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Christy and Todd: College Years #1-3
Until Tomorrow/As You Wish/I Promise
Fan favorite Christy Miller is now a university student enjoying the challenges of early adulthood. Although Christy and Todd are together, she still has doubts about their future. Readers will join in on the adventure and romance, starting with a whirlwind tour of Europe in Until Tomorrow, followed by a breathtaking proposal in As You Wish, and ending with a long-awaited wedding in I Promise. This three-in-one is sure to satisfy longtime fans as well as those new to Christy and Todd: The College Years.
656 pages, Paperback
First published July 28, 2001
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Robin Jones Gunn
164 books2,651 followersROBIN JONES GUNN has written more than 100 books with over 6.5 million copies sold worldwide. Her Father Christmas books have been made into three Hallmark Christmas movies. The timeless Christy Miller series now continues in Christy & Todd: The College Years, Married Years, Baby Years, and the Haven Maker series. Robin's novels and non-fiction works include Before Your Tween Daughter Becomes a Woman, Victim of Grace, Praying for Your Future Husband, and Before You Meet Your Future Husband co-authored with Tricia Goyer. Her books have received multiple awards and are a favorite with book clubs and study groups. Many of Robin's books are in eBook, audiobook, large print, and foreign editions. Robin does a weekly Podcast called "Women Worth Knowing" with Cheryl Brodersen. Robin and her husband have a grown son and daughter and live in California.
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May 31, 2020
I do my reviews in the form of a letter, which is why they are written like this.
Dear Robin Jones Gunn,
I will review each of the books separately.
Until Tomorrow-
This book was really good! I really liked traveling with Christy, Todd, and Katie. It was really sweet to read about how Todd and Christy fell more and more in love with each other. I really liked watching them get closer. Also, it was a good idea to start the trilogy with Christy and Todd having one of their familiar up-and-down moments of their relationship. It was kind of like going back to Christy and Todd's teen years.
I also liked how much Christy and Todd saved themselves physically. They didn't kiss that much, even though (and I also liked this) their physical expressions were getting more passionate. I liked the fact that they were feeling more affectionate in their expressions to one another, but I also liked that they decided to honor God, and whoever they would marry in the future, despite that.
Katie was a tad annoying in this book. I didn't like the fact that she was getting jealous of Christy and Todd a lot. Also, she came across as really clueless about Christy and Todd's relationship.
I liked going all around Europe. It was fun to visit Italy, France, Austria, and a few other countries. I liked imagining what the places looked like as I read them.
Lastly, the ending was great. I really liked how Todd told Christy that he loved her. It was so romantic! Also, it wasn't what she was expecting. :)
As You Wish-
This book is, hands down, the best book of the entire trilogy. It's so beautiful and romantic.
In the beginning of the book, Todd has already told Christy several times that he loves her. She knows she loves him, too, but she hasn't said it back. For a long time, I didn't really understand that. Now I do. Christy did love Todd, but she wasn't sure that he was the one she would marry. She wanted to be sure. Once she knew, she would tell him that she loved him. This really made sense with Christy's character. She is really bad at making decisions, and so obviously when this important one came along, then she had a lot of trouble making up her mind. I also found the situation a little ironic. In the previous book, Christy thinks she's super ready to move to a more serious level in their relationship. However, once she knows Todd loves her, she realizes she isn't ready.
As the book continues, Christy and Todd grow closer. Finally, during their trip to Mexico, Christy realizes that Todd is the one for her. She tries to tell him, but he doesn't hear her. After that, when they get back to the college, Todd gets in an awful accident. This part was a lot more trying for me than I remember. It was awful! I was so worried for Todd. :(
However, when Christy finally told Todd that she loved him, it was sooooo romantic. I wanted to scream internally because it was so beautiful. After that, everything was wonderful. Christy and Todd were so in love, and it made me smile to read the story. I loved being with those two, especially when I thought about the fact that I have always wanted them to be together. Todd knew Christy was the one for him when he met her! That's soooo sweet. I really loved that. For six years, Todd loved Christy. I've said it already, but that's just so BEAUTIFUL!!
