Daughter of Cana

Angela Hunt is absolutely amazing when it comes to Biblical fiction. She provides a perspective immersed in re-search that lets me see these well known stories in an entirely new light. And Hunt certainly does not disappoint in her latest Daughter of Cana.

The perfect book leading up to Easter, Hunt begins with Jesus’ miracle at Cana and comes full circle to His death and resurrection, told through the eyes of Jesus’ brother Jude and a young woman named Tasmin. This fresh per-spective reveals a different side to the miracles and ministry of Jesus Christ. I found myself unable to put this book down, devouring Hunt’s expert storytelling. I praise everything from her characters to her descriptions to her plot.

Fans of biblical fiction will want to pick this book up. Get ready for an adventure that challenges your perspectives and encourages you to consider another side to the live and times of Jesus.
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Angela Elwell Hunt always does a great job with Biblical Fiction, but this book was definitely my favorite so far. Set in the holy land during the life of Jesus from the beginning of his ministry to his crucifixion, Hunt brings the gospels to life in a beautiful way. The main characters are Tasmin the twin sister of Thomas, the doubting disciple, and Jude, the brother of Jesus.

Both Tasmin and Jude see Jesus' first miracle as he turns water into wine at a wedding of a friend, but they both believe that Jesus has used trickery of some sort. As Thomas leaves to follow Jesus, Tasmin has only one thing in mind: bring him home to help her take care of their elderly father and their vast fig orchards. Jude wants Jesus to return to their father's carpenter shop and the family. As they each set out to bring their sibling home, they combine forces to accomplish their desire; but in turn, they are witnesses to some of Jesus' miracles, his preaching, and his horrific death and astounding resurrection. It is only then they realize that Jesus is indeed the Son of God.

Hunt's exquisite writing and deep knowledge of both Jewish and Roman culture and history, as well as the four gospels is evident throughout this book. The gospel period leaps off the page and makes the reader feel that they are right there taking part in Jesus' life and ministry. I especially appreciated her afterword where she explains some of the things included in the story and gave justification as to why she used them. Her bibliography was extended and shows the reader the depths she went to to make this an authentic a fiction book as possible.

Highly recommended to those who enjoy Biblical fiction, and I look forward to book 2 which will focus on Jesus' sister, Pheodora.

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions are mine alone. I was not compensated for this review.

This was an incredible read! Absolutely perfect for the Easter season. I found this well researched and brought me closer to the word of God.
I highly recommend it to anyone.

It is hard to take a well known story and give it a fresh face. Ms. Hunt does this here, giving a face to the brother's of Jesus, the struggles of the villagers that knew Jesus and his family growing up. I loved it. I felt like the twin story line was another fresh look, a woman that struggled with connecting to others since she had a twin, people sharing rumors as well.

This time period is one I just love to read and understand. It was like a cool breeze in the summertime. Check it out!

Daughter of Cana
By Angela Hunt
It was an absolute pleasure to be able to read this book right before Passover and Easter. It prepared my heart for this celebration in a new way which was such a special gift.
Living with her father and twin brother, Thomas, Tasmin has seen and experienced little outside of her home of Cana. With helping her father and brother tend the fig orchard and catering weddings Tasmin has shown little thought to changing the way life is. While catering a wedding for friends, Tasmin experiences a strange encounter with a man named Yeshua that will change her life forever.
Jude understands his duty to help his brother in the trade of carpentry. It is expected. His oldest brother Yeshua, however, has begun to pull away from the family and has deserted the family business. With the pressure of keeping things together, Jude follows his brother's trail to find what has taken him from home.
As Tasmin and Jude’s lives begin to change they realize that life will never be the same.
This book is full of Biblical truths and some storytelling. In all, it brings to life an event that changed all our lives. It was a great read, well written and full journey of growth.
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This was an excellent Easter read! Angela Hunt has long been on my "go to" list for women's fiction and biblical historical, and this one did not disappoint! Most biblical fiction I've read has taken place during Old Testament times. Those that I've read in New Testament have generally been after the Resurrection, in the days of the early church. This is the first I've read that takes place during the time of Jesus. I think authors shy away from this time because there is a deeper requirement of being precise, but Ms. Hunt does an excellent job with this, as she quotes scripture directly any time the words of Jesus are used and often when people are conveying stories they've heard.

