Reviews
K. Davidson
"When I received your book, I read it all in one night and was deeply moved. I could easily put myself in your shoes on just about every page and experience. Been there, done that is close to what we've shared in life, death, hurting, joyous outcomes and serving, even across these miles and times."
Brooke S.
"From the heart of a hero, that is humble enough not to call hisself one. A servant's heart called to action and he answered. This book shook some memories loose and provided closure to others. Take your time and feel the words, it is a journey and exercise for the heart and mind."
J. Breyer
Lillian is presented as a thoughtful thirteen-year-old who notices things other people overlook. Her tendency to carry other people's problems makes her journey especially interesting. As she discovers the hidden battle around her, the story gives her an opportunity to grow from quietly protecting everyone else to understanding that she also needs support.
A. Palmer
The Sentinel’s Sight is an engaging Christian fantasy that combines family struggles, supernatural mystery, and a powerful message about faith. I really liked Lillian as the main character because she is quiet and observant, but she is also carrying more than she realizes. Her ability to see the radiant beings and dark figures around the people in Bethel Springs adds an interesting layer to the story and makes ordinary situations feel much more significant. I especially appreciated the way the story shows Lillian learning that she doesn’t have to handle every problem by herself. Her struggles with her father pulling away, her mother becoming overwhelmed, and her own fear make her feel relatable. The Sentinel and the hidden battle also give the story a mysterious atmosphere that kept me curious about what would happen next. More than just a fantasy adventure, the book focuses on trusting others, having faith, and finding courage when things feel overwhelming.
N. Juarez
The ancient oak at the edge of Bethel Springs immediately creates curiosity. Lillian's discovery beneath its roots provides a compelling doorway into a world that most people cannot perceive. The contrast between the ordinary town and the supernatural conflict makes the premise particularly intriguing.
D. Young
I really liked this story because it blends faith, family, and supernatural mystery in an interesting way. Lillian stood out to me because she is not portrayed as someone who has all the answers. She is a young girl who notices the struggles around her and slowly learns that she does not have to carry everything alone. I also liked the idea of seeing the unseen battles happening behind ordinary choices and everyday life. The Sentinel adds a mysterious element that made the story feel more intriguing, while the themes of trust, courage, and family give it an emotional foundation. Overall, it sounds like a meaningful Christian fantasy with a strong coming of age story at its heart.
R. Foster
What drew me into The Sentinel’s Sight was the mystery surrounding the ability to see what others cannot. The story made me think about how easily we overlook what is right in front of us and how important it can be to trust our instincts when something feels different. I found the themes of awareness, courage, and paying attention especially meaningful. My biggest takeaway was that having a different perspective can be both a burden and a strength, depending on how we choose to use it. Mysterious and emotionally engaging, it left me curious about the Watchwood world and what might be waiting beyond what can be seen.
M. Giles
Books like these give me chills. I believe in the spirit realm and that good and bad spirits are watching, plotting and fighting for the humans. The story is told by an ancient Sentinel who has been watching over a house fore several generations. Lillian is the main character. The author sets her up as being special from the beginning. She is 13 and given responsibility for her 4 siblings. The story opens with a greyness falling over the town, a problem inside the house. The plot and characters develops we learn Lillian has the site and sees shadows she isn't suppose to see. Suspense, mystery, faith
T. Hall
The Sentinel's Sight had me hooked from the very first chapter & kept me wanting more. I loved the mystery, the intriguing world, and the way the story slowly unfolded. The characters were interesting and the pacing kept me reading. Definitely a great start to a wonderful series and I look forward to reading the next one.
S. Phillips
The Sentinel’s Sight is a captivating and beautifully written start to The Watchwood Chronicles. I really enjoyed the mysterious atmosphere, intriguing storyline, and the way the author draws you into the world. The characters kept me interested, and there was a great sense of suspense that made me want to keep reading. A wonderful beginning to what promises to be an exciting series
Claudette
This book not only had a great storyline that seemed supernatural...I felt like it gave a hidden message about the way the world is today and how we have so much sin that we don't fight back on. This would be a great Christian read if you keep an open mind and feel what the message is really about.
K. Lytle
What We Could Not Write Home was such a moving read. What really stood out to me was the decision to tell a deployment story from both sides of the distance. Eli's experiences as a DUSTOFF medic are set against Rebekah's very different reality back home, where she is raising their children and carrying the everyday responsibilities of a family on her own. That contrast makes the story feel especially personal and relatable.
I also loved the focus on everything that goes unsaid. The letters between Eli and Rebekah show how people sometimes protect the ones they love by keeping their hardest experiences to themselves. With the author's own background as a combat medic informing the story, the military elements feel grounded while the heart of the book remains focused on marriage, family, sacrifice, and the emotional cost of deployment. A moving read for anyone interested in military fiction or the often-overlooked perspective of the families waiting at home.
B. Jones
What We Could Not Write Home: A Soldier's War, a Wife's Waiting, and the Truth Between the Letters is a moving dual-perspective account that captures the particular ache of wartime correspondence, not just what was said, but everything that had to stay unsaid, whether by military censorship or self-protective silence. Weaving the soldier's experience with his wife's waiting at home gives the story an emotional fullness that single-perspective war memoirs often lack, letting readers feel both the front line and the anxious quiet of the home front. It's a quietly devastating read about the distance letters can't fully close, and a meaningful addition to war literature for anyone drawn to the personal, human cost behind the historical record.
L. Hart
What stayed with me most was how the book gives equal weight to Eli’s dangerous missions and Rachelle’s quieter struggles back home. The ordinary details, like dealing with a sick child or a fallen tree, make the distance of deployment feel much more real than dramatic battlefield scenes alone could have. I was especially drawn to the unsent letters because they capture how couples sometimes protect each other by keeping their hardest fears to themselves. It left me thinking about how much can exist inside the space between two people who are trying to stay connected.
L. Seger
I love stories written in letters, much like this is. As a person who has family members who have served in various capacities, I very much enjoyed the insight I received from this story.