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Memory's Door

de James L. Rubart

Séries: Well Spring (2)

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The prophecy brought them together.But the Wolf has risen, and now their greatest battle begins.The four members of Warriors Riding have learned to wage war in the supernatural, to send their spirits inside people's souls, to battle demonic forces, and to bring deep healing to those around them.But their leader Reece is struggling with the loss of his sight. Brandon is being stalked at his concerts by a man in the shadows. Dana's career is threatening to bury her. And Marcus questions his sanity as he seems to be slipping in and out of alternate realities.And now the second part of the prophecy has come true. The Wolf is hunting them and has set his trap. He circles, feeding on his supernatural hate of all they stand for. And he won't stop until he brings utter destruction to their bodies...and their souls." T]his is a seriously heart-thumping and satisfying read that goes to the edge, jumps off, and 'builds wings on the way down.'" --Publishers Weekly review of Soul's Gate… (mais)
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See full post @ The Indigo Quill: http://theindigoquill.blogspot.com/2013/08/review-kindle-fire-giveaway-memorys.h...

I am so excited that I got the opportunity to review this book! If you've been with us from the beginning, one of the first books I reviewed @ The Indigo Quill was James L. Rubart's book, Book of Days (which I currently have my husband reading). I did not read the first book in this series, but I wasn't too lost. I would have, but I honestly didn't even realize it WAS part of a series until I started reading.

Well, this is definitely an adventure! Not only does Rubart hand us a storyline sure to set in motion from the beginning, but he creates a world of characters that ask many of the same questions we do through life. It was difficult to put this book down! I don't think I have read a book within this caliber of Christian Fiction. I'm more of a Karen Kingsbury, Beverly Lewis-type gal. Much different from the action-packed spiritual warfare in Memory's Door. It's awesome to see Rubart pushing new boundaries in this genre and I hope to see more of this happening.

This is not just a story, though. Rubart includes lessons that reach the hearts of readers and allows us to connect with the characters. Ever gone through a set-back that seems to create a major stumbling block from what you thought you were meant to accomplish in life? You find yourself frustrated and asking "why??" This is only one of the humanizations added to Rubart's characters.

You know what else I love about James L. Rubart? I can recommend his books to my husband!!

I would definitely recommend reading the first book in this series first. I hate that I read them out of order (a little reader's OCD), but I'm definitely going to pick up the first one, and then probably re-read this one. I can't wait until the next installment! In the meantime, I'll probably pick up more of his books. He's definitely becoming one of my favorite authors. ( )
  TheIndigoQuill | Nov 7, 2015 |
NOTE: I received the book via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. Thanks!

My rating is 3.5 stars.

I was a bit disappointed by Memory's Door. I guess the reason is the high bar that Soul's Gate put up at the start line. Truth is, I was expecting way more from this book. I mean, I got A LOT out of Soul's Gate - chills, moved spirit, lots and lots of love and mystery and such. But here? None of the above, which is a tragedy because I really wanted it to be more than just another average read.

I guess the storyline was good enough. Nothing special that grabbed my attention as, you know, amazing. Rubart took us on a tour through all four of the Warriors Riding like he did in Soul's Gate. We saw things in Marcus's soul that we hadn't known were there. We saw the disappointment and frustration in Reece, the uncertainty in Dana and the unfortunate coming down of Brandon. That was all good.

But that's just it. Good. Not great and surely, it could've been. Right? I mean, it had the potential and everything. Especially with the rise of the Evil One and the spirit of the Wolf and such...

And that Wolf? I was expecting so much more of it. I won't say what it turned out to be, but I was disappointed. I don't know what I'd envisioned, but definitely not what it was. What the Wolf came out to be was something a bit lame. Something too common for our world to really peak my attention. I guess that could be taken as the Wolf's way to wiggle into our society and all, but it just didn't give me the chills. Actually, it didn't make me feel anything at all. It's like Rubart tried to make this huge thing out of it, but it just didn't work for me.

I did like the final battle (although it felt sort of rushed/forced/unanticipated). Sure, it wasn't final final, but it was final for the book.

