Category: Book Reviews

Dive into the Book Reviews category for thoughtful insights and critiques! Here, you’ll find reviews of Emmaline Hoffmeister’s own novels, along with her perspectives on other books spanning various genres. Whether you’re a fan of LDS Christian Fiction or seeking your next great read, this category is perfect for book lovers and storytellers alike.

A book review graphic for Gorgeous and the Geek by Rachel John. The design shows the book cover featuring illustrated characters against a blue background, along with a review praising the novel as a clean, swoony romance with clever banter and heartfelt moments. The reviewer highlights that the story set in a reality TV show setting is fun, heartfelt, and full of characters worth rooting for.
26
Jul
2025
Posted in Book Reviews

5-Star Book Review: Gorgeous and the Geek by Rachel John – A Reality TV Rom-Com You’ll Love

If you’re a fan of clean, swoony romances with clever banter and heartfelt moments, Gorgeous and the Geek by Rachel John is your next must-read.

A book review graphic for Persuading the Captain by Rachel John. The design features the purple book cover with an illustration of a woman in a yellow top and a man in a suit, alongside a review describing the book as a contemporary retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. The reviewer highlights the lakeside cabin setting, the relatable heroine, and the swoon-worthy pilot hero.
26
Jul
2025
Posted in Book Reviews

Austen Fans Will Love Persuading the Captain by Rachel John

Persuading the Captain by Rachel John is a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion that’s equal parts heartwarming, charming, and refreshingly real.

A book review graphic for The Truth About Running by Rachel John. The design features the book cover showing a man in a light sweater and a woman in a casual red sweater against a clean background, along with a review describing the story of Sara Jensen, a college student who flees to Arizona after a humiliating marriage proposal and reconnects with Matt, her new neighbor and the brother of the man she turned down.
25
Jul
2025
Posted in Book Reviews

The Truth About Running by Rachel John – LDS Fiction

Discover The Truth About Running by Rachel John—a heartwarming LDS fiction novel that perfectly captures the emotional ups and downs of college dating, miscommunication, and learning to open your heart.

17
Jun
2025
Posted in Book Reviews

Book Review: After All We Can Do by Dieter F. Uchtdorf

In After All We Can Do: Embracing Hope, Grace, and Joy, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf shares a powerful message centered on Jesus Christ.

13
Jun
2025
Posted in Book Reviews

Words of Jesus: Loving & Understanding the Beatitudes | Book Review

Ganel-Lyn Condie’s Words of Jesus: Loving & Understanding the Beatitudes is a short but deeply impactful book that brings new clarity and meaning to some of Christ’s most important teachings.

Brides & Brothers by Anneka R. Walker is a delightful Seven Brides for Seven Brothers-inspired LDS romantic comedy.
25
Apr
2025
Posted in Book Reviews Top Bar

Why Readers Love Brides & Brothers by Anneka R. Walker

Brides & Brothers by Anneka R. Walker is a delightful Seven Brides for Seven Brothers-inspired LDS romantic comedy clocking in at 275 pages. A fun afternoon read.

The Relationtrip by Elana Johnson Book and swag.
08
Apr
2025
Posted in Book Reviews

Book Review: The Relationtrip by Elana Johnson

The Relationtrip by Elana Johnson is more than a vacation romance—it’s a beautifully crafted, emotionally resonant journey of healing, friendship, and finally letting love in.

Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Kristin Hannah.
15
Mar
2024
Posted in Book Reviews

The Women by Kristin Hannah is an Emotional Vietnam War Novel

A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times!

From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah’s The Women—at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.