I couldn't believe that Christy didn't notice when he proposed. As soon as I read it, I wanted to shake Christy. It was so cute how he proposed. Also, their group of friends was amazing.
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!
I Promise-
I also enjoyed this book. The only thing that was a little hard to read about was the constant wedding planning. They were always talking about that. Honestly, though, the way you write made me like it. If they were any other characters, I would be bored reading about wedding planning, but Christy and Todd are so dear to me. They are the most perfect match made in the fiction world, at least in my humble opinion. I loved reading about how their wedding reflected them and their relationship.
Rick came back in the last book (I still don't like him), and he and Katie had a thing going in the entire book. If I liked Rick, I might have been happy for her. But I don't like him, so I wasn't. :/
When Todd and Christy finally got married, I was so happy. I enjoyed every bit of what was shown of their wedding. The ending killed me! I really wanted to find out what happened during the ceremony. :/
Anyways, Robin, I loved this trilogy!! It was so fantastic and romantic. It was nice to leave high school Todd and Christy behind, and focus on the college Christy and Todd. They are seriously perfect for one another. I approve of these books with my whole heart.
Love,
Lena Marie
5/31/20 update: I related to these books much more this time around since now I'm in college. Yet it's crazy for me to think that I'm older than fictional Christy was when she got married.
Dear Robin Jones Gunn,
I will review each of the books separately.
Until Tomorrow-
This book was really good! I really liked traveling with Christy, Todd, and Katie. It was really sweet to read about how Todd and Christy fell more and more in love with each other. I really liked watching them get closer. Also, it was a good idea to start the trilogy with Christy and Todd having one of their familiar up-and-down moments of their relationship. It was kind of like going back to Christy and Todd's teen years.
I also liked how much Christy and Todd saved themselves physically. They didn't kiss that much, even though (and I also liked this) their physical expressions were getting more passionate. I liked the fact that they were feeling more affectionate in their expressions to one another, but I also liked that they decided to honor God, and whoever they would marry in the future, despite that.
Katie was a tad annoying in this book. I didn't like the fact that she was getting jealous of Christy and Todd a lot. Also, she came across as really clueless about Christy and Todd's relationship.
I liked going all around Europe. It was fun to visit Italy, France, Austria, and a few other countries. I liked imagining what the places looked like as I read them.
Lastly, the ending was great. I really liked how Todd told Christy that he loved her. It was so romantic! Also, it wasn't what she was expecting. :)
As You Wish-
This book is, hands down, the best book of the entire trilogy. It's so beautiful and romantic.
In the beginning of the book, Todd has already told Christy several times that he loves her. She knows she loves him, too, but she hasn't said it back. For a long time, I didn't really understand that. Now I do. Christy did love Todd, but she wasn't sure that he was the one she would marry. She wanted to be sure. Once she knew, she would tell him that she loved him. This really made sense with Christy's character. She is really bad at making decisions, and so obviously when this important one came along, then she had a lot of trouble making up her mind. I also found the situation a little ironic. In the previous book, Christy thinks she's super ready to move to a more serious level in their relationship. However, once she knows Todd loves her, she realizes she isn't ready.
As the book continues, Christy and Todd grow closer. Finally, during their trip to Mexico, Christy realizes that Todd is the one for her. She tries to tell him, but he doesn't hear her. After that, when they get back to the college, Todd gets in an awful accident. This part was a lot more trying for me than I remember. It was awful! I was so worried for Todd. :(
However, when Christy finally told Todd that she loved him, it was sooooo romantic. I wanted to scream internally because it was so beautiful. After that, everything was wonderful. Christy and Todd were so in love, and it made me smile to read the story. I loved being with those two, especially when I thought about the fact that I have always wanted them to be together. Todd knew Christy was the one for him when he met her! That's soooo sweet. I really loved that. For six years, Todd loved Christy. I've said it already, but that's just so BEAUTIFUL!!
