Starred Review in Booklist!

“This gorgeously rendered novel asks many questions about humanity: Who do we follow and why? Who decides what we believe? Johnston allows curious onlookers inside the compound and the hearts of Waco in a perfect marriage of history and art.” Read Courtney Eathorne’s full Booklist review here!

Starred Review in Kirkus Reviews!

“Inspired by the events surrounding the siege of the Branch Davidian Compound in Waco, Texas, Johnston’s second novel is a fast-moving and emotionally sophisticated account of the dangers of religious extremism and the tender story of two teenagers caught up in the tragedy that ensues when sectarianism collides with the larger world…” Read the full review here!

The Boston Globe Recommends WE BURN DAYLIGHT!

Chris Vognar at The Boston Globe has named We Burn Daylight as one of its Best Books coming out this summer! You can find the full list here!

Chicago Tribune Recommends WE BURN DAYLIGHT!

Christopher Borrelli at The Chicago Tribune has named We Burn Daylight as one of its Summer Reading Recommendations! You can find all the recommendations here!