To Share. To Love.

Angel of Second Street

Written by Barbara Tifft Blakey

Series: Enduring Hope, Book 1

Published by Barbour Fiction

Release Date: 05.01.25

Genre: Christian Historical Fiction

5 Stars! What does it mean to walk step-by-step following God’s call, even when it leads you down streets the world calls off-limits?

In Angel of Second Street, I felt as if Barbara Tifft Blakey had an inside scoop on my own heart and soul. This is so much more than a Christian historical fiction novel—it’s a story of obedience to God’s Word, even when it’s costly. Ida’s compassion shines bright against the harsh prejudice of her world, and every choice she makes felt like Scripture brought to life. “I want to serve God… I want to talk about Jesus, share His love.” That heartbeat of faith ran through every page.

I was moved by how God opened Ida’s eyes to see the hurting around her—how she saw souls, not social status or skin color. Ida’s courage to step into places deemed off-limits, to befriend those shunned by society, reminded me that real faith always crosses the lines of comfort and convention.

Blaine’s journey—his wrestling with what others think, his search for the truth about the woman he’s come to care for—added a tender echo to this story of standing firm in faith. Together, Ida and Blaine’s choices made me ask: Am I living out God’s call in the face of fear? Am I loving with compassion that doesn’t flinch?

Barbara Tifft Blakey’s storytelling is a beautiful reminder that God’s Word isn’t meant to be read and set aside—it’s meant to be lived out loud with joy and determination. In Ida’s passion to obey, I found a challenge and a quiet reassurance: that grace shines brightest when it’s lived in the streets, not just in the pews.

In my heart, this is a five-star story—a reminder of what God continually puts on my own heart and a living testimony to the quiet, bold faith He calls me to each day.

I received a digital ARC of this book from Celebrate Lit and the publisher Barbour Fiction via NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on writing and story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.