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Makilien Trilogy #3
Trust
Struggling to cope with the losses of battle, Makilien seeks to live each day in trust of Elohim’s plans. As the conflict of hope and reality war in her mind, a sudden arrival changes everything, bringing to light a new scheme wrought by the remnant of Zirtan’s men.
Finding herself witness to a shocking act of treachery, Makilien is thrust into the very center of the dangerous plans. Trust is something she must give carefully as those who appear trustworthy fail even as those she would least expect could hold the key to success. Can she and those around her secure their safety and freedom or will they find themselves outwitted by their enemy’s final act of dominance?
Finding herself witness to a shocking act of treachery, Makilien is thrust into the very center of the dangerous plans. Trust is something she must give carefully as those who appear trustworthy fail even as those she would least expect could hold the key to success. Can she and those around her secure their safety and freedom or will they find themselves outwitted by their enemy’s final act of dominance?
356 pages, Paperback
First published November 11, 2012
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About the author
Molly Evangeline
11 books128 followersMolly Evangeline has been using her active imagination to create stories since she was eight years old, encouraged by her mom's own love for writing. For years she wrote as a pastime until age fifteen when she began writing her first historical Christian novel, The Pirate Daughter's Promise, book one of her Pirates & Faith series. Three years later, it became the first of her books to be published.
Molly credits her success to God and her mom's teaching, guidance, and decision to homeschool her from kindergarten through high school. Since graduating she has actively pursued her independent writing career while living with her family in Wisconsin.
Now writes and publishes as Jaye L. Knight
Molly credits her success to God and her mom's teaching, guidance, and decision to homeschool her from kindergarten through high school. Since graduating she has actively pursued her independent writing career while living with her family in Wisconsin.
Now writes and publishes as Jaye L. Knight
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July 13, 2024
Such an intense ending! We actually get a different plot line this time and it was sooo nerve wracking! The suspense, twist and turns, and just overall shroud of doom over the characters were fantastically done and made me want to keep reading to the point where I went to bed late for a couple nights, haha!
Despite the plot being so good, I still didn’t feel connected with any of the characters or feel as if any had any solid arcs, which was kind of strange since I was anxious about what would happen to them yet didn’t care about them personally, if that makes sense? Very odd as I’m a character focused girl first and foremost yet I never became so for this series.
A good ending to the series and one I’d recommend, especially for older middle grade to young teen readers who want a fun yet intense non magical Christian fantasy adventure with a sprinkle of romance throughout.
‼️Content‼️
Violence: fighting with weapons (not detailed); injuries and blood (not detailed); characters are whipped and beaten until bloody (not detailed); a character is almost assassinated with a knife (not detailed); in the past a character was beaten and blinded (not detailed); acid blinds a man (not detailed); a character is stabbed in the chest (not detailed); acid burns on a character
Sexual: kissing (not detailed)
Drugs/Alcohol: men plan to release poisonous smoke into a city; men die by poisoned smoke (not detailed)
Other: elves/dragons/other fantasy creatures; death and grief; characters are chained/tied up; characters are enslaved; slaves and slavery; an evil alchemist
Despite the plot being so good, I still didn’t feel connected with any of the characters or feel as if any had any solid arcs, which was kind of strange since I was anxious about what would happen to them yet didn’t care about them personally, if that makes sense? Very odd as I’m a character focused girl first and foremost yet I never became so for this series.
A good ending to the series and one I’d recommend, especially for older middle grade to young teen readers who want a fun yet intense non magical Christian fantasy adventure with a sprinkle of romance throughout.
‼️Content‼️
Violence: fighting with weapons (not detailed); injuries and blood (not detailed); characters are whipped and beaten until bloody (not detailed); a character is almost assassinated with a knife (not detailed); in the past a character was beaten and blinded (not detailed); acid blinds a man (not detailed); a character is stabbed in the chest (not detailed); acid burns on a character
Sexual: kissing (not detailed)
Drugs/Alcohol: men plan to release poisonous smoke into a city; men die by poisoned smoke (not detailed)
Other: elves/dragons/other fantasy creatures; death and grief; characters are chained/tied up; characters are enslaved; slaves and slavery; an evil alchemist
May 29, 2015
Age Appropriate For: 13 and up for some violence and mild romance
Best for Ages: 13 - 20
Finally! I was able to read this whole series and it was amazing. Trust picks up a year after Courage finishes. It is full of twists, turns, tears, and joy.
As always, Molly’s book is centered on God, which I so appreciate. There are a lot of books out there that are under the label of Christian, but only give lip service to him. I really love the feeling I have at the end of each of Molly’s books. It is the feeling that I have not only enjoyed a good book, but also drawn closer to God.
