Christian Book Reviews & Updates from Jayna Baas
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Book Review of El Dorado by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
A battle of wits and wills and a lesson of love and loyalty, all in inimitable Pimpernel style. Note: Secular author. My rating: ★★★★☆ Sometimes a girl just gets in a mood for another Scarlet Pimpernel adventure. Time for a reread of a classic! Much of this story centers around Armand, but we still get plenty...
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Book Review of The Maggie Bright by Tracy Groot
Difficult but worthwhile, a rollercoaster of a book that celebrates courage and sacrifice in the face of unspeakable evil. My rating: ★★★★☆ Where to begin? I couldn’t stop reading this book, because I had to know what happened before I went to bed. I had to stop reading this book, because I was afraid of what...
Book Review of Secrets of the Revolution by Megan Soja
Sweet romance, rich history, and biblical faith bring early Boston to life. My rating: ★★★★★ Megan Soja has given readers another sweet, faith-filled, historically authentic story of Boston on the eve of the American Revolution. The history really comes alive, and I wasn’t surprised to read the author’s note...
Book Review of The Sentinels of Andersonville by Tracy Groot
Captivating characters, gripping storytelling, and unflinching history form a tale of friendship and sacrifice that’s not for the faint of heart. My rating: ★★★★★ I absolutely love the characters, dialogue, and narrative style in this book. It’s the sort of book I have to force myself to slow down and savor....
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Book Review of Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham
A classic tale of grit and resilience, bringing American seamanship and a fascinating historical figure to life for young and old alike. My rating: ★★★★★ Having just returned from New England and my first time seeing the Atlantic, it seems a fitting time to review this maritime tale. It’s one of my all-time...
Author Interview with Alena Mentink (plus a giveaway)
Do you enjoy adventures with pure love, strong faith, and happily-ever-afters? Today I interview Alena Mentink about her new release, A Time of Proving, and announce a special series giveaway. Alena Mentink’s Christian western romance series, Home to Osceola, celebrates faith and family in small-town stories...
Book Review of Spark of the Revolution by Megan Soja
Authentic history, realistic struggles, and heartwarming characters come together in a rich, uplifting tale of courage and faith. My rating: ★★★★★ Christian fiction set in the American Revolution? Sign me up! Spark of the Revolution is a wonderful beginning to a new series. Authentic history, realistic...
