"[4] According to Matt Conner of CCM Magazine, Conner stated that in The House You're Building by Assad that it has "vertical lyrics mesh beautifully with strong melodies a la Brooke Fraser or Sara Groves to create moments powerful and memorable.

"[6] According to Stacey Papanikos of Christian Music Review, Panpanikos alluded to how Assad in The House You're Building that it "tells the story of being broken and then finding the healing hands of God.

"[8] Furthermore, Hess attested "more than anything is that her personality and lyricism seem a bit more believable than a lot of her peers in the contemporary genre that she falls under."

"[9] Garrett notes that Assad's "lovely lyrics will encourage listeners to be forgiving of a still-developing sound.

Her poetic, vertically-oriented lyrics are honest and reflective, and her lovely voice and piano-centric style are understated and mature.

"[11] Rose gave credence to the album as being "complex, rewarding pop debut that reveals something new after many listens.

With an Amy Grant-esque voice and a soft pop approach, Assad could easily blend in with a league of contemporaries.