I'm a big reader and I love books. But, I found as a young Christian teen hard to get into the books the library had because of its content, when I started leaning towards the Christian novels I found it hard to get into because It wasn't keeping my attention. On the R.E.A.L is a perfect blend of both. It has an amazing storyline, filled with humor and characters that you will fall in love with, but it will challenge the average everyday girl to grow more in her relationship with God. On the R.E.A.L is the first book of an eight part series that will have you at the edge of your seat until the very last page Meet the girls......... Ryleigh is the Christian girl who is fed up with the constant teasing from her peers. She wants to make a change. Find out what happens to this Preachers Kid when she chooses a new life to live over the one God has planned for her. Ellie has everything a high school girl could want: a boyfriend, popularity, designer clothes etc... With one decision, however, it all slips out of her hands; see what happens to Ellie when she suddenly has a choice to make that could change her entire life. Amy's life is in a big transition: a new state, new school & new problems. Not to mention she's trying to get over her parents' new divorce along with her mom's new boyfriend. Find out what happens when this new girl turns to the wrong source of help to fix her problems. Lina is one of the toughest girls you could ever meet in Sea Bridge, California Pushing her way through life making sure she always end up on top, no matter what the outcome may be ...find out what happens when this tough girl is faced with an issue that could be tougher than her.