LDS Fiction

I read an article by Jennie Hansen titled  Where is LDS Fiction Going? It's an excellent article on how far LDS fiction has come over the last two decades. I recommend reading it.

What do you think about LDS fiction? Is is too sappy? Unrealistic? Has it improved over the years?

How does it comapre to national releases?

When you choose a book is it:
exclusively LDS fiction?
exclusively national releases?
a mixture of both?

Do you have any favorite LDS authors?

I'd love to have comments and see what you all think about LDS fiction.