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Daughters of the Wilderness
“Larsen Hill’s natural storytelling shines through in sweet family moments, and wise insights about holding onto faith when life is hard.” Tessa Afshar, Publishers Weekly Bestseller and Author of The Queen’s Cook.
A broken betrothal. A wounded sister. A patriarchal law they must challenge.
As Israel prepares to enter the promised land, five sisters face an uncertain future as their hopes for marriage begin to unravel. Their father, Zelophehad, has raised them to trust God, but his time is running out—and Noa knows it. Meanwhile, a bitter uncle schemes to marry them into different tribes, threatening to tear them apart.
Strong-willed and haunted by a past mistake, Noa is determined to honor her father’s charge to protect her sisters. As pressure mounts, she considers a bold step—but is it God’s leading, or her own desperate attempt to make things right?
Daughters of the Wilderness brings to life a little-known biblical story of courage, faith, and legacy—where emboldened sisters dare to trust God and change the course of history.
Perfect for fans of Tessa Afshar, Mesu Andrews, and Connilyn Cossette.
Discover a story of bold faith and redemption—start Daughters of the Wilderness today
A broken betrothal. A wounded sister. A patriarchal law they must challenge.
As Israel prepares to enter the promised land, five sisters face an uncertain future as their hopes for marriage begin to unravel. Their father, Zelophehad, has raised them to trust God, but his time is running out—and Noa knows it. Meanwhile, a bitter uncle schemes to marry them into different tribes, threatening to tear them apart.
Strong-willed and haunted by a past mistake, Noa is determined to honor her father’s charge to protect her sisters. As pressure mounts, she considers a bold step—but is it God’s leading, or her own desperate attempt to make things right?
Daughters of the Wilderness brings to life a little-known biblical story of courage, faith, and legacy—where emboldened sisters dare to trust God and change the course of history.
Perfect for fans of Tessa Afshar, Mesu Andrews, and Connilyn Cossette.
Discover a story of bold faith and redemption—start Daughters of the Wilderness today
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356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2026
About the author
Lisa Larsen Hill
1 book28 followersLisa Larsen Hill is a biblical storyteller, Certified Lay Speaker, and President of the Network of Biblical Storytellers International.
Lisa’s debut novel, Daughters of the Wilderness, brings to life a little-known Old Testament story of courage, faith, and legacy, in which five sisters dare to trust God and change the course of history.
Lisa spent her career as Senior Vice President of Marketing for a global Fortune 500 company, where compelling communication was central to her leadership, speaking, and organizational skills.
She is also the founder of Seeds of Faith For Women and co-founder of Daughters of Abraham, organizations devoted to faith-centered dialogue and learning.
Today, she is passionate about helping others encounter God through story. Lisa lives in New York with her husband, and together they’ve traveled to all seven continents.
Lisa’s debut novel, Daughters of the Wilderness, brings to life a little-known Old Testament story of courage, faith, and legacy, in which five sisters dare to trust God and change the course of history.
Lisa spent her career as Senior Vice President of Marketing for a global Fortune 500 company, where compelling communication was central to her leadership, speaking, and organizational skills.
She is also the founder of Seeds of Faith For Women and co-founder of Daughters of Abraham, organizations devoted to faith-centered dialogue and learning.
Today, she is passionate about helping others encounter God through story. Lisa lives in New York with her husband, and together they’ve traveled to all seven continents.
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May 18, 2026
Daughters of the Wilderness is kind of hard to pin down. By rights, it should probably be a 3.5-3.8, maybe a little lower. However, the heart of the story itself and the strength of the underpinnings are good enough that I rounded up. What do I mean by this? Well, let's dive in.
First, plenty of strong elements exist here. I've read one other book about Zelophehad's daughters, which I loved in large part because it gave each daughter a distinct personality and place in the story. Lisa Larsen Hill does this, too. Her versions are a bit more two-dimensional, but the complexities of the sisterhood are still there in spades. So too, are the distinct personalities of each daughter. Even when a personality "hinges" on something, like Milkah's "Queen Milkah" attitude or Tirzah being the baby of the family, each girl grows beyond that, or grows within it.