This book takes the view that the fact that we don't know anything about Thomas's twin is because she was a woman. Other disciples had brothers among the disciples (James/John, Peter/Andrew), and since we know Thomas was twin, the question is natural on why we don't see that sibling among Jesus's followers. The author named this sister Tasmin, and a majority of the book is from her perspective. Her primary purpose throughout the first part of the book was to find her brother and bring him home from following Yeshua. As she follows his trail and hears more about Yeshua, she becomes more and more confused on who Yeshua actually is. For most of the book, Yeshua's brother Jude (the author of the book of Jude) is along for the ride, for one reason or another. This book is about their relationship with each other, but also their individual spiritual journeys as they determine for themselves if Yeshua is indeed who He says He is. There is a bit of romance between the 2 of them, but it is not an overpowering aspect of the story. I enjoyed the pacing of the romance and how it took a backseat to the spiritual journey.

This book covers the entirety of Christ's earthly ministry and seeing it from this outside perspective is fantastic. It was a fresh perspective on the life, death and resurrection of Christ. The Biblical narrative was taken directly from scripture. The thoughts and feelings of the main characters are speculated, but I appreciated that the author never speculated anything about Christ himself - she pulled directly from scripture. This was a much needed fresh look at the Easter story and the timing of reading this book could not have been better.

Special thanks to Bethany House Publishers for an advanced copy of this book. I was not obligated to write a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own.

DAUGHTER OF CANA by ANGELA HUNT is a must read for lovers of biblical fiction. In fact it is one of the best books I have read and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
The author has obviously done a great deal of research into life in Israel at the time, knows about Jewish feasts and old testament scripture, and paints a wonderful picture of Yeshua's ministry and earliest followers.
The story is told by Tasmin of Cana, the disciple Thomas' twin sister, and Jude of Nazareth, Yeshua's younger brother.
In spite of witnessing His first miracle at a wedding in Cana, Tasmin and Jude do not believe Yeshua's claim to be the Son of Man. When Thomas becomes a follower of Yeshua, they join forces to try and find their brothers. They want them to come home and face their family responsibilities. They are also afraid that they are going to get into trouble with the authorities. I love the descriptions of their travels and the people they meet along the way. The gospel story is told as they hear of Christ's miracles, witness some for themselves, and hear His teachings.
It is a beautifully written book and one that I will definitely read more than once.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

I experienced both gain and loss by reading this book...
The gain: I gained a new perspective of what it could have been like, living during the time of Jesus's ministry here on earth.
The loss: I lost - sleep. The story was riveting enough that I stayed up way too late because I couldn't put it down!
With all that being said, I really really enjoyed this book. It's the first book by this author that I have read, and it certainly won't be my last. Biblical history is one of my favorite subjects, and this story taught me a few new things, which I am very thankful for.
I was extremely impressed by the author's talent for taking Biblical facts, and weaving them together with her imagination - and creating believable circumstances that fill in some of the gaps in Biblical accounts.
The characters were well thought out, and the story never lagged. I felt like I was on the road to Jerusalem, Cana, Nazareth, etc. I felt like I was in the group of people that sat mesmerized while Jesus taught. The images that the chapters created in my mind were vivid and lasting.
The characters Tasmin and Jude are both struggling to bring their 'wayward' brothers home - for different reasons. While chasing after them, they experience many adventures along the way. Little do they know that their lives are about to change - immensely!
I love all the scriptures quoted - from both the Old and the New Testaments. They bring such clarity.
I love the Hebrew words used throughout the story that give it authenticity.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher. I am not required to leave a review. All opinions expressed here are my own.
I will be recommending this book to everyone I know! It was so well done and worth the time to read!

If you have never read any of Angela Hunt’s historical fiction books, then you are missing out! I was riveted this week by her most recent book, Daughter of Cana. This book tells the story of Jesus, starting with the miracle at the wedding in Cana, from the viewpoint of the apostle Thomas’ twin sister, Tasmin (a fictional character), and Jude, the brother of Jesus.

