I’m excited today to talk (write) about Grace Johnson’s newest release, Daylight!
Before I start rambling, I’m going to get into some info about this excellent short story!
General Info
Title: Daylight: a 9/11 short story
Author: Grace A. Johnson
Genre(s): contemporary, new adult, romance
Publisher: sky’s the limit press
Release date: sept. 11, 2021
Price: $1.99
Promotional Price: $0.99 (runs from Sept. 1-10th)
About Daylight
It was too late.
The whole world knew it, the nations shaking their heads at the fallen United States, our beautiful country of hope and freedom covered in blood and ashes.
Only the devil could’ve planned something so disastrous.
Only God could save us now.
Only God could save August.
It was all my fault that he nearly lost his life, dashing back into the hailstorm of debris to save a man who was already dead. I can only hope that he’ll recover—that we will recover.
Because some things will never be forgotten.
My Review
Daylight: A 9/11 Short Story by Grace A. Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Characters: Grace, how do you manage to create characters that you make me care about in the space of a short story? That’s talent right there! Because I can read three-hundred-page novels and not be at all attached to the characters.
Okay, I don’t normally speak to the author in my reviews, so don’t think I’m too weird … 🙂
Anyway, Sylvie had such a great character voice! Her personality jumped off the page (I’m sorry if that’s a cliché). She had realistic emotions and fears. And August was such a cool guy. Needless to say, I need more of these characters!
Language: Clean.
Moral: Daylight contained themes of hope and God working things for good. I greatly enjoyed them!
Plot: This short story doesn’t dwell on all the facts of 9/11 or how/why it happened. It focuses on how it impacted two people’s lives. Because this is a short story, I don’t want to talk too much about the plot because that would give away way too much. 🙂
Romance: Clean. August and Sylvie were great together!
Writing: Man, I love Grace’s writing style. She presented the characters so well, and she did Sylvie’s voice perfectly (I already mentioned that, but I’m going to mention it again). I could feel all the characters’ emotions and see the scenes as if they were a movie. Also, there were some beautiful descriptions in there.
Overall: Daylight was an excellent read, and I’d recommend it to those who enjoy Christian fiction and contemporary romance.
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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About Grace
Grace A. Johnson is a teenage Christian fiction authoress, book reviewer, and avid reader. She lives in beautiful (but humid) South Georgia, surrounded by farmland and forestry, with her parents and six younger siblings. She has written four novels, three of which are published, and a smattering of short stories and novellas, which you can find on Amazon. She’s also a homeschooler who loves learning about history, linguistics, art, and the world around her. You can find her on Goodreads, Pinterest, BookBub, or blogging on her website at www.graceajohnson.com. Join her for a virtual cup of tea and a free short story when you sign up for her e-newsletter!
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The Giveaway + Details
Details: Enter the giveaway by subscribing to my newsletter. Collect more entries by commenting on tour posts and answering the trivia question. One winner will be selected and notified through email. The winner will be announced on September 12th on my blog!
Tour Schedule
Sept. 1st:
Blog Tour/Giveaway Kickoff – www.graceajohnson.com
Character Q&A – www.thepeninspired.wordpress.com
Sept. 2nd:
Review – www.Kristinahallauthor.wordpress.com
Sept. 3rd:
Review + Interview – www.egbella.com
Sept. 4th:
Review – www.teenwritersnook.com
Sept. 5th:
Book Club Kit – www.graceajohnson.com
Sept. 6th:
Spotlight + Review – www.whimsicalwanderings.home.blog
Author interview – www.gloryforgodalone.blogspot.com
Sept. 7th:
Author interview – www.intomywritingjourney.wordpress.com
Sept. 8th:
Character Q&A – www.eccoltonauthor.wixsite.com/quillofhope
Sept. 9th:
What Readers Are Saying About Daylight – www.graceajohnson.com
Sept. 10th:
Review – www.vanessahallauthor.wordpress.com
Sept. 11th:
Review – WWW.abigailkayharris.wordpress.com
Review – www.thebookcubicle.wordpress.com
Never Forget – www.graceajohnson.com
Sept. 12th:
Giveaway Wrap-up – www.graceajohnson.com
Kristina Hall 
EEEE!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING AND REVIEWING DAYLIGHT, KRISTINA!!! I am SO glad you enjoyed the story (and that you prompted me to write a novel-length sequel…)!!!! Thank you so much for joining the tour and posting about Daylight!!! <3333
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Aw, you’re welcome!! Thanks for letting me read Daylight! And I CAN’T WAIT for the sequel!!!
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It was my pleasure! Me neither!!!
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I know I said this back on Goodreads… but AWESOME review!!!!! I always love reading your reviews and I second like EVERY SINGLE THOUGHT right here!!!!!!! (And I shall forever be jealous of Grace Johnson’s drop-dead GORGEOUS writing prose!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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Thanks! 🙂 It’s easy to write a good review when the story is so amazing! And I agree … Grace’s writing is epic!!
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You’re too kind, Izzy. Too kind. 😉
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I know. *flips hair* 😂 but thank you!!!! <333333
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I know, right?! The characters were FANTASTIC in “Daylight”!!!!!!! I hope Grace writes more stories about them!
Awesome review, Kristina!!!
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Thanks! I’ve heard she’s planning a sequel about them, and I can’t wait!!
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