Published August 12th, 2019
Summary:
Christina De Rosa holds a potentially deadly secret that threatens to get out. As an innocent young teenager, Christina survives a terrifying sexual assault that destroys her self-worth and trust. In her daily struggle, Christina searches for ways to keep her torment at bay, so she can function as a “normal” teenager. Meanwhile, Christina’s spiritual journey leads her down a path causing conflict within, as she’s riddled with guilt and shame. A chance encounter with her longtime, hot crush, Avery Evans, sparks a fire in Christina that she can’t extinguish. As the sweet, loving, knight in shining armor he readily portrays, Avery offers the safety and security that Christina craves. In her quest for internal peace, Christina must make a decision. Will she give her heart, body and soul to the super popular, Avery Evans? Will Christina’s nightmares become all-consuming or will her discoveries lead her to a renewed way of life? Find out if true love triumphs in this edgy, faith-based young adult page-tuner, set in the 1980s. *Not Again is NOT your typical Christian coming of age story. Fierce faith doesn’t come without a fight. Prepare for heartache, self-harm, traumatic events, real romance, and actual scripture in these pages.
Review:
“Not Again: (Not Again Series Book 1)” by Maria T. Henriksen was so talented at bringing this story to life.
Henriksen is a talented storyteller!
Each experience and how they were handled were beyond visceral. I was moved by how real the story felt. I often found myself checking to see if it was a true story, only to find out it was fictional.
Henriksen’s first installment in this coming-of-age story has left me wanting more. Desperately wanting more!
I am thrilled that we will get to see how the town grows through the years.
I loved reliving my 80’s, which is so iconic! I found myself talking in lingo from the 80’s or humming the tunes.
Brilliant choice to use these years as we learn about Christina and Avery. They are very remarkable to recall.
The trials and tribulations surrounding them and the circumstances that live in the town are truly like that in real life. I bet you’ll find yourself or someone you know among the pages. Kudos to the subject matter being addressed!
I genuinely cared about the outcome for all involved in the story.
I dare you to walk away feeling like you don’t need to read the entire series, or to want to know more about the author, Maria T. Henriksen.
I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. Join me!
Sidebar: While it is Christian Fiction, I feel that anyone that enjoys friendship fiction would devour this book, just as quickly.
5 Stars.
Author Bio:
Maria T. Henriksen is a lover of reading and writing and hopes that people will enjoy her novel as much as she enjoyed writing it.
Helping others in any capacity is what drives Maria. Not Again was created with the intent of arming teens with the necessary tools to navigate life with peace, passion, and clarity. She hopes that all readers, not just teenagers, will be able to employ those methods to overcome the stress that plagues us all.
Maria has a passion for health and fitness, and exercises on a regular basis. She can be seen running on a track, trail, or along the road several times during the week, especially in the summer. Her favorite place to run is down the shore, along the bay.
This spirit-filled Philadelphia suburbanite resides with her husband, Dave, of over two decades, along with their college-age twins. As a family, they bond over their love for sports, and each member makes every effort to cheer each other on at their competitions. Maria feels extremely blessed to have such a close family and continues to find each of them as a source of daily inspiration.
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