The twins are swept into a whirlwind of danger and unknowns in which they are the key to everything.
Positives
I loved this book. It was stuffed full of mystery around what the light is, what it can do, and how Isaac and Eva are connected to it. It seemed like each time I found out a little bit more, tons more questions open, and I had to keep reading. The plot was complex but easy to follow, and that reveal and pull deeper was magical.
The world building was amazing. The world felt so vast, with history, depth, connections. It was fascinating and exciting to learn how it all connected, why it all mattered, and what it all meant.
This book is just so cool!!!!!
How did this author come up with this crazy awesome network of connections?! (Lots of clapping)
The end was tragic and exciting. I need the next book!
The characters were lovable. Isaac and Eva are twin brother and sister, and they have a fun dynamic. Isaac is spunky, carefree, and sarcastic. Eva is serious yet full of determination and childlike wonder. The side characters also developed into a full, rich people. All characters had clear flaws, and many had growth.
The Expanse and all the weird phenomena that happen in it were so imaginative and thought out.
The action was exciting.
Certain parts of the book absolutely wrapped me up in the story. I canβt spoil it, but lots of clapping for the author for setting up such an experience at the one place and the other place at the end.
The book had strong themes of loyalty, overcoming fear, friendship, doing whatβs right instead of what is easy, and the power of pure human bonds.
The cover is amazing.
The descriptions made every person, scene, and move clear. This book was so immersive, I canβt get my head out of it.
Negatives
Much of the exposition and explanation was provided through prose, which did explain it well, but it wasnβt the most exciting way to do it. I wanted more dialogue for that and in general
Some chunks of information were repeated. It was usually helpful, but the information reminder didn't need to repeat everything, and they often interrupted action.
The syntax could have used more action verbs and less repetition to create more efficient, engaging language.
Overall: This book is a must read. It is amazing. Go get it now.
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I'm reading an ARC, Kingdom of Kartzel, Book Two in the Fate Born Series, and it is SO good. You should definitely start reading the first book, Secrets of Sratta by @michellelrobison if you haven't already.
I also love the book I'm writing. ππ’π«π«£ I left my characters in such a bad spot!
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It has all the chapter illustrations from Anelthalien: Anelthalien Book One!
So as you read, you can color the illustrations and bring to life the world of Anelthalien.
Or, if you haven't read Anelthalien, these line drawings will spark your imagination and draw you into this amazing fantasy world.
If you need to read the Anelthalien Series to find out why it's so great, you can find the first four books in the series on Amazon.
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This is the eleventh video in the series. It focuses on the ideas of removing "there was" from your writing. The problem with that phrase is rooted in "there" being a vague word and "was" being a passive verb. Vague words and passive verbs weaken the communication between the writer and reader.
H.A. Pruitt is an editor! If you want to learn more about her editing services or the four types of editing, check out this video: youtu.be/JjqUdQwivj0?si=Ra16IxgbiV6NARwx
If you need editing services, you can email H.A. Pruitt at hapruitt.com/contact
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For this round of editing Anelthalien Book Five, I'm focusing on keeping track of the timeline. It's a bit tricky (we gots, like, eight simultaneous POVs), but paying close attention is making the story even better!
I love my WIP. ππππ
Check out @authorjoannawhite 's cover reveal of Survivor! The cover looks so good, and she has character art to show off too.
What are you working on?
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It has:
Friendship
Escaping the struggles
Choosing to be brave
Light despite darkness
Imagination
Finding strength
Sunlight
Lavender
Fire
Oppressive, confining darkness
And so many epic quotes & messages about God
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It has the best quotes from Anelthalien and from the other books in the series.
(Even one from Book Five, which is stinkin' epic.)
So if you want some meaningful, epic, inspirational, encouraging, and a few fun fantasy quotes, keep watch for the Anelthalien Coloring Book. It releases August 19th. π
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Genre: Speculative Christian fiction (time travel, aspects of The Screwtape Letters and A Christmas Carol, is political, novella)
Audience: Adult (subject matter, vocabulary, and some cursing)
My summary: Steven is given the opportunity to travel back in time and make changes to better the present. Steven takes the opportunity, and he believes his three choices in the past will better the modern world. When he returns to the present, though, Steven sees a different outcome than he expected.
Positives
The story has clear influence from The Screwtape Letters and A Christmas Carol yet uses those aspects in a unique way so the story feels like its own.
The story Is political in a sense, but it focused more on the truth behind political topics and depoliticizing them to be what they are.
The story brings social issues to a personal level to show that making these human choices into βsocial issuesβ dehumanizes them. The book upholds truly valuing human life rather than enabling people to do what feels good or makes them happy in the moment, which leads to a continual, futile search for satisfaction.
Most of the arguments were solid, and the reasoning was well explained. The ideas, theology, and examples were sound and worked well to prove points.
The Dolan character was well done.
The plot itself was very intriguing. The main premise that you could travel back in time to make a better today is interesting, but watching it play out and seeing how Stevenβs choices affected him was convicting and sad.
I did cry. The idea of one mistake taking the life of someone you care about got me.
The language was uniquely descriptive, and the style worked well for the story.
Negatives
The proofreading and editing could have been more polished. I did notice a few story inconsistencies, things that didnβt quite line up, and quite a few general tense and punctuation errors that pulled me out of the story.
Some of the dialogue and character actions felt contrived or set up rather than natural. Those parts did make the message come through, but if more time was spent making the dialogue and responses natural, the impact could have been even deeper.
Overall: A convicting story that urges readers to remember Godβs way is best.
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