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Erin Lorence

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As a homeschooling mother, I enjoy finding new books for our children to read. So when I had the chance to be part of the Celebration tour, I was glad for the opportunity. Dove Strong has a strong faith in God and a willingness to stand up against Satan. But she does not necessarily love being around other people. This is the first book in the Dove Strong Trilogy.

It is a book that should make Christian young people stop and think. I appreciated the variety of beliefs displayed in the different characters. From non-believers to believers, the range of opinions and ideas varies. Given the current climate in the world today towards Christians, I feel it is an excellent book for Christian young people to read in order to hopefully make them think about what they believe and how they should approach others. So check out this book for yourself.

I received a copy of this book for my fair and honest review.
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PattiPeanut1992 | 2 reseñas más. | Apr 24, 2020 |
Every once in a while, you read a book that is so distinctive and so unlike your usual reading patterns that it makes you rethink certain elements and look at familiar truths in a different light. Erin Lorence’s “Dove Strong” was that book for me. This young adult Christian fantasy challenged me to think about my faith in a deeper way by presenting a very obvious good vs. evil story, yet one that nevertheless pointed out things that most of us know deep down but sometimes forget to put into action. “Dove Strong” is both simple and complex. I confess that for the first few chapters I felt lost and was concerned that I would not enjoy the story or figure out what was happening, which is perhaps attributable to the fact that I read little within the fantasy genre. However, as I gleaned understanding I quickly became engaged with the story and caught up in the action.

To begin with, Dove Strong is the eponymous heroine and the obvious representation of God’s messenger. She is chosen by God to travel the sixty risky miles to Mount Jefferson to the Council, which takes a vote from each Christian household every seven years to determine whether they will continue to live in hiding or go to war against the non-Christians. Having to travel with and work with others is the most challenging part for Dove, who is not a people person. Even though I do not feel that I connected strongly with any of the characters, I do pray that my faith will be as steadfast as Dove’s. She refers to Jesus as “the love of my life” and acknowledges that “It wasn’t by my strength I’d carry this through, but by the Lord’s supreme power.” Despite having moments of fear and doubt, she is unwavering in her commitment to the Lord with the mature yet childlike faith of which Jesus speaks.

In this future world, each Christian has a spiritual gift that is strengthened due to the state of affairs. The armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) is a vital part of this story, both figuratively and literally. What makes Dove’s story so compelling is that it draws a definitive line in the sand. There is no straddling the fence. “It was too late for persuasive conversions. The lines had been drawn. There was us—Jesus’ followers. There was them—Satan’s followers. And there were no crossing sides any more.” This is true today, too, but it’s easy to forget or overlook this truth and be tricked into believing that there’s a middle ground. The United Church of America portrays the perceived wisdom of “unity through diversity” in the novel, and that is the message that our current culture is heralding, as well. God’s Word is clear, however, that Jesus alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and that no one can come to God the Father except through Him (John 14:6). Defending this message in a literal way is what I appreciate most about “Dove Strong,” and with the battle just beginning, I know that I want to read book two!

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
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Stardust_Fiddle | 2 reseñas más. | Apr 20, 2020 |
This has been a very interesting book to read. The imagination of the author intrigued me. What if we lived in a world where Christians voted to start a war against non-believers? It is a fascinating look at a world where Christians are faced with hard decisions. I loved the main character Dove. She is a sweet young girl who has a gift that will help her on her journey. She sure has a big responsibility ahead of her. What if you were chosen to represent Christians in a vote that could have devastating effects?

I liked the addition of Melody. I wasn’t sure she was up for the task to go with Dove on this dangerous mission. Her gift is very special and I liked reading how her gift becomes very important and compliments Dove’s gift. It was nice to feel part of the story as the author describes in detail the terrain the girls must cross and the enemy who is determined to destroy Dove.

One of the points the author makes in the story is how Christians are loyal. What a great statement it is be reminded that Christians are loyal to God. People are sometimes not sure if Christiana honor God. In this story it is very evident that Dove is loyal and trusts God as she hears His voice. We do need to be on guard against the enemy at all times . Dove will discover how sneaky Satan can be. The encounters Dove and Melody have are at times hard to read. So much darkness and evil surrounds them as they hold on to hope.

The author uses several people from the Bible as references and I liked how she was able to use their struggles and triumphs to show how God is always near. The story is filled with adventure, danger, and determination. I couldn’t wait to find out if Dove would succeed in her mission. Will Christians stand together or will Satan win them over?

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
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Harley0326 | 2 reseñas más. | Apr 11, 2020 |

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