Jillian of Banff XO

by Barbara Baker, Renee Duke (editor)

Just when Banff, Alberta begins to feel like home, and everything is perfect, fifteen-year-old Jillian’s life goes sideways. The unthinkable happens to her boyfriend’s sister and Greg must head back home, halfway across the globe. Aunt Steph drops hints about applying for a job in Waterton. And new friendships get prickly. Jillian is sure her life can’t get any more complicated…but then it does.

342 pages, Paperback

Published June 11, 2024

Reviews

[Susan Pilling · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this third book in the series about Jillian. Jillian is older and more mature in this book and her adventures, relationships and thoughts are well written and completely engrossing. Barb has painted a captivating picture of various mountains, trails, rivers and hiking paths. A background of landscapes that draws the reader in, enticing us to go enjoy these sites ourselves. I loved the start, middle and end of this read! Thank you for sharing Jillian with us and I would love to see a book 4.

[Lyndi Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jillian of Banff by Barbara Baker is my third Jillian read. The protagonist continues to navigate her challenging teen years in this insightful coming-of-age story set in the beautiful Canadian town of Banff and the wilderness around it. As with the first two stories, my heart went out to Jillian. She is a likeable character whose life circumstances are ever changing. These events keep the reader turning the pages to see how Jillian will manage them and her emotions. I found myself cheering for her and I look forward to the next installment to see how her character develops.

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It was amazing to witness Jillian’s evolution through the three books and I really hope that there’s a fourth book - I NEED more Jillian!!! I read this book in just over a day and it was really great. The author captured challenges that teens go through effortlessly while also showing the characters changing maturity. The descriptions of Banff were flawless and I could easily picture myself on the slopes of sunshine or hiking to Skoki

[Karen Greiter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 3rd book in a series and I just can’t put it down. The author, Barbara Baker, draws you in and makes you feel like you are living Jillian’s life. I love all 3 books and can’t wait for #4 !

[Heather Marshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

How exciting it was to be back in Banff with Jillian. This refreshing series never disappoints. A page turner. Heather Marshall

[Jill livingston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another compelling read from Barbara Baker! This one drew me in so much that I finished it in an hour and a half. Such an incredibly great, amazing book!
Barbara, the amazing woman that you are 🩷🩷

[Pat Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading Barb’s books is like listening to her tell a story. I feel like I’m there with her character Jillian, & she is a character.