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We Gave Our Tomorrows
On a sunny day in mid-June of 1944, a landing craft halts off Utah Beach in Normandy, France. Men begin to wade ashore - replacements for the soldiers lost since D-Day.
Among these replacements is freckle-faced, seventeen-year-old Logan Baker. Fresh from basic training, he gets assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, a unit which will see combat until the end of the war.
Along with the other men of Second Squad, Logan participates in the great campaigns of the Second World War in Europe. His strength and resolve are tested by days in combat. Amid loss and hardship, strong bonds are forged between him and his fellow soldiers, as they sacrifice all for the greater cause of freedom.
Among these replacements is freckle-faced, seventeen-year-old Logan Baker. Fresh from basic training, he gets assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, a unit which will see combat until the end of the war.
Along with the other men of Second Squad, Logan participates in the great campaigns of the Second World War in Europe. His strength and resolve are tested by days in combat. Amid loss and hardship, strong bonds are forged between him and his fellow soldiers, as they sacrifice all for the greater cause of freedom.
269 pages, Paperback
Published May 8, 2025
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Phoebe Hinkle
7 books25 followersPhoebe Hinkle has a passion for good, clean adventure stories that point readers to God. She began writing at an early age and published her first novella when she was fifteen. Although that first book was full of cringe-worthy errors (the main reason why it's not for sale online), it was the gateway to an incredible writing journey that, Lord willing, will continue for the rest of her life.
Phoebe can usually be found with her three cats, her laptop, and a mug of tea or coffee. She loves serving God, playing games with her family, and acting out stories with her friends.
Phoebe can usually be found with her three cats, her laptop, and a mug of tea or coffee. She loves serving God, playing games with her family, and acting out stories with her friends.
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June 26, 2025
4 stars. I'm always down for a WWII novel, especially a clean, Christian one. I appreciated getting to see the struggles and sacrifices of the soldiers fighting to liberate France in 1944. I really appreciated the PTSD representation and the brotherhood of the squad, though some of their names were rather similar. I got Parker and Patrick mixed up at first, but they quickly sorted themselves out quickly... mostly because Parker was my favourite character! But I didn't realize until close to the end that there was a Jack AND a Jake and they weren't the same guy... and I got Brendan and Jesse mixed up too, not because of their names, but because of their similar personalities. I have a bad habit of reading too fast, though, so that might be on me. I really enjoyed their banter, and Sam for some reason was particularly enjoyable. XD As a drama lover who wants her emotions touched (and given the title!), I was a bit disappointed that nothing heartbreaking happened (cough, cough) just because that's what I expect from WWII novels... ;P But I love the Christian values and messages. Overall, this is a very solid debut, and I look forward to more by this author!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.*
*I received a complimentary copy of this book for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.*
May 19, 2025
Wow. Where do I even start?
I think I can officially add this book to my favorites list! I heard about it from someone (I’m afraid I can’t remember who - it was on an email and I can’t remember who sent it) and have been excitedly awaiting release day since at least March or April. And I haven’t been disappointed!
For those who are wondering, it is definitely worthwhile and I think even a younger audience could read it as it’s isn’t gory. What I love about it is that Phoebe has written it in a very realistic style, and even though it’s an easier read than most war stories, the reality of war isn’t underplayed. She did very well with writing it in such a way that the hard (very, very hard) things in war are understood, even if they aren’t told about in great detail.
I’m afraid I’m going to give spoilers if I keep writing this review, so I’ll end with this - read the book! It’s awesome! Great job Phoebe!
I think I can officially add this book to my favorites list! I heard about it from someone (I’m afraid I can’t remember who - it was on an email and I can’t remember who sent it) and have been excitedly awaiting release day since at least March or April. And I haven’t been disappointed!
For those who are wondering, it is definitely worthwhile and I think even a younger audience could read it as it’s isn’t gory. What I love about it is that Phoebe has written it in a very realistic style, and even though it’s an easier read than most war stories, the reality of war isn’t underplayed. She did very well with writing it in such a way that the hard (very, very hard) things in war are understood, even if they aren’t told about in great detail.
I’m afraid I’m going to give spoilers if I keep writing this review, so I’ll end with this - read the book! It’s awesome! Great job Phoebe!
September 23, 2025
When this book popped up in my Goodreads feed, I was immediately intrigued and made a mental note to go back later and look closer at it. When I did, I was SO excited! There’s actually a young author (besides me) who’s writing World War II historical fiction!!! 🤩 Anyway, I knew immediately from the description and reviews that I was going to like this book and ordered a signed copy from the author.
My mother read it aloud to me and my younger siblings in the evening (we range in age from 13 to 26), and we very much enjoyed it. I think it’s a well-written story bringing the history of WWII to life through the eyes of a young American soldier.
