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  1. MsJenel31
    New Haven, CT
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    This Christian Murder Mystery was Amazing!
    August 21, 2013
    MsJenel31
    New Haven, CT
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Who would have ever thought a Christian novel would be so awesome? Not only was it a Christian novel, but it was a Murder Mystery. I was a little hesitant about reading it because I thought it would be whack, but it blew my mind.

    Amazing Read!
  2. jadijohnson
    Burbank, CA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Good Read
    April 9, 2012
    jadijohnson
    Burbank, CA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    This review was written for The Crossing.
    I really liked The Crossing by Serita Jakes. I especially liked Vic and Harper, so it made it difficult for me to connect deeply with Claudia and Casio. I did like them, but not as much as I did Vic and Harper. I also liked the flashbacks back to the bus. They weren't jarring at all. Although they were haunting, they were also necessary to understand the trauma Claudia and Casio lived through. I would definitely recommend this book. There was good tension in almost every scene. It also kept me asking questions throughout the book. Each scene ended with a hook that kept me wanting to read more. The book had surprises right up to the end. I'm looking forward to reading more books by Serita Jakes.
  3. Ihopeyoudance
    Kansas
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The Crossing- A Must Read!
    January 22, 2012
    Ihopeyoudance
    Kansas
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Crossing.
    The Crossing by Serita Jakes was far better than I expected. After the first chapter I wasn't convinced it was going to be interesting but the story took off from there. An excellent book that leaves you guessing. I couldn't put the book down, as Jakes created many twists in the story.

    This book has a few different story lines, so it could be confusing to figure out at first. Jakes did a wonderful job in weaving God's love into a story so full of pain. I will advise that this isn't a lighthearted novel in the least and does have some graphic parts to it. I will be interested in reading more from Serita Jakes in the future!

    "I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review"
  4. Pilar Arsenec
    New Jersey
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Suspenseful!
    January 18, 2012
    Pilar Arsenec
    New Jersey
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Crossing.
    The Crossing by Serita Jakes is an intriguing and captivating story from the minute you start reading it. I happen to love novels which are fast paced. This book does not disappoint.

    However, it isn't a light hearted book. The premise is about teacher and cheer leading coach by the name of B.J. Remington who was shot and murdered on a bus after a football game. Unfortunately, the murder wasn't solved. So her close friend's husband (an ADA) decided to reopen the case after a decade to bring closure for his wife Cynthia (B.J.'s student and close friend). Cynthia witnessed the murder that fateful night and thus suffered from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) as a result. The twists and turns of this murder investigation and all the relationships involved was suspenseful to say the least. The book also addressed another important topic; domestic violence.

    I have to admit that this book surprised me. I really didn't think I would like it as much as I did. I literally couldn't put the book down because I wanted to know what would happen next. However, reading this book left me somber and thinking deeply about things. I happened to relate and identify with things that happened to some of the characters in this book. So, it brought up a lot of "stuff" for me to sort through, process and come to terms with in my own life. Yes, this book is written as fiction, however, I believe it's based on real life scenarios which can't be ignored and swept under a rug, but addressed for what they really are. This story doesn't have a happy ending, which is true to life as well.

    I highly recommend this riveting and thought provoking book. I commend First Lady Serita Jakes for her courage in writing such a creative, relevant and poignant novel.

    In conclusion, I want to thank Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers for sending me this complimentary book and for the opportunity to review it.
  5. Marianne
    Wanham, Alberta
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    PSTD in a novel
    January 15, 2012
    Marianne
    Wanham, Alberta
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Crossing.
    MY REVIEW

    This is the first book by Serita Jakes that I have read, and it certainly won't be the last. Written slightly different than any other I have read, it didn't take her long to have my undivided attention. The novel is divided into three parts with the verses of the Rock of Ages hymn preceeding them. It is written in the third person point of view, with headings to keep the reader in the loop as to whose thoughts and actions we are privy to at this moment. Claudia and her husband Victor, as well as a classmate of Claudia's are the main characters. BJ Remington, the cheerleading teacher who was murdered on the bus surrounded by her students and the football team makes her appearance in her thoughts immediately after the shooting, and until she dies. Although I was not sure I would appreciate this approach, Serita handled it very well without making it an element of paranormal.

    Although not an extremely emotional story, the reader is drawn into the characters' lives with words drawing rich pictures of the relationships between parents and children, husband and wife, peers who have been touched by the same incident. Through it all PTSD is explored and faced.

    This novel opened my eyes to the effects of PTSD and how it can affect those around them.

    i received this book free from WaterbrookMultnomah Publishers through their Blogging For Books program, in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to give a positive one. The opinions expressed are my own.
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