I dnfed this book, only because it was definitely geared toward young boys. I didn't get anything out of it for myself and right now don't have any young boys to share it with.

This is a wonderful book for teenage boys, and a great way to talk about the struggle of pornography. It's well laid out and is very thought provoking.

Brave Quest
By Dean Briggs
Series: none
Publisher: Chosen
Rated: 5
Obtain: Buy!
Back of the Book: “Fathers, you have a brief--but powerful--window to help usher your son into manhood. Using this thrilling interactive fantasy adventure, you can engage your son at a critical point in his life: the transition into adulthood. Each day a brief imaginative reading immerses him in another world, inviting him to become the hero of his own journey.
As he faces perils and enemies and discovers allies, this modern mythic tale guides your son (and you) through the dangers and joys of the teen years. He'll be taught classic virtues and how to appreciate godly leadership. He'll reflect on difficulties he has faced and be encouraged to dream big about his future. He'll experience the very real price of giving in to temptations, and he'll be primed to recognize the materialistic lures of the age.
As you embark on this life-defining journey together, you can help prepare him for both the adventure and danger he must face on the road to becoming a man of godly purpose and conviction.”

Impressions: This book is suggested for that preteen- teenage group of boys. I intended for my husband and son to read this together as the author suggests, but it ended up being something I read with my son. He was intrigued by the story and wanted to continue reading after the first chapter. I was pleasantly surprised with how thorough this book was in topics discovered during the transition from childhood to adulthood. The topics divulged in this book are crucial to maturing but not always easily taught. I appreciated that this book covered so much material in an interesting and entertaining way. My son and I also enjoyed the engaging nature of this story through thought provoking questions along the way. I thought this was a well written and thoughtful book to help young boys transition into adulthood with a solid plan. I wish there was a book geared for girls as well!

I received an ARC of this book via the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review shared here. For more book reviews go to: Brave Quest

By Dean Briggs

Series: none

Publisher: Chosen

Rated: 5

Obtain: Buy!

Back of the Book: “Fathers, you have a brief--but powerful--window to help usher your son into manhood. Using this thrilling interactive fantasy adventure, you can engage your son at a critical point in his life: the transition into adulthood. Each day a brief imaginative reading immerses him in another world, inviting him to become the hero of his own journey.

As he faces perils and enemies and discovers allies, this modern mythic tale guides your son (and you) through the dangers and joys of the teen years. He'll be taught classic virtues and how to appreciate godly leadership. He'll reflect on difficulties he has faced and be encouraged to dream big about his future. He'll experience the very real price of giving in to temptations, and he'll be primed to recognize the materialistic lures of the age.

As you embark on this life-defining journey together, you can help prepare him for both the adventure and danger he must face on the road to becoming a man of godly purpose and conviction.”



Impressions: This book is suggested for that preteen- teenage group of boys. I intended for my husband and son to read this together as the author suggests, but it ended up being something I read with my son. He was intrigued by the story and wanted to continue reading after the first chapter. I was pleasantly surprised with how thorough this book was in topics discovered during the transition from childhood to adulthood. The topics divulged in this book are crucial to maturing but not always easily taught. I appreciated that this book covered so much material in an interesting and entertaining way. My son and I also enjoyed the engaging nature of this story through thought provoking questions along the way. I thought this was a well written and thoughtful book to help young boys transition into adulthood with a solid plan. I wish there was a book geared for girls as well!



I received an ARC of this book via the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review shared here. For more book reviews go to:

This book seemed like it would be really great. It is definitely intended for an older boy I’d say maybe at least 13/14. My 11 year old felt it was too big for him and I agreed. I did glance through it and the content seemed well written and put together. I would definitely recommend it, however just for the proper age. I will be looking into this book once more when my son is a bit older and definitely a book that a dad/grandfather/male mentor and son would enjoy together.

As the mom of a boy in middle school, I love this book. Even better, he loves it because fantasy is the genre of choice right now. Brave Quest gives a short reading each day that draws you into a fantasy story designed to teach about biblical manhood and character. The book specifically invites reflection on what the reader's challenges are, how to overcome them, and what it means to live with integrity.

This would be a good book to read with your son if you have a family reading time, before bed, etc. Even older (tween) boys can enjoy reading together!