myersjewels reviewed on 11/4/2010 + 58 more book reviews

Amy Inspired is the story of an aspiring writer who is dealing with rejections from publishers while trying to make sense of her job, her family, her friends, and her life. She struggles with the loss of a boyfriend, getting along with her roommate, and meeting and falling in love with a new romantic interestall while trying to make sense of the hurt and rejection she still feels from her parents divorce when she was a child.

While the author has a real talent with words (her descriptions are fresh and interesting) her story did not speak to me. The people portrayed in this book were worldly and displayed questionable morals. I found the sexual descriptions and references to foul language to be offensive and inappropriate for Christian characters. Amys new love interest was about as exciting as peeling painta shallow, wimpy, unmotivated person who was going nowhere. There was no chemistryno spark. The story line itself was a depressing description of a young womans life that did not create a compelling read. Christian fiction should tell a good story that is uplifting and encourages one in their faith. This story failed on all counts. I find it much more suited to the secular market.

Bethany House graciously provided me with a review copy of this book.

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