Milkah is probably the best and most unexpected example. I struggled to like her at first, and I understood exactly why Noa especially would be frustrated at constant urgings to make peace with this sister in particular. However, Milkah proves herself capable of showing up when she's needed, and when she feels appreciated and secure. It's clear throughout Daughters of the Wilderness that Milkah often feels overlooked, cheated, or as if she can do no right. So when she does display faith in Yahweh, even if it is backed by too much fire or her human selfishness, you can see how she's maturing.
Mahlah is another example. In fact, I'd like to give Lisa kudos because she gave Mahlah a disability, yet got it "right" in a way I rarely see. As in, Mahlah is not "representation." Her disability affects her life and in some ways, jeopardizes her future. But usually, Mahlah is just herself--the eldest daughter, the second ima, the one stepping up as leader--but also someone with her own talents, her own ambitions, and yes, her own faith. Her faith journey is possibly the most unique, as is her place among the sisters.
Hoglah, Noa, and Tirzah all have similar arcs and threads--I'd love to go into those but fear I'd spoil the whole book. Instead, I'll move on to the plot and spiritual threads, because as with many books like these, the two cannot be separated. Zelo's dedication to Yahweh in particular, when set against Korah's arrogance and combined with Zelo's complex and achingly human history, stands out. So too, does his determination to see his daughters married for love and cared for. I had a good dad, but wow, to have a father like Zelo--I was truly touched.
The actions and fate of Korah, Assir, Emet, and other antagonistic characters gives the book both darkness and depth. Lisa brings the incident to life in not graphic, but truly frightening detail. She also made it clear why God would react so harshly to Korah--it was never just about prayer shawls, or even arrogance. In fact, when Korah mocked Moses, I had an audible, disgusted reaction. Especially when juxtaposed with Assir's reaction and ensuing journey, this part will stick with me for a long time.
Okay, so with all that praise, why would I say this book is more a 3.5-3.8? A lot of it comes down to the pacing. As in, certain events like Korah's rebellion or the marriage of the daughters are set up like they're going to carry the book. So when they end fairly quickly, or when they're placed in certain orders or worded certain ways, the story seems thrown off to varying degrees. Also, the marriages in particular didn't carry as much weight as they should've for me because it seemed like the readers were being given too much information ahead of time about who would end up with whom.
That issue means the grooms in the story didn't have as much page time or personality as I'd have liked. They get some, and that's valuable. Jonathan's drawing talent, for instance, was a great detail that actually highlighted his masculinity and protectiveness in an environment where that talent wasn't always nurtured in males. But other threads like Simon's adoption and the controversy of who rejected him, who said what and when, popped in and out of the story too much for me to focus on them.
Finally, Daughters of the Wilderness does not lapse into telling over showing as such. But the writing style does kind of skirt the edges a lot, especially when someone's personality or motives are described. Additionally, characters tend to repeat the same things a few times. Or, as with threads like Simon's history, the conversation got a bit convoluted. I had to reorient myself some, saying, "Wait, why is this important again?"
Overall then, Daughters of the Wilderness isn't perfect. Yet it is an attention-grabbing debut novel. I hope Lisa can improve her craft and continue to give readers more like this, because I sense she could be a strong voice in Biblical fiction. If you haven't snagged this book, it's well worth a read.
First, plenty of strong elements exist here. I've read one other book about Zelophehad's daughters, which I loved in large part because it gave each daughter a distinct personality and place in the story. Lisa Larsen Hill does this, too. Her versions are a bit more two-dimensional, but the complexities of the sisterhood are still there in spades. So too, are the distinct personalities of each daughter. Even when a personality "hinges" on something, like Milkah's "Queen Milkah" attitude or Tirzah being the baby of the family, each girl grows beyond that, or grows within it.
Milkah is probably the best and most unexpected example. I struggled to like her at first, and I understood exactly why Noa especially would be frustrated at constant urgings to make peace with this sister in particular. However, Milkah proves herself capable of showing up when she's needed, and when she feels appreciated and secure. It's clear throughout Daughters of the Wilderness that Milkah often feels overlooked, cheated, or as if she can do no right. So when she does display faith in Yahweh, even if it is backed by too much fire or her human selfishness, you can see how she's maturing.
