Book Review: Anything
Today, I’m participating in a book review tour for Anything, a Christian YA romance novel by Kristina Welch. It is Book 1 in the Mayberry University series.
Disclosure: I voluntarily received an ebook copy from the author as part of JustRead publicity tours. All views expressed are my own. This post includes Amazon affiliate links.
My Review
If you enjoy college romances with lots and lots of pop culture references, then Anything is the novel for you. Admittedly, I’m not the target audience, so while it was a little hard for me to read (due to so many quotes from movies and music I’m not familiar with), I did appreciate the growth and development of the main characters.
The setting is a Christian college in Texas (Mayberry University–which made me think it might have something to do with The Andy Griffith Show–it doesn’t). It was fun to read about the groups of friends and how they connected and interacted with one another. I liked how the students were interested in growing spiritually and prayed for one another.
The plot synopsis is included in the publisher’s blurb below.
From the Publisher
Two guarded hearts.
He’s breaking down walls and she’s building them higher
A match made in Heaven, or a blueprint for disaster?
After the fiery downward spiral of senior year, Kit Talbot crash-lands on a quirky college campus where traditions rule and dorm floors act more like family. It’s just weird enough to keep her mind off the wreckage she’s leaving behind.
Enter Levi Whitaker, known as the swooniest guy on campus. Magnetic, confident, and far too much like the ex who sent her life into that PTSD-tainted nosedive. Levi seems to be everywhere, focused on her like she’s the only girl in the world—even indulging her sugar addiction with delivered treats. But Kit’s self-preservation instincts are sharper than ever, and she deflects him like Wonder Woman blocking bullets.
That is, until Levi’s quiet faith and humble apology start to break down Kit’s defenses. He loves Jesus in the dreamiest way, looks like wow, and … somehow triggers the flashbacks she fights so hard to avoid. Every minute with him is a risk she isn’t sure she should take. Should she protect them both from the chaos of her life or learn a bravery that feels irresponsible?
As Kit fights to keep her life safe and manageable, she leans into her faith, clinging to the Bible verses God whispers to her heart. Clearly, he’s up to something, but the healing she prays for isn’t happening the way she wants.
Why is God silent on the prayer she needs most?
About the Author
When Kristina Welch isn’t adventuring around the world with her husband and three little blondies, she’s home near Denver, Colorado. She thrives on date nights, forest hikes, and peanut butter cookies. Her days include half-homeschooling her kids, thrifting for treasures, regretting DIY home projects, and babbling to Jesus wherever she is.
Connect with Kristina by visiting kristinawelchauthor.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a Book Hugger’s Bundle of leather bookmarks, Christian stickers, book tabs, reading light, signed copy of Anything, and a $25 B&N gift card!
(1) winner will receive a College Life Bundle of a notebook, pens, sticky notes, popcorn, mug, signed copy of Anything, and a $20 Starbucks gift card!
(1) winner will receive a Devo Time Bundle of a Bible, highlighters, book tabs, tea lights, signed copy of Anything, and a $25 Etsy gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight February 24, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 3, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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7 Comments
Carrie @ JustRead Tours
thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙂
Shelly Peterson
I would love to read this.
Antoinette M
I like the sweet, fun cover.
Nancy
Looks like a fun read.
MICHAEL A LAW
I’m looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy
Congratulations on your lovely book Kristina.
Melanie B
Terrific review! It sounds like a fun, interesting book, and a really cute cover!