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Double Exposure
The Brio Girls series is written to churched teen girls ages 12-16 who read fiction. The series deals with hard and ordinary issues―just like all teens face―but does so with honesty and integrity. The catchphrase for this series is “Where real faith meets real life.” With 124,000 subscribers to Brio magazine, Brio Girls is one of the most visible and successful Christian fiction series in the industry.
192 pages, Paperback
First published March 18, 2005
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April 22, 2012
Can I say that I liked this book in spite of myself? I found myself thinking back to being a teenager as I read it, and also found myself thinking about my daughters and the things I wish they would understand about boys and dating.
I didn't like how hard and judgmental Hannah was, so set on courtship and so set to convince everyone of the error of their ways. I've been around too many Christians just like that, so I'll admit I was triggered by it. And was prepared to hate her and hate the entire book. But at the same time, I was caught into the story and relieved to see that her thoughts and emotions really did fit the plot well. The author gave a lot of thought to this book, and to how it would come together in the end.
I won't spoil the ending, but I will say this. "Double Exposure" did a very good job at presenting a very different thinking about the relationship between guys and girls. I think it's worth reading, and hope that teens who read this can think of it as a good place to start some important conversations with their parents about dating and expectations.
And yes, by the end I actually DID like Hannah. Which is saying a lot given where I'd started.
Kudos to the author on that!
I didn't like how hard and judgmental Hannah was, so set on courtship and so set to convince everyone of the error of their ways. I've been around too many Christians just like that, so I'll admit I was triggered by it. And was prepared to hate her and hate the entire book. But at the same time, I was caught into the story and relieved to see that her thoughts and emotions really did fit the plot well. The author gave a lot of thought to this book, and to how it would come together in the end.
I won't spoil the ending, but I will say this. "Double Exposure" did a very good job at presenting a very different thinking about the relationship between guys and girls. I think it's worth reading, and hope that teens who read this can think of it as a good place to start some important conversations with their parents about dating and expectations.
And yes, by the end I actually DID like Hannah. Which is saying a lot given where I'd started.
Kudos to the author on that!
July 2, 2014
Funny I came across this book right when I was thinking about courting and what it would be like. I honestly didn't think the story was that good, it seemed forced and was kinda boring. However, it was cool to read about someone with similar christian parents. A good insight on courting, but not nesseassarily a "fun" read.
February 14, 2010
Within this series you will develope a strong connection with God. Even the few books in this series that focus on someone unfamiliar with the Lords work will leave a wholesome impression on it's readers. A highly recomended read.
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February 26, 2010F BRI bk. 4
September 16, 2019
Why am I a glutton for punishment? In the last few weeks I torture myself with books I know I'm not going to like but read any way. What kind of human am I?
I can get very upset over courtship vs. dating books, especially when, like this book here, courtship is right and dating is wrong and that's the end, goodbye and farewell.
I cringed so much reading this book.
I told my thirteen year old sister I was sorry she had it on her shelf.
I groaned and pleaded with Hannah to stop being such a judgmental Bible-thumper and so very naive. Your future husband will not cry because another guy kissed you in high school and he's not your first kiss. If he does than you better break up now because that's not a good sign. And what is all this talk of your dad choosing your future husband for you, of parents shielding you from heartache as much as possible, of your parents literally being there every second of every date???
I love my parents, I want them involved but what the heck???? An arranged marriage?
If this is love, than I don't want it.
I wanted Hannah to in the end realize that it's not about either option but where your heart is, where your sense of purpose comes from and knowing your value no matter what.
In the end it was down to...courtship or dating?
And (surprise!), courtship won out.
Kudos to Hannah's friends for being with her despite her rants and judgmental character and loving her anyway. They were better friends and more supportive than I might have been at their age.
And the writing style was actually good -- which made it even harder to condemn sometimes. I mean the writing was just so darn good and the characters were worth reading about. I liked the family values, about the homeschool and big family talk because I can actually relate to all of that.
In the end, no.
Just no.
These are the types of books that draw people away from what really matters, from the things we need to be focusing on.
It's why in these times, when the man who literally set the I kissed dating goodbye in motion recants his beliefs, we need to realize we are all human and in very much need of a Savior. It's not about a set label but who we are in the One who made us.
I just died in this book.
Lost a piece of respect for the Christian world in the early 2000s...
I need to find a good romance book ASAP!
I can get very upset over courtship vs. dating books, especially when, like this book here, courtship is right and dating is wrong and that's the end, goodbye and farewell.
I cringed so much reading this book.
I told my thirteen year old sister I was sorry she had it on her shelf.
I groaned and pleaded with Hannah to stop being such a judgmental Bible-thumper and so very naive. Your future husband will not cry because another guy kissed you in high school and he's not your first kiss. If he does than you better break up now because that's not a good sign. And what is all this talk of your dad choosing your future husband for you, of parents shielding you from heartache as much as possible, of your parents literally being there every second of every date???
I love my parents, I want them involved but what the heck???? An arranged marriage?
If this is love, than I don't want it.
I wanted Hannah to in the end realize that it's not about either option but where your heart is, where your sense of purpose comes from and knowing your value no matter what.
In the end it was down to...courtship or dating?
And (surprise!), courtship won out.
Kudos to Hannah's friends for being with her despite her rants and judgmental character and loving her anyway. They were better friends and more supportive than I might have been at their age.
And the writing style was actually good -- which made it even harder to condemn sometimes. I mean the writing was just so darn good and the characters were worth reading about. I liked the family values, about the homeschool and big family talk because I can actually relate to all of that.
In the end, no.
Just no.
These are the types of books that draw people away from what really matters, from the things we need to be focusing on.
It's why in these times, when the man who literally set the I kissed dating goodbye in motion recants his beliefs, we need to realize we are all human and in very much need of a Savior. It's not about a set label but who we are in the One who made us.
I just died in this book.
Lost a piece of respect for the Christian world in the early 2000s...
I need to find a good romance book ASAP!
May 30, 2018
I read these as a churched middle schooler who loved God and had mildly strict parents. These were some of the first young adult books I was allowed to read and I thoroughly enjoyed them. These books, as opposed to other Christian fiction novels, did not make everything seem okay and lovely in the end. Things were hard and they dealt with real life issues in real life ways, but included faith in them which was pretty cool.
January 10, 2020
January 2020 re-read. This series really holds up on the re-read (over 15 years since originally published!).
I am enjoying this series, but this volume was a little too heavy on the relationship drama for my taste. Still, good spiritual lessons woven into an interesting story. I went in not particularly caring for Hannah, and finished with a better understanding of her as a character - she became a bit more likeable over the course of the story.
I am enjoying this series, but this volume was a little too heavy on the relationship drama for my taste. Still, good spiritual lessons woven into an interesting story. I went in not particularly caring for Hannah, and finished with a better understanding of her as a character - she became a bit more likeable over the course of the story.
November 29, 2021
Omg... I remember reading the whole series when I was about thirteen. I just want to go back and read it again lol.
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