Mahlah is another example. In fact, I'd like to give Lisa kudos because she gave Mahlah a disability, yet got it "right" in a way I rarely see. As in, Mahlah is not "representation." Her disability affects her life and in some ways, jeopardizes her future. But usually, Mahlah is just herself--the eldest daughter, the second ima, the one stepping up as leader--but also someone with her own talents, her own ambitions, and yes, her own faith. Her faith journey is possibly the most unique, as is her place among the sisters.
Hoglah, Noa, and Tirzah all have similar arcs and threads--I'd love to go into those but fear I'd spoil the whole book. Instead, I'll move on to the plot and spiritual threads, because as with many books like these, the two cannot be separated. Zelo's dedication to Yahweh in particular, when set against Korah's arrogance and combined with Zelo's complex and achingly human history, stands out. So too, does his determination to see his daughters married for love and cared for. I had a good dad, but wow, to have a father like Zelo--I was truly touched.
The actions and fate of Korah, Assir, Emet, and other antagonistic characters gives the book both darkness and depth. Lisa brings the incident to life in not graphic, but truly frightening detail. She also made it clear why God would react so harshly to Korah--it was never just about prayer shawls, or even arrogance. In fact, when Korah mocked Moses, I had an audible, disgusted reaction. Especially when juxtaposed with Assir's reaction and ensuing journey, this part will stick with me for a long time.
Okay, so with all that praise, why would I say this book is more a 3.5-3.8? A lot of it comes down to the pacing. As in, certain events like Korah's rebellion or the marriage of the daughters are set up like they're going to carry the book. So when they end fairly quickly, or when they're placed in certain orders or worded certain ways, the story seems thrown off to varying degrees. Also, the marriages in particular didn't carry as much weight as they should've for me because it seemed like the readers were being given too much information ahead of time about who would end up with whom.
That issue means the grooms in the story didn't have as much page time or personality as I'd have liked. They get some, and that's valuable. Jonathan's drawing talent, for instance, was a great detail that actually highlighted his masculinity and protectiveness in an environment where that talent wasn't always nurtured in males. But other threads like Simon's adoption and the controversy of who rejected him, who said what and when, popped in and out of the story too much for me to focus on them.
Finally, Daughters of the Wilderness does not lapse into telling over showing as such. But the writing style does kind of skirt the edges a lot, especially when someone's personality or motives are described. Additionally, characters tend to repeat the same things a few times. Or, as with threads like Simon's history, the conversation got a bit convoluted. I had to reorient myself some, saying, "Wait, why is this important again?"
Overall then, Daughters of the Wilderness isn't perfect. Yet it is an attention-grabbing debut novel. I hope Lisa can improve her craft and continue to give readers more like this, because I sense she could be a strong voice in Biblical fiction. If you haven't snagged this book, it's well worth a read.
May 20, 2026
Daughters of the Wilderness: A Debut Novel
By Lisa Larsen Hill
A book review by Emily Shanahan
Daughters of the Wilderness is the debut novel by Lisa Larsen Hill, published by Redemption Press.
A warm, grateful shoutout to Redemption Press for bringing this thirty-five-year passion project of Lisa’s to life!
Lisa Larsen Hill, for those of you who have not had the pleasure of meeting her in the digital world yet, is a debut author with a passion for God’s Word and inspiring her readers to approach The Holy Scriptures in new ways through the avenue of excellent, relatable, Biblical historical fiction.
As someone who adores reading Biblical historical fiction, I always encourage readers to first read the Biblical passages a novel was inspired by before reading the book itself. For Daughters of the Wilderness, the Biblical passages the book is centered on are: Numbers 16, Numbers 27:1-11, and Psalm 46.
My heart truly fell in love with this little-known story tucked away in the history books of the Bible. The story of the daughters of Zelophehad is a story of ancient Israeli tribal rights, social justice ordained by YHWH Himself, and thanks to Lisa’s retelling, empowered boss-girl sisterhood!
