A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

A.D. 30 - Ted Dekker

If you've ever seen one of my Ted Dekker reviews, you'll know that he's probably my favorite author.  The depth he's able to infuse into his stories is a true gift.

In this book, we read the story of Maviah, a member of the Kalb tribe.  Her world has been turned upside down and she has been tasked with appealing to Rome to restore her father’s throne.  With only two faithful companions, she sets off across the desert to find the help she seeks.

Unfortunately, things don't really improve in her situation.  One of her companions, Judah, is determined to find the Anointed One that the stars have proclaimed.  He convinces her to seek him out.  Herod's wife comes along and they discover that Yeshua is more than a mere man.

Seeking her destiny is hard for Maviah and she has many obstacles to overcome.  Reading of her growth as a person and her struggles to conquer her fears brought out many truths that Dekker is great at incorporating into his stories.

Be warned that this is not a standalone novel.  You're left with something of a cliffhanger at the end.  The next one is A.D. 33.  It appears to be out October 2015, but if you read this one, you're going to want to know what happens next.

While I enjoyed this book, I found the first half to drag on a bit.  The second half was much better, though.  Most of the words spoken by Yeshua in the book are from the Bible and there's a reference in the back to tell you where the verses are.  This type of book isn't normally my style, but I did enjoy it.  I give it four stars because of the slow beginning.  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from FaithWords/Center Street through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.



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