I couldn't believe that Christy didn't notice when he proposed. As soon as I read it, I wanted to shake Christy. It was so cute how he proposed. Also, their group of friends was amazing.
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!
I Promise-
I also enjoyed this book. The only thing that was a little hard to read about was the constant wedding planning. They were always talking about that. Honestly, though, the way you write made me like it. If they were any other characters, I would be bored reading about wedding planning, but Christy and Todd are so dear to me. They are the most perfect match made in the fiction world, at least in my humble opinion. I loved reading about how their wedding reflected them and their relationship.
Rick came back in the last book (I still don't like him), and he and Katie had a thing going in the entire book. If I liked Rick, I might have been happy for her. But I don't like him, so I wasn't. :/
When Todd and Christy finally got married, I was so happy. I enjoyed every bit of what was shown of their wedding. The ending killed me! I really wanted to find out what happened during the ceremony. :/
Anyways, Robin, I loved this trilogy!! It was so fantastic and romantic. It was nice to leave high school Todd and Christy behind, and focus on the college Christy and Todd. They are seriously perfect for one another. I approve of these books with my whole heart.
Love,
Lena Marie
5/31/20 update: I related to these books much more this time around since now I'm in college. Yet it's crazy for me to think that I'm older than fictional Christy was when she got married.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 19, 2013
5 stars.
As usual....love Christy...Love Todd.
I don't even know what to say about this book(s) other than it was a great conclusion to the series. All the characters are great, I liked Katie a lot more in these three then in the previous books in the Christy series she was in. I think she really grew as a character and gained a lot of insight and maturity and she made me literally LOL about the hair being like a flock of goats (and many other times too)!
This whole series just made me feel good and light and fluffy and just so enjoyable.
I can't wait to read Sierra Jensen's books and Katie's books as well. Robin Jones Gunn is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
And seriously, if Todd wants to step through the pages and marry me, that would be cool.
As usual....love Christy...Love Todd.
I don't even know what to say about this book(s) other than it was a great conclusion to the series. All the characters are great, I liked Katie a lot more in these three then in the previous books in the Christy series she was in. I think she really grew as a character and gained a lot of insight and maturity and she made me literally LOL about the hair being like a flock of goats (and many other times too)!
This whole series just made me feel good and light and fluffy and just so enjoyable.
I can't wait to read Sierra Jensen's books and Katie's books as well. Robin Jones Gunn is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
And seriously, if Todd wants to step through the pages and marry me, that would be cool.
March 27, 2011
I was very disappointed this was the last book of the series. I have to say this is probably my favorite series I've ever read. I just love the spiritual journey she goes through in these books...and Todd. They are absolutely perfect together, and their wedding? I mean I knew it would happen but it still made me happy. I would recommend this to a teen wanting to be closer to God.
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December 2, 2014The book, "Christy and Todd: The College Years," has three novels in it. The novel that I am doing is called "Until Tomorrow." This book was written by Robin Jones Gunn. She has written other books, such as "A Promise is Forever", "Forever With You", and "A Time to Cherish."
The main characters in this book are Christy Miller, Todd Spencer, and Katie. Christy and Katie are best friends. Todd and Christy are dating each other. This books first takes place in Basel, Switzerland. Christy and Katie are going to the train station to meet Todd and ,surprisingly, Antonio, who is their Italian friend. They go on a camping trip in Italy. They leave from camping to go to Antonio's house. Christy liked his mother and the kitchen. They ate food and went to bed.
The next morning, Christy woke up to the sound of a car horn. She saw a boy about Antonio's age paying the taxi driver. Eventaully, the visitor came and stood at Christy's and Katie's window. They find out that his name is Marcos. He is Antonio's cousin. Marcos is slender, good looking, and has dark hair.
