Daughter of Eden by Jill Eileen Smith

Daughter of Eden

Eve's Story

When the greatest joys she has ever known are stripped away, the first woman must find the courage to face an unknown future

The first time she opens her eyes, Eve gazes on one whose beauty nearly blinds her, whose breath is in her lungs. Her Creator takes her hand and gives her to another like her and yet different. Together, she and Adam experience pure joy as they explore Eden. Her favorite moments are when the Creator comes to walk with them, day after day.

Then everything changes.

Through one act of disobedience, Eve finds that her world is no longer a friendly place. With remorse in her heart, she must face the unknown future--the births, the deaths, the sacrifices, the loss of the only home she has ever known. Perhaps worst of all is the loss of trust, not only with her Creator but also with the man who shares her life. How will they ever survive out of Eden?

Bestselling biblical fiction author Jill Eileen Smith imagines the life of the first woman to ever live, unspooling an epic story of love, loss, and the promise of redemption.

Cafe Lily's Review:

This was book was very interesting and well done, though it's hard to give a detailed review of it without spoiling the story. Biblical fiction is one of my favorite genres because it really does make you think about what people in biblical times might have experienced. Overall, this story gives some thought-provoking insight as to what Adam and Eve may have faced before and after the fall. They were the only humans in history to know perfection and then the harshness of sin after they fell. 

This story brings them to life and makes readers understand just how vulnerable they were after sin forced them from their home. They literally start from scratch with nothing after being banned from the garden. They have to figure out shelter, clothing, food, fire, and even childbirth.  Most of this story revolves around their survival after the fall.  

The overall message throughout the story is the redemption and grace offered to us by a gracious and loving God. However, keep in mind this is fiction and the author does take some liberties with the story which is expected in this genre. This is not to say that the story isn't interesting to read, as long as you keep in mind that it's not 100% scripturally accurate.