These eleven verses at the beginning of Numbers 27, show that God does care for the marginalized in society, and even cares about the day-to-day lives of His daughters.
At the beginning of Daughters of the Wilderness, one of the most touching family rituals Zelophehad walks his daughters through every night, is reciting one of the Ten Commandments. After the recitation of a particular Commandment, Zelophehad’s daughters would then be asked to explain and apply this Commandment to their lives using everyday words and scenarios.
Little did Zelophehad know (but YHWH knew) that the Decalogue* He instilled in His daughter’s hearts would imbue His daughters with the courage to approach Moses to ask God to maintain their father’s tribal legacy and inheritance by expanding the Mosaic Law at God’s Command.
*The term Decalogue is an English translation for עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדְּבָרִים aseret hadevarim, meaning “ten words,” also known as The Ten Commandments.
Besides being inspired by the holy chutzpah of the daughters of Zelophehad, one important lesson Lisa drives home in her debut novel is the importance of hiding God’s Word in one’s heart and having the guts to live out God’s Word in daily life, especially when others think you are wrong. It’s not man’s opinion that matters, but the Lord’s.
Why were the daughters of Zelophehad’s actions so gutsy, you may ask? For starters, especially in the first century, women didn’t own property, men did. The daughters of Zelophehad were righteously asking to own property in order to honor their father, preserve his legacy, and keep lands within their own tribal boundaries.
Secondly, women did not appear at the Tent of Meeting and request a meeting with Moses, who spoke face-to-face with God as man speaks to a friend. To do so, was beyond brave and tested the limits of societal norms of first century Israel. Yet, God rewarded the moxie of these five sisters, opening the door for other future daughters of Israel to own property.
Truly, I couldn’t recommend Lisa’s debut novel Daughters of the Wilderness more highly to you! Her passion for the Word of God is palpable, and she presents God’s Truth in an engaging way, especially for someone who would read a novel, but might be hesitant to pick up a Bible.
It’s beautifully heartwarming how The Lord connected Lisa and I together. We share mutual Biblical historical author friends, namely Mesu Andrews and Conni Cossette. If you scroll or search through my blog, you will see that I’ve had the pleasure of being on launch teams for both Mesu and Conni. In addition to the professional connections, I’ve also been email buddies with Mesu and Conni for years.
When I saw on Mesu’s Instagram that Lisa Larsen Hill was a debut author looking for launch team members for her debut novel, I jumped at the chance to make a new author friend, and Praise The Lord, I’m so glad I did!
Lisa is a very warm, encouraging friend, who is also passionate about books and The Lord. I truly think we will be friends across the megabytes for years to come!
Congratulations and God Bless on the release of your debut novel, my dear, new, sweet friend Lisa!
Thanks to The Lord and His Grace, your first book baby gets to be enjoyed by others after a thirty-five-year labor of love!
Interested in reading The Daughters of the Wilderness for yourself? Order Lisa’s debut novel here.
My opinions are my own and I was not financially compensated in any way.
Book cover image of The Daughters of the Wilderness was provided by Lisa Larsen Hill and Redemption Press.
Huge, grateful shoutout to Alayna Allport for so capably and lovingly serving as my hands for this blog post.
By Lisa Larsen Hill
A book review by Emily Shanahan
Daughters of the Wilderness is the debut novel by Lisa Larsen Hill, published by Redemption Press.
A warm, grateful shoutout to Redemption Press for bringing this thirty-five-year passion project of Lisa’s to life!
Lisa Larsen Hill, for those of you who have not had the pleasure of meeting her in the digital world yet, is a debut author with a passion for God’s Word and inspiring her readers to approach The Holy Scriptures in new ways through the avenue of excellent, relatable, Biblical historical fiction.
As someone who adores reading Biblical historical fiction, I always encourage readers to first read the Biblical passages a novel was inspired by before reading the book itself. For Daughters of the Wilderness, the Biblical passages the book is centered on are: Numbers 16, Numbers 27:1-11, and Psalm 46.
