About the Book

Book: Daybreak

Author: Beckie Lindsey

Genre: YA Fiction

Release Date: July, 2019

Every girl has a secret she hopes the light will never find—

but the demons already have.

Krystal, Mackenzie, Tammi, and Sadie fight a spiritual battle between unseen forces of good and evil that reaches deadly proportions.

When Krystal’s relationship with lifelong friend, Bryce, turns romantic, she is faced with the most important decision of her life. No matter her choice—everything will change forever.

As the friends rally to help Krystal, they each face their own battles against the forces of darkness and within themselves.

When tension between the group and members of a rock band continue to escalate, only time will tell which bonds will grow stronger and which will break.

“The thief comes only to kill, steal, and destroy.”

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My Review

I was excited to see Beckie Lindsey’s YA book, Daybreak, available to read and review. There just aren’t enough good novels out there for our young people to read, and often, if they read at all, they’re choosing books that may be too mature or graphic.

First off, I will admit that I did not read the first two books in Lindsey’s Beauty from Ashes series—Secrets and Uninvited. I did look them up when I realized I landed in the middle of several stories and was a little lost. Lindsey jumps from character to character and background knowledge is very helpful.

There are several aspects of this series that I find intriguing. From the first, I was reminded of Frank Perotti’s This Present Darkness with the physical forms of demons working in the background. Too many Christians don’t understand the reality that we are in the middle of an angelic conflict and that Satan will use whatever whiles and weaknesses of ours to win us to his side of the conflict. Young people who understand that when they make poor choices they open the door to the enemy have a much better chance at circumventing spiritual disaster.

I also like the fact that the teenagers are dealing with real issues—Lindsey doesn’t pull any punches. Teen pregnancy, lust, sexual abuse, depression, homosexual feelings…and more. There is no quick fix in this story, and just because a person claims Jesus Christ as his/her Savior doesn’t make life easier. In fact, it often opens up the door for more Satanic attack.

One thing I did struggle with was the constant onslaught of darkness in the story. It feels almost oppressive and heavy. I would have liked to see some levity to release the tension on occasion. As I finished the book, I felt a sadness for the characters. It is true that we are in a spiritual battle, but there should be a sense of hope that prevails, even in this world.

I was given a free copy of this book for reviewing purposes, but these opinions are my own.

About the Author

Beckie Lindsey is an award-winning author, poet, blogger, and the editor of Southern California Christian Voice, a division of One Christian Voice, a national news syndicating agency. She is a major coffeeholic and enjoys a good book with a cat on her lap. She also loves to hike and hang out with family and friends. Beckie and her husband, Scott have three adult children, two adorable cats and live in California.

More from Beckie

Why I write YA and the BFA series

I believe a teenager still exists inside each of us.

We hear a familiar tune from our “glory days” and are instantly tapping our toes. Mentally, we’re back in high school —poofy bangs, scrunchie, neon off-the-shoulder sweatshirt — and all. Oh, wait. That’s me back in the ‘80s!

Ah, yes. There is something wonderfully awful about those coming-of-age years.

From the first kiss to the first breakup, there are memories we cherish and some we don’t care to ever revisit. Being a teen can be exciting, confusing, painful, joyous, or even all of those things at once!

No matter how different your teenage experience was from mine, one thing is true for us all: these years have an enormous impact on who we become as adults. We can all sympathize with the plight of puberty and the longing for independence and acceptance. Yeah, there’s still a teenager in all of us!

These are the reasons I write YA.

My hope is to use the power of storytelling to move past barriers and open hearts to accept how much God loves and desires a personal relationship with us.

At every age, we all need the grace and love of Jesus.

In the Beauties from Ashes (BFA) series, I write about relatable characters with difficult issues and traumatic pasts to enlighten readers about the unseen spiritual battle referred to in Scripture. Each character has a secret that has left them vulnerable to the battle in an invisible realm where demonic creatures fight to keep them chained to their pasts and angels of light work to free them.

The characters and their issues are complex, just like real life. In fact, some of the topics are often considered too taboo to talk about openly. But what is left in the dark, festers and grows. It is only in the light that we can be free. In the BFA series, readers experience the character’s quest for truth, love, grace, and freedom while hopefully finding the same for themselves.

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Through the Fire Blogs, December 28

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For Him and My Family, December 31

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Remembrancy, January 1

Locks, Hooks and Books, January 2

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A Reader’s Brain, January 4

Inklings and notions, January 5

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Beckie is giving away the grand prize of a $20 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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