Biblical / Historical
Until The Mountains Fall
Cities Of Refuge book 3
by Connilyn Cossette
-From Goodreads- Recently widowed, Rivkah refuses to submit to the Torah law compelling her to marry her husband's brother and instead flees Kedesh, hoping to use her talents as a scribe to support herself. Without the protections of her father, Kedesh's head priest, and the safety of the city of refuge, Rivkah soon discovers that the cost of recklessness is her own freedom. Malakhi has secretly loved Rivkah for years, but he never imagined his older brother's death would mean wedding her himself. After her disappearance, he throws himself into the ongoing fight against the Canaanites instead of dwelling on all he has lost. But with impending war looming over Israel, Rivkah's father comes to Malakhi with an impossible request. As the enemies that Rivkah and Malakhi face from without and within Israel grow more threatening each day, is it too late for the restoration their wounded souls seek? ISBN-13: 9780764219887 They have a long road to find each other...and God... I've sat on this review for awhile, quite awhile. Not because I disliked the book, the opposite couldn't be more true, but because it's taken me this long to organize my thoughts. | This Book received a 5 Bark rating. |
Once again Connilyn Cossette was full of surprises while still delivering her trademark style of telling a story with compelling characters that is rich in historical detail and Biblical accuracy.
I think this is one of the very very few times that I disliked the heroine for a good half of the book. Rivkah was spoiled, selfish, and needed some serious guidance. But, oh, the beauty of her transformation, even though the path was fraught with pain. I loved Malakhi, though, right from the start. He was something special even though he didn't realize it.
The author's vast talent shone through this book in every way. Connilyn Cossette not only engaged my imagination but also my emotions, quite intensely sometimes. Until The Mountains Fall is a beautiful tale of family and faith, sacrifice and love, and of forgiveness and redemption. It entertains while challenging you to strengthen your own faith. Until The Mountains Fall really is a must read even if Biblical fiction is not your usual genre.
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Until The Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette a 5 Bark rating.