A good portion of the book was Tasmin and Jude trying to catch up with Jesus, Thomas, and the other disciples. The whole way, they are hearing these incredible stories about the miracles and words of Jesus. The story kept me on the edge of my seat, because I kept wondering what would happen when Tasmin and Jude found Him, and if they would get the miracles and information that they sought. I felt the heartbreak as they witnessed his crucifixion and their triumph at His resurrection. I also loved the way that their characters grew and transformed as the story went on.

If you are looking an intriguing read to keep you occupied, then I highly recommend this book. You will not be disappointed! I received a copy of this book from Net Galley. All opinions are my own.

Daughter of Cana by Angela Hunt is the first book in the Jerusalem Road series. I finished it on Easter weekend, and it moved me so much that I have been pondering it ever since. Hence the delay in writing my review.

I loved taking a peek behind the scenes into the lives of Jesus' family and his apostle Thomas. I had forgotten that Thomas was a twin. This book focuses on his twin sister Tasmin, and how she reacts to Thomas' sudden departure from her life to follow Jesus.

Together with Jesus' brother Jude, Tasmin is determined to hunt down her brother and bring him home to help their father with their orchard. Jude also wants Jesus to return home because he has just received a lucrative job offer to make a bed with an intricately carved headboard. But he needs Jesus' skills to complete the bed and to get paid. If he can't convince Jesus to come home and help his family, then he will have to pay back the money he spent on purchasing the wood. Both Jude and Tasmin are determined to get what they want and set out on a journey that will change their lives forever.

While it was clear Jude and Tasmin were going to fall in love, it was not the central theme of this story. The real story was Jesus' message. This is the perfect book for someone who is seeking to know more about Jesus or needs a faith boost. I loved the way Hunt described the Kingdom of God, and I loved that I read the last page on Easter Sunday!

"The kingdom of God was wherever God was king. It was within those who surrendered to His kingship."

So few people realize this as they make that all-important commitment to God. I love that Hunt made this clear and did it in such a way that if someone is reading this and they do not know the Lord, they will make that discovery at the same time as the characters.

​Daughter of Cana is a definite must-read, and the perfect gift to give someone who is seeking.

I received this book courtesy of Bethany House Publishers through Netgalley.

Angela Hunt’s biblical fiction novel, Daughter of Cana, follows the story of Tasmin, twin sister to Thomas, who became one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. While the tale is clearly fictional, Hunt weaves a story that helps readers grasp a lot of the cultural and historical context surrounding the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth and those who knew and followed him. Hunt does a good job of pulling together historical events from the biblical narrative and keeps that as true to the Bible as possible while telling a fictional tale.

Hunt paints a beautiful picture of life in Nazareth, Cana, and Jerusalem, helping readers understand what it would be like to travel with the itinerant Jesus. She helps readers understand the different reactions people had to Jesus—some accepting him as Messiah, some saying he was a prophet, and others claiming he was crazy. I truly felt like I was seeing Jesus through new eyes—vicariously through some of those who met him in the biblical narrative. I guess the best way to say it is that Hunt helped to put skin on Jesus through her story telling.

I’d highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to truly “experience” life in Jesus’ time. It will help you appreciate Jesus more, and it will help you to better understand the history and the culture so that his teaching makes even more sense.

Note: I received a copy of the book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for this honest review. However, the opinions expressed are my own.

I'm always excited to read a new Angela Hunt book. I read this one over Easter week, which was the perfect time to dive into this story. I loved the premise of this book, and Tasmin is an excellent main character. I understood her frustration with her brother for just up and leaving her with all the responsibility. I also thought the author did a wonderful job fleshing out Jude's character. Watching him struggle with his relationship with Jesus was so interesting. I highly recommend this book for readers of biblical fiction.



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Wow!!!
The book overwhelmed me in a totally good way. I didn't know what to expect when I started reading it, but as Biblical fiction is my favorite subgenre I knew I was going to enjoy it. I didn't know I was going to enjoy it so much as to be overwhelmed.

