I have enjoyed reading a novel that explores Eden and the first humans. The author, Ms. Smith, did an exceptional job of imagining the place and time, showcasing what it was like for the first humans, and the consequences of the Fall. She based her vivid descriptions on Scripture, including verses from the Prophets such as Micah 6:8, to demonstrate the continuity of God's Word throughout human history. The story was entertaining, enlightening, and informative. The Gospels' message to repent and turn away from sin was a significant part of the last half of the book. Nonetheless, the primary message conveyed was that God loves each one of us, no matter what, and He will never abandon us. ( )

A beautifully written book with fantastic imagery. The setting is so intricately described that you can picture yourself in Eden. Eve is an intriguing character. Mother of all, she led an interesting life and left behind a true legacy. This books makes me long to be reunited with Adonia!
I received an ARC copy from Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. ( )

This is the first biblical fiction I’ve ever read, and I found it to be very engaging. Most of the book is written from Eve’s perspective, and takes us from the moment Eve is created until her last breath. We meet their many offspring (not just the ones we know about from the Bible) and see life from her eyes. I really loved seeing Adam and Eve’s very human reactions after their fall from Grace, and the feeling of love that continuously came from Adonai. I felt like the story meandered around a lot, and there were places that it seemed to move very slowly, but listening on audiobook helped keep things moving. I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to provide a positive review. ( )

This was an interesting book. I haven't read a fictionalized novel about the account of Creation, so I was excited to try this one. And I did appreciate the thought-provoking aspects Daughter of Eden brought about.
The majority of the book is told through Adam and Eve's perspectives, but as the story continues, and the generations grow, more perspectives are intertwined into the novel, from various members of Adam and Eve's family.
I enjoyed getting the opportunity to read this one and it definitely made me think.
Some aspects felt a little heavy to me, and left me feeling a little off, but otherwise it was a decent read.

I received a copy from the publishers through LibraryThing. I was not required to write a review. ( )

DNF: Chapter 9

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, so I absolutely hate to DNF it. I tried to read it over and over, but I couldn't finish it. It kept triggering a lot of anxiety. There is a lot of uncertainty in my life right now, so reading a book with such a great depth of uncertainty was too much for me to handle.

A big thanks to the publisher for giving me a chance to review this book! I wish I could've finished it.

Here is my review of the first 9 chapters:

The most important thing to remember about this book is that it's impossible to accurately illustrate the unknown. I can tell the author tried their best to get the facts right, but the story is still a figment of their imagination. If you decide to read this book, don't lean into any of the details TOO much. 😅 It's definitely a fun take to the bible stories I grew up on though!

Content Warnings:

• Water drips onto a woman's "bare skin".
• Chapter 1: a man's kiss fills a woman with intense joy, and she pulls him to the "lush grasses beneath them" to make love.
• Quite a few mentions of making love.
• Lots of gentle kissing and caressing.
• Eve compared her breasts to Adam's, making the conclusion that she was to be the one to feed an infant if they were to ever have one.
• Adam nibbles Eve's ear and earlobe on several occasions.