My heart truly fell in love with this little-known story tucked away in the history books of the Bible. The story of the daughters of Zelophehad is a story of ancient Israeli tribal rights, social justice ordained by YHWH Himself, and thanks to Lisa’s retelling, empowered boss-girl sisterhood!
These eleven verses at the beginning of Numbers 27, show that God does care for the marginalized in society, and even cares about the day-to-day lives of His daughters.
At the beginning of Daughters of the Wilderness, one of the most touching family rituals Zelophehad walks his daughters through every night, is reciting one of the Ten Commandments. After the recitation of a particular Commandment, Zelophehad’s daughters would then be asked to explain and apply this Commandment to their lives using everyday words and scenarios.
Little did Zelophehad know (but YHWH knew) that the Decalogue* He instilled in His daughter’s hearts would imbue His daughters with the courage to approach Moses to ask God to maintain their father’s tribal legacy and inheritance by expanding the Mosaic Law at God’s Command.
*The term Decalogue is an English translation for עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדְּבָרִים aseret hadevarim, meaning “ten words,” also known as The Ten Commandments.
Besides being inspired by the holy chutzpah of the daughters of Zelophehad, one important lesson Lisa drives home in her debut novel is the importance of hiding God’s Word in one’s heart and having the guts to live out God’s Word in daily life, especially when others think you are wrong. It’s not man’s opinion that matters, but the Lord’s.
Why were the daughters of Zelophehad’s actions so gutsy, you may ask? For starters, especially in the first century, women didn’t own property, men did. The daughters of Zelophehad were righteously asking to own property in order to honor their father, preserve his legacy, and keep lands within their own tribal boundaries.
Secondly, women did not appear at the Tent of Meeting and request a meeting with Moses, who spoke face-to-face with God as man speaks to a friend. To do so, was beyond brave and tested the limits of societal norms of first century Israel. Yet, God rewarded the moxie of these five sisters, opening the door for other future daughters of Israel to own property.
Truly, I couldn’t recommend Lisa’s debut novel Daughters of the Wilderness more highly to you! Her passion for the Word of God is palpable, and she presents God’s Truth in an engaging way, especially for someone who would read a novel, but might be hesitant to pick up a Bible.
It’s beautifully heartwarming how The Lord connected Lisa and I together. We share mutual Biblical historical author friends, namely Mesu Andrews and Conni Cossette. If you scroll or search through my blog, you will see that I’ve had the pleasure of being on launch teams for both Mesu and Conni. In addition to the professional connections, I’ve also been email buddies with Mesu and Conni for years.
When I saw on Mesu’s Instagram that Lisa Larsen Hill was a debut author looking for launch team members for her debut novel, I jumped at the chance to make a new author friend, and Praise The Lord, I’m so glad I did!
Lisa is a very warm, encouraging friend, who is also passionate about books and The Lord. I truly think we will be friends across the megabytes for years to come!
Congratulations and God Bless on the release of your debut novel, my dear, new, sweet friend Lisa!
Thanks to The Lord and His Grace, your first book baby gets to be enjoyed by others after a thirty-five-year labor of love!
Interested in reading The Daughters of the Wilderness for yourself? Order Lisa’s debut novel here.
My opinions are my own and I was not financially compensated in any way.
Book cover image of The Daughters of the Wilderness was provided by Lisa Larsen Hill and Redemption Press.
Huge, grateful shoutout to Alayna Allport for so capably and lovingly serving as my hands for this blog post.
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June 8, 2026A Beautiful Story of Sisterhood, Faith, and Courage
I thoroughly enjoyed Daughters of the Wilderness. Lisa Larsen Hill brings to life a little-known biblical account with warmth, insight, and compelling storytelling. What could have been a simple retelling becomes a rich and engaging novel filled with authentic, layered characters.
The relationship between the sisters was the heart of the story for me. Hill has captured the complexities of sister relationships and family dynamics with remarkable authenticity. Each woman has her own struggles, strengths, and path toward healing. I especially appreciated that they did not always agree yet learned to trust and love one another more deeply as they faced difficult choices together. Their individual growth arcs felt genuine and earned.
