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Fantasy is not a genre that I usually read but over the last year or two, I have read a couple of them. Can't say that it has hooked me into reading more yet but it does make me more open to checking some of them out. When I came across this book web browsing, I thought that the story sounded like it would be a good read and I was not disappointed!
Ela Roeh of Parne doesn't understand why her beloved Creator, the Infinite, wants her to become His prophet. She's undignified, bad tempered, and only seventeen - not to mention that no prophet of Parne has ever been a girl. Worst of all, as the elders often warn, if she agrees to become the Infinite's prophet, Ela knows she will die young.
This is the first fantasy book written by R.J. Larson and she did an awesome job. The way that she laid out Ela's character as well as her young sister, Tzana shows a lot of love and care between the two of them. Ela is young and a spitfire I imagine except when she accepts being a prophet, she tries to keep a hold on it. You are also introduced to Kien who becomes one of the main characters in the book. He has a lot of cheekiness to him but strength also. He does tend to want to act before thinking though.
You will also be introduced to what they call 'destroyers' which are war horses. These are probably my most favorite part in the book, especially Pet/Scythe. I love the characters that she has given to them and they add a lot to the story.
One of the main themes of the book is calling those who have gone away from the Creator, the Infinite, back to Him. He gives everyone a chance up until the last minute, until judgment is rendered. Even when His judgment has fallen, you can feel His sorrow through the written words. So much of what is said in this book could be used in our everyday lives to reach out to those around us. You can feel the truth in every word. I can't say that I have read too many fiction books that impressed me that way.
If you, like me, have never read a Christian fantasy book, this would be a great one to start with. There aren't a lot of wishers for it either. I can't wait for the next one, Judge, to come out in October.
Ela Roeh of Parne doesn't understand why her beloved Creator, the Infinite, wants her to become His prophet. She's undignified, bad tempered, and only seventeen - not to mention that no prophet of Parne has ever been a girl. Worst of all, as the elders often warn, if she agrees to become the Infinite's prophet, Ela knows she will die young.
This is the first fantasy book written by R.J. Larson and she did an awesome job. The way that she laid out Ela's character as well as her young sister, Tzana shows a lot of love and care between the two of them. Ela is young and a spitfire I imagine except when she accepts being a prophet, she tries to keep a hold on it. You are also introduced to Kien who becomes one of the main characters in the book. He has a lot of cheekiness to him but strength also. He does tend to want to act before thinking though.
You will also be introduced to what they call 'destroyers' which are war horses. These are probably my most favorite part in the book, especially Pet/Scythe. I love the characters that she has given to them and they add a lot to the story.
One of the main themes of the book is calling those who have gone away from the Creator, the Infinite, back to Him. He gives everyone a chance up until the last minute, until judgment is rendered. Even when His judgment has fallen, you can feel His sorrow through the written words. So much of what is said in this book could be used in our everyday lives to reach out to those around us. You can feel the truth in every word. I can't say that I have read too many fiction books that impressed me that way.
If you, like me, have never read a Christian fantasy book, this would be a great one to start with. There aren't a lot of wishers for it either. I can't wait for the next one, Judge, to come out in October.
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