Hey Jesus, It’s Me
by Ellen Skrmetti
Ellen talks to the reader about important parts of life in
the south. She covers topics like hot flashes,
growing up southern, southern funerals, and unspoken prayer requests. This is a quick, entertaining read and clues
in us northerners about some of the things we’ve always wondered about our
southern counterparts. If you want a
funny, laugh out loud read, containing a kernel of southern truths, this book is
for you!
Shield of the
Mighty by Connilyn Cossette
The King’s Men
book #2
This book tells Zevi’s story. He was a boy that was kidnapped by the
Philistines and later adopted by the Champion of Ashdod. He is a soldier fighting for Israel, rising
through the ranks to distinguish himself in King Saul’s men. On his quest to conscript more soldiers for
the army and to gather artisans for Saul’s court, he must return to his hometown. He is drawn into a perfumer’s shop and is
captivated by the scents and the artisan, Yochana. This chance meeting changes the course of
both of their lives.
I really enjoy the writing style of Connilyn Cossette. This is the second book with these characters
and I appreciated learning more about their histories. The characters are so
well-drawn that I missed them when the book ended. I also enjoyed learning more about life
during the early history of the nation of Israel.
Even though this is the second of the books in this series,
the author gives enough background information that this book can be read and
appreciated on its own, but for the most enjoyment, the first book, Voice of
the Ancient should be read first. Readers who enjoy biblical fiction
will find much to enjoy in this series, as Connilyn Cossette does much research
to give the reader an authentic experience in the history of the nation of
Israel. I received this book from the
publisher in exchange for this, my honest opinion.