The author did a great job!!! Very, very fantastic job. I loved the beauty she wove, the flow of the story and the uniqueness of the characters. This book is like none other I have read.
The story tells us of the half-brother of Jesus; Jude, his wife Tasmin, the ministry and death or Jesus and His siblings' journey to acknowledging and beliving in Him as the Son of God.
This story made me remember how everyone at one time in their journey of life had doubts and sin and God designing events and circumstances to bring us to the knowledge of His dear Son.
In this book I saw the sovereignty and the almighty power of God displayed beautifully.

If I was going to tell someone about Jesus who would not want to read scriptures I would lead them to this book because it will ultimately and definitely lead them to scriptures and to God.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.

Daughter of Cana
by Angela Hunt
Bethany House
Bethany House Publishers
Christian
Pub Date 31 Mar 2020


I am reviewing a copy of Daughter of Cana through Bethany House Publishers and Netgalley:



Twins Thomas and Tasmin are hired to oversee a wedding feast in Cana. They worry when the host runs out of wine. But a guest tells Tasmin to have the servants fill the pitchers by the gate with water from the cistern. Tasmin obeys but is reluctant at first but when the rain water turns to the finest wine ever tasted in Cana she is amazed.



After Thomas decides to follow Jesus, he and Tasmin argue, the twins have been together since they were in there Mother's womb. Tasmin is not ready to accept loosing her brother to whom she sees as a magician prophet!


Tasmin decides to follow the Nazarene groups and do whatever she can to get her brother back, aided by Jude, younger brother to Jesus of Nazareth.



I give Daughter of Cana five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

Okay, WOW! I can't do this book justice, but I'll try.

Tasmin's frustration is so relatable. And the progression is so real! She's frustrated with her brother, and blames this Yeshua character who showed up uninvited and rocked her world, taking her twin brother Thomas away like a pied piper. Which colors her view of everything she hears about Yeshua over the next few years. I could be her, or definitely be friends with her.

Spending some time in Jude's head was so cool! His protective instincts, getting a peek at what his heart might have been going through?

The whole story- shifted slightly off focus (but closely related) from the main players, made this one of the best Biblical fiction stories of Jesus' days on earth that I've ever read.

And the Q/A section at the back, to help discern the fiction from the fact, was both fun to read and helpful too.

I received a copy of this book from #NetGalley, and chose to review it here. All thoughts are my own.

Moods are tricky things and mine can be trickier than most. For some books, I just have to be in the right mood to read them. This wasn't the case for this book, but I will review what I do know.

Angela Hunt writes high quality fiction and she researches her topics, settings, and characters to make a cohesive story that is not only believable, but also enjoyable. Her readers love her books, and she writes to please her readers.

Daughter of Cana is the first in the Jerusalem Road series and takes place at the wedding feast in Cana where water becomes wine. Tasmin and her twin brother, Thomas, are what's today known as caterers and had hired to provide the food and drinks for this wedding. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was invited to the wedding, and brought to the wedding her children and the entourage following Jesus. They were a rough looking bunch of characters and were looked down on by most of the guests, but Thomas listens to Jesus and decides to follow him because of the radical ideas he put forth. Tasmin teams up with Jesus' brother, Jude, to try to bring her brother back.

This book has the promise of being a five star book, but moods being what they are, I didn't read it all the way through. I will give it five stars, two thumbs up, and a glass of the best wine you've ever had.

Bethany House and NetGalley.com provided the copy for me to read for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is a novel of the three years of Jesus' ministry from the point of view of Thomas' sister and Jesus' brother Jude. It was well done and gave me a picture of how hard it was for the Jewish people to understand who Jesus was.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review.

Daughter of Cana is a beautiful story about Tasmin, twin sister of Thomas. It begins with the wedding of Cana and follows her as she chases her brother Thomas (Jesus' disciple) all over Israel. Covering the major miracles and healings Jesus performed through his death and resurrection this book will make a really nice Easter present. It was fast paced, moving, and I felt so much richer.
Any doubts someone might have about Jesus' ministry are dealt with as Tasmin questions every miracle and healing. It was believable and makes me wonder what I would have done living as a Jew during the time of Jesus. The other perspective is from Jude, Jesus' brother giving the novel another layer of thought to Jesus' ministry and what it means to leave your family for God.
A lovely story, easy read, and a book I'd definitely recommend.