Makilien is still an awesome character, even though she has gone through a lot. Her pain in this book had me tearing up a couple of times. Her romance in this book is very sweet and never goes beyond a kiss on the forehead. All the characters, both old and new, were well written and a joy to revisit.
Someday, I plan to buy this whole set in paperback, because they are so awesome. Actually, I want to buy all of Molly’s books in paperback and put them on my favorites shelf.
I highly recommend this series to those who love non-magical fantasy, strong moral values, and well written stories.
Best for Ages: 13 - 20
Finally! I was able to read this whole series and it was amazing. Trust picks up a year after Courage finishes. It is full of twists, turns, tears, and joy.
As always, Molly’s book is centered on God, which I so appreciate. There are a lot of books out there that are under the label of Christian, but only give lip service to him. I really love the feeling I have at the end of each of Molly’s books. It is the feeling that I have not only enjoyed a good book, but also drawn closer to God.
Makilien is still an awesome character, even though she has gone through a lot. Her pain in this book had me tearing up a couple of times. Her romance in this book is very sweet and never goes beyond a kiss on the forehead. All the characters, both old and new, were well written and a joy to revisit.
Someday, I plan to buy this whole set in paperback, because they are so awesome. Actually, I want to buy all of Molly’s books in paperback and put them on my favorites shelf.
I highly recommend this series to those who love non-magical fantasy, strong moral values, and well written stories.
December 2, 2015
Can I say beyond five stars?? Trust was a thrilling and perfect completion to the Makilien series! (–Although, happily, it isn’t actually the end, as the short novella, Captivated, is out and continuing the epic adventures of Makilien and her friends.)
Trust starts soon after where Courage leaves off, and weaves through some exciting, and terrifying, happenings. It was a little different than the first two books, Truth and Courage, but was every bit as good, I think even more so! :) So enjoyed the conclusions to many relationships that occurred in Trust ... The intricate plotlines ... The dark, lost individuals at last coming to the realization of the emptiness of their souls. Trust was wildly interesting ... so many new concepts! Do you want to know who the Dark Elf really is? How about Aeden’s father, hoping to learn more of him? And Jorin, the horrible brother of the evil man Makilien defeated?
Trust was incredible. Drama. Danger. Mystery. Bittersweet conclusions. Heart-rending, romantic, absolutely beautiful moments! It brought me to tears, and also made me laugh, and furthermore caused me to sigh with joy. A truly delightful read.
Trust starts soon after where Courage leaves off, and weaves through some exciting, and terrifying, happenings. It was a little different than the first two books, Truth and Courage, but was every bit as good, I think even more so! :) So enjoyed the conclusions to many relationships that occurred in Trust ... The intricate plotlines ... The dark, lost individuals at last coming to the realization of the emptiness of their souls. Trust was wildly interesting ... so many new concepts! Do you want to know who the Dark Elf really is? How about Aeden’s father, hoping to learn more of him? And Jorin, the horrible brother of the evil man Makilien defeated?
Trust was incredible. Drama. Danger. Mystery. Bittersweet conclusions. Heart-rending, romantic, absolutely beautiful moments! It brought me to tears, and also made me laugh, and furthermore caused me to sigh with joy. A truly delightful read.
January 15, 2016
A great ending to a GREAT series!!!
I was on the "edge of my seat" for more than half the book and I was wondering the whole time how in the world is it all going to tie together to get an ending.
An extremely fantastic book!
I was on the "edge of my seat" for more than half the book and I was wondering the whole time how in the world is it all going to tie together to get an ending.
An extremely fantastic book!
April 11, 2016
Okay, were do I begin. I started reading this book two days ago and I already finished it. It was amazing. Trust....the main theme of the book, you must trust. Very well written and kept me reading for hours. People are being attacked, and trouble is brewing as zirtans men try to find something to do, which is not good for the people of Eldor. I recommend it to ages 13 and up. God bless you Molly! :)
March 1, 2015
Have you ever used those Amazon "Look Inside" previews for books? Well, musing around, I decided to look at the one for Molly Evangeline's Trust, third and final book in the Makilien Trilogy. I had read the first book before and also enjoyed her novel, Resistance, written under a different author name. But alas--the preview left me off at a cliff-hanger (as is their way)! I couldn't just leave the poor hero off there! I had to find out the rest! So of course, I read the entire trilogy.
First off I will admit that while I enjoyed Truth, it was a little slow for me. But hey, it was one of the author's first books, and she certainly improves!
Courage brings the intensity to a new level with higher and more painful stakes and consequences. Characters are developed and deadly plots are revealed. And after a huge battle that spans over several chapters, we are left off on one of the best cliff-hangers I've encountered in a book. Rather then causing you to growl and throw the book against the wall, it makes you gasp in alarm/delight and dive for the next book.
