Your resource for clean & Christian YA fiction book recommendations—YA literature for teens with higher expectations.
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
There are very few authors of whom I can say I’ve read every single one of their books. Kasie West comes close, though my enthusiasm for her books cooled a bit with some of her more recent titles. (Check out YA Fiction for Christians: An Honest Look at Kasie West… Read More »Christian Teen Fiction Spotlight: Author Cher Gatto
Does your local library or bookstore have a section dedicated to Christian books for teens? Or, at the very least, a viable number of YA Christian 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
When you pick up a novel of any given genre, you have certain expectations of what you’ll find, right? If it’s fantasy, the characters must exhibit some type of mystical powers, or at least live in a world where mystical powers exist. Readers of paranormal fiction expect to encounter vampires,… Read More »Christian Romance: The Lies Behind the First Kiss in Fiction
Ever read a novel where the main character jumped off the page and took your heart hostage? Where you felt his emotions like they were your own and you had to put your life on hold until the book was done because you needed to see how his plight ended?… Read More »Emotionally Charged YA Fiction That Will Alter Your Perspective
If you’re reading this (or any other part of my blog for that matter), I assume you are not content to let life wash over you like waves from a storm surge. You want more, you want to be more, and you know that in some way—even if it isn’t… Read More »6 Must-Read Nonfiction Books for Christian Teens
Ever met a person who seemed too perfect? What did you think of her? She probably isn’t your best friend because nobody wants to hang out with someone who has absolutely no flaws. (Unless we’re talking about Jesus.) Nobody wants to read about characters with perfect virtue either. As an… Read More »Christian YA Fiction Spotlight: Author Jenny B. Jones