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#Daughter of Cana# by Angela Hunt is a Biblical Fiction story. Angela Hunt is a Christy Award winner. She has written 180 books. She is well respected. This book is the first book in the Jerusalem Road book #1.. This book takes place in Nazareth and Cana. The narrator of the story is Tasmin. who is a twin with Thomas. Tasmin shows the reader what life was like during the times of Jesus. The author writes with lots of wonderful description about life in Nazareth and how the people lived then. Tasmin has a beautiful character. She lived and cared for her very elderly father. The scenes show the impact Jesus had on the world then. This story will have a sequel. I look forward to the sequel. Thank you to netgalley, the publisher for allowing me to read and review this wonderful Biblical fiction book. The opinions about this book are my own. I will share my review with Amazon, facebook, Goodreads, my blog, Bookhub, , the church staff.

The Daughter of Cana is book one in the Jerusalem Road series by Angela Hunt. This is such a good book. It is so well written I had to keep reminding myself it was a fictional writing based on Biblical facts.

The story starts in 27 A.D. with Thomas and his twin sister, Tasmin, being hired to do a wedding in Cana. More guests arrive at the wedding than planned for. Some of them are Mary of Nazareth and her family. Her oldest son, Yeshua (Jesus) is there and several men join him and follow him through his next three years. Thomas is one of these men.

Through the story we see what it might have been for those who knew Yeshua and his disciples' families. We see the struggles the carpenter's family went through without having him there to do the intricate work only he is skilled with. We see Thomas' family struggle to keep up with the fruit trees, especially when his father can no longer tend to them. We also see how the people of the time do not understand what Yeshua is saying.

I especially appreciate the question and answer part after the story, where the author points out the extensive research she has done to give as accurate accounting as possible. She gives bible verses that she used for naming characters. I would highly recommend this story for anyone who enjoys reading Biblical Fiction.

I received an e book copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Netgalley and Bethany House Publishers. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I have read and enjoyed Angela Hunt's books before and this was no exception. I really enjoy Biblical fiction and this did not disappoint. Everything that came from the Bible and the history of Jesus was accurate and not tampered with. The fiction comes in with Jude and Tasmin, Thomas's twin. Jude is a true person but Tasmin is pure fiction.

This story takes in the years of Jesus' ministry starting with the wedding at Cana and ending with his return to heaven. The story is more about Tasmin and her views on what is happening, along with Jude's views. The story switches between Tasmin narrating and Jude's narration.

The story is well written, the editing was well done. The main characters were very well developed and the story was believable.

I give this book a 4 out of 5 star review. Five stars are saved for truly exceptional books. Most books are 3 star. I would recommend this book to my friends. https://mybooksiread.blogspot.com/2020/05/daughter-of-cana-by-angela-hunt.html

This was the first biblical fiction novel I read that took place during the life of Jesus. A fascinating read! I look forward to more from this author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

Daughter of Cana
by Angela Hunt
Bethany House
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Bethany House Publishers
Christian
Pub Date 31 Mar 2020 | Archive Date 31 May 2020

Angela Hunt is one of my favorite Biblical fiction authors. I loved this book and it is well written.
I will recommend this to our patrons. Easy read!
Thanks to Net Galley and Bethany House for my ARC.

Daughter of Cana"
(Jerusalem Road Book #1)
By
Angela Hunt

Synopsis: Thomas and Tasmin twins, whom were hired to oversee a wedding feast on Cana. They begin to worry when they ran out of wine, until a guest tells Tasmin to fill the pitchers with water. She was reluctant but the water did turned to wine. Are you going to follow Thomas and Tasmin as they follow the Nazarene.

My Thoughts: Angela Hunt wrote another great book. I have read several of her books and she leaves me amazed. "Daughter of Cana" is one of her best book I've read. It is a page turner and I felt like I was there. This is the first book in a new series and I can't wait to read the next one. If you love a Christian historical period piece, you will need to read "Daughter of Cana" .

Favorite quote: "I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life".

