Robin Jones Gunn is one of the greatest Christian authors whose works I have ever read. Her books aren't fantasy, they're a version of reality and this is shown though her characters, Christy Miller, and her good friends Sierra Jensen and Katie. Gunn has written a separate series for each of these fine young women, but the one I'm writing about today is Sierra.
Christy Miller knows a good friend when she meets her,
and so will you—
Get ready for Sierra Jensen!
*Only You, Sierra
The Europe mission trip brought Sierra Jensen the best gift possible: two new friends, Katie and Christy. But now Sierra is headed home, and she can’t help but wonder will her friendships last? And what about her new home? Her family moved while she was gone, and that means facing a new high school. And the biggest question of all: Will she ever find love? Then a chance meeting in a London airport answers that question. Paul makes her heart leap. But she’ll never see him again! Or will she?
*In Your Dreams
Sierra has had it! She’s done everything she can to find the right job, good friends, and most important, true love. But nothing is working out. Now she has to stay home to care for her grandmother. By herself. For the whole weekend! It will be terrible. But a series of startling surprises shows Sierra just how wrong she is—and before she knows it, she’s on her way to the perfect job, her first real date, and an encounter with a mysterious stranger.
*Don’t You Wish
Sierra has three wishes: visit her California friends; have her older sister, Tawni, disappear; and learn more about the mysterious stranger. When Easter break arrives, Sierra’s first wish comes true! She’s headed to Newport Beach for fun, sun, and surf. Unfortunately, not only does Tawni not disappear, she accompanies Sierra on her escape. What’s worse, everyone has a boyfriend except Sierra. But will her wishes begin to change as she realizes God wants to mold her according to His wishes?
We first meet Sierra in the last 'Christy' book, but you really can't get to know her until you read this, based on her very short appearance.
Only You, Sierra; In Your Dreams; and Don't you Wish give us a close look at the life of this wonderful young Christian. There's not as much of the original God Lovers in Sierra's books as I would like, but that's just my opinion. The balance Gunn created between the new characters and old is very good.
While Sierra is like Christy in some ways, they are as different as night and day. While Sierra became a Christian at a very young age, Christy wasn't saved until her teens. Sierra's free-spirited and isn't ashamed of saying what she thinks while Christy is more reserved and quiet.
But Sierra is just as lovable as any of the God Lovers, and it's easy to relate to her both as a person and as a Christian. Robin Jones Gunn's books and characters capture something that isn't found in most books today. They capture a sense of reality, of realism that makes the characters seem to truly exist.
Sierra Jensen, Volume I follows the story of a young woman as she deals with real-life problems and situations. Between work, school,friends, family, and a grandmother who hardly even knows who she is Sierra stays strong and faces it all with a courage that is truly admirable. Read as she encounters them head on with an attitude and flair that could only be Sierra. Travel with her on her journey to be closer to God, and closer to her family and friends. You won't be disappointed.
I received a free e-copy of this book for writing a honest review from Waterbrook Multnomah.
*Taken from the back of Sierra Jensen Volume I.
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