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A review by jessreadsfiction
Innocents of Marbella by R C Mogo
5.0
✅ Christian 15th-Century Time-Slip Novel
✅ Enemies to more!
✅ Hero Seeking Vengence
✅ Forced Proximity
I wish I could go back and re-read this book as if it was the first time all over again. Just, wow! What an amazing, explosive, enrapturing read! I would give this book ALL THE STARS if I could! It absolutely deserves a 5 star rating and then some! I realize I’m using all of the exclamation points but I can’t help it - this book is just that good! Because of the adult themes (not explicit because this book is clean - just heavy) in this book, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone under the age of 18.
Do you like Christian fiction that heavily shows the supernatural power of God? CHECK! Do you enjoy page-turning action where you can’t guess what is going to happen next? CHECK! Do you love character depth with beautiful stories of redemption through Christ? CHECK! Do you love strong, protective main male characters who would do anything, including sacrifice themselves, to save those they love? CHECK! This book has everything. Everything! Swoony romance, heart-pounding action, moments of despair and loss, beautiful stories of healing and redemption - I mean c’mon, what more could you want?!
There are some very gritty and dark topics addressed in this book. The author absolutely calls sin what it is and doesn’t beat around the bush about it. Some of these moments are used to grow our characters (and grow them closer to Christ) while others are just a picture of the evil that we all know is present in this world. While some of these subjects may be hard to digest, the beautiful way in which the author wraps the story in God’s unlimited mercy and grace really shines a light to how Christ works in the every day, here and now. Both of our main characters go through such huge transformations from beginning to end but I particularly loved Stephen’s transformation. His love for Christ and his unwillingness to give up on those he loved and to constantly point them back to Christ truly warmed my heart as I read along!
I could ramble forever about this book. Long story short, GO BUY THIS BOOK! You won’t regret it. I 100% believe this should be one of THE books of 2024.
Thanks to the publisher's generosity, I was given a free advanced copy to read and review. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
✅ Enemies to more!
✅ Hero Seeking Vengence
✅ Forced Proximity
I wish I could go back and re-read this book as if it was the first time all over again. Just, wow! What an amazing, explosive, enrapturing read! I would give this book ALL THE STARS if I could! It absolutely deserves a 5 star rating and then some! I realize I’m using all of the exclamation points but I can’t help it - this book is just that good! Because of the adult themes (not explicit because this book is clean - just heavy) in this book, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone under the age of 18.
Do you like Christian fiction that heavily shows the supernatural power of God? CHECK! Do you enjoy page-turning action where you can’t guess what is going to happen next? CHECK! Do you love character depth with beautiful stories of redemption through Christ? CHECK! Do you love strong, protective main male characters who would do anything, including sacrifice themselves, to save those they love? CHECK! This book has everything. Everything! Swoony romance, heart-pounding action, moments of despair and loss, beautiful stories of healing and redemption - I mean c’mon, what more could you want?!
There are some very gritty and dark topics addressed in this book. The author absolutely calls sin what it is and doesn’t beat around the bush about it. Some of these moments are used to grow our characters (and grow them closer to Christ) while others are just a picture of the evil that we all know is present in this world. While some of these subjects may be hard to digest, the beautiful way in which the author wraps the story in God’s unlimited mercy and grace really shines a light to how Christ works in the every day, here and now. Both of our main characters go through such huge transformations from beginning to end but I particularly loved Stephen’s transformation. His love for Christ and his unwillingness to give up on those he loved and to constantly point them back to Christ truly warmed my heart as I read along!
I could ramble forever about this book. Long story short, GO BUY THIS BOOK! You won’t regret it. I 100% believe this should be one of THE books of 2024.
Thanks to the publisher's generosity, I was given a free advanced copy to read and review. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.