Review: Shades of Blue

Shades if Blue by Karen Kingsbury

I will admit right off that I picked this book for its pretty cover, title which included my favorite color and because I had just finished a different book by the same author. (It was also on clearance at Half Priced Books) I am thrilled that I did.

This book has a powerful pro-life message. I've actually put off writing this review several times due to the fact that this book has such an important message and I wanted to do it justice.

Kingsbury has been wildly successful in the Christian fiction genre with over 40 novels and counting! Typically if I encounter an author with that many novels under his/her belt it's an instant red flag. Much like the romance novels which I stay away from a much as possible I expect Kingsburry novels to be somewhat shallow as they were pumped out quickly. Good stories, thin writing. Most of the time I would say that's the case with Kingsbury. She in the opinion of many is a great story teller. I would agree. However I wouldn't write a term paper on her novels.

This story however is written more richly than many of her others. It shows, from three different characters perspectives the damaging effects an abortion causes. It demonstrates ways in which those who suffer from the guilt and sadness of an abortion can heal and find forgiveness and exposes the fear and lack of guidance pregnant teen girls experience.

I believe that though this book is not one for a literature course at a university, it is a must read for young women and those who have had abortions.