How I wish there were more WWII books like this one! It’s just what I look for in a historical fiction book: a plot built around the real history, focused on action, not romance, well-written, a large cast of unique characters, and strong Christian messages naturally woven in.
I especially liked how it balanced the ideas of just war and fighting against evil with also loving your enemies. And while it’s written from the point of view of an American soldier and shows that the Nazis were evil, it also gives some glimpses into the perspective of the Germans and humanizes them, something I liked, as I’m about half German and have been doing a lot of in-depth research on Nazi Germany for my writing lately. There were several other elements I also really liked, but I don’t want to give too many spoilers, so I’ll refrain from saying any more!
My mother said it includes everything a Christian mother would want in a war story, which I think says a lot! It clearly shows the horrors of war without going into graphic detail.
And there’s lots of good, clean humor! I think there was something that made us laugh in every single chapter!
My mother read it aloud to me and my younger siblings in the evening (we range in age from 13 to 26), and we very much enjoyed it. I think it’s a well-written story bringing the history of WWII to life through the eyes of a young American soldier.
How I wish there were more WWII books like this one! It’s just what I look for in a historical fiction book: a plot built around the real history, focused on action, not romance, well-written, a large cast of unique characters, and strong Christian messages naturally woven in.
I especially liked how it balanced the ideas of just war and fighting against evil with also loving your enemies. And while it’s written from the point of view of an American soldier and shows that the Nazis were evil, it also gives some glimpses into the perspective of the Germans and humanizes them, something I liked, as I’m about half German and have been doing a lot of in-depth research on Nazi Germany for my writing lately. There were several other elements I also really liked, but I don’t want to give too many spoilers, so I’ll refrain from saying any more!
My mother said it includes everything a Christian mother would want in a war story, which I think says a lot! It clearly shows the horrors of war without going into graphic detail.
And there’s lots of good, clean humor! I think there was something that made us laugh in every single chapter!
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April 4, 2025Well, I think it's finally time to write my official author review. Sometimes it felt like this was never going to happen, like I would never finish writing. But obviously I did, so here goes:
We Gave Our Tomorrows follows a fresh-faced kid named Logan and his squad through WWII, from late June to V-E Day. Historical actions covered include the Cobra breakout, the Siegfried Line offensives, Hürtgen Forest, the Battle of the Bulge, and the drive into Germany.
I love this squad so much 🥰 It's been sad to come to the end, but at the same time it's so exciting that you all get to read about them now!
Highlights
-CLEAN war story - no gore or cussing
-thorough research for authenticity
-historical battles and campaigns
-Combat! or Band of Brothers type feel
-focus on the average infantryman
-war from a Christian perspective
Content
Violence ⚔️ Mention of fighting, wounds, and dead bodies; Logan helps the medics sometimes and bandages wounds (not detailed)
Language 🤬 Mention of characters swearing (not the actual words); some uses of gee, geez, and golly
Romance/Spice ❤️🔥 One character has a girlfriend; brief mentions of being kissed by liberated civilians
Substance Use 🍷 Mentions of drinking, cigarettes and smoking (Logan never smokes and doesn't approve of it - cigarettes were a feature of the 40s and every ration package included them)
Other ⚠️ Mention of cards and gambling; the Germans are sometimes called Krauts (from sauerkraut; it was a commonly used nickname)
For more information, character bios, sneak peeks, and the like, you can visit the official website here . . . ⬇️
https://wegaveourtomorrows.wordpress....
And the official Lego stop-motion trailer is at this link! ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqwbO...
We Gave Our Tomorrows follows a fresh-faced kid named Logan and his squad through WWII, from late June to V-E Day. Historical actions covered include the Cobra breakout, the Siegfried Line offensives, Hürtgen Forest, the Battle of the Bulge, and the drive into Germany.
I love this squad so much 🥰 It's been sad to come to the end, but at the same time it's so exciting that you all get to read about them now!
Highlights
-CLEAN war story - no gore or cussing
-thorough research for authenticity
-historical battles and campaigns
-Combat! or Band of Brothers type feel
-focus on the average infantryman
-war from a Christian perspective
Content
Violence ⚔️ Mention of fighting, wounds, and dead bodies; Logan helps the medics sometimes and bandages wounds (not detailed)
Language 🤬 Mention of characters swearing (not the actual words); some uses of gee, geez, and golly
Romance/Spice ❤️🔥 One character has a girlfriend; brief mentions of being kissed by liberated civilians
Substance Use 🍷 Mentions of drinking, cigarettes and smoking (Logan never smokes and doesn't approve of it - cigarettes were a feature of the 40s and every ration package included them)
Other ⚠️ Mention of cards and gambling; the Germans are sometimes called Krauts (from sauerkraut; it was a commonly used nickname)
For more information, character bios, sneak peeks, and the like, you can visit the official website here . . . ⬇️
https://wegaveourtomorrows.wordpress....
And the official Lego stop-motion trailer is at this link! ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqwbO...
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