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No Clue: A King’s Daughters’ Anthology
NO CLUE.
No clue what to write about. No clue what to do. No clue to the mystery. No clue what’s going on. No clue where we are. No clue how to fulfill my calling. No clue why I’m the one chosen. No clue who she is… who he is… or who I am.
No Clue showcases the works of twenty-five Christian female authors both experienced and new. Enjoy sampling its wide variety of genres ranging from historical to contemporary, mystery to speculative, poetry to allegory, spy to children’s fiction, and more.
In No Clue, you’ll meet a plethora of old and young, hesitant and confident, clueless and shrewd. Sigh and cry through their crises with amnesia, insecurity, identity, bullying, boredom, writer’s block, life purpose, and loss. Laugh and smile with a secret sister, a penguin with a crown that doesn’t fit, a group of agents discovering who they are during an important mission, and young neighbors off on an exciting—and dangerous—adventure. Encounter one mystery after another where there seems to be absolutely no clue—and creatively solve each one alongside detectives both professional and amateur.
Most importantly, savor the encouragement of the reminder that even when we have no clue, there’s Someone who does. Let the stories and poetry in this collection, one after another, challenge you to fix your eyes upon Him in your own clueless moments.
No clue what to write about. No clue what to do. No clue to the mystery. No clue what’s going on. No clue where we are. No clue how to fulfill my calling. No clue why I’m the one chosen. No clue who she is… who he is… or who I am.
No Clue showcases the works of twenty-five Christian female authors both experienced and new. Enjoy sampling its wide variety of genres ranging from historical to contemporary, mystery to speculative, poetry to allegory, spy to children’s fiction, and more.
In No Clue, you’ll meet a plethora of old and young, hesitant and confident, clueless and shrewd. Sigh and cry through their crises with amnesia, insecurity, identity, bullying, boredom, writer’s block, life purpose, and loss. Laugh and smile with a secret sister, a penguin with a crown that doesn’t fit, a group of agents discovering who they are during an important mission, and young neighbors off on an exciting—and dangerous—adventure. Encounter one mystery after another where there seems to be absolutely no clue—and creatively solve each one alongside detectives both professional and amateur.
Most importantly, savor the encouragement of the reminder that even when we have no clue, there’s Someone who does. Let the stories and poetry in this collection, one after another, challenge you to fix your eyes upon Him in your own clueless moments.
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341 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2024
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July 28, 2024
So good! Loved it! Can’t wait for next year!❤️
July 29, 2024
A fun collection of a wide variety of authors and genres. Some authors are published and others are not. Some genres I don’t care for and so I skipped the stories. But here are a few of my favorites. And yes, I’m starting at the end of the book because, why not?
The Bottletree Heist
This was a fun little mystery that had me guessing and made me grin several times. I want more stories like this.
Clues to a Treasure
Loved the characters and the story! Makes me want a longer book about all of them.
Awakened in Another War
Oh, this story had me wondering what was going on and what was going to happen! Interesting WWI story as it has characters from South Africa as well as English ones.
When All is Elliminated
This was a fun mystery. I began to grow suspicious before things were solved, and yes, my suspicions were correct which was quite fun. Enjoyed seeing these characters again from other stories by this author.
The Clueless Author and Blue Ribbon Clues
These have to be read in order or things won’t make sense. I loved how they tied together and the struggles of the author were so real!
The Bottletree Heist
This was a fun little mystery that had me guessing and made me grin several times. I want more stories like this.
Clues to a Treasure
Loved the characters and the story! Makes me want a longer book about all of them.
Awakened in Another War
Oh, this story had me wondering what was going on and what was going to happen! Interesting WWI story as it has characters from South Africa as well as English ones.
When All is Elliminated
This was a fun mystery. I began to grow suspicious before things were solved, and yes, my suspicions were correct which was quite fun. Enjoyed seeing these characters again from other stories by this author.
The Clueless Author and Blue Ribbon Clues
These have to be read in order or things won’t make sense. I loved how they tied together and the struggles of the author were so real!
August 1, 2024
This is one of my favorite anthologies I’ve read in a while. While I didn’t love every single one of the stories, most of them were delightful. I loved the many different ways the authors incorporated the theme into their stories. I’ll review a few of my favorites individually.
