The Hidden Deep (Threshold Series, Book 2) By Christa Kinde (Review)

The Hidden Deep (Threshold Series, Book 2)

By Christa Kinde (received for review purposes)   

Genre- Juvenile Fiction / Religious / General

Published by- Zonderkidz

Copyrighted- 2013

Number of pages- 272

Age Group- Young Teens and Tweens

Physical description of book- hardback, list price $14.99, ISBN: 978-0-310-72489-6

The Threshold Series by Christa Kinde is about Prissie Pomeroy and her friends, who just happen to be angels.  Prissie is introduced to new angels in Jedrick’s Flight and school is back in session.  Her best friends are distancing themselves from her, a kidnapped angel is in pain, and her father’s new helper is not making her life better.

What will happen to the angels?  What will happen to the relationships Prissie has with her friends, human and angels?

A couple of extras are a wonderful description of the different types of angels and discussion questions.  There is also a chapter from the next book, The Broken Window.

About the author- Christa Kinde currently lives in California with her family.  She has written fifteen volumes in the Women of Faith study guide series  She has also written study guides and workbooks for authors such as Max Lucado.  Her website is www.christakinde.wordpress.com.

My thoughts- I must say that I have enjoyed reading, The Hidden Deep, more than I did the first book in the Threshold Series, The Blue Door, because of the addition of new angels and the lessons and faith Prissie needs to gain.

One of the most intriguing angels goes by the name of Adin.  I cannot tell you if he is a good angel or a bad angel, because it will spoil the end of the book.  I can tell you though that I was intrigued each time he showed up.  I was not sure why he was there or what was going to happen.

I was really glad to see a positive development in the relationship between Prissie and Ransom.  They both have so much to offer in a Christian relationship.  My favorite part was when Ransom asked her to explain what she believed and she could not.  That is so me and many others in this world.  We need to be able to help others understand Christianity.  I am glad that Ransom was able to explain what he knew to be true.  I know I need to be able to explain it as well as he did.

I believe that many young ladies and gentlemen would enjoy reading, The Hidden Deep.  It is a good book to read and there are many parts that would be excellent jumping off places for discussions.  I highly recommend it.

My review of The Blue Door.

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received The Hidden Deep, by Christa Kinde, for free through DJC Communications.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.  All links were current when posted.

The Blue Door by Christa Kinde

Genre- Juvenile Fiction/General

Series- Threshold Series

Published by- Zondervan

Copyrighted- 2012

Number of pages- 272

Age Group- 11 and up

Description of book- hardback, list price $14.99, ISBN: 978-0-310-72419-3

Fourteen-year-old Prissie is prepared for a hot, boring summer, since her friend lives far away and her brothers are always rowdy.  She is looking forward to going to the mailbox daily, where she can visit with the mailman, her friend, Milo.

One day she sees a young boy watching her as she is on the way to the mailbox.  She doesn’t know he is an angel (she’s not supposed to be able to see him). 

By being able to see Koki, she soon learns of the other angels in town.  There is a spiritual battle beginning and she will have a part in it, only she and the angels don’t know what it is.

Excerpt from the Book!

About the author- Christa Kinde currently lives in California with her family.  She has written fifteen volumes in the Women of Faith study guide series  She has also written study guides and workbooks for authors such as Max Lucado.  Her website is www.christakinde.wordpress.com. 

My thoughts- I don’t know a lot about angels and all the different kinds there are, but this book was tastefully written.  I have read several books recently about humans and angels, and they included romance and high infatuation, so this again was tastefully written.

I’m glad I started this book early in the day, because it was hard to put down.  And towards the end of the book I wanted to keep reading to learn why Prissie can see the angels and what purpose she will serve.

The only part about this book I didn’t like was the infatuation Prissie had with Milo.  I don’t think middle-grade readers need to read about characters who have feelings for older men.

I enjoyed this book and I’m sure young women will as well.  I’m looking forward to the next book in the series. 

Disclosure of Material Connection- I received The Blue Door by Christa Kinde for free from DJC Communications.  I was not required to write a positive review.  The opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.  All links were current when posted.