Soprano Trouble

I don't have a tween daughter (or a daughter of any age), but I can enthusiastically recommend Soprano Trouble for girls in that age group. Victoria Kimble does a wonderful job of crafting a story that captures the struggle of making good choices at that age, of standing up for right when it's the hard thing to do.

I like that the book promotes faith-based values. It seems like a lot of Christian fiction can be overly preachy or really kind of cheesy, but Soprano Trouble is none of that. It's well-written, and faith is an integral part of the story, not something just tossed in to make a point. And the lessons in the book can be applied well past the middle-grade years. I may not have daughters, but I'll be reading the rest of this series for myself

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own, and I don't say nice things about books I don't like.

Well, this was just delightful! I'm always on the lookout for a good series for my daughter, who is just a touch younger than the target demographic here, but will be ready for it soon - and I think the Choir Girls series is going to be just perfect.

I'm always impressed when an author can write a book that really captures the essence of junior high - that self-absorbed yet truly seeking part of a young person's life. Kimble infuses this novel with enough fun to draw her audience in, yet remains thoughtful throughout, never talking down to or underestimating her readers. This is certainly a book about tweens, but the ideas of standing up for what's right and being brave enough to confront a friend when they are in the wrong are applicable far beyond those junior high years.

Kimble writes from a place of faith - Summer and her friends attend church, and there are references to the Bible and its teachings - but the novel never feels preachy or stuffy. I appreciated the way the author was able to convey the moral message of the story organically within the flow of the narrative.

I'm thrilled to have found this series, and I can't wait to read more! Definitely recommended for anyone looking for a light-hearted yet smart read for their mid-grade reader.

(I received an Advance Copy of the book from TouchPoint Press in exchange for my honest opinion - but I will definitely be purchasing this series for my daughter's shelf!)