Something else that lowered my rating was the writing style. It did bother me a little in Soul's Gate, but there everything else sort of took my mind off of it. Here? I was really irritated at how Rubart was explaining everything. As if the reader is a five year old. I can't give any quotes or examples (because it's been several weeks since I read it and it obviously didn't stick in my mind all that much), for which I am sorry. Proof would've been nice.

What I did like though was the growth of the characters. In Soul's Gate we met one quartet, in Memory's Door they're still the same people, but quite different too. They've grown. Sure, they still struggle with a lot, but they do find it in them to wage battle.

Most of all I liked Dana. She's grown to be a true leader. Both to the Warriors Riding, and also at her job. And the change in her heart toward Brandon made me giddy (What can I say? I love romance!). I really liked her ability to seek and see the truth that the Spirit provides, not the truth of the world. She was quite amazing that way.

Reece disappointed me quite a bit with his frustration with the Lord not healing him when he wanted to be healed. Sorry, but that was just silly. A true believer KNOWS that the Lord never does anything when and how a person wishes it. Because obviously the Lord has bigger and greater plans for us than what our minds could possibly imagine. So, if we're to take for real the fact that Reece is a strong believer, then we're at least to be given a reason to trust that fact. Instead, we're met with a Reece who's more enveloped in his own self-wallowing than the importance of the Warriors' mission. He's grown lazy, procrastinating and incredibly irritating.

Brandon still acts like a hippie whose brain capacity isn't all that big. I'm sorry for saying this, but it rings true to my ears. Sure, he's a singer, but do singers have limited thought processes? No education? Immature vocabulary? And I'm not talking current show-your-naked-self-in-front-the-whole-world kind of singers, because in their case the answer is obvious. I'm talking believer artists with higher agendas, who should be setting higher standards.

Marcus was his usual self. Too brought down by guilt and the false weight of something he didn't do, but still Marcus through and through. I couldn't believe how long it took him to fess up to his wife about all the guilt he was feeling. And I also couldn't believe that he was taking for granted the words of a demon! *sigh* Nobody's perfect, I know, but seriously? In our everyday lives, we're discouraged and deceived by unknown sources. Marcus knew the source of deception and still thought it a good idea to trust it. Good thing some sense was knocked into him in the end, or I could've just ended up hating him or something.

In conclusion there's nothing much to say. Just that I'd expected more, but gotten less. Don't get me wrong, it was still a good read, just not the superb one I was hoping for. ( )
  VanyaDrum | Jan 26, 2014 |
Why is it so difficult for us to let go of the past? A place we'll never be able to return to and fix what we messed up. Why is it so tempting to focus on the what-might-have-beens rather than the what-I-have-right-nows? Throughout this book, one of the major themes is facing regrets. Mr. Rubart takes his readers on a whirlwind ride and forces them to ask pertinent questions - is God in every circumstance? Does He truly have control over *every* situation - even the ones that take something precious from you? When Christians focus on the things of this life, self-pity, self-righteousness, judging others in comparison to ourselves, we forget that this journey is not about us and we play into the hands of the enemy instead of being used by God.

This book is a prime example of why I love to read Christian fiction. With breathtaking scenes, vivid imagery and great skill, Mr. Rubart will take you on an impossible (?) journey that will challenge you to look at things a little differently and perhaps encourage you to have faith that will move mountains of doubt and worry.