Fortunately, I had the next book and could finally answer my questions from the Amazon preview. Trust is definitely the best of the three, bringing in an intense, mysterious style that was not present in the previous books, but serves this story splendidly. Along with the black and white/good and evil characters that were prevalent, we are introduced to new or revealed grey characters with deep, difficult conflict. I must say that after three books with these characters I was rather experiencing all their pain with them. And...Sirion...if you, like me, have a thing for noble, tortured heroes you'll love him. And if you, like me, enjoy the brooding, struggling anti-hero, you'll love Rylean. And Aeden is just cool.
Violence-- Battles are detailed as to combat, and while there no shortage of casualties, nothing is really gory or descriptive. Characters are often tortured throughout the books--beaten, burned, whipped--most notably in the last book, but description is handled with taste. Don't think I'm morbid, but it was super nice to see the author let the villain be as bad as they wanted. So often they'll fall short of their true nature because the author is merciful to their characters. Oh yes, there was discretion for the reader's stomach, but this author really let the villains have a go at the heroes! I only wish a little more attention had been paid to the reality of the victim's wounds. I understand that adrenaline can do amazing things, but sometimes the heroes could talk or move way too well for their injuries.
Sexual--Um...next to none? There is romance, but the characters are all extremely chaste, only gifting each other with an occasional embrace of encouragement and a kiss on the forehead. Which was very nice.
Langauge--None
Other--While this is a fantasy with an array of fantasy creatures, there is no magic.
This fantasy trilogy is an exciting, involving story of triumph over evil, faith in impossible situations, and all around good guys. The simplistic writing style serves the story well. I think the peak of my enjoyment might have been from tweens to early teens, but I enjoyed this nevertheless! If you're looking for a new adventure, definitely consider this one!
First off I will admit that while I enjoyed Truth, it was a little slow for me. But hey, it was one of the author's first books, and she certainly improves!
Courage brings the intensity to a new level with higher and more painful stakes and consequences. Characters are developed and deadly plots are revealed. And after a huge battle that spans over several chapters, we are left off on one of the best cliff-hangers I've encountered in a book. Rather then causing you to growl and throw the book against the wall, it makes you gasp in alarm/delight and dive for the next book.
Fortunately, I had the next book and could finally answer my questions from the Amazon preview. Trust is definitely the best of the three, bringing in an intense, mysterious style that was not present in the previous books, but serves this story splendidly. Along with the black and white/good and evil characters that were prevalent, we are introduced to new or revealed grey characters with deep, difficult conflict. I must say that after three books with these characters I was rather experiencing all their pain with them. And...Sirion...if you, like me, have a thing for noble, tortured heroes you'll love him. And if you, like me, enjoy the brooding, struggling anti-hero, you'll love Rylean. And Aeden is just cool.
Violence-- Battles are detailed as to combat, and while there no shortage of casualties, nothing is really gory or descriptive. Characters are often tortured throughout the books--beaten, burned, whipped--most notably in the last book, but description is handled with taste. Don't think I'm morbid, but it was super nice to see the author let the villain be as bad as they wanted. So often they'll fall short of their true nature because the author is merciful to their characters. Oh yes, there was discretion for the reader's stomach, but this author really let the villains have a go at the heroes! I only wish a little more attention had been paid to the reality of the victim's wounds. I understand that adrenaline can do amazing things, but sometimes the heroes could talk or move way too well for their injuries.
Sexual--Um...next to none? There is romance, but the characters are all extremely chaste, only gifting each other with an occasional embrace of encouragement and a kiss on the forehead. Which was very nice.
Langauge--None
Other--While this is a fantasy with an array of fantasy creatures, there is no magic.
This fantasy trilogy is an exciting, involving story of triumph over evil, faith in impossible situations, and all around good guys. The simplistic writing style serves the story well. I think the peak of my enjoyment might have been from tweens to early teens, but I enjoyed this nevertheless! If you're looking for a new adventure, definitely consider this one!
June 25, 2015
Uh guys we have a problem, I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH I WANNA SCREAM!!!!!! (In fact I did) don't you just love happy endings!!!!:) this book was my favorite in the series! everything about it was beautiful! I don't know what to say other then read this A.S.A.P!!!!!! If I could rate this higher it would be 1,000 or no, more than that!!!!!!!!!:):)
May 29, 2015
Really enjoyed the first two books but this one was definitely the best!!
August 7, 2013
Trust is my favorite book in the Makilien Trilogy, and probably my favorite of all Molly Evangeline's books. It's just that good. Unfortunately, I can't say much about the plot without giving away major spoilers, but it is very different from the other two, and really exciting. The title comes into play a lot as Makilien has to trust that Elohim knows best and has a plan for everything.
