Genres:
Fiction, Christian, Supernatural, Speculative, Young Adult
Rating:
4.5 stars
Mature Content:
2 (mild violence)
Age Range:
14-17
Interest level:
14-16
Book Blurb:
The tale of the Garden of Eden is one of the most well-known and universally loved stories of all time, and Dr. Elise Harper and her team believe there’s more than a little truth to it. To prove the science books wrong and religious lore right, they trek into the Caucasus mountain ranges, amidst a world ravaged with war and apocalyptic tragedy.
But shortly into the expedition, events pivot dangerously. Nature and hidden supernatural forces interrupt their mission, and the team’s motivation transforms from finding the Tree of Life to simply maintaining life itself.
Complicating things, the group is infused with wild cards, which drive tensions even higher, keeping them guessing if the future brings a chance for new beginning, or a path leading to death. (from Goodreads)
Review:
~I'd like to thank the author for sending me a free copy in exchange for my honest review!
This was quite a ride, the world definitely needs more books like these. I loved the writing style, the outstanding plot, and the relatable, unique, and inspiring characters.
Throughout this novel, Jencks really brings the gospel alive. Through multiple points of view (while still being in third person), we get to explore how, indeed, the Lord works in mysterious ways.
In the end, this is the type of book that you'll read, and will go grab your Bible and dig in. It's a book that will put that spark back into your faith.
Definitely recommended!
Things I Loved:
-the writing style
-the great plot
-the awesome cast of characters
-how it portrayed the Garden of Eden
Things I Didn't Love:
-Honestly, it was a wonderful book, no complaints!
In Conclusion:
If you're looking for a Christian speculative fiction about looking for the Garden of Eden, this one's definitely for you!
Recommended?:
Absolutely!
Sounds fascinating! And what a gorgeous cover!!
I just bought a copy from Amazon.ca :)