Though the biblical passage on which the novel is based is brief, Hill skillfully expands it into a moving story of faith, family, courage, and legacy. The themes resonate far beyond the ancient setting. I was struck by the portrayal of women who approached both God and Moses with humility, perseverance, and trust. Centuries later, Jesus would reflect that same regard for women as He challenged cultural expectations and welcomed them into His ministry in ways that were considered extraordinary for His day.
This is a thoughtful and inspiring novel that shines a light on a fascinating corner of Scripture while delivering an emotionally satisfying story.
I highly recommend Daughters of the Wilderness to readers who enjoy biblical fiction with strong family relationships, believable characters, and a faith-filled message of hope, courage, and trust in God's leading.
I thoroughly enjoyed Daughters of the Wilderness. Lisa Larsen Hill brings to life a little-known biblical account with warmth, insight, and compelling storytelling. What could have been a simple retelling becomes a rich and engaging novel filled with authentic, layered characters.
The relationship between the sisters was the heart of the story for me. Hill has captured the complexities of sister relationships and family dynamics with remarkable authenticity. Each woman has her own struggles, strengths, and path toward healing. I especially appreciated that they did not always agree yet learned to trust and love one another more deeply as they faced difficult choices together. Their individual growth arcs felt genuine and earned.
Though the biblical passage on which the novel is based is brief, Hill skillfully expands it into a moving story of faith, family, courage, and legacy. The themes resonate far beyond the ancient setting. I was struck by the portrayal of women who approached both God and Moses with humility, perseverance, and trust. Centuries later, Jesus would reflect that same regard for women as He challenged cultural expectations and welcomed them into His ministry in ways that were considered extraordinary for His day.
This is a thoughtful and inspiring novel that shines a light on a fascinating corner of Scripture while delivering an emotionally satisfying story.
I highly recommend Daughters of the Wilderness to readers who enjoy biblical fiction with strong family relationships, believable characters, and a faith-filled message of hope, courage, and trust in God's leading.
May 14, 2026
I simply loved the book, Daughters of the Wilderness by Lisa Larsen Hill. From the cover of the book, the list of the main characters, the story itself, the author's note, and the glossary; I devoured it.
The story centers on five daughters who are orphaned and seeks to claim their father's inheritance due to the fact there are no brothers. They go before Moses and place their request before him and God.
The story development was excellent as well as the characters. I appreciated their faith and many references in seeking God's wisdom and guidance. I kept wanting to go back and read more to find out what happens next.
I believe this is Ms. Hill's debut book and she did an excellent job. I cannot wait for her next book.
This book was provided by the author and these opinions are my own.
The story centers on five daughters who are orphaned and seeks to claim their father's inheritance due to the fact there are no brothers. They go before Moses and place their request before him and God.
The story development was excellent as well as the characters. I appreciated their faith and many references in seeking God's wisdom and guidance. I kept wanting to go back and read more to find out what happens next.
I believe this is Ms. Hill's debut book and she did an excellent job. I cannot wait for her next book.
This book was provided by the author and these opinions are my own.
June 10, 2026
Author Lisa Larsen Hill picks up an obscure reference to five sisters - daughters of one man whose bold request impacted forever the course of Israelite history and inheritance laws. (Numbers 27:1-11 & Numbers ch 36).
A debut author, she did a fantastic job in building the character arcs of the five sisters - each distinct and different from the others, though three of them stood out. Their father, Zelophehad is shown as a loving, exemplary father, who taught his daughters Scripture and to look to God and to trust him. He had a very engagingly creative way of teaching those lessons, but you must read the novel to find that out.
The natural tiffs and little arguments and misunderstandings and love between the sisters is portrayed naturally. Rather less natural are some of their exchanges which bordered on stiff and formal.
Larsen Hill also blended cultural, tribal customs and traditions well with the story, but there were times when the POV abruptly shifted swiftly, without warning, from Zelophehad the father to Zelophehad the tribal elder and leader with responsibilities that we can only guess at. These moments made me feel I was reading something rather alien to me, effectively jerking me out of the story.
