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Loosed: Michal’s Story: A Biblical Fiction Novel of King David and Hidden Struggles of Faith
When control becomes your prison, can faith set you free?
In this powerful continuation of The Lambswool Chronicles, discover the untold story of Michal—King Saul’s daughter and King David’s first wife—whose life of privilege becomes a battle for survival amid the shifting tides of Israel’s destiny.
A Story of Power, Pride, and Surrender
From the moment she is born into Saul’s palace, Michal learns that love is conditional and trust is dangerous. Trained to read people and master deception, she hones manipulation into an art—her only weapon in a world ruled by men and madness. But when her schemes collapse and her heart shatters, the woman once defined by control must face the one thing she cannot the will of God.
Across years of isolation, betrayal, and regret, Michal’s journey unfolds alongside Israel’s growing turmoil. From palace corridors to lonely exile, she wrestles with what it means to be both daughter and wife, victim and betrayer—until the day she is finally loosed from the chains she forged herself.
Perfect for Readers Who Biblical fiction with strong, flawed female protagonistsOld Testament narratives told from a fresh perspectiveHistorical fiction steeped in ancient Hebrew cultureChristian fiction exploring themes of grace and restorationStories by Francine Rivers, Mesu Andrews, or Jill Eileen SmithExperience the World of Kings and Prophets as Never Before
Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Loosed immerses readers in the emotional and spiritual landscape of ancient Israel historical and cultural detailsDeep psychological insight into biblical figuresA redemptive arc that mirrors God’s relentless pursuit of the human heartWhat Readers Will The untold story of Michal—her ambition, heartbreak, and redemptionA reminder that even those most entangled in sin are not beyond God’s graceA resonant journey from manipulation to surrender, fear to faithIn a world where control feels like safety, Michal must learn that true freedom comes only when you let go.
In this powerful continuation of The Lambswool Chronicles, discover the untold story of Michal—King Saul’s daughter and King David’s first wife—whose life of privilege becomes a battle for survival amid the shifting tides of Israel’s destiny.
A Story of Power, Pride, and Surrender
From the moment she is born into Saul’s palace, Michal learns that love is conditional and trust is dangerous. Trained to read people and master deception, she hones manipulation into an art—her only weapon in a world ruled by men and madness. But when her schemes collapse and her heart shatters, the woman once defined by control must face the one thing she cannot the will of God.
Across years of isolation, betrayal, and regret, Michal’s journey unfolds alongside Israel’s growing turmoil. From palace corridors to lonely exile, she wrestles with what it means to be both daughter and wife, victim and betrayer—until the day she is finally loosed from the chains she forged herself.
Perfect for Readers Who Biblical fiction with strong, flawed female protagonistsOld Testament narratives told from a fresh perspectiveHistorical fiction steeped in ancient Hebrew cultureChristian fiction exploring themes of grace and restorationStories by Francine Rivers, Mesu Andrews, or Jill Eileen SmithExperience the World of Kings and Prophets as Never Before
Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Loosed immerses readers in the emotional and spiritual landscape of ancient Israel historical and cultural detailsDeep psychological insight into biblical figuresA redemptive arc that mirrors God’s relentless pursuit of the human heartWhat Readers Will The untold story of Michal—her ambition, heartbreak, and redemptionA reminder that even those most entangled in sin are not beyond God’s graceA resonant journey from manipulation to surrender, fear to faithIn a world where control feels like safety, Michal must learn that true freedom comes only when you let go.
349 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 14, 2026
About the author
Anna Moore Bradfield
7 books12 followersAward-winning author Anna Moore Bradfield has been spinning tales, exaggerating the truth, and flat-out lying almost as long as she could talk. Nowadays, she calls it fiction. She has contributed devotionals to The Secret Place, written articles for West Michigan Christian News, and was a regular contributor to the Norton-Lakeshore Examiner. She also enjoyed collaborating on anthologies The Transformation Project and Anchor in the Storm.
With her debut novel Legacy, Anna is thrilled to be the 2022 first-place recipient of the OASIS Awards sponsored by The Well Publishers. Credo Publishing House plans to publish Legacy, book one of a planned four-book series called The Lambswool Chronicles, in early 2023.
As one reader describes her work:
Anna’s writing makes you want to grab onto something and hang on for dear life. You can hardly wait to turn the page to find out what happens next.
Anna identifies the depth of her characters and finds them in situations not often revealed in Christian fiction. In the process, she travels to new depths within herself and appreciates the world around her in new and unique ways.
Born and raised in the Midwest, Anna loves the home she has built with her husband John and her fur baby Gus. Her moments of greatest joy are hanging out with family. She loves crafting, sewing, gardening, baking, and tooling around on the family’s pontoon boat. She also loves reading and could tell you all you would ever want to know about the author Charlotte Bronte and her sisters Anne and Emily.
Anna came to know Christ as her savior at a very early age. He has been her guiding light through the most tumultuous years of her life. She gives all praise to God for any successes she might realize on this writing journey.
With her debut novel Legacy, Anna is thrilled to be the 2022 first-place recipient of the OASIS Awards sponsored by The Well Publishers. Credo Publishing House plans to publish Legacy, book one of a planned four-book series called The Lambswool Chronicles, in early 2023.
As one reader describes her work:
Anna’s writing makes you want to grab onto something and hang on for dear life. You can hardly wait to turn the page to find out what happens next.
Anna identifies the depth of her characters and finds them in situations not often revealed in Christian fiction. In the process, she travels to new depths within herself and appreciates the world around her in new and unique ways.
Born and raised in the Midwest, Anna loves the home she has built with her husband John and her fur baby Gus. Her moments of greatest joy are hanging out with family. She loves crafting, sewing, gardening, baking, and tooling around on the family’s pontoon boat. She also loves reading and could tell you all you would ever want to know about the author Charlotte Bronte and her sisters Anne and Emily.
Anna came to know Christ as her savior at a very early age. He has been her guiding light through the most tumultuous years of her life. She gives all praise to God for any successes she might realize on this writing journey.
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March 26, 2026
I had the pleasure of being on Anna Moore Bradford's ARC team for her new book, Loosed: Michal's story. We were to read the advance copy and write an honest review. I can honestly say I really loved this book! Michal is portrayed as an amazingly strong woman. Through the story of Michal, the author touched on difficult situations that can be related to by her readers. Through numerous characters in the book, Michal is taught lessons of hope, healing and trusting God through all things. Lessons we all need to learn during our lifetime as well. I am so impressed with this book I intend to read her other stories in this series right away! Highly recommend!!
May 27, 2026
Spoiler Alert! If you haven't read the Biblical account of Michal and David's story in 1 and 2 Samuel, Skip Paragraphs 5 through 7.
Loosed is a deeply empathetic and imaginative retelling of Michal's story, King David's first wife, a woman scripture gives us only glimpses of but who deserves to be fully seen.
Anna Moore Bradfield fills in the silences of the Biblical narrative with emotional honesty and remarkable realism. We meet Michal as a young girl shaped by a father who never truly loved her, learning early to be resourceful (sometimes manipulative) simply to survive.
Yet