Trust is a very emotional and intense book, and one I love dearly. In fact, since I bought it in May, I have probably read the climax about five times, despite having an abundance of other reading material. One bad thing: when you come to the end, it's over. There is no book four in the Makilien Trilogy (though of course, if there was it couldn't be a trilogy anymore). Even though the ending is the end, it is a fairly satisfactory ending . . . but I can't say any more about it because it would totally give away the story.
I definitely recommend this book, though I do recommend reading Truth and Courage first. I'm really looking forward to more books from Molly!
Trust is a very emotional and intense book, and one I love dearly. In fact, since I bought it in May, I have probably read the climax about five times, despite having an abundance of other reading material. One bad thing: when you come to the end, it's over. There is no book four in the Makilien Trilogy (though of course, if there was it couldn't be a trilogy anymore). Even though the ending is the end, it is a fairly satisfactory ending . . . but I can't say any more about it because it would totally give away the story.
I definitely recommend this book, though I do recommend reading Truth and Courage first. I'm really looking forward to more books from Molly!
September 21, 2015
Of the three, this book was my favorite. It has a different storyline than the first two and kept me guessing. While the battle might be smaller, the challenges are tougher for the main characters.
And Sirion? *sigh* I’d already loved him in the earlier books, but I absolutely adored him in this one.
A few of the character storylines might have wrapped up a little too neatly, but I honestly didn’t care while I was reading. I wanted everyone to get their happy ending, and the ending of this book definitely delivers.
And Sirion? *sigh* I’d already loved him in the earlier books, but I absolutely adored him in this one.
A few of the character storylines might have wrapped up a little too neatly, but I honestly didn’t care while I was reading. I wanted everyone to get their happy ending, and the ending of this book definitely delivers.
March 2, 2017
This was an amazing end to the series. I did not want to put it down. I loved seeing where all the characters ended up. This is one of the first fantasy series I've ever really loved.
September 4, 2017
I had a few interruptions while reading this book - namely getting EXILES IN THE MAIL!!! and also a gathering that I didn't know we were going to. So it took a little longer than normal.
Trust starts off almost a year after the ending of Courage. Makilien has been struggling to find a new normal after Sirion's death and to make things harder, she's had men from all over coming to seek her hand. (I actually wish we could have spent more time with Tylor as he seemed awesome). Everyone is gearing up for the Alliance celebration and life is good.
Duh, duh, duh!!! A new chapter begins and it's from Sirion's POV! I knew he wasn't dead :) He was captured after the battle and has been a slave in one way or another all these months. He is currently headed to Carel, a slave trade city and in his group he meets a young woman named, Irynna. When they arrive in Carel, Sirion, Irynna, and a few others are taken to Vayzar's fortress. Yes, Vayzar (grrr). Sirion is annoyed to hear that yet another person is plotting to take over Eldor, but annoyance turns to horror when Vayzar reveals that Sirion is going to help him. Sirion of course would never help, but he doesn't have much choice.
Right before the Alliance celebration, two horses with injured and weary riders appear in Elimar. Makilien cannot even believe her eyes. Sirion is alive!!! Everyone is overjoyed and they quickly tend to his wounds; wounds received coming through Eldinorieth when they were attacked and he was defending Irynna (he helped her escape). Makilien's joy quickly turns to worry when Sirion seems different. Her friends assure her that he just needs time. After all, he's been through so much in the last year. She tries to be patient, but when she sees Sirion kiss Irynna, she is devastated. As if she couldn't hurt any more, as she walks by King Darian's door the next morning, she hears the sound of a struggle. Upon entering, she witnesses Sirion try to kill Darian and then flee. No one can believe it. As they are coming to terms with what just happened, Makilien suddenly realizes that it's not Sirion. When they tended his wounds, there were no scars on his back. If it's not Sirion, then who is it? Elnauhir reveals something that none of the rest of them know - Sirion had a twin brother who was assumed to be killed when the Shaikes killed their parents. Obviously, this was not the case.
As soon as Sirion showed up in Elimar, I knew one of two things: it was either not Sirion or Vayzar let him escape so that he could be followed.
Irynna lures Makilien out to find "Sirion" and she ends up captured by Ryelan - Sirion's twin - and taken to Carel. Once there, while on their way to Vayzar, Makilien escapes, only to run into one of her worst enemies - Jorin. Sure she is going to die, she is shocked when he helps her to safety. His heart has been changing ever since she stopped him from being killed.
