Monica is a writer for a tabloid magazine in Washington, D.C. during the Roaring 20's. When a new editor arrives, she clashes with him initially, but later on they become friends.
I thought the book was okay. The overall story was good but I was not amused at Monica's wild ways (illegal drinking, sleeping with a married man, etc.) and that she spent most of the book feeling there were consequences for her actions. The Christian element usually found in Christian fiction books was lacking in this story for the most part, and the ending seemed to be rushed.
I thought the book was okay. The overall story was good but I was not amused at Monica's wild ways (illegal drinking, sleeping with a married man, etc.) and that she spent most of the book feeling there were consequences for her actions. The Christian element usually found in Christian fiction books was lacking in this story for the most part, and the ending seemed to be rushed.
A poor excuse for Christian fiction
A terribly disappointing story. This book claims to be "Religious", "Christian fiction", "Inspirational." It is none of those. While the writing itself is decent, the story felt like Christianity was an after thought, something included to get particular people to read it. In theory, the book is about trying to make a tabloid a place for inspiration for a good life, but the truth is the novel glamorizes what it claims to condemn. In fact, the story would probably be more compelling outside of the Christian genre, because then the poor choices made fit into the worldview instead of knowingly making bad choices - and receiving good as a consequence. Because of these glaring inconsistencies I cannot recommend this book.
A terribly disappointing story. This book claims to be "Religious", "Christian fiction", "Inspirational." It is none of those. While the writing itself is decent, the story felt like Christianity was an after thought, something included to get particular people to read it. In theory, the book is about trying to make a tabloid a place for inspiration for a good life, but the truth is the novel glamorizes what it claims to condemn. In fact, the story would probably be more compelling outside of the Christian genre, because then the poor choices made fit into the worldview instead of knowingly making bad choices - and receiving good as a consequence. Because of these glaring inconsistencies I cannot recommend this book.
About this book:
"Monica Brisbane loves being a modern girl in the Roaring Twenties. Her job writing a gossip column allows her access to all the local speakeasys in Washington, D.C., where she can dance the night away--and find fodder for her next article. But when the owner of the "Capitol Chatter" newspaper passes away, Monica wonders what will happen to her job, and the lifestyle she loves.Max Moore may hold the title of editor-in-chief for evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson's paper, "The Bridal Call," but Aimee calls all the shots. So when Max learns that his uncle has passed away, leaving him all his earthly possessions, Max resigns and heads to D.C. Determined to take over the "Capitol Chatter," infuse it with his values, and turn it into a respectable paper, Max is soon bumping up against the equally determined Monica Brisbane.Under Max's direction, Monica embarks on her most challenging assignment yet: infiltrating and reporting on the Anti-Flirt Society. Though reluctant at first, as Monica meets and mingles with the young women of the club, she begins to question the innocence of her flirtatious lifestyle. And when romance begins to blossom between Max and Monica, she must choose where her loyalties lie: with the young women of the society or the alluring pull of the speakeasy and its inhabitants."
Series: "All for" book #2. { I have not read book #1 "All for a Song" }
Spiritual Content- Proverbs 15:22, Philippians 4:8 and other Scriptures are quoted; Prayers are said; Max has a Faith and witnesses to Monica *spoiler* and near the end Monica wants to "come clean" and become a Christian. *end of spoiler*
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a screw' and two swanky's; Lots of drinking & smoking.
Sexual Content- Minor (sexual) cussing including: one floozy'; Flirting, lots of flirting *spoiler* after meeting with the Anti-Flirt club and couple of times, Monica tries not to flirt. *end of spoiler*; A couple of sayings: Tony says "Nothing but s*x, s*x, s*x" when talking about flirting, and Zelda says "Not like you modern girls, flaunting yourselves with your smoking and your s*x"; One very detailed kiss; Monica dates a married man and tries to break-up with him mid-way through the book, much to his ire.
-Monica Bisbaine
-Max Moore
P.O.V. switches between them.
355 pages
Set in 1923
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Pre & New Teens- One star
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
"All for a Story" would have gotten a much lower rating from me if it had ended differently. ;) While best for older teens (because of the flirting, smoking and going to clubs) I enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading the first book "All for a Song" and the third book "All for a Sister" coming out later this year.
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher for this review.
*{{'Books for Christian Girls' reviews all genres of Christian books, writing down all the Spiritual, Negative & Sexual content and does ratings for girls ages 9-19.
Keep in mind, when reading a BFCG review, ignore the things that don't bother you, but take notice of the things that do.}}
"Monica Brisbane loves being a modern girl in the Roaring Twenties. Her job writing a gossip column allows her access to all the local speakeasys in Washington, D.C., where she can dance the night away--and find fodder for her next article. But when the owner of the "Capitol Chatter" newspaper passes away, Monica wonders what will happen to her job, and the lifestyle she loves.Max Moore may hold the title of editor-in-chief for evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson's paper, "The Bridal Call," but Aimee calls all the shots. So when Max learns that his uncle has passed away, leaving him all his earthly possessions, Max resigns and heads to D.C. Determined to take over the "Capitol Chatter," infuse it with his values, and turn it into a respectable paper, Max is soon bumping up against the equally determined Monica Brisbane.Under Max's direction, Monica embarks on her most challenging assignment yet: infiltrating and reporting on the Anti-Flirt Society. Though reluctant at first, as Monica meets and mingles with the young women of the club, she begins to question the innocence of her flirtatious lifestyle. And when romance begins to blossom between Max and Monica, she must choose where her loyalties lie: with the young women of the society or the alluring pull of the speakeasy and its inhabitants."
Series: "All for" book #2. { I have not read book #1 "All for a Song" }
Spiritual Content- Proverbs 15:22, Philippians 4:8 and other Scriptures are quoted; Prayers are said; Max has a Faith and witnesses to Monica *spoiler* and near the end Monica wants to "come clean" and become a Christian. *end of spoiler*
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a screw' and two swanky's; Lots of drinking & smoking.
Sexual Content- Minor (sexual) cussing including: one floozy'; Flirting, lots of flirting *spoiler* after meeting with the Anti-Flirt club and couple of times, Monica tries not to flirt. *end of spoiler*; A couple of sayings: Tony says "Nothing but s*x, s*x, s*x" when talking about flirting, and Zelda says "Not like you modern girls, flaunting yourselves with your smoking and your s*x"; One very detailed kiss; Monica dates a married man and tries to break-up with him mid-way through the book, much to his ire.
-Monica Bisbaine
-Max Moore
P.O.V. switches between them.
355 pages
Set in 1923
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre & New Teens- One star
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
"All for a Story" would have gotten a much lower rating from me if it had ended differently. ;) While best for older teens (because of the flirting, smoking and going to clubs) I enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading the first book "All for a Song" and the third book "All for a Sister" coming out later this year.
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher for this review.
*{{'Books for Christian Girls' reviews all genres of Christian books, writing down all the Spiritual, Negative & Sexual content and does ratings for girls ages 9-19.
Keep in mind, when reading a BFCG review, ignore the things that don't bother you, but take notice of the things that do.}}
