Christian Book Reviews & Updates from Jayna Baas
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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 Tender Grace by Jackina Stark
A slow and gentle stretch toward the light, displaying the power of God’s Word on the journey from heartache to hope. My rating: ★★★★★ ’Tis the season for romance (doesn’t it seem like it’s always the season for romance?). But with this book review, I want to remind you of the gentle pursuit of the Lover of...
Book Review of The Elusive Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Plenty of drama, villainy, and heroism, plus some subtle spiritual applications. Note: Secular author. My rating: ★★★★☆ Thanks to a Christmas gift, this is the second time I’ve experienced this return to the intriguing world of Sir Percy and Marguerite. The Elusive Pimpernel is almost as good as the first...
What is Christian Historical Fiction?
Three essential elements that aren’t as obvious as they seem • Christian historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, and it’s popular with many other readers as well. Maybe you’re one of them—or will be after reading this! But even though the genre sounds self-explanatory, there’s a lot of variety in what...
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Book Review of Tidings of Comfort and Joy by Davis Bunn
A short and sweet story with a vintage flair and plenty of gentle Christmas spirit. My rating: ★★★★★ A sweet, gentle story set in the aftermath of WWII, this book has just the right blend of characters, plot, and barely-there romance. It’s not exactly a Christmas story in the typical sense. But it has all the...
Book Review of Ticket to Tomorrow by Carol Cox
Faith, romance, and international intrigue at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. My rating: ★★★★☆ In a lot of ways, this was a fairly typical Christian historical romance. It delivered what I was looking for—not a breathtaking read, but a satisfying story. However, there were a few reasons it caught my interest:...
Book Review of The Sound of Light by Sarah Sundin
Courage and sacrifice meet in an unfamiliar part of WWII. My rating: ★★★★☆ Germany, England, Russia, Japan—I know all the familiar areas of the WWII maps. But Denmark? Not so much. Reading the author’s note made this book all the more interesting. The inspiration came from a Danish aristocrat and Olympian...