Christy, Todd, and Katie go with Marcos to Rome. Todd and Christy go to another train car while Katie and Marcos stay in the train car. Christy and Todd talk some about their relationship. Should they break up? When they get off the train, they cannot find Katie and Marcos. Did they get off before Todd and Christy and go to the bus? Will they find them? That is for you to figure out!
Link for the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
The main characters in this book are Christy Miller, Todd Spencer, and Katie. Christy and Katie are best friends. Todd and Christy are dating each other. This books first takes place in Basel, Switzerland. Christy and Katie are going to the train station to meet Todd and ,surprisingly, Antonio, who is their Italian friend. They go on a camping trip in Italy. They leave from camping to go to Antonio's house. Christy liked his mother and the kitchen. They ate food and went to bed.
The next morning, Christy woke up to the sound of a car horn. She saw a boy about Antonio's age paying the taxi driver. Eventaully, the visitor came and stood at Christy's and Katie's window. They find out that his name is Marcos. He is Antonio's cousin. Marcos is slender, good looking, and has dark hair.
Christy, Todd, and Katie go with Marcos to Rome. Todd and Christy go to another train car while Katie and Marcos stay in the train car. Christy and Todd talk some about their relationship. Should they break up? When they get off the train, they cannot find Katie and Marcos. Did they get off before Todd and Christy and go to the bus? Will they find them? That is for you to figure out!
Link for the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
June 3, 2013
This book was everything I could have hoped for! Gunn does an amazing job of completing Christy's story. Todd is once again shown as the model Christian man that every girl should hope and pray to find. This book shows Christy on her journey through the decisions she must make about her future and her future with Todd. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone. Christy is so real and relatable. I cried because of how beautiful it is.
March 25, 2019
Yes yes yes! Christy and Todd are finally married! I started bawling as soon as Christy began to walk down the aisle. I am so happy for Mr and Mrs Todd Spencer! Now I want to know all about their married life, and how many kids they have!!!!!!!! CHRISTY AND TODD SPENCER FOREVER<3
March 31, 2021
After going through the tears and laughter, I feel as if Christy is my best friend. I loved this story and I wish that every girl that loves God will read this and become closer to God. This book is amazing. VERY well written.
October 15, 2015
It's been a while since I've read these books but their stories will forever be apart of my life.
I will patiently wait for my Todd Spencer. While I wait, I've learned to keep running for God. As long as you keep Him as your number 1, everything will work out. Just wait.
Thank you again Robin.
I will patiently wait for my Todd Spencer. While I wait, I've learned to keep running for God. As long as you keep Him as your number 1, everything will work out. Just wait.
Thank you again Robin.
August 24, 2009
I loved this book! A wonderful end to an amazing series! Makes me wish there were more guys like Todd.
July 21, 2015
This book is so precious! I loved it so much! It was great to see Christy and Todd's relationship progress and grow. Absolutely wonderful!
July 12, 2012
This is a three-books-in-one volume that contains the final books in the Christy Miller tale. I’ve given a review of each story below.
Book 1
Until Tomorrow
Christy, Todd, and Katie travel Europe together, and Christy wonders if she and Todd are going to grow closer or farther apart.
This book made me laugh. Traveling for three weeks in Europe sounds like so much fun, but Robin Jones Gunn showed a more realistic side of such an adventure. Confusion, fatigue, hunger, awe, and running out of money! The trip was worth it for the characters and me, though. Fun story.
Book 2
As You Wish
Christy is back in Southern California attending the same college as Todd and Katie. She’s never had so much time to spend with Todd before, and now that he’s told her he loves her, Christy struggles over whether or not to say it back.
Finally! Christy and Todd get to spend some real time together on a regular basis. After so many books, this is what we’ve all been waiting for! I loved seeing Christy wonder over her relationship with Todd. I say what I’ve said all along. This is a GREAT series for teen girls. And this book in particular is perfect for girls contemplating true love. One of my favorite Christy books!
Book 3
I Promise
Christy and Todd discover some major differences between them which cause Christy to question whether or not they’re right for each other.