“This Too Palpable Clue” by Katja Labonté: Can I just say how much I love Miss Labonté’s writing style? It’s so perfect for the time period. This story follows an aspiring lady detective who finds herself in the middle of an unexplained epidemic affecting the people of her town. I loved watching the mystery unfold–even though I guessed the cause of the illness pretty quickly, there was more to the story that I didn’t foresee.
“This Lightward Love” by Maddie K. Harms: Cozy science fiction/fantasy is definitely a genre I need more of in my life. This sweet, slice-of-life story made me long to read more about the characters’ lives. I also liked how poetry was incorporated.
“The Clueless Author” by Hannah E. Griggs: This was such a fun story to read! As a writer, I found it relatable. I also love how it’s connected to the next story, “Blue Ribbon Clues”.
“When All is Eliminated” by Bethany Willcock: This was the first of Miss Willcock’s Vincent Woodthorn stories I’ve read since beginning the original Sherlock Holmes stories, familiarity with which made me enjoy this story greatly.
“An Unexpected Visit” by Jessica L. Lewis: This was another entertaining story about a writer, this time featuring characters that come to life.
“Feathers” by Elisabeth Joy, “Black Cap” by Lucy Peterson, “Wings” by Bree Pembrook, and “Monochrome” by Alaina Johnson (reviewed together because these are a connecting serial): Words can’t express how happy reading these made me! I loved the characters and, of course, the premise. Can’t wait to read more stories about the spies of the KDWC and ISA!
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a review.
“This Too Palpable Clue” by Katja Labonté: Can I just say how much I love Miss Labonté’s writing style? It’s so perfect for the time period. This story follows an aspiring lady detective who finds herself in the middle of an unexplained epidemic affecting the people of her town. I loved watching the mystery unfold–even though I guessed the cause of the illness pretty quickly, there was more to the story that I didn’t foresee.
“This Lightward Love” by Maddie K. Harms: Cozy science fiction/fantasy is definitely a genre I need more of in my life. This sweet, slice-of-life story made me long to read more about the characters’ lives. I also liked how poetry was incorporated.
“The Clueless Author” by Hannah E. Griggs: This was such a fun story to read! As a writer, I found it relatable. I also love how it’s connected to the next story, “Blue Ribbon Clues”.
“When All is Eliminated” by Bethany Willcock: This was the first of Miss Willcock’s Vincent Woodthorn stories I’ve read since beginning the original Sherlock Holmes stories, familiarity with which made me enjoy this story greatly.
“An Unexpected Visit” by Jessica L. Lewis: This was another entertaining story about a writer, this time featuring characters that come to life.
“Feathers” by Elisabeth Joy, “Black Cap” by Lucy Peterson, “Wings” by Bree Pembrook, and “Monochrome” by Alaina Johnson (reviewed together because these are a connecting serial): Words can’t express how happy reading these made me! I loved the characters and, of course, the premise. Can’t wait to read more stories about the spies of the KDWC and ISA!
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a review.
July 25, 2024
I read an eARC edition of "Penelope's Crown," one of the short stories featured in this anthology, written by author Kylie Hunt. It is so adorable! Her prose is very lyrical and easy to read, and her allegorical story is beautiful and very needed. It's reminiscent of the magic and gentle prose of Narnia, the allegory clear and enjoyable to read. So precious!
March 28, 2025
I finally got around to reading this, and it was *so* worth it. Every story and poem was amazing. My favorites were the Sherlock Holmes one, the spy serial by Elisabeth Joy, Lucy Peterson, Bree Pembrook, and Alannah Faith (I probably messed that up), and the serial by the Griggs sisters (Bethany and Hannah). Well done, ladies!
Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for a review. All thoughts expressed are my own.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy in exchange for a review. All thoughts expressed are my own.
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September 8, 2024No Clue is a fun anthology with a unique theme and a wide variety of genres. I am so excited to have a short story published in this collection!
Awakened in Another War
is a South African-centred historical fiction war adventure dealing with themes of allegiance, trust, and loss. This is my first published story, and I'm thrilled to be one of the twenty-five authors in this lovely collection!
Each of these stories had a fun, different twist on the theme of no clue, and I really liked seeing how each of them tied it in. I skipped some stories that were in genres I don't read, but other than those, I enjoyed almost all of these. I really liked how the publishers had genre tags at the beginning of each story, which really helps save time for a reader and eliminate disappointment. I did at least skim most of the stories, but I will be reviewing only the ones I read in full. My top three favourites are This Too Palpable Clue, When All is Eliminated, and Clues to a Treasure!