(Okay, this review needs to speed up). Safely with Beregon and Sophine, Makilien is reunited with Aedan, Tanzim, and all her friends who tracked her after she was taken. They work on a plan to rescue Sirion, who is currently being forced to work building Vayzar's fortress. Sirion and his work partner, Jered, are planning their own escape, but things don't work out as planned. Beregon and Sophine's house is raided and Makilien is captured. The escape plan is betrayed and Sirion, Jered, Aedan, & Makilien are all tied up in the courtyard of Vayzar's fortress to be killed. After that, it's a whirlwind of action. They are all tortured; all except Makilien, who's whipping Sirion took as well as his own. Ryelan, Jaeson, and Derrin, once enemies of Makilien and her friends, all play a part in helping them escape Vayzar. Also, and I'm not quite sure how this happened, Darian and troops from Eldor arrived and helped fight Vayzar's men.
With Vayzar dead, his fortress destroyed, and everyone free, our characters can return to Elimar and celebrate! It's a happy ending, as Makilien and Sirion get married.
THOUGHTS
- I like how in the Makilien books (as well as Ilyon Chronicles) the relationships are all based on character. There is very little, if any, mention of how a person looks; how a beautiful or handsome they are. The people love each other for inner character and who they are. Molly does a wonderful job portraying a true picture of love.
- It was a little hard to get used to the idea of Vonawyn and Aedan since she is SO much older than him and will live way longer than him too. I even had a little trouble with Makilien and Sirion, but as long as I forgot their ages, it was fine :)
- There is a TON of forgiveness and redemption in this book.
- Since I read Exiles in the middle of reading this, I had a rather difficult time keeping the places/characters/creatures straight. Especially when a lot of names are similar ;)
Trust starts off almost a year after the ending of Courage. Makilien has been struggling to find a new normal after Sirion's death and to make things harder, she's had men from all over coming to seek her hand. (I actually wish we could have spent more time with Tylor as he seemed awesome). Everyone is gearing up for the Alliance celebration and life is good.
Duh, duh, duh!!! A new chapter begins and it's from Sirion's POV! I knew he wasn't dead :) He was captured after the battle and has been a slave in one way or another all these months. He is currently headed to Carel, a slave trade city and in his group he meets a young woman named, Irynna. When they arrive in Carel, Sirion, Irynna, and a few others are taken to Vayzar's fortress. Yes, Vayzar (grrr). Sirion is annoyed to hear that yet another person is plotting to take over Eldor, but annoyance turns to horror when Vayzar reveals that Sirion is going to help him. Sirion of course would never help, but he doesn't have much choice.
Right before the Alliance celebration, two horses with injured and weary riders appear in Elimar. Makilien cannot even believe her eyes. Sirion is alive!!! Everyone is overjoyed and they quickly tend to his wounds; wounds received coming through Eldinorieth when they were attacked and he was defending Irynna (he helped her escape). Makilien's joy quickly turns to worry when Sirion seems different. Her friends assure her that he just needs time. After all, he's been through so much in the last year. She tries to be patient, but when she sees Sirion kiss Irynna, she is devastated. As if she couldn't hurt any more, as she walks by King Darian's door the next morning, she hears the sound of a struggle. Upon entering, she witnesses Sirion try to kill Darian and then flee. No one can believe it. As they are coming to terms with what just happened, Makilien suddenly realizes that it's not Sirion. When they tended his wounds, there were no scars on his back. If it's not Sirion, then who is it? Elnauhir reveals something that none of the rest of them know - Sirion had a twin brother who was assumed to be killed when the Shaikes killed their parents. Obviously, this was not the case.
As soon as Sirion showed up in Elimar, I knew one of two things: it was either not Sirion or Vayzar let him escape so that he could be followed.
Irynna lures Makilien out to find "Sirion" and she ends up captured by Ryelan - Sirion's twin - and taken to Carel. Once there, while on their way to Vayzar, Makilien escapes, only to run into one of her worst enemies - Jorin. Sure she is going to die, she is shocked when he helps her to safety. His heart has been changing ever since she stopped him from being killed.
(Okay, this review needs to speed up). Safely with Beregon and Sophine, Makilien is reunited with Aedan, Tanzim, and all her friends who tracked her after she was taken. They work on a plan to rescue Sirion, who is currently being forced to work building Vayzar's fortress. Sirion and his work partner, Jered, are planning their own escape, but things don't work out as planned. Beregon and Sophine's house is raided and Makilien is captured. The escape plan is betrayed and Sirion, Jered, Aedan, & Makilien are all tied up in the courtyard of Vayzar's fortress to be killed. After that, it's a whirlwind of action. They are all tortured; all except Makilien, who's whipping Sirion took as well as his own. Ryelan, Jaeson, and Derrin, once enemies of Makilien and her friends, all play a part in helping them escape Vayzar. Also, and I'm not quite sure how this happened, Darian and troops from Eldor arrived and helped fight Vayzar's men.
With Vayzar dead, his fortress destroyed, and everyone free, our characters can return to Elimar and celebrate! It's a happy ending, as Makilien and Sirion get married.
