I thought
it might be fun to try the top ten Tuesday weekly post. I don’t know if I will
do this every week, but I might just throw one out there now and then. All of
the books that I am including in this list (and of course any future lists) got
at least 4 stars. So todays topic is some of my favorite platonic relationships
in books.
1. Candle in the Darkness by Lynn Austen – The main
character, Caroline, has a pseudo-paternal relationship with an older black
servant, Eli, that is so beautiful read. Their relationship influences her in
so many ways and affects the decisions that she makes as we move through the
story. (Christian historical fiction)
2. Unshaken: Ruth by Francine Rivers – This was such
a beautiful retelling of the Biblical story of Ruth. I love how she fleshed out
the relationship between Ruth and Naomi, her mother-in-law. (Christian Biblical retelling)
3. Nightmare Academy by Frank Peretti – This book
follows teenage twin brother and sister, Elijah and Elisha, who end up in a
dangerous situation with no one else to help them. The way they rely on each
other and stick by each other to make it out is very fun to read. (Christian
young adult thriller)
4. The Beautiful Pretender by Melanie Dickerson – Here the
main character, Avelina, a servant sent to masquerade as a nobleman’s daughter
forms an unlikely friendship with Lady Magdalen. How they connect and become so
dear to each other (as well as what they do for each other) is so sweet. (Christian
fairytale retelling)
5. Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay – In this book is
a lovely relationship between the main character, Samantha, and a young boy,
Kevin. They form this unique friendship based on mutual experience where they
are able to help each other deal with the traumas of their respective pasts and
move forward into better things. (Christian contemporary)
6. The Hawk and the Jewel by Lori Wick – I love the
relationship between Sunny and her niece Holly and nephew Miles. Because they
are all around the same age, they are able to form a type of relationship that
is closer than just friends, but not
quite siblings. How they relate to each other and interact with each other is
fascinating and fun. I also really liked looking at the brother / sister
relationship she had as her brother was old enough to be her father, but of
course he isn’t. (Christian historical romance)
7. Entwined by Heather Dixon – The main
character, Azalea, is part of a large family of girls who have a distant and
slightly dysfunctional relationship with their father. I love seeing how they
learn to understand each other and relate to each other in a loving and health
way. Of course we also get to see the sibling dynamic with sisters both close
in age and where there is a large age gap. (Young adult fairytale retelling)
8. Winter by Marissa Meyer – This is the final
book in the Lunar Chronicles and has a fantastic group of friends dynamic.
These people are all very different, in personality and background, but they
bond together to accomplish their goal and become truly wonderful friends. They
complement each other in the best way and it is because of their uniting
together that they succeed. (Young adult sci-fi)
9. The Host by Stephanie Meyer – I love the
relationship of the main character, the parasitic alien Wanderer, and the human
host, Melanie. This is such a unique relationship to look at and I found it
fascinating and cleverly done. (Young adult fantasy/ sci-fi)
10. P. S. I Like You by Kasie West – Lily, the main
character, and her best friend have such a strong relationship. I loved seeing
how they grew closer to each other and learned the value of their friendship.
It was also really nice to see them go through something that could have torn
them apart, but to rise above it and stick together. (Young adult contemporary)
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