What Readers are saying about Ava’s books

Eliza Long

5.0 out of 5 stars - Hard to put down! Accurate history woven in! It’s so good!This book was beautifully written. It contains plot twists, action, suspense, and romance. I love how Ava has researched and accurately used factual events in her book, as only a former history teacher would do! I could picture the places I was reading about. I highly recommend this book and can’t wait to start reading book 2, Maddy Malone!

5.0 out of 5 stars - Captivating story line. Author quickly captures your attention into an intriguing and fascinating story of hillbilly country in Southern Missouri during the Civil War. A book you can’t lay down to the last page.

5.0 out of 5 stars - Well done piece of historical fiction!! This book keeps the reader very intrigued through the development of a storyline that touches the heart! Ready to read the next one!!

5.0 out of 5 stars - Loved it! What a fun read! I read it all in one night and stayed up way too late. Engaging storyline and I loved all the history about Springfield, Missouri, where I used to live. There was so much I didn't know. Nice to read a good fiction book for adults and not feel nervous about the content... Super clean but still engaging and real. I am excited for the next books to come out!

5.0 out of 5 stars - Great read. If you enjoy an adventurous story, that's difficult to put down, then the book "Eliza Long" is for you. From the first to last page, it holds your attention. This historical fiction book, that is set during the "War Between The States" has characters that are full of emotions, faith & suspense. Ava MacKinney is an excellent writer & I can't want for her second book to be released.

5.0 out of 5 stars - Loved it! A great work of historical fiction! It had me from beginning to end. Now I’m anxiously anticipating the next book!

5.0 out of 5 stars - Great Read! I’m really enjoying this book! I’m halfway through and only received it yesterday! I like Eliza’s personality and the fire in her, also really enjoyed the portrayal of the time period! Makes me travel back in time every time I open the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars - Excitement, Romance, Danger, Historically Accurate. Loved it - the characters, the story, the history, and the romance. I was able to get a pre-publication copy of Maddy Malone as a beta reader and I love it even more than this one. I also was a beta reader of the third book in the series (Megan O'Malley) and love it as well - more humor and more variety in the story.

Ava, I just finished your marvelous book. I love all the history facts in it. Wow, Springfield really had a lot of trouble with the war. I can't imagine all the work and research you put in it. It was fabulous!

I have a bone to pick with you. I'm trying to get ready for a trip to Nicaragua and your book arrives from Amazon. I started to read it and didn't want to put it down.

It's really good, Ava and the story is captivating. Great job!

It has the ability to spark prayer. The description of Eliza's grief over the death of her father was so visceral for me that I had to stop and pray for our Ukrainian brothers and sisters dealing with so much death and devastation. I think the Lord has some surprising ways to use your story beyond its literary and entertainment value. Blessings on your future books.

Loved, loved your book! I read it in 2 days! Couldn’t put it down!

Just finished the book today! Loved how you incorporated historical facts in this book. A great read.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A great read!!

I read your book this week and LOVED it! Excellent writing, gripping story, history of Springfield that I didn't know - what's not to love? THANKS!

Your first book was super engaging... I read it all in one night! I'm excited to read the next one. Way to go Ava!

I was reading your book while I was waiting for my oil change at Handy Toyota in St. Albans. I kept tearing up and had to stop reading. I was telling Karla on the phone, she said she couldn't put your book down.

I am reading your book!! Wow and wow!! All that was in your head! I am impressed. The book starts out with a bang. There is no good place to stop. So much going on. I am only to the part where she is learning to be a spy and I am exhausted trying to help her remember everything she has to do!! I can't put it down. I love the historical setting. You are an amazing writer and I do read mostly historical novels.

What a talent you have! It was so enjoyable to read your book, Eliza long. You truly wrote a great book, and I didn't want to put it down to get something else done. I am looking forward to your next book and next book! Both my girls, Shay and Courtnee, have ordered your book.

I have read the first 3 books in this series and fell in love with the characters and story line. Learning history of the area was fascinating. I could easily imagine what life may have looked like during this time period. I read all 3 books in less than a week because I couldn’t put them down.

5.0 out of 5 stars All 3 books in the series are awesome!!

Ava MacKinny is a very gifted Christian writer! Lots of history, adventure, suspense and romance in her books. I highly recommend this series. They grab your attention from the first paragraph.

