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Redemption
Dive into the final showdown in the world of Lumina and on the Island as Charlie races to return light to a world of darkness. New revelations about his identity surface, presenting Charlie with what seem to be impossible choices.
Time is running out in both worlds.
Take the final steps with Charlie and discover the only power that can bring light into the darkness wherever it is found.
Time is running out in both worlds.
Take the final steps with Charlie and discover the only power that can bring light into the darkness wherever it is found.
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Published January 1, 2023
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Ted Dekker
192 books9,956 followersTed Dekker is known for novels that combine adrenaline-laced stories with unexpected plot twists, unforgettable characters, and incredible confrontations between good and evil. Ted lives in Austin with his wife LeeAnn and their four children.
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January 23, 2024
I would highly, strongly suggest reading through MG books labeled as "Christian" before giving to a younger reader. It's easy to assume that because they're Christian, that automatically means they're okay, right?
Not necessarily.
My biggest issue with this series is the theology, which is... wrong on so many levels. Yes, it does make some biblical references. But it references Jesus as "an ancient mystic" in other fantasy worlds, and something about that doesn't sit right with me. But the main problem with the theology of this book is the message that "every person has the Light of the World in them," and they just need to choose that side of them in order to defeat the darkness. (Thank you, Star Wars.) This is not biblical, because it's basically saying that everyone is born inherently good. But the Bible says that "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23), and while everyone does have some sort of moral compass (though depending on a huge number of variables it could be skewed in some form or way because we are not perfect and without the Bible and the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us with knowing what's right and wrong, you're really just basing your values on your own experiences and beliefs about the world)... everyone is not born with "The Light of the World." Everyone has to confess that they are sinners and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and only THEN do they have the "Light of the World" in them. There's no choosing between the Light and the Darkness. (Star Wars is not a good moral compass in this respect, y'all 😂)
So this book is problematic with its theology. Another big issue I have with it is the character arc.
Identity arcs are really hard to pull off well, and this is a good example of... an identity arc needing a few tweaks. First of all, if we fix the theology of it, that would tremendously help. But also it started out seeming like it was going to be a courage arc, with the first scene of the series starting out with the MC being bullied by another kid at the home he's moving at... then as the plot went on turned out to be an identity arc and the main character "accepting who he is and accepting that he is The Light of the World."
So... overall I wouldn't recommend this series. If there were some tweaks to the fundamentals, I could see some potential here. But as it is, I can't say I'd give it to a MG reader. Plus with the added violence of kids actively trying to murder one another and the structure of the way they're written, it feels more like a YA split into 3 smaller books. A bit disappointing, since the first half of the first book was so good 😂 And Talli the strange bat-like magical creature character, while he didn't really do much other than serve as a Truth character, he was highly entertaining 😆
Not necessarily.
My biggest issue with this series is the theology, which is... wrong on so many levels. Yes, it does make some biblical references. But it references Jesus as "an ancient mystic" in other fantasy worlds, and something about that doesn't sit right with me. But the main problem with the theology of this book is the message that "every person has the Light of the World in them," and they just need to choose that side of them in order to defeat the darkness. (Thank you, Star Wars.) This is not biblical, because it's basically saying that everyone is born inherently good. But the Bible says that "all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23), and while everyone does have some sort of moral compass (though depending on a huge number of variables it could be skewed in some form or way because we are not perfect and without the Bible and the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us with knowing what's right and wrong, you're really just basing your values on your own experiences and beliefs about the world)... everyone is not born with "The Light of the World." Everyone has to confess that they are sinners and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and only THEN do they have the "Light of the World" in them. There's no choosing between the Light and the Darkness. (Star Wars is not a good moral compass in this respect, y'all 😂)
So this book is problematic with its theology. Another big issue I have with it is the character arc.
Identity arcs are really hard to pull off well, and this is a good example of... an identity arc needing a few tweaks. First of all, if we fix the theology of it, that would tremendously help. But also it started out seeming like it was going to be a courage arc, with the first scene of the series starting out with the MC being bullied by another kid at the home he's moving at... then as the plot went on turned out to be an identity arc and the main character "accepting who he is and accepting that he is The Light of the World."
So... overall I wouldn't recommend this series. If there were some tweaks to the fundamentals, I could see some potential here. But as it is, I can't say I'd give it to a MG reader. Plus with the added violence of kids actively trying to murder one another and the structure of the way they're written, it feels more like a YA split into 3 smaller books. A bit disappointing, since the first half of the first book was so good 😂 And Talli the strange bat-like magical creature character, while he didn't really do much other than serve as a Truth character, he was highly entertaining 😆
August 23, 2023
A good ending for the trilogy.
December 11, 2023
A nice conclusion to the series. Lots of symbolism within the book.
January 23, 2025
Overall a satisfying end to this quick read trilogy. Passed it on to my son and I think he’ll enjoy it.
June 5, 2025
This was an EPIC ending to the series! Redemption is one of the most faith-filled books in this series. THE END THOUGH.... makes me sad :( This series would make a great family read!
5 STARS!!!!!
5 STARS!!!!!
July 15, 2025
nothing rubbing me the wrong way but it's just not great
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