Customer Reviews

Mercy and Eagleflight (Mercy and Eagleflight Series #1)

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I didn't really know what to expect from this book when I got it, but I enjoyed it. I didn't get into the story until after the first twenty pages, but when I did I was hooked. The story moved along well as the characters grew, and went through many challenges. I really identified with Mercy when she knew she wanted to believe, and learned to make her own relationship with God. Anyway, basically the story is about Mercy Randolph and Jeremiah Eagleflight as they build a relationship with God, and each other. The make some friends and enemies, and they learn a lot about life and what is important. I recommend this book to everyone.

This book was not what I expected, but it was very well done. The characters and writing were simple, but the issues they struggled with were real and easy to understand and symathize with. As they sought and found their answers, I found a lot of wisdom that I could apply to my life. It was excellent and uplifting reading, and I highly recommend it.

I really enjoyed this book. I come from a christian home and could identify with Mercy's struggle to make Christianity more than just words. Michael Phillips developed this story wonderfully, creating a romantic, riveting plot and a story of growth and acceptance. I highly recommend this book to you, from my own experience.

I got this book for a dollar from my library's Book Nook. This was my first book by Michael Phillips. I enjoyed the story. It kept me interested. There wasa point in the book when I got a little bored - during Mercy & Eagleflight's conversions. It got a little preachy but that part was written better than some I've read. The ending was very good but I never got the kiss I'd been waiting for since the beginning of the book. Michael needs to know that most women like a kiss or two in their stories. Three or four would be nice too...but at least ONE...please! I think most poeople will like this book. I really got the feel of what it was like to live life in the old west.

A negative review of a book is not something that I enjoy giving. However, in order to spare others the expense of buying a book and then feeling sorry about it...here goes.

This book, evidently written from an evangelical viewpoint, attempts to communicate values and a Christian message while also telling a story. Unfortunately, both the theological slant and the story itself suffer from some problems.

Beginning with the story, it has a simplistic storyline, a predictable plot and it is too sweet to be real. The storyline was so transparent that I suspected several times that I was mistakenly reading a book written for young teenage girls. I still have my doubts. The action in the story was too neatly tied up, and the heaviest action was taken care of in a couple of chapters near the end of the book.

On the doctrinal side, one can say that there wasn't even a drop of water involved in the plan of salvation presented in this novel. This is in stark contrast to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, where we find EVERY DECISION to obey Christ followed by water baptism. In the rest of the New Testament, mentions of forgiveness of sins without baptism are addressed to Christians who were already baptized into Christ. This isn't to say that it is the water that regenerates, but rather that water baptism is the point at which God has chosen to promise forgiveness of sins to those who truly repent and place faith in Christ.

The author clearly means well, but this book was hard to read all the way through and take seriously. It could just be that I'm too critical, but I don't think so.

This book is recommended for girls ages 13-18, and pretty much no one else.