Maddy Malone

5.0 out of 5 stars - Page turner! Once I started reading about Maddy Malone I didn't want to put the book down. Ava MacKinney has written historical novels that are "page turners" . . . intense at times, historically accurate, interesting, clean, and filled with faith and commitment to God. There are times when her narrative seems to place me into the scene where I can almost feel that I am right there in the middle of the story. I look forward with anticipation to her next novels.

5.0 out of 5 stars - Loved it! I love that Ava MacKinney Is a local author to me...The areas that she writes about I'm familiar with. Putting the history in this series has been phenomenal for me to read. I can't wait for the 3rd book.

4.0 out of 5 stars - Predictable but Unexpected - The plot was predictable in some ways, you know who's going to wind up together but they get there through some interesting twists and excitement. Stayed up way too late to finish it.

5.0 out of 5 stars - Loved it! What a fun read. Ava has done it again. This is a book you don't want to put down! I read it and bought one for my sister too.

5.0 out of 5 stars - Awesome book. Captivating story line of families in hillbilly country in Southern Missouri during & after Civil War. Ava is a wonderful author.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book! Highly recommend

Downloaded your book yesterday. Just finished it. It was fabulous. Loved the story line. Well written. Keep writing!

Oh my goodness! You are an amazing writer! I loved the first book and the 2nd is even better! Hurry up with #3!

Finished it today! Loved it! Can’t wait for #3!

Soo it’s 10:30 and I have accomplished nothing! Unless, finishing a book is something. I blame you Ava MacKinney! Could not put it down. It was soo good. For friends this is the second book in a series my cousin Ava wrote. First you have to read Eliza Long. Thanks Ava, looking forward to the next one.

Finished your second book last night. What a fun read!

I just finished reading Maddy Malone, and I have to tell you have much I LOVED it!! Even though I read your rough draft and knew how this story would unfold, I was hooked by the story, couldn't put it down, and couldn't wait to see what would come next. Your descriptions of everyday life, living on a farm, cooking, doing chores, emotions, love, were constructed with such detail that I could feel, smell, experience them all. I couldn't wait to finish this book, but I was so sad to be done. You are an amazing writer and captivating storyteller. I love how you intertwined the Gospel into every part of this book. I pray that people will come to Christ through this story. I really hope you can make this book into an audible one so people who have a hard time reading and/or holding books can hear it.

I bought your books for my 90 year old mom and she loved them! She said they were the best she has ever read 😊 and couldn’t put them down. I have yet to read them because she keeps sharing them with others to read. Lol.

I just read Maddy Malone! Awesome book! You have a true gift for writing interesting stories! When does the Megan O'Malley book get released?

I was just talking to my friend Karla. She said she read Maddy Malone in 3 1/2 hours because she couldn't put it down. She usually reads about one book a week. She has read hundreds of books but thinks yours is among the best if not the best.

I just finished your second book. It was riveting!! I couldn't put it down. So glad it was too cold to go anywhere!! There was so much suspense, always danger around the corner that it was exhausting trying my best to help Maddy and Silas. The twists and turns. The book had everything, love interest, suspense, lots of it, the details of primitive living, learning a lot as I read. I can't believe all those historical details and descriptions of the events were in your head... so amazing. Can't wait for the next one!

Megan O’Mally

I got mine from Amazon and have already finished it. SOOOO good! I sure hope that you don’t quit writing any time soon!!

Stayed up WAY too late to finish, but that is the mark of a great book!

I LOVED it! This is my favorite of yours (I loved the others too). The details about preparing and packing for the trip were the best I’ve ever read and I learned a lot. Plus the story was captivating. It was one of those “can’t put it down, what happens next, so so wish it didn’t end” kind of books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read! Ava’s books are all page-turners! Book 3 of the Hearts Of The Ozarks series is no exception! I highly recommend Megan O’Mally! Loved it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming. I had a hard time putting this book down. I love the characters and the love they found in each other and Jesus.

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is so awesome! It has Christianity, adventure, history and romance. It's the 3rd and last book in The Heart of The Ozarks series. Ava MacKinney has a true talent for getting your attention in the first paragraph. I could not stop reading any of the books. I highly recommend them!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written. I really enjoy Ava MacKinny's style of writing. Her words easily flow, keeping the reader interested & wanting more. Megan O'Malley is a fierce independent woman, living in challenging times. She seeks a new life because of a misunderstanding & a protected life. Can she succeed? I laughed & cried, at the right places. I'm looking forward to Ava's next book.

Robert H. 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome series. This series of books is terrific!!! The author definitely did her research! Quick enjoyable read!!