Standing Strong is by far her most powerful and gripping book yet. Linden has not only mastered this goal with her West Brothers Series, but as she’s continued with this powerful family saga, each book has been better than the last. When authors write a series, they hope that all the books will be intriguing and connect with their readers. Standing Strong finds Jarret struggling to keep his new found faith focused and strong, while his twin brother Keefe searches for answers to his own calling. He’s made lots of mistakes, did many horrible things, treated people badly, but in the end, realized his mistakes and the importance of his faith. This character that I loathed, transformed into one that I found myself rooting for.
During the first book, Roland West, Loner, I couldn’t stand his older brother Jarret but as the series has continued, Jarret really developed into a fascinating character. Linden has perfectly captured the heart and soul of the tough Jarret West in this new novel. Don’t misunderstand though, Linden does such an amazing job of writing from this perspective that any teenager would enjoy and be moved by these books. Books for middle school age boys are prevalent but, gripping, character driven books for High School boys are more difficult to find. The other element that makes this series unique is that it is one of the few books I’ve found in the Catholic genre that is written for teen boys. Her newest chapter in this series, Standing Strong focuses on Jarret and Keefe West, the twin brothers who are struggling with very different aspects of their faith. First, these powerful books are all written from slightly different perspectives, whether from one of the three West brothers – Roland, Jarret or Keefe, from a friend – as in Life-Changing Love, or, as in Battle for His Soul – the demons and angels that are constantly battling around us. There are a few things that make this series for older teens, very special. Her newest novel, Standing Strong is the next chapter in her West Brothers series. I’m a huge fan of her writing and her ability to completely draw the reader into the moment with her outstanding descriptions. Theresa Linden is an amazing talent in Catholic teen fiction.
Theresa is offering a giveaway until October 4th, for a chance to win a copy of this new YA book.Ĭlick here for a chance to enter: Giveaway I’m very excited to post today about Theresa Linden’s newest book – Standing Strong, the next chapter of the young adult West Brothers series comes out on the Feast of St.Francis, October 4th.
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