Heart of Ice - MRR Review

Heart of Ice by Lis Wiehl

Heart of Ice is a thrilling novel that begins with theft, leads to arson, and unravels with several random murders. The story revolves around three friends, Nic an FBI agent; Allison a prosecutor; and Cassidy, a TV crime reporter.  Woven into the story is the life of a psych, beautiful, woman in her mid thirties. All the while you get a bird's eye view into her schemes and how she plans to play The Game. 

After the first few chapters I was consumed with Lis Wiehl's amazing book. The plot was perfect, the characters were entertaining, and the suspense was stunning. However, I personally would not recommend this novel. (See sexual content below)

Positive Content: Allison is a devoted Christian. Lindsay is coming clean of drugs, alcohol, and her street life.

Spiritual content: Elizabeth speaks of a family member being involved in witchcraft and proceeds to read Cassidy's tea leaves. There is also mention of palm reading.

Romance/ Sexual Content: Elizabeth's body is described quite vividly, as well as Jenna's and Cassidy's. Elizabeth lures a college aged man into a VERY physical relationship with her. It is hinted strongly that Elizabeth and Ian sleep together several times. 

Nicole is battling breast cancer, so a lot of physical description is given as to what she is experiencing during ultrasounds, x-rays, scans, and examinations. 

Violence: There are several murders, all involving descriptive details. 

Language: None

Alcohol/ Drug Content: As I said, Lindsay is coming clean of her addictions.

Negative Content: The sexual scenes thrown into this book really disappointed me. 

Conclusion: Although I was addicted to this book, the sex scenes, body descriptions, and even some of the breast cancer details, I found unneeded and distasteful. Therefore...

I rate this book:

2 out of 5 

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And Then There Were None

Book Description:

Deserted on a very small island, ten people are slowly murdered, leaving suspicion their only mutual companion.

Age recommended: 13+

Positive Content:

Emily Brent appears to be a Christian.

Spiritual Content:

Vera mentions that there could possibly be "supernatural" activity.

Romance/Sexual Content:

It is briefly mentioned that Vera had a relationship with Hugo. Also one of the men is accused of murdering his wife's lover.

Violence:

This book is about murder, need I say more?

Language:

D--- is used several times through out the book.

Acoholic/Drug Content:

Wine is served... several guests are poisoned with drugs.

Negative Content:

Murder :P

Conclusion:

This was the best horror/thriller book I have ever read! I couldn't stand to set it down, and I hardly ever find a book like that! Aside from the language, it was amazing!

Rating:

4 out of 5

Book Giveaway

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We Be Big - Rick and Bubba

We Be Big (Rick and Bubba)  -


Book Description:
We Be Big is not only the story of how Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey got started in the radio buissness but about their lives. If you think that autobiographies are boring, you will be very surprised with this book! I can promise you that!

Age recommended: 13+

Positive Content:
Rick becomes a christian, thousonds are saved by the tragic loss of the Burgess' youngest child.

Spiritual Content:
Rick and Bubba frequently speak about their faith.

Romance/Sexual Content:
Rick publicly tries to begin a relationship with Sherri (over the air), they eventually marry. There is a very small sentence about Betty mopping naked, and, Rick and Sherri having marrige relations on a cruise ship unaware that the blinds were left open.

Violence:
None.

Language:
None.


Acoholic/Drug Content:
Rick is involved in alchol in his early years.

Negative Content:
Rick and Sherrie's child, Bronner Burgess, dies in a swimming pool.

Conclusion:
We Be Big was the best autobiography I have ever read. It was filled with their confession of faith and they constantly pointed to Christ as the one that brought them to where they are now. I definitely recommend this book.
Rating:
5 out of 5

The Mouse That Roared: Review

 
The Mouse That Roared, based in the settings of the 1950's, was written by Leonard Wibberley, .

Age recommended: 11+

Positive Content:
The Count of Mountjoy wants to be honest and detests the suggestion to water down the country's famous wine.

Spiritual Content:
None

Romance/Sexual Content:
Tully and Gloriana have *feelings* for eachother, a deck hand tells Tully he and the guys want to go see some American women, a policeman makes a sexual comment about Gloriana, Gloriana and Tully eventually get married.

Violence:
The book revolves around a war, Tully and his men shoot their longbows at General Snippet and the police officers, a policeman kills one of Tully's men.

Language:
H-ll is used two or three times.


Acoholic/Drug Content:
General Snippet's chief believes Snippet has been drinking when he reports that Men from Mars have landed in  New York. A comment is made about the subway stations selling out on their ciggarettes during an air raid practice alert.

Negative Content:
Many times throughout the book there are references to evolution.

Conclusion:
Even though there was some questionable content, I really enjoyed the book. When I first started reading it I thought I was going to have to make myself get through it, but by chapter two I was addicted! :)
Plus the book had large margins! The font was a little small but not too bad...
And if your know my preference for books you'll understand why I said that!

Rating:
4 out of 5

How does one...

How does one do a book review?? I mean differently than a school book report hahah =P

Suggestions?

My Book is on it's way! :)

I thought it would be a cool book to read, even if it may not by my "style" necessarily. Plus... it has the words "Calhoun County" on it's cover! =P Well it may not be the CC I live in, this CC is in Alabama...

It's on it's way though! :D