***
No Clue What to Do by Erika Mathews: This was a really different story, but I liked it! I was a bit confused in a few places, but I really liked the message and the different kind of storyline.
Clueless Day by Rebekah A. Morris: I loved this! As always, I was blown away by how the author made the characters feel like real people even in such a short story. I want to see more of them!
A Typical Bad Day by P.D. Atkerson: Okay, so firstly this title is brilliant. But also, I love this story!! I first read it before Off the Rails or Training released, and I loved it then, but reading it now with the background of those two books, I like it even more. :D Fans of the SLU won't want to miss this one! It was fun seeing certain characters through an outsider's eyes. ;)
This Too Palpable Clue by Katja H. Labonté: THIS. This was perfection. I felt as if I'd opened the book and fallen into a 19th century mystery story - it was so, so good. The best way I can describe the writing is a mixture of Ballantyne, L.M. Montgomery, and Anna Katherine Greene. And the mystery itself was very Agatha Christie/Sherlock Holmesey. I was grinning so hard through the whole thing and it honestly felt like something written in another time. I LOVE THIS STORY
Secret Sister by Hollie Yang: Such a sweet, unusual story! I really enjoyed it. I had it figured out pretty early, but somehow I thought I couldn't possibly be right, so I was still kind of surprised. :D
Rain, Boredom, & Clues by Tiffany Michelle: This story actually surprised me by how much I ended up liking it. So cute and fun.
The Clueless Author by Hannah E. Griggs and Blue Ribbon Clues by Bethany M. Griggs: Aww... I love these so much! Such a brilliant idea, and the connection was so fun. And each one was amazing on its own. The Clueless Author made me grin, but it also has a good lesson and I feel like all writers will relate to it. I loved the two sisters, and I had to remind myself once or twice I wasn't reading a nonfiction. ;) And Blue Ribbon Clues was so so sweet. I would love to read more of both storylines!!
The Trail Ride by Rhys-Marie Whitnell: This story held my attention from first to last. I would love to read longer stories about all these characters - and I really enjoyed the author's writing style. And I kind of related to the main character's obliviousness to her surroundings and awkwardness XD
When All is Eliminated by Bethany Willcock: This is the third story in the Sherlock Holmes inspired What Came After series, and I think it's my favourite yet. I absolutely LOVED reading Vincent's POV, and the mystery was just sooo clever on so many levels. And that ending...!!! ;) I just love this story.
Unexpected Visit by Jessica J. Lewis: This was actually such a fun story :D It's branded as fantasy, but to me it's just the MC's imagination, so other than that one of her own characters had magical powers, I didn't really have a problem with the story. And it was so funny and relatable as a writer :D
Typically Clueless by K.R. Mattson: Okay, firstly I LOVE this author's turn of phrase. It made me smile a lot, and I was instantly invested in the story from the first line. It was really really good, and I ended up really enjoying it even if the end made me kind of sad. I would really like a follow up story!
Clues to a Treasure by Angie Thompson: Oh, I love this sooo much. Angie Thompson is one of my favourite authors, and she writes the BEST short stories. But even knowing that, this one blew me away by how good it was and how much I loved it. I was grinning so hard through the whole thing - I LOVED the characters and I loved the first person voice of the main character. I laughed out loud several times reading it, and I was so sad to see the last page coming up...even in that short time, all three characters came alive for me and I would absolutely love more stories about them. One of the best in the whole collection!
Feathers, Black Cap, Wings, and Monochrome by Elisabeth Joy, Lucy Peterson, Bree Pembrook, and Alaina Johnson: Okay, this serial story was... pretty amazing. XD It ended up really suspenseful, and I just love the characters and references and setting and premise. I liked how the basic story was written in such a way it could be understood by anyone (even if KDWCers and I'm guessing CC and FG girls specifically would definitely get the most out of it, and there might be some slightly confusing things for anyone else). I really, really want a full collection of stories about the Chickadees!
The Bottletree Heist by Hannah E. Gridley: This was an interesting mystery, with some quite unusual elements! I didn't like it that the main character was a policewoman, but I did like Drew and the ending. A fun, Hallmarky story which I really liked.
I really enjoyed this anthology, and the mixture of brand-new authors like me and authors with years of experience; favourite authors and authors new to me. While I don't endorse every story in the collection, as a whole, it's a lovely anthology with a wide range of themes and topics. I can't wait to get it in paperback!