Overall, for a debut novel, Daughters of the Wilderness reads well with themes of faith, courage, unity among siblings despite their diversity, during seasons of grief, emotional upheaval, opposition, being devalued. There are deep spiritual lessons on trusting God with an outcome, learning to listen to and wait on God and his leading, practising patience and many more.
I was given an ARC copy, but these opinions are my own, unforced by any other considerations.
The book is available online on Amazon as an EBook and paperback.
A debut author, she did a fantastic job in building the character arcs of the five sisters - each distinct and different from the others, though three of them stood out. Their father, Zelophehad is shown as a loving, exemplary father, who taught his daughters Scripture and to look to God and to trust him. He had a very engagingly creative way of teaching those lessons, but you must read the novel to find that out.
The natural tiffs and little arguments and misunderstandings and love between the sisters is portrayed naturally. Rather less natural are some of their exchanges which bordered on stiff and formal.
Larsen Hill also blended cultural, tribal customs and traditions well with the story, but there were times when the POV abruptly shifted swiftly, without warning, from Zelophehad the father to Zelophehad the tribal elder and leader with responsibilities that we can only guess at. These moments made me feel I was reading something rather alien to me, effectively jerking me out of the story.
Overall, for a debut novel, Daughters of the Wilderness reads well with themes of faith, courage, unity among siblings despite their diversity, during seasons of grief, emotional upheaval, opposition, being devalued. There are deep spiritual lessons on trusting God with an outcome, learning to listen to and wait on God and his leading, practising patience and many more.
I was given an ARC copy, but these opinions are my own, unforced by any other considerations.
The book is available online on Amazon as an EBook and paperback.
June 7, 2026
I've been reading through some of the Old Testament and getting to see what these sisters could have been like was really cool. The way the sisters interacted was very realistic as someone who has many sisters. I found myself very invested in each of the characters' lives and rooting for the sisters as they petitioned for their own inheritance in the Promise Land. This book really showcased what life would have been like for the Israelites as they wandered in the wilderness before entering the Promise Land. This book did feel slow in some places and there were multiple POVs to keep track of, but overall, an excellent Biblical fiction read. Would recommend. 4.5 stars
Thank you to the author for a copy of the book. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Thank you to the author for a copy of the book. All opinions expressed here are my own.
June 10, 2026
IN the years circa 1400 BCE the twelve tribes of Israel were gathered in the Sinai Desert waiting for Moses to lead them into the Promised Land. The author takes us on an important journey with these people as they are gathered in the desert. IN this journey we experience how these people live, their family relations and their relationship with others. The book is well researched and the author does an excellent of recreating the customs and life styles of these ancient people.
A father of five daughters dies. He had no male children. Tradition would dictate the inheritance would go to an uncle. The daughters question the fairness of this tradition and history is made.
Read on....
A father of five daughters dies. He had no male children. Tradition would dictate the inheritance would go to an uncle. The daughters question the fairness of this tradition and history is made.
Read on....
May 9, 2026
Lisa Hill wrote a beautiful story in “Daughters of the Wilderness” showing the incredible faith and courage of Zelophehad’s five daughters. I felt both encouraged and convicted by each of their faith. Hill is a natural storyteller and every single page shows her God-given gift. I could not put this book down, I literally read until I couldn’t keep my eyes open anymore every night. If you enjoy books by Mesu Andrew’s, Tessa Afshar, and Connilynn Cossette, then Hill will not disappoint you!
I received a complimentary copy of the book, and a positive review was not required
I received a complimentary copy of the book, and a positive review was not required
June 4, 2026
This book is riveting and helps to bring the account of Zelophahad's daughter's to life. Although this is a fictional account, Biblical history and what is known of the time period was used to make the events true to life. The bravery of the five sisters is something we can all gain insight and strength from.
June 30, 2026
Great story of faith
I loved how the author told this story. It made the lives of the daughters of Zelo come to life.
I loved how the author told this story. It made the lives of the daughters of Zelo come to life.
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