THOUGHTS
- I like how in the Makilien books (as well as Ilyon Chronicles) the relationships are all based on character. There is very little, if any, mention of how a person looks; how a beautiful or handsome they are. The people love each other for inner character and who they are. Molly does a wonderful job portraying a true picture of love.
- It was a little hard to get used to the idea of Vonawyn and Aedan since she is SO much older than him and will live way longer than him too. I even had a little trouble with Makilien and Sirion, but as long as I forgot their ages, it was fine :)
- There is a TON of forgiveness and redemption in this book.
- Since I read Exiles in the middle of reading this, I had a rather difficult time keeping the places/characters/creatures straight. Especially when a lot of names are similar ;)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 10, 2017
After receiving and reviewing the first two books of the trilogy, I was on the edge of my seat in anticipation for book three. When it came out, it had a special introductory kindle price of 99 cents, and I just happened to have 99 cents in my Amazon gift card balance … so I snatched it up. I had it read within twenty-four hours. (The only book I can claim to have read within twenty-four hours its release)
And it's taken me … ten months to get around to writing the review. I really need to get on the ball with this reviewing business.
I approached this book with much trepidation. On one hand I already loved the world and most of the characters, and I really wanted to know what was up with the cliff hanger ending … but it was the last book in the trilogy, and I didn't want it to end. Also, I was left with a blah taste in my mouth from the last book's repetitiveness … and I didn't want to read the same book for the third time in a row.
I needn't have worried. This book was delightfully new, different, surprising, amazing, wonderful, and I'd almost come to like Makilien by the end of the book.
The book begins a year after the events of Courage. Unlike the previous two books, it began not in Reylaun, but in Elimar, where Makilien and Vonawyn are hiding behind a tree while strange men are shooting at them.
And they had thought the battle was over.
Things make even less sense when they discover that the orders given to the men are signed with a "V" rather than the "Z" that would have pointed to Zirtan. Someone is putting Zirtan's army back together and pestering them again.
On a more personal and emotional level, Makilien is still, after a year, trying to get over the fact that they hadn't been able to find a certain someone at the end of the great battle at the end of Courage. What's worse is that, just as she was beginning to accept that he has died, she has begun waking up in the middle of the night with strong urges to pray for him.
The plot twists in this book were amazing. Every time I thought I had everything figured out, it would take a new turn and I was left gasping for air. And every time it made complete sense!
As for Characters, despite the fact that I never connected with Makilien, everyone else was superb. There were many old faces, many new faces, and no one felt out of place or forced upon me. One new person was the identical twin to one of the old characters a twist I absolutely loved. I may or may not have mentioned this before, but I love twins.
As for romance, Makilien's was beautiful. As for the other two, the one I had known about from book two still left me unsatisfied. I hadn't seen them together enough in Courage and they didn't get a single moment together in Trust until the epilogue. The new one, however, was sweet and sad. I hope he someday realizes that he can have a happily ever after, even if he had been a force for evil for so long. There was another one hinted at, and I liked the hint, but I would have preferred to see her and her people in person. Guess there wasn't time for it. And there are two characters that I strongly suspect will fall in love when she gets older. She's still seven right now, but he's an elf, so there's time.
My hugest qualm with this book is that the Jesus character, who had been so important in book one, received only one or two mentions. I admired the theme of trusting in God, or Elohim, but I would have liked His Son to have received more credit.
But everything else, every twist, every new character, every part of the theme of Trust was amazing. It was a perfect conclusion to the trilogy, and while I'd like more, I don't think the author plans to write more ... which is a pity unless you consider the fact that her upcoming Ilyon series is going to be twice as long and thrice as exciting!
And it's taken me … ten months to get around to writing the review. I really need to get on the ball with this reviewing business.
I approached this book with much trepidation. On one hand I already loved the world and most of the characters, and I really wanted to know what was up with the cliff hanger ending … but it was the last book in the trilogy, and I didn't want it to end. Also, I was left with a blah taste in my mouth from the last book's repetitiveness … and I didn't want to read the same book for the third time in a row.
I needn't have worried. This book was delightfully new, different, surprising, amazing, wonderful, and I'd almost come to like Makilien by the end of the book.
The book begins a year after the events of Courage. Unlike the previous two books, it began not in Reylaun, but in Elimar, where Makilien and Vonawyn are hiding behind a tree while strange men are shooting at them.
And they had thought the battle was over.
Things make even less sense when they discover that the orders given to the men are signed with a "V" rather than the "Z" that would have pointed to Zirtan. Someone is putting Zirtan's army back together and pestering them again.
