Living Consequences

by Brittney Holmes

Christian Fiction

Genres: Christian Fiction, Christian, African American

300 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Maxine Billings · Rating 4 out of 5]

In her debut novel, young Ms. Holmes paints a very interesting, realistic picture of teenagers in their struggle to remain celibate in a world where doing so is unpopular.

While Ms. Holmes takes a realistic approach to writing the story, she does so in a way that makes it a wholesome read for the entire family, especially young ones.

Great debut!

[Katrina Burchett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nevaeh & Ronald, Shimone & Marques, Sierra & Corey... Three young couples share good times and, with God's help, work through the bad times.
A commitment to abstain from sex until marriage is tested. A choice to have sex results in pregnancy, and now two teenagers, who are nowhere near ready for the responsibility, are going to be parents. And promiscuity leads to a diagnosis no one would want.
I started reading this book last night, and I couldn't wait to finish it today. There was something that happened in the story that I thought was highly unlikely, but the characters are believable, and the issue of teen sex is tackled in a realistic way. I was proud of Nevaeh, entertained by Shimone and felt for Sierra from the beginning to the end. I rooted for Ronald as he worked through his issue, was so glad Marques took responsibility for his actions, and just plain liked Corey.
Living Consequences is a good read, and there are important messages for young people and adults in this story.

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Being too quick to apologize and too ready to accept another's behavior, the characters in Living Consequences were plastic at times. It's been my experience that Christians are less likely to forgive than the main characters within these pages, and more likely to condemn. I was startled by the "who cares" attitude of Marques' parents when learning that his 17-year old girlfriend Shimone is pregnant.

The only reason I gave it three stars is because it had me interested enough to want to know how the story played out.

While forgiveness is suppose to be the theme of this book, it was less than realistic.

[Tre'Yonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great novel. I can honestly relate to it, this book talks a lot about temptation, but it also makes you realize that thought the trials and tribulations people go through God is always there. This an amazing YA novel. Need more books like it

[Danita Lawrence · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great stories. This teen is going to blossom into an even greater writer. I hope this book gets around with young people.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book! It shows there is no healthy relationship without communication and God. Each couple helped each other when things got tough but they also turned to God.

[Tawanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book. Has a little suspense. Has enough spirituality for any christian. I related closely with Nevaeh. Loved her character and her strength.

[Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about choices we make and how God can lift you up out of ANYTHING! I love it! :)

[Tacara · Rating 5 out of 5]

IS A GREAT BOOK!

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read most of it. It just didn't hold my attention.