Kerri needs a job, and hastily reads the sinner's prayer in the restroom before a job interview at a church; when she's hired, she starts stumbling through the process of figuring out what it actually means to be Christian.
(Though reviews are inherently subjective, I prefer to provide some organization to my opinions through the use of a personal rubric. The following notes may contain spoilers.)
Plot and Setting: 4 -- Plot has unique elements and no major holes, but a few shaky bits. I was expecting a romance, and while there's a bit of that, it's not the main plot. Instead, the focus is on the relationship between Kerri and Jesus, and it's pretty powerful. Each of the 2 books has a pretty sudden ending, not quite a cliffhanger but almost, as the only resolution is a hopeful lean towards Kerri's future. Setting is clear and believable. Timeline is a bit vague.
Characters: 5 -- Relatable, realistic, interesting, dynamic characters. Kerri comes across as a very genuine, kind person, with real questions, confusions, and concerns. Her growth in faith, even when she can't see it, is interesting as well. Even minor characters have depth, as do the relationships between characters. Kerri has a strong bond with Stephanie, and uniquely dysfunctional relationships with each of her family members. Though we don't get huge amounts of detail about many of the minor characters, we are given enough to make them believable.
Mechanics and Writing: 5 -- Few, if any, typos or word errors. Intelligent use of 1st person POV. I liked Kerri's voice, with all her earnest desire to be good, bewildered confusion, and eagerness to please. Skillful writing that adds to the story.
Redeeming Value: 4.5 -- Well-developed, central, uplifting themes. Kerri, and also Stephanie to a degree, are shown to be wrestling with what it means to be Christian, how to be saved, what things they are expected to do and not do (and why), and why the Holy Spirit is important. Lots of very real, very important questions, with at least partial answers. Sex, alcohol, violence, etc, are not glorified, but Stephanie in particular is big on drinking and frequently sleeps with Ricardo, and for quite a while this is seen as normal and fine. The discussion of fornication and adultery doesn't end in especially clear answers.
Personal Enjoyment: 4 -- I liked it a lot. Highly enjoyable and very entertaining, with perhaps an issue or two that tempered my pleasure. I’d enjoy reading it again.
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