Sassy
by Valerie A. Howard

Reviewed by: Melissa Turner

Cecilia "Sassy" Richards has strong ideals of how to be a Christian and constantly imposes those views on those closest to her. Her direct approach can be overbearing at times although she means well. When she is entrusted with the mother of all confessions, will she call on her Christian values to sustain her and her close friend's relationship?

As Sassy is faced with keeping one friend's confidence, supporting another through bad relationship choices, holding her own at work and keeping faith and trust in her new relationship with longtime friend Darnell whose singing career is on the rise with all the fame, fortune, and trials that come along with it, will she stay strong in her faith to get through it all? Although Sassy is the main character in this novel she was not my favorite. David, Jayna's husband, was my favorite character, which can be surprising since he was not as prominent as he could have been. This book has suspense and touches on betrayals, life, and death. This book's main message is through it all keep God first and all things will work according to His will.

Author Valerie A. Howard uses a realistic approach to real life situations, Christian views and values and how even the most saved person can lose sight of living by His work when life spirals out of control. The novel refreshingly depicts those who walk with God, those who want to and those who lost their way long ago and find their way back. Although some circumstances and outcomes were a bit under developed and predictable, this was still quite an enjoyable read.

What did you like about the book?
I enjoyed the personal successes of the characters in the book. It shows it does not matter where you are in life from every day situations to some not so everyday situations He can always touch you and those close to you.

What did you dislike about the book?
The book is a very quick read, almost too quick. Some characters were underdeveloped and could have filled the novel with additional substance.

What can the author do to improve the book?
Spend more time filling out the supporting characters, which will lend additional strength to the lead character(s). This will have readers wanting more and making more personal connections with the book overall. Also, the author could add a few unpredictable turns before ending at the result most readers will hope for.

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