About the Book
Book: Uncompromising
Author: K.J. Rowe
Genre: Teen/YA
Release date: February, 2022
Dylan Saunders has got it all. He’s got a great job as a Diesel Mechanic, a killer Harley Davidson Motorbike, his local Football club has just won the Premiership cup and he’s sure the girl he wants feels the same about him. Life is good.
Only, at home it isn’t.
His troubled younger brother, and his mum’s depression since his dad’s death, take a lot out of his time and the only break he gets is at youth group, work or playing football. Reluctant to accept the captain’s role at his local Football club because of the extra strain it would place on him, Dylan finds however he cannot say no when out of the blue, the Australian Football League come knocking!
Thrust into celebrity status with a booming ALF club, Dylan finds his grasp on things that once grounded him begin to slip. Tension increases in his friendships; his younger brother is caught up with bad company; his mum’s behaviour is odd; but he’s playing football at the highest level. He can support his family and he’s set up for life now. God is blessing him!
Right?
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My Thoughts:
This is the second book of the series Casts of Silver, and this is Dylan's story. After Lexi's harrowing story in the first book, Dylan is now offered a chance to play on a professional football team that will have him set for life. Is this the answer to his prayers or not?
I felt for Dylan as the pressures of his family life and the relationship between his mother and brother were weighing on him. He also doesn't know how fast or slow he should go with his relationship with Lexi after the trauma of her ordeal. And then there are the youth group kids that he enjoys being a good leader to but seems like something he might have to give up. I also understood how after he prayed and prayed, still the answer did not seem clear. A very real life look at being an adult and the decisions we have to make.
I do wish I could have seen more of Lexi and Dylan together. I am curious if we will be getting Trent's or Hope's stories as well.
I received a copy of this novel from the author I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.
About the Author
Since I could hold a pencil, I’ve be writing.
In primary school, I wrote stories about my pets, my own version of princess stories, a classroom crush…
In high school, I wrote stories about horses, adventures, my sister…
However, as strong as the writing hobby was, I still pursued a career in Veterinary Nursing.
It wasn’t until God intervened and moved me out of the city and into a small country town to be a farmer’s wife, that he resurfaced the writing desire – and gave me the stories. So was born my debut series, each book holding a part of my own testimony, Casts of Silver.
It is my prayer that you enjoy the journey these stories take you on, and that they challenge, encourage and inspire you.
More from K.J. Rowe
Hello! Im Karen, or Kazzy Wazzy to my husband. 😃
Since I could hold a pencil, I’ve been writing.
In primary school, I wrote stories about my pets, my own version of princess stories, a classroom crush… *grin*
In high-school, I wrote stories about horses, adventures, my Sister…remember that story sis? *smile*
However, as strong as the writing hobby was, I still pursued a career in Veterinary Nursing by day, and a professional Ballroom Dance teacher of an evening.
It wasn’t until God intervened, moved me out of the city at into a small country town to be a farmers wife, that He resurfaced the writing desire – and gave me the stories. So was born my debut series, each book holding a part of my own testimony, Casts of Silver.
Centred around five youth group leaders, the stories look at very real circumstances young people face without sugar coating consequences of individual actions. However, where is God when problems arise?
Well, He’s always closer than you think, and He’s always working for your good.
It is my prayer you enjoy the journey these stories take you on and that they challenge, encourage and inspire you.
Blog Stops
Book Reviews
From an Avid Reader, February 19
Christina’s
Corner, February 19
Debbie’s
Dusty Deliberations, February 20
Texas Book-aholic,
February 21
An
Author’s Take, February 22
deb’s Book
Review, February 23
Locks, Hooks
and Books, February 24
Guild Master,
February 25 (Author Interview)
Ashley’s
Clean Book Reviews, February 25
,Because I
said so — and other adventures in Parenting February 26
Cover
Lover Book Review, February 27
Artistic
Nobody, February 28 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace
Homeschool Academy, March 1
Happily
Managing a Household of Boys, March 2
Pause for Tales,
March 3
For Him and My
Family, March 4
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, K.J. is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/2451b/uncompromising-celebration-tour-giveaway
Sounds like an incredible read.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts on Uncompromising, this sounds like a story that my teen-aged grandchildren and I will enjoy reading
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