Candice Yamnitz
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Want a book with a Christian message, a mix of history retold with magical giftings and a fulfilling ending? Well, this book has all of that and more. I can’t rave about this book enough.
This story takes place in 17th century London. The main character, Thomas Fawkes, desperately wants to get rid of his affliction, the stone plague. He believes that if he has color magic, like all his classmates, he will be able to get rid of his plague. But his father, Guy Fawkes, refused to give him the mask he needs to wield color magic. Thomas takes action by hunting down his father in London. When he finds his father, he gets roped into a scheme to assassinate the king of England.
One thing to take note of: Guy Fawkes was a real person and did participate in a plot to assassinate the king of England. So while you are reading, the magic is not real, but the setting, a plague and the assassination attempt was real. This book does create a curiosity about history.
Besides sparking curiosity, this story captured my heart. I felt for Thomas’s plight and loved the relationships Thomas forms through-out the story. First, there is the relationship with Guy Fawkes, then there is Emma and then there’s Thomas’s relationship to White Light. Each relationship is important and ties together perfectly at the end. It’s the type of ending that gave me that all-is-right-in-the-world feeling. So good!
Let’s get to the most important part. God. This book points us to seeking out God. I don’t want to spoil the story, but God has a central role to Thomas’s healing, both inner healing and physical healing. I might have given too much away here, but you need to know that this story challenges our dependence on our Creator.
Overall, I think this is a great read for people who love fantasy and love a good story.
What fiction story has challenged you in your faith?
Sharon Rene
Gretchen Carlson
I loved this book! I agree it begs for investigation into the actual history. I was amazed at how well she mingled the magical and historical elements. Excellent and thoughtful read.
I’m so glad that I’m not the only one with the same thoughts about this book! 🙂
Great review. Makes me curious. Nadine Brandes is great at intermingling fantasy and fact like she did in Romanov.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this book. This one whisked me into its world.
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Ahhhh yay!! I’m adding this to my long list of “To Read” books! A book I felt challenged by was Porch Swing Girl by Taylor Bennett!
This one is a good one. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it when you read it. I can see how Porch Swing Girl challenged you. 🙂