*SPOILERS* Another fabulous book for girls wondering if they’ve found “true love.” Christy and Todd work through a lot of things about each other and come out okay in the end. But this book will give readers a glimpse of a more realistic happily-ever-after as Christy and Todd go through pre-marital counseling and survive the coming together of their extended families. It’s a satisfying end to the series. A standing ovation for Robin Jones Gunn. Loved this series!
Book 1
Until Tomorrow
Christy, Todd, and Katie travel Europe together, and Christy wonders if she and Todd are going to grow closer or farther apart.
This book made me laugh. Traveling for three weeks in Europe sounds like so much fun, but Robin Jones Gunn showed a more realistic side of such an adventure. Confusion, fatigue, hunger, awe, and running out of money! The trip was worth it for the characters and me, though. Fun story.
Book 2
As You Wish
Christy is back in Southern California attending the same college as Todd and Katie. She’s never had so much time to spend with Todd before, and now that he’s told her he loves her, Christy struggles over whether or not to say it back.
Finally! Christy and Todd get to spend some real time together on a regular basis. After so many books, this is what we’ve all been waiting for! I loved seeing Christy wonder over her relationship with Todd. I say what I’ve said all along. This is a GREAT series for teen girls. And this book in particular is perfect for girls contemplating true love. One of my favorite Christy books!
Book 3
I Promise
Christy and Todd discover some major differences between them which cause Christy to question whether or not they’re right for each other.
*SPOILERS* Another fabulous book for girls wondering if they’ve found “true love.” Christy and Todd work through a lot of things about each other and come out okay in the end. But this book will give readers a glimpse of a more realistic happily-ever-after as Christy and Todd go through pre-marital counseling and survive the coming together of their extended families. It’s a satisfying end to the series. A standing ovation for Robin Jones Gunn. Loved this series!
July 26, 2017
I really like these books. It's kind of funny, but instead of making me long for romance more and dream of love, they've actually strengthened my convictions and standards of purity and patience. I mean, yes, I enjoyed how much Christy and Todd are in love (and Doug and Tracy and all the other couples), but I am content to wait. These books have helped me become more content. I can't really explain it any better than that and I don't feel like it makes much sense, but that's what these books did for me. I can relate to so many different things that Christy, Katie, and Sierra go through and I look forward to being so loved one day. I learned much and while I can't formulate the lessons super well, I know that the things I learned have been added to my stronghold of knowledge and will help me in my relationships (friendships now and romantic later).
I'm also glad that I didn't read these books until now. Reading them at 11, 13, 15, would not have been helpful. This was the right time in my life to hear what these books had to say to me. Thank you Robin Jones Gunn.
I'm also glad that I didn't read these books until now. Reading them at 11, 13, 15, would not have been helpful. This was the right time in my life to hear what these books had to say to me. Thank you Robin Jones Gunn.
August 18, 2012
I finally got around to reading this series. This volume has the last three books of the series, and they're good. The writing is well done, the characters are interesting, and the plots are cute--totally appropriate for older kids and teens. I love her learning about faith and about friendships and relationships.
I loved this volume the best because in these last three novels,Christy has so many great revelations about her relationship with God as well as with Todd,and I also thought that how she finally figured out what her gifts and callings truly were through the help of a friend's insight,showing how Christians work together as the Body of Christ.
I loved this volume the best because in these last three novels,Christy has so many great revelations about her relationship with God as well as with Todd,and I also thought that how she finally figured out what her gifts and callings truly were through the help of a friend's insight,showing how Christians work together as the Body of Christ.
September 5, 2012
AMAZING!!! The ending was just beautiful, really. If I was a crier or a screamer, I definitely would have because that ending just invigorated me so much. The whole series was really just so insightful and really affected my outlook. I think it's really apropos that the word "forever" is such a theme because anyone who reads all fifteen of the books (which span about six years of Christy's life) are sure to remember it forever. After being so engrossed in a long series like this that I literally almost thought about them in my non-reading time as if they were real people I knew, it's pretty hard to forget.
