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A review by kayathebookworm
Things Not Seen by Kristina Hall
3.0
I read this book in a single afternoon and, I'll admit, my feelings toward it were mixed as I read.
Likes:
It was very refreshing to read a Christian book that was so wonderfully drenched in Scripture (although it was sometimes annoying that the same verses were repeated many times). The faith in Things Not Seen was very strong and encouraging to my own walk with the Lord, especially Derek's powerful salvation at the end (my favorite part!).
I also enjoyed the romance and can't wait to see it more developed in the next book in the series. I particularly appreciated that Cassie made it clear to Derek that she would not be with him since he was an unbeliever at the time. Too often in Christian fiction saved characters get involved with unbelievers as if that is no problem at all.
Dislikes:
Now, I have to be honest here, I was not a fan of Cassie at times. It often felt like she was just throwing a pity party for herself and sulking in fear. Her personality was really flat and gloomy sometimes.
It also bothered me that she was always begging for forgiveness from God without realizing that once we believe in Jesus and are saved, we are forgiven of all our sin -- past, present, and future.
Additionally, as someone passionate about Christian apologetics, it bothered me how weak many of Cassie's arguments for God were. It also didn't help that she kept preaching *at* Derek at the most inappropriate times instead of just being with him and showing him that she cares.
And, finally, the book often felt like it just kept going in circles and wasn't really getting anywhere.
While I ended up enjoying the book -- or at least the end of it because I honestly didn't really like it up to a certain point towards the end -- I had many problems and frustrations with it as I read. I'm looking forward to starting Stand, the next book in the series, tomorrow as I think I will like it more than this one. 3.5 stars.
God bless,
Kaya :)
Likes:
It was very refreshing to read a Christian book that was so wonderfully drenched in Scripture (although it was sometimes annoying that the same verses were repeated many times). The faith in Things Not Seen was very strong and encouraging to my own walk with the Lord, especially Derek's powerful salvation at the end (my favorite part!).
I also enjoyed the romance and can't wait to see it more developed in the next book in the series. I particularly appreciated that Cassie made it clear to Derek that she would not be with him since he was an unbeliever at the time. Too often in Christian fiction saved characters get involved with unbelievers as if that is no problem at all.
Dislikes:
Now, I have to be honest here, I was not a fan of Cassie at times. It often felt like she was just throwing a pity party for herself and sulking in fear. Her personality was really flat and gloomy sometimes.
It also bothered me that she was always begging for forgiveness from God without realizing that once we believe in Jesus and are saved, we are forgiven of all our sin -- past, present, and future.
Additionally, as someone passionate about Christian apologetics, it bothered me how weak many of Cassie's arguments for God were. It also didn't help that she kept preaching *at* Derek at the most inappropriate times instead of just being with him and showing him that she cares.
And, finally, the book often felt like it just kept going in circles and wasn't really getting anywhere.
While I ended up enjoying the book -- or at least the end of it because I honestly didn't really like it up to a certain point towards the end -- I had many problems and frustrations with it as I read. I'm looking forward to starting Stand, the next book in the series, tomorrow as I think I will like it more than this one. 3.5 stars.
God bless,
Kaya :)