On a more personal and emotional level, Makilien is still, after a year, trying to get over the fact that they hadn't been able to find a certain someone at the end of the great battle at the end of Courage. What's worse is that, just as she was beginning to accept that he has died, she has begun waking up in the middle of the night with strong urges to pray for him.
The plot twists in this book were amazing. Every time I thought I had everything figured out, it would take a new turn and I was left gasping for air. And every time it made complete sense!
As for Characters, despite the fact that I never connected with Makilien, everyone else was superb. There were many old faces, many new faces, and no one felt out of place or forced upon me. One new person was the identical twin to one of the old characters a twist I absolutely loved. I may or may not have mentioned this before, but I love twins.
As for romance, Makilien's was beautiful. As for the other two, the one I had known about from book two still left me unsatisfied. I hadn't seen them together enough in Courage and they didn't get a single moment together in Trust until the epilogue. The new one, however, was sweet and sad. I hope he someday realizes that he can have a happily ever after, even if he had been a force for evil for so long. There was another one hinted at, and I liked the hint, but I would have preferred to see her and her people in person. Guess there wasn't time for it. And there are two characters that I strongly suspect will fall in love when she gets older. She's still seven right now, but he's an elf, so there's time.
My hugest qualm with this book is that the Jesus character, who had been so important in book one, received only one or two mentions. I admired the theme of trusting in God, or Elohim, but I would have liked His Son to have received more credit.
But everything else, every twist, every new character, every part of the theme of Trust was amazing. It was a perfect conclusion to the trilogy, and while I'd like more, I don't think the author plans to write more ... which is a pity unless you consider the fact that her upcoming Ilyon series is going to be twice as long and thrice as exciting!
March 26, 2021
i Actually don't have the words worthy enough to give to this book, while it has given me so much.
February 20, 2013
Trust, by Molly Evangeline, continues the story begun in Truth and Courage. Many of the loose ends, plots, and characters mentioned in the first two books become central to the plot of this one. One might wonder how, with the conclusion in Courage regarding the struggle of good and evil, Trust could continue the story – but there is certainly no lack of plot, drama, and tension in Trust!
This book is not a repeat of the other two. The plot is entirely fresh and new; the evil is different; the methods of fighting against it are different. We are again reunited with favorite characters and introduced to some new ones. Many chapters end with cliffhangers, encouraging the reader to press on to find out what happens. In addition, multiple plotlines are working simultaneously as various characters have separate adventures that later become intertwined – and the author’s shifting between the situations leaves the reader wondering what happened in each instance. Of course, the conflict is later explained. This style of writing truly makes the book interesting and enjoyable.
The theme of Trust is indeed trust. The complex plots, the sudden appearances of characters both new and old, the contradictions in character’s behaviors – indeed, whom can Makilien and her friends trust? Can anyone be trusted? Can they even trust each other? How can they know?
This book has a more modern feel than the previous books which had a stronger medieval feel. The strategies are more advanced and developed; the humans are the central focus. Other species do not appear as much as they did in the other books. Additionally, the violence is greater. Evil creatures simply battle and war; evil humans are much more sinister in their approaches to dealing with their enemies. Still, the painful scenes are not overdone and most people should be able to stomach the book just fine.
The greatest overarching themes in the book are the themes of loyalty/sacrifice (“Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”) and the incredible workings of Elohim who uses every evil occurrence to bring about good and avert otherwise unavoidable disaster. Indeed, with the examples of how everything in life serves Elohim’s purposes, as is laid out in the story, how can one fail to trust Him for everything? Being a witness to how He uses all things – bad situations as well as good situations – for good strengthens the knowledge that we can indeed trust Him.
This book is not a repeat of the other two. The plot is entirely fresh and new; the evil is different; the methods of fighting against it are different. We are again reunited with favorite characters and introduced to some new ones. Many chapters end with cliffhangers, encouraging the reader to press on to find out what happens. In addition, multiple plotlines are working simultaneously as various characters have separate adventures that later become intertwined – and the author’s shifting between the situations leaves the reader wondering what happened in each instance. Of course, the conflict is later explained. This style of writing truly makes the book interesting and enjoyable.
The theme of Trust is indeed trust. The complex plots, the sudden appearances of characters both new and old, the contradictions in character’s behaviors – indeed, whom can Makilien and her friends trust? Can anyone be trusted? Can they even trust each other? How can they know?
This book has a more modern feel than the previous books which had a stronger medieval feel. The strategies are more advanced and developed; the humans are the central focus. Other species do not appear as much as they did in the other books. Additionally, the violence is greater. Evil creatures simply battle and war; evil humans are much more sinister in their approaches to dealing with their enemies. Still, the painful scenes are not overdone and most people should be able to stomach the book just fine.
