The Desire Tree

by Taylor Simon Maxwell

Eighteen-year-old Christopher Stone couldn't have run away from his childhood in Ohio any faster after graduating from high school. With a one-way ticket to San Francisco, he hoped to find adventure, purpose, identity, and perhaps even love as an openly gay young man. But after a year on his own, his depression returns, leaving him feeling hollow and unfulfilled. As suicidal thoughts plague his psyche, Christopher calls out to God as a last resort, not really knowing if God is real or even cares. Positive he's been given a sign, Christopher must decide if his encounter was truly God or just wishful thinking.

Genres: Christian Fiction

394 pages, Paperback

Published September 12, 2020

Reviews

[Alan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The overall concept is really great and the journey the young man takes is relatable, but the relationships seem overly fantastic and idealistic. I would still highly recommend, but with that warning.

[Philip · Rating 3 out of 5]

unrealistic and cheesy writing. though the core principles throughout were nice, i didn't enjoy the story as much as i would of hoped