Each of these stories had a fun, different twist on the theme of no clue, and I really liked seeing how each of them tied it in. I skipped some stories that were in genres I don't read, but other than those, I enjoyed almost all of these. I really liked how the publishers had genre tags at the beginning of each story, which really helps save time for a reader and eliminate disappointment. I did at least skim most of the stories, but I will be reviewing only the ones I read in full. My top three favourites are This Too Palpable Clue, When All is Eliminated, and Clues to a Treasure!
***
No Clue What to Do by Erika Mathews: This was a really different story, but I liked it! I was a bit confused in a few places, but I really liked the message and the different kind of storyline.
Clueless Day by Rebekah A. Morris: I loved this! As always, I was blown away by how the author made the characters feel like real people even in such a short story. I want to see more of them!
A Typical Bad Day by P.D. Atkerson: Okay, so firstly this title is brilliant. But also, I love this story!! I first read it before Off the Rails or Training released, and I loved it then, but reading it now with the background of those two books, I like it even more. :D Fans of the SLU won't want to miss this one! It was fun seeing certain characters through an outsider's eyes. ;)
This Too Palpable Clue by Katja H. Labonté: THIS. This was perfection. I felt as if I'd opened the book and fallen into a 19th century mystery story - it was so, so good. The best way I can describe the writing is a mixture of Ballantyne, L.M. Montgomery, and Anna Katherine Greene. And the mystery itself was very Agatha Christie/Sherlock Holmesey. I was grinning so hard through the whole thing and it honestly felt like something written in another time. I LOVE THIS STORY
Secret Sister by Hollie Yang: Such a sweet, unusual story! I really enjoyed it. I had it figured out pretty early, but somehow I thought I couldn't possibly be right, so I was still kind of surprised. :D
Rain, Boredom, & Clues by Tiffany Michelle: This story actually surprised me by how much I ended up liking it. So cute and fun.
The Clueless Author by Hannah E. Griggs and Blue Ribbon Clues by Bethany M. Griggs: Aww... I love these so much! Such a brilliant idea, and the connection was so fun. And each one was amazing on its own. The Clueless Author made me grin, but it also has a good lesson and I feel like all writers will relate to it. I loved the two sisters, and I had to remind myself once or twice I wasn't reading a nonfiction. ;) And Blue Ribbon Clues was so so sweet. I would love to read more of both storylines!!
The Trail Ride by Rhys-Marie Whitnell: This story held my attention from first to last. I would love to read longer stories about all these characters - and I really enjoyed the author's writing style. And I kind of related to the main character's obliviousness to her surroundings and awkwardness XD
When All is Eliminated by Bethany Willcock: This is the third story in the Sherlock Holmes inspired What Came After series, and I think it's my favourite yet. I absolutely LOVED reading Vincent's POV, and the mystery was just sooo clever on so many levels. And that ending...!!! ;) I just love this story.
Unexpected Visit by Jessica J. Lewis: This was actually such a fun story :D It's branded as fantasy, but to me it's just the MC's imagination, so other than that one of her own characters had magical powers, I didn't really have a problem with the story. And it was so funny and relatable as a writer :D
Typically Clueless by K.R. Mattson: Okay, firstly I LOVE this author's turn of phrase. It made me smile a lot, and I was instantly invested in the story from the first line. It was really really good, and I ended up really enjoying it even if the end made me kind of sad. I would really like a follow up story!
Clues to a Treasure by Angie Thompson: Oh, I love this sooo much. Angie Thompson is one of my favourite authors, and she writes the BEST short stories. But even knowing that, this one blew me away by how good it was and how much I loved it. I was grinning so hard through the whole thing - I LOVED the characters and I loved the first person voice of the main character. I laughed out loud several times reading it, and I was so sad to see the last page coming up...even in that short time, all three characters came alive for me and I would absolutely love more stories about them. One of the best in the whole collection!
Feathers, Black Cap, Wings, and Monochrome by Elisabeth Joy, Lucy Peterson, Bree Pembrook, and Alaina Johnson: Okay, this serial story was... pretty amazing. XD It ended up really suspenseful, and I just love the characters and references and setting and premise. I liked how the basic story was written in such a way it could be understood by anyone (even if KDWCers and I'm guessing CC and FG girls specifically would definitely get the most out of it, and there might be some slightly confusing things for anyone else). I really, really want a full collection of stories about the Chickadees!