Rating: I am giving this book a rating of a 5 out of 5. I will highly recommend this book to family, friends and others

Disclaimer: I received this complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

This is the story of Tasmin, the twin sister of Thomas the Apostle. When Jesus passes through their neighborhood (attending the wedding where he performed a miracle), Thomas decides to follow him. Tasmin is not pleased by him leaving all the work to her. And she doesn’t trust Jesus of Nazareth. Neither does his brother Jude and so they embark on a journey to try to persuade their brothers to come home.

This story goes all the way to the time of the ascension. I would recommend this story to anyone who likes Biblical historical.fiction. Angela Hunt is the best author out there of this genre. I see by the title that this is the start of a series and I am eagerly awaiting the sequels.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Yet I know that my Redeemer lives and in the end, He will stand on earth. Even after my skin has been destroyed, het in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my own eyes.

Tasmin and her twin brother Thomas have agreed to feed and cater a wedding feast. It is meeting Yeshua and the miracle that he performed of turning water into wine that Tasmin's life changed. It has always been her brother and father and when Thomas went to follow Yeshua, she knew she had to bring back home. She was not the only one that wanted to bring a brother back home. Jude the brother of Yeshua wanted to bring his older brother home to the responsibilities of their family. In their journey, they hear of the miracles of Yeshua and the hope that is filled with all those that encounter him. When they rescue an abandoned baby boy, Tasmin and Jude become drawn to something greater than rescuing their own brothers.

Tasmin and Jude do not believe that Yeshua is the promised Messiah and in their journey to bring their respective brothers home, they discover the fragility of their own hearts.

Angela Hunt is one my favorite historical biblical authors. She brings the emotions of Jude and having a perfect brother Jesus. Can you imagine. With Tasmin the relationship of her brother was a special bond that she was held captive to. The revelation of who Jesus was to both Tasmin and Jude is a surrender of preconceived ideals and pragmatism. It is easy on this side to see the whole story but the Jewish people had to overcome so much of traditions that they could not see into their own hearts.

Highly recommend.

A Special Thank you to Bethany House Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

Daughter of Cana by Angela Hunt
Daughter of Cana takes a unique approach to some lesser known Bible characters and fills in the blanks through well-researched speculation.
Tasmin is the daughter of Cana and a Jewish woman who was present at the wedding at Cana where Jesus turned water into wine. Her brother becomes fascinated by Yeshua bar Joseph and follows him from the wedding to the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Tasmin goes in search of her brother and finds love and the long-awaited Messiah on her journey.
Angela Hunt is one of my favorite authors. Her work is varied and doesn’t have a consistent, predictable “voice,” which means that her books are unique and fresh. I enjoyed this one, which is the first one of a series.
I have read much in the genre of biblical fiction and this book compares favorably with the best authors. It gives readers an accurate glimpse of life in biblical times. It also poses answers to the questions of what it would have been like to grow up in same family as Jesus.
Readers who are fans of biblical fiction or Angela Hunt will enjoy this book. I am grateful to the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in return for this, my honest review.

Powerful, insightful and memorable. Angela Hunt has a way with Biblical fiction unlike any other; she truly brings the characters to life in ways that are relatable to modern times. This story takes place during the time of Jesus’s ministry on earth and captures true biblical, historical details while providing thought provoking insights through the lens of fiction. I would recommend this book to any of my friends. The characters are real, raw, and genuine in their journey of faith and I was blessed as a result.
I received a complimentary copy and all opinions expressed are my own and freely given.

I have loved every. single. book. ever. written by Angela Hunt and 'Daughter of Cana' is no exception. She has this incredible way of taking a biblical hero....whether well known or only whispered about...and making them live and breathe. And without fail, as I read her novels, I end up pausing to jot down notes in my Bible of things I hadn't thought of, things I'd learned or things that make the historical person more relatable.

This time, the story centers around Jude (son of Mary) and Tasmin (twin brother to "Doubting Thomas.') (Which, by the way, it's possible that he actually HAD a twin. Can you even?) Both Tasmin and Jude doubt Jesus' claims, and decide to follow Him to convince Thomas and Mary, respectively, to turn home. The story covers their travels, what they learn, and some pretty awesome conclusions. It is SO GOOD, Y'all. So good! A definite recommend!