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January 7, 2016This is a really amazing book! I recommend it for any young teen girls who are striving to better their relationship with the Lord. The author makes the book feel like real life, and she makes you think about your future and what boundaries and morals you want to set up for relationships that you will have as you get older. As I was reading this book over again for probably the third time, I have to say that I was still as interested in it as I had been the previous times that I had read it. This book will leave you wanting to know more and more about Christy and Todd.
March 2, 2013
IT is the best book I have ever read. If you ever want to read it just let me know and if I see you at some time, I will be glad to let you read it! This book is an amazing but sad ending to the beloved Christy Miller Series. it follows christy and todd and shows how their relationship and love grows. I can't wait to read the whole katie weldon series because christy and todd are still in those books! a must read!
April 28, 2011
Oh gosh I loved it! I was so excited to read the final chapter. Sad it was over but nearly it tears I was happy at the outcome of the ending. I feel like I've grown up with Christy from the time she's fourteen to when she's going to her college graduation! I would recommend this book to any teenage girl!
September 8, 2011
I couldn've been so happy to get to the end and finally figure out what was going on in the lives of Todd and Christy. I laughed, I cried, and felt like I was truly apart of Christy. The Christy Miller series is what made me want to start reading in the first place. And now that I read the final book I am more inlove with reading than ever!
March 28, 2010
The beginning was kinda boring to me...
Sam, I told my mom to give you the book because I was leaving. I assumed that she had given it to you on Sunday. I'm really sorry, I will give it to you at school on Monday.
Sam, I told my mom to give you the book because I was leaving. I assumed that she had given it to you on Sunday. I'm really sorry, I will give it to you at school on Monday.
November 29, 2010
This book is all about Christy and Todd throughout their college life. Its about the challenges they face as a couple and also as individuals. It can apply to basically anyone's life. They face real life situations and problems, just as any other teenage/college student might encounter.
August 17, 2011
Such a beautiful ending to a fantastic series! These books taught me so much...Cant wait until i find my Todd!
Edit: So yeah read this again...im pretty sure this is about the third time in a year and a bit... now im hunting down the Sierra Jensen series! (by the same author) Yay!
Edit: So yeah read this again...im pretty sure this is about the third time in a year and a bit... now im hunting down the Sierra Jensen series! (by the same author) Yay!
January 6, 2023
Robin Jones Gunn finished off the Tale of Christy and Todd quite nicely. Everything for the engagement, to the wedding at the end of this book was well written. It was so interesting to see Todd and Christy grow more in love with each other. Awesome story!
February 4, 2016
I love this book. Christy and Todd are very good examples of how a relationship should look like. They have their struggles, but they work it out in the end. Although, I think it can be cheesy at times, the message of this book is clear: True love waits, and waiting sure is worth it.
March 5, 2014
Best book EVER! But before you read it, read Christy Miller Collection Volumes 1-4, because this is a continuation. These books are my favorite in the whole world!!! A must read for teenage girls!!!!!!!
August 25, 2020
This is by far my favourite book!!! I read it in two, and it is the best, purest love story ever. I hope every teen girl gets to read this series of books.
Update: it was even better than I remembered it. So good.
Update: it was even better than I remembered it. So good.
January 19, 2015
I was very enthused that Mrs. Gunn added the college years. I loved the edition but not as well as the original books in the series. But, it is wonderful to know what happened with Christy and Todd.
November 26, 2008
These books are amazing. Read anything by Robin Jones Gunn, they'll really make you think and hook you from the beginning.
January 11, 2010
read the earlier books when i was younger so thought i should finish out the series and find out what happened... now i remember why i read them years ago and not recently.
August 30, 2010
Great ending! I always knew Christy and Todd would get married, same with Tracy and Doug! Katie and Rick :)Awesome ending to series.
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November 9, 2010
I can not put into words how much I LOVED this book!!! My all time favorite book series ever:)
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