*I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not required it be positive. I highly recommend this book.* ( )
  AmandaWrites | Dec 30, 2013 |
Title: Memory’s Door (A Well Spring Novel #2)
Author: James L. Rubart
Pages: 368
Year: 2013
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Books are a wonderful invention that can lead the reader into worlds filled with action and adventure. While it is true some readers enjoy the electronic versions available, I love the feel of book in my hands with the sound of pages turning. I enjoy seeing the personal library of books being shelved and shared with my family that one day will pass on to the next generation.
There are many genres, authors, publishers, editors and such. Each can bring something to the reader that can be relaxing, engaging, emotional, thought provoking or unfortunately once in awhile a book that has to be thrown out. Gladly, I can state this one novel, a sequel to Soul’s Gate, is one to share and repeatedly read. As I started the story, it took me a few chapters before my mind remembered where the plot had left off from the first book. It wasn’t long before the pages were turning faster and my eyes were just racing to see what was coming next.
James L. Rubart has written a series of novels that probe the heart, mind and soul of readers. Scripture is shared liberally through the pages, which helps the imagination picture the characters engaged in battle. Though the battle is mainly spiritual, it is more. Plus, the writing reminds me of how John wrote the book of Revelation. We cannot fully comprehend or see what yet lies ahead in future, whether it is the next day or years from now; however, we can know within our hearts the One who holds all things together with a word!
A warrior is an apt description placed upon the characters that face the evil that is bent on destruction, not temporary but permanent. It reminds those who continue in the adventure throughout this work of fiction that there really is a battle that cannot be seen with the eyes of flesh. A spiritual battle rages around the characters in Memory’s Door, but it also is true in reality. The author shares words of encouragement from the heart at the end that will help stir people beyond just enjoying the writing. His desire is that we all come to know the Truth so that we can be free to live as He has meant us to live.
While I haven’t told you much of the plot, themes or other information most reviews tell you, I do hope it has stirred you to grab book one, Soul’s Gate, then its sequel, Memory’s Door. Though what the author shares is purely fiction, it is a challenge to know the Truth of the Word of God, who we are in Him, who we battle and how we are to fight. Are you ready to engage yourself into a work that is very different than perhaps something else you have read? I sure hope so because you will never regret it!
My rating is 5+ stars!
Note: I received a complimentary copy for an honest review of this book. The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility. Other reviews can be read at http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspot.com/ . Also follow me on Twitter @lcjohnson1988, FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/lisa.johnson.75457 ( )
  lamb521 | Aug 28, 2013 |
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I am so excited that I got the opportunity to review this book! If you've been with us from the beginning, one of the first books I reviewed @ The Indigo Quill was James L. Rubart's book, Book of Days (which I currently have my husband reading). I did not read the first book in this series, but I wasn't too lost. I would have, but I honestly didn't even realize it WAS part of a series until I started reading.

Well, this is definitely an adventure! Not only does Rubart hand us a storyline sure to set in motion from the beginning, but he creates a world of characters that ask many of the same questions we do through life. It was difficult to put this book down! I don't think I have read a book within this caliber of Christian Fiction. I'm more of a Karen Kingsbury, Beverly Lewis-type gal. Much different from the action-packed spiritual warfare in Memory's Door. It's awesome to see Rubart pushing new boundaries in this genre and I hope to see more of this happening.

This is not just a story, though. Rubart includes lessons that reach the hearts of readers and allows us to connect with the characters. Ever gone through a set-back that seems to create a major stumbling block from what you thought you were meant to accomplish in life? You find yourself frustrated and asking "why??" This is only one of the humanizations added to Rubart's characters.

You know what else I love about James L. Rubart? I can recommend his books to my husband!!

I would definitely recommend reading the first book in this series first. I hate that I read them out of order (a little reader's OCD), but I'm definitely going to pick up the first one, and then probably re-read this one. I can't wait until the next installment! In the meantime, I'll probably pick up more of his books. He's definitely becoming one of my favorite authors.
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The prophecy brought them together.But the Wolf has risen, and now their greatest battle begins.The four members of Warriors Riding have learned to wage war in the supernatural, to send their spirits inside people's souls, to battle demonic forces, and to bring deep healing to those around them.But their leader Reece is struggling with the loss of his sight. Brandon is being stalked at his concerts by a man in the shadows. Dana's career is threatening to bury her. And Marcus questions his sanity as he seems to be slipping in and out of alternate realities.And now the second part of the prophecy has come true. The Wolf is hunting them and has set his trap. He circles, feeding on his supernatural hate of all they stand for. And he won't stop until he brings utter destruction to their bodies...and their souls." T]his is a seriously heart-thumping and satisfying read that goes to the edge, jumps off, and 'builds wings on the way down.'" --Publishers Weekly review of Soul's Gate

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