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Timothy Stone is an Army veteran who served in combat operations in Iraq. He can be found in his free time reading way too much manga, comics, and speculative fiction, as well as other genres. He above all is a horrible sinner saved by the grace of God, and hopes he can bring glory to His Savior and Lord. Read his reviews of fantasy and other books on GoodReads.
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Girls Und Panzer: Ridiculous Anime Brings Real Heart

Girls und Panzer
“Girls und Panzer” is a wonderful secular story that doesn’t just explore biblical themes, but connects them.

Tainted Powers A Steampunk Adventure With Relatable Characters

Tainted, Morgan L. Busse
In steampunk adventure Tainted, author Morgan Busse gives us a tale of two compelling characters struggling with their own moral choices.

‘Heir Of Hope’ Is A Terrific Ending To The Follower Of The Word Trilogy

Heir of Hope by Morgan Busse
Author Morgan Busse brings her terrific Follower of the Word trilogy to an end with a story that explores sacrifice and the notions of providence and free will.

‘Daredevil’ Fights For True Heroism In Redemptive Darkness

The Netflix series is known for gritty realism, but is actually about a hero fighting for integrity and faith. · Timothy Stone

A Combat Veteran Explores The ‘Pretty Cure’ Magical Girl Anime, Part 2

Reviewer Timothy Stone explains one reason he enjoys this anime series: colorful yet honest themes of repentance and forgiveness.

A Combat Veteran Explores The ‘Pretty Cure’ Magical Girl Anime, Part 1

Reviewer Timothy Stone introduces and explains the long-running “Pretty Cure” franchise.

I Believe In Father Christmas

I, an adult male in my thirties, believe in Santa Claus because I met him in Kuwait. · Timothy Stone

Heartless Offers A Subtle and Meaningful Christian Allegory

Anne Elisabeth Stengl weaves a fantasy adventure of deep symbolism with a subtle touch that is refreshing.

‘Amish Vampires In Space’ Takes The Topic Seriously

Amish Vampires in Space by Kerry Nietz
In this non-parody novel, author Kerry Nietz tells a believable science fiction tale of adventures in the far future of Amish settlers on an interstellar voyage.

‘Valor’s Worth’: Trusting The Lord With Our Traumas

Though an exciting story, “Valor’s Worth” is also a journey through the main character dealing with traumas in a realistic manner, upheld by faith.

Finding Beauty and Truth In The Original Mistborn Trilogy

Though a Mormon and not a believer, Brandon Sanderson has still written books that show the beauty and truth of God via the struggles and triumphs of his characters.

Don’t Ditch Santa, Part 2

St. Nicholas began as a Christian symbol. Let’s celebrate him, not shun him. · Timothy Stone

Don’t Ditch Santa, Part 1

Scripture and history prove pagans don’t own Santa. The early Church does. · Timothy Stone

The Firebird Universe Darkens In ‘Wind and Shadow’

Kathy Tyers’ return to sweeping space-opera had me enjoying and tearing through the story.

‘Son Of Truth’: Sometimes The Worst Things Have Purpose

In Follower of the Word book 2, author Morgan Busse weaves together an epic tale of good versus evil, redemption, and a tested faith.

A Worthy Successor To ‘The Lord Of The Rings’

In ‘Daughter of Light,’ Morgan Busse’s mythology is impressive, her characters realistic, and her themes truthful. Buy it and read it. It is truly fantastic.

Author’s Humility and Skill Makes ‘Firebird’ Soar

Though this military-veteran reviewer had some difficulties with the violence, this author-annotated space-opera series is masterful.