Bridgers
Synopsis:
Three boys. One choice. No turning back.
Peyton is a rising star in the church who is well on the way to reaching his biggest dreams. Levi is a pastor's son struggling to live up to his faith under pressure from all sides. DaVonte is a kid from the wrong side of town who would be content if he and his friends were just left alone.
When an act of violence presents a sudden decision, each boy's answer will shake the community to its core and shape its future forever. Love and truth face off against fear and pride in this modern extension of one of Jesus' best-known parables.
Peyton is a rising star in the church who is well on the way to reaching his biggest dreams. Levi is a pastor's son struggling to live up to his faith under pressure from all sides. DaVonte is a kid from the wrong side of town who would be content if he and his friends were just left alone.
When an act of violence presents a sudden decision, each boy's answer will shake the community to its core and shape its future forever. Love and truth face off against fear and pride in this modern extension of one of Jesus' best-known parables.
My Review:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ & ❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎❤︎
5+ stars and 7/10 hearts. This little book was lovely. I was hooked by chapter one, and my interest never waned. I loved DaVonte right away—he was so kind and thoughtful, trying so hard to do right even if he hardly knew what right was. His interactions with Brett and Levi were awesome—especially with Levi, who was almost as sarcastic. The humour was excellent. xD Asher was awesome too. ;) There was a mention of drugs, cigarettes, stabbing, murder, tattoos, and the like, but they are barely mentioned or not detailed and handled very well (we all know I’m sensitive to stuff like that, and I had no problem with it). I loved the message of the book—it was so true and so well done. The scene where Pastor Allison counsels Levi—ohhhh. I needed to hear that so badly. It almost brought tears to my eyes. And the scene where DaVonte almost smokes—that was beautiful. So much love shown. <3 Recommended ages: 14+.
A Favourite Quote: “‘You have to let His Spirit work. Trust Him enough to step out and do what He puts in front of you, and trust that He’ll carry you through it. Don’t try to work up the courage to face it. That’s where you fail. Step out, even when you’re shaking in your shoes, and trust God to give you what you need in that moment.’”
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: “Dusk was beginning to fall, but not enough to be penetrated by the faint halos of the streetlights.”
A Favourite Humorous Quote: “‘You want to bleed ketchup all over the place? I mean, I’m not saying it won’t stain, but you look like a human french fry.’
“‘I knew yellow was a bad choice.... By the end of the day, I’m going to smell like a milk-drenched meatloaf, so it doesn’t much matter.’
“‘The end of the day?’
“‘Right. I smell like one now. By the end of the day, I’ll smell like rotten meatloaf drenched in sour milk. Thanks for reminding me.’”
*I received a copy of this book from the author but I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest opinions.*
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About the Author:
An avid reader and incurable story-spinner, Angie Thompson also enjoys volunteering in her church's children's program and starting (but not always finishing) various kinds of craft projects. She currently lives in central Virginia near most of her incredible family, including two parents, six brothers, one sister, and five siblings-in-law--plus two nieces, five nephews, and several assorted pets!
Get in touch with her by emailing contact@quietwaterspress.com. Love getting the behind-the-scenes scoop? You'll find it and more at quietwaterspress.com.
Get in touch with her by emailing contact@quietwaterspress.com. Love getting the behind-the-scenes scoop? You'll find it and more at quietwaterspress.com.
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