Your resource for clean & Christian YA fiction book recommendations—YA literature for teens with higher expectations.
Fortunately, a few authors remain dedicated to bringing clean content (less violence, profanity, or sex) to the mainstream YA fiction table. I personally enjoyed the novels by Kasie West and Ally Carter, both of whom write contemporary fiction. The other day, while browsing new releases in YA fiction at my… Read More »How to Find Clean Young Adult Fiction in a Dirty Market
Years ago, I went on a fiction fast. For half a decade (maybe longer), I took a break from reading fiction and didn’t pick up a single novel. Sounds crazy, right? Especially considering my current career path. Authors need to read. It’s part of how we study our craft and… Read More »Do You Need to Take a Break From Reading Fiction?
We spend a lot of time talking about deep topics on this blog (which is amazing, btw), but once in a while, it’s nice to take a break from the tough stuff and touch on something lighter. Like, for example, our favorite standout characters in YA novels. Who are your… Read More »Standout Characters in YA Novels: Lauren’s Picks
In my last post Pulpit or Stage? A Critical Look at the Criticism of Christian Fiction, I urged readers to lay off their criticism of faith-based fiction. YA Christian fiction books offer a great alternative for conscientious readers looking for clean entertainment that encourages faith (as long as you don’t… Read More »6 Red Flags to Watch For in YA Christian Fiction
Have you ever read a book review where a critic slammed a work of YA Christian fiction for not being “Christian enough”? “Lacks Biblical substance. Doesn’t mention Jesus even once. Fluffy entertainment.“ Let me first say that, as a Christian, it is of utmost importance to guard the integrity of your… Read More »Pulpit or Stage? A Critical Look at the Criticism of Christian Fiction
A while back, I promised to let you know whenever I discover a dazzling work of YA fiction. Lo and behold, I found one. This Christian teen fiction review features Something I Am Not, by Cher Gatto—a highly recommended read. Published in 2019, this isn’t a brand-new novel. But in… Read More »Christian Teen Fiction Review: SOMETHING I AM NOT
Does your local library or bookstore have a section dedicated to Christian fiction for teens? Or, at the very least, a viable number of Christian YA fiction titles mixed in with the mainstream selections? No? Neither does mine. In truth, it is very hard to find Christian books for teens.… Read More »Why is it So Hard to Find Christian Books For Teens?
Several years ago, I got the grand idea to write a novel, which morphed into the even grander idea of becoming an author. I knew I wanted to write for teens. There’s nothing like the thrill of seeing young people come into themselves and embrace who they were meant to… Read More »The Truth About Why I Write Christian YA Fiction