The greatest overarching themes in the book are the themes of loyalty/sacrifice (“Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”) and the incredible workings of Elohim who uses every evil occurrence to bring about good and avert otherwise unavoidable disaster. Indeed, with the examples of how everything in life serves Elohim’s purposes, as is laid out in the story, how can one fail to trust Him for everything? Being a witness to how He uses all things – bad situations as well as good situations – for good strengthens the knowledge that we can indeed trust Him.
November 30, 2013
I'm just going to come right out and say it.
When Derrin died I sobbed for an hour. I was sitting in my room reading and Derrin just... Died! Then the phone rang so I answered, trying to keep my cool (it was my mom) and it didn't work so well. I tried talking and all that came out was a sob. She asked what was wrong and I couldn't talk at all so she just hung up and let me be.
Anyway, the end of this book is so amazing. I usually don't read books where the protagonist and his/her lover get married. I really appreciate what Molly did and how she did it. She tortured her characters but brought them through. I absolutely loved when Sirion asked Makilien to marry him while they were being imprisoned. That is something that you're most likely not going to see a lot. I found it very interesting and different. (I like different).
I loved going on this journey with Makilien and I was there with her the whole time. I really truly felt as if I was her. I felt what she felt. I really felt her pain when Derrin died.
When Derrin died I sobbed for an hour. I was sitting in my room reading and Derrin just... Died! Then the phone rang so I answered, trying to keep my cool (it was my mom) and it didn't work so well. I tried talking and all that came out was a sob. She asked what was wrong and I couldn't talk at all so she just hung up and let me be.
Anyway, the end of this book is so amazing. I usually don't read books where the protagonist and his/her lover get married. I really appreciate what Molly did and how she did it. She tortured her characters but brought them through. I absolutely loved when Sirion asked Makilien to marry him while they were being imprisoned. That is something that you're most likely not going to see a lot. I found it very interesting and different. (I like different).
I loved going on this journey with Makilien and I was there with her the whole time. I really truly felt as if I was her. I felt what she felt. I really felt her pain when Derrin died.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 15, 2017
(4.3) The characters were still better than the first book, and it had a (almost too) happy ending, which is fun.
There are two things that bother me personally:
1) Why is it that cool characters, especially in Christian fiction, loose some common sense/coolness when they meet their 'other half?' She gained most of her coolness/common sense back, but I was starting to worry there in the middle.
2) I did honestly love Makilien, but I noticed that she has a tendency to talk when she probably shouldn't be talking. However, if this was intentional for adding depth to her, I will totally change this rating to 5 stars because it's awesome when put that way.
There are two things that bother me personally:
1) Why is it that cool characters, especially in Christian fiction, loose some common sense/coolness when they meet their 'other half?' She gained most of her coolness/common sense back, but I was starting to worry there in the middle.
2) I did honestly love Makilien, but I noticed that she has a tendency to talk when she probably shouldn't be talking. However, if this was intentional for adding depth to her, I will totally change this rating to 5 stars because it's awesome when put that way.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 18, 2015
Trust is my favorite book in this series. There are many surprising twists and unexpected loyalties as the book progresses. Makilien has really matured since the first book and it becomes most apparent towards the end. The book intensifies as you get closer and closer to the ending. The amount of tourture and physical violence might be intolerable to some people, but in my opinion it was a huge asset to the story's goal. Wonderfully written, full of adventure, romance, and suspense. You'll be holding your breath all the way to the end.
January 19, 2016
Book three in the Makilian trilogy, this one stretched it a little for me. I still enjoyed the read. A Christian fantasy that I think best suited for teens and young adults. Characters need to be fleshed out a bit, but they are likable, or hate-able, depending on what side they are on. Basic story of good versus evil, forgiveness, and loyalty included. No swearing or sexual content, there is fighting and violence though nothing explicit. I liked it and am moving on to the final book. I give "Trust" three stars. A good read, nothing life changing.
May 3, 2014
This was the superb finale. The review is of the trilogy. This is an excellent Christian fantasy by an up and coming woman author.
February 23, 2017
Oh my gosh! What an ending! I loved every minute of the book! I laughed, nearly cried, cringed at the tensions, exclaimed at unexpected twists and turns, and rejoiced with the characters in this final adventure of the Malkien Trilogy!
All I could say was WOW and YAY!
All I could say was WOW and YAY!
January 6, 2015
Great book, kept me reading long into the night. Finished reading it in 3 days, it was a pleasure!
January 16, 2020
I love this book it is the best book I've ever read it's a must read
April 8, 2021
Intersting story. Liked the writing style and the plot.
March 8, 2022
Nicely wrapped up end to the series, with a few surprises and a couple of speculations… This series is well worth a read…
February 23, 2023
I had to give this 5 stars. It was a little different from the first two books, but I think it was my favorite out of the series!
February 27, 2016
Wonderful end to a great series!
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