I really enjoy the way Tracy Higley tells a story, and this one was no exception. Daria is an easy character to love and relate to, and Lucas is a great, tormented hero. Despite being Biblical historical fiction, this book has the feel of a Gothic story at times, and I even found myself thinking of Jane Eyre several times as I read. My only complaints with this story are theological in nature. I disagree with the way this author interprets the teachings of Paul and felt she had him preaching a false doctrine of perverted grace, encouraging people to forsake God's Law which goes against the teachings of Jesus who said, "Do not even think that I came to destroy the Law or the prophets, but to fulfill them." This came up a number of times throughout the book and really weakened the story for me. I wanted to see Daria and Lucas become followers of the Way far earlier in this story and I wanted to see them really believe and confess Jesus as their Lord and be transformed. I found their conversions really bland as they both just sort of "made peace with God" or decided to believe in the One True God and then the book ended. I wanted so much more. And finally, I wanted to see more than just Paul filled with the Holy Spirit and demonstrating His power. Paul came across almost as a magician in this book. I really wanted to see Priscilla and Aquila, Gaius and Aristarchus walking in the Spirit, but they came across as bland servants of Paul rather than followers of Jesus in their own right. There were things I liked about how the author portrayed Paul though, especially his humility and his willingness to learn.

Sorry, never got around to reading. Will try again at a later date.