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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Tara's Journal" by Catherine Anne.]
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The battle between good and evil is eternal. In Tara’s Journal by Catherine Anne, we follow Matthew and others as they find themselves caught in this eternal war between angels and demons.

In her journal, Tara, an undercover Times reporter, left harrowing accounts of a satanic cult led by Natash. When her brother Matthew received the journal, he realized he needed to find out the truth about Tara’s fate. His adventure led him through treacherous missions as he teamed up with Madison, a God-loving and devoted woman, and Jacob, an atheist who led a life of sin. Will this mismatched group be able to locate Father Zachary and convince him to put an end to Natash’s debauchery? Will Matthew be able to find out what happened to Tara? Will the angels help them in their missions? Grab a copy of the book to find these answers and more.

The most outstanding part of the book is its ability to force the readers to reconsider their ways of life, feelings, and desires. The author uses several biblical stories to present the correct way of life. I was amazed to find that negative emotions like greed, etc., are demons who existed to lead souls astray. The book has a strong storyline and a satisfactory climax. Among all the intriguing characters, little Maria, Madison’s daughter, impresses me the most. Her ability to communicate with angels and demons reminds us that demons are fallen angels.

The book has lengthy discussions about the Catholic way of life, God, heaven and hell, angels, and demons. Despite being a non-Christian, I did not find those sections preachy. The religious aspect didn’t overshadow the theme of the book. I found a few errors, but it didn’t hamper my reading experience. The use of different POVs helps the story progress at a brisk pace. For all these reasons, I rate the book 5 out of 5.

I would recommend this book to all, irrespective of their religion. This page-turner has the ability to pull the readers in from the very first chapter.

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I am really into stories regarding supernatural spiritual forces. These searchers don’t seem to fit together but perhaps they can find resolution, Thanks!
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I haven't read any books centered on the battle between angels and demons, but this sounds like a very interesting story. Thank you for your thorough and engaging review!
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A battle between angels and demons, a mysterious journal, and a journey for truth—sounds like a gripping read with deep themes and plenty of action. The mix of faith, mystery, and adventure makes it especially intriguing.
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I just finished reading a book with a similar good vs. evil theme, and this one seems equally intriguing! It's always refreshing to find a book that explores religious themes without being too preachy. Thanks for sharing this amazing review!
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This a great book, i would like to read it in future. Thank you for sharing this.
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A gripping blend of faith, mystery, and the battle between good and evil. The mix of different perspectives and deep themes sounds like it makes for an engaging and thought-provoking read.
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I am glad that this story presents Catholic beliefs without being preachy. The battle between good and evil never gets old. This review's high rating for this story has me adding this book to my bookshelves.
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Post by Lene Lena »

Hello RJ, I'm glad you found Tara’s Journal compelling and thought-provoking. The exploration of good versus evil, along with the character dynamics, I think aims to challenge readers’ perspectives on morality and life choices. I'll be looking out for this one!
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