The Bottletree Heist by Hannah E. Gridley: This was an interesting mystery, with some quite unusual elements! I didn't like it that the main character was a policewoman, but I did like Drew and the ending. A fun, Hallmarky story which I really liked.
I really enjoyed this anthology, and the mixture of brand-new authors like me and authors with years of experience; favourite authors and authors new to me. While I don't endorse every story in the collection, as a whole, it's a lovely anthology with a wide range of themes and topics. I can't wait to get it in paperback!
October 16, 2024
Finally finished it!! I absolutely LOVED it!! 😍
December 12, 2025
The Unwritten by Jae Fisher
I love the tradition of Jae's poetry at the front of every KDWC anthology. <3
My Help Cometh From the Lord by Serenity F. Helzerman
4 stars. A cute little detective tale, my first read by this author. I was impressed by the writing style, and I appreciated the message.
No Clue What to Do by Erika Mathews
5 stars. I love how Erika Mathews writes children, and how she writes spiritual truth; and this story had both! Lovely writing, lovely characters, love message... perfection.
Clueless Day by Rebekah A. Morris
4 stars. I have a weakness for office work and gallant gentlemen, and this story contains both nicely. I also liked how the "cluelessness" wasn't resolved and it was just a pleasant day-in-the-life type of story.
A Typical Bad Day by P.D. Atkerson
3.7 stars. I'm always down for a "Rory Fieldson" story and it was fun seeing "Neil" from someone else's POV. I'm not sure I put all the pieces together because it's been a long while since I read P.D. Atkerson's books, but it was fun!
This Too Palpable Clue by Katja H. Labonté
Not gonna rate this, and it doesn't affect my overall review, but it remains one of my favourite stories I've ever written. Who knew I could write comedy or mystery, let alone both?!
Secret Sister by Hollie Yang
3 stars. I don't think I've ever read anything by this author, so it was interesting to try something new! I had a couple issues with the secret sister, but it was a nice little story about adoption.
This Lightward Love by Maddie K. Harms
4 stars. Aw, I finally got to read something by this lovely author! It's a sweet allegory about salvation, with a cute little romance, a nice poem, and darling characters. :)
Penelope’s Crown by Kylie Hunt
3.7 stars. Such a cute little children's allegory! It would make a delightful board book.
Rain, Boredom, & Clues by Tiffany Michele
4 stars. Okay, this was so totally random and so cute! I love Tiffany Michele's cheerful writing—it always brightens me up.
I love the tradition of Jae's poetry at the front of every KDWC anthology. <3
My Help Cometh From the Lord by Serenity F. Helzerman
4 stars. A cute little detective tale, my first read by this author. I was impressed by the writing style, and I appreciated the message.
No Clue What to Do by Erika Mathews
5 stars. I love how Erika Mathews writes children, and how she writes spiritual truth; and this story had both! Lovely writing, lovely characters, love message... perfection.
Clueless Day by Rebekah A. Morris
4 stars. I have a weakness for office work and gallant gentlemen, and this story contains both nicely. I also liked how the "cluelessness" wasn't resolved and it was just a pleasant day-in-the-life type of story.
A Typical Bad Day by P.D. Atkerson
3.7 stars. I'm always down for a "Rory Fieldson" story and it was fun seeing "Neil" from someone else's POV. I'm not sure I put all the pieces together because it's been a long while since I read P.D. Atkerson's books, but it was fun!
This Too Palpable Clue by Katja H. Labonté
Not gonna rate this, and it doesn't affect my overall review, but it remains one of my favourite stories I've ever written. Who knew I could write comedy or mystery, let alone both?!
Secret Sister by Hollie Yang
3 stars. I don't think I've ever read anything by this author, so it was interesting to try something new! I had a couple issues with the secret sister, but it was a nice little story about adoption.
This Lightward Love by Maddie K. Harms
4 stars. Aw, I finally got to read something by this lovely author! It's a sweet allegory about salvation, with a cute little romance, a nice poem, and darling characters. :)
Penelope’s Crown by Kylie Hunt
3.7 stars. Such a cute little children's allegory! It would make a delightful board book.
Rain, Boredom, & Clues by Tiffany Michele
4 stars. Okay, this was so totally random and so cute! I love Tiffany Michele's cheerful writing—it always brightens me up.
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