I finally got the chance to read my first Christy Miller book, after hearing so many great things about the series. Summer Promise is definitely an enjoyable read! Christy's story drew me in from the start and I finished it in one sitting.

Christy is such a sweet and innocent character that I think a lot of younger girls can relate to. She reminded me a lot of my younger self. Occasionally I thought some of her actions made her appear younger than a fourteen-year-old girl, and that sort of drew me out of the story. However, the majority of Christy's actions was realistic.

Summer Promise deals with real issues that a lot of teens face today. Christy's journey to become a true Christian is believable, and not preachy or forced at any point. The questions she asks about her faith are true concerns that many teens have. I wish I had read this when I was a little younger, but I still loved it and I'm looking forward to reading the next book.

This is a very cute and sweet book that I think a lot of younger girls will love. I recommend it to middle school/high school girls!

I received a copy of this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.

Christy, a farm girl from Wisconsin, is spending the summer with her rich uncle and aunt in California. The first big change comes with her new makeover, haircut, and stylish clothes. Then she falls in love with a surfer on the beach. But does he like her back? Soon things are way out of control and Christy constantly feels depressed. Her friends tell her she should ask Jesus into her heart, but is she ready for that? And besides, she has gone to church all her life anyway

Genres: realistic, romance

This is the first in the Christy Miller series. Christy accepts Christ only at the end of the book. Before that the book throws in ideas about Christ only from time to time. However, after she asks Him into her heart, it talks more about God. Probably, the next books will be more on track spiritually than this one.

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23

Disclaimer: I got this book for my honest review at Blogging For Books.

~Review written by Sofia Marie of the Teens Live for Jesus blog~

"A Summer Promise" wasn't the best book I've read, but it also wasn't the worse. The plot idea was good, but the character development seemed a bit slow and stilted.

I did read this after reading some truly phenomenal books, and those tend to make all others look lousy. Despite that, I still enjoyed the story.

I got this book free from Multnomah Publishing for the purposes of this review.