Book Report: Redeeming Love: Francine Rivers

To be honest, I'm not into Christian Fiction. I was a little embarrassed that I was reading a Francine Rivers book.

Rivers fictionalized the Biblical story of Hosea set during the 1850's in the American West. Mr. Hosea is the perfect, strong, protective, Godly, and smitten man. His impeccability is unrealistic, but then I'm thinking that Rivers wanted to show him as a God figure. Actually, I was frequently overwhelmed and aware of God's unchanging love for me as I read this book. The prostitute, named Angel, sees her sin and does not feel like she deserves his love. She tries to rid herself of her iniquity by working and also by cleaning herself. Time and time again, Mr. Hosea reminds her of his love and rescues her from her sin.

In conclusion, I'm glad that I read it.

Book Report: Dead Until Dark: Charlaine Harris

There is little to say about this book. If you've heard anything about Stephanie Meyer's books, there will be nothing new for you. We've got vampires, women fascinated with vampires, shape shifters, murders, lust, and desire.

Of course, a human female falls deeply in love with a male vampire. Here's the spin: she can read others' minds, but she is fascinated that she cannot read her vampire's mind. Sound familiar?

Vampires are now trying to "mainstream" into human society. They can go to bars and order synthetic blood in order to control their cravings. I thought this was mildly creative. I did enjoy the murder-mystery vibe at times. Also, it was cool that she became super-human because she was "bitten". Yeah, I'd like to hold up the couch with one hand, too.

I wouldn't recommend this book. I would be remiss in mentioning its adult-nature. It's like the content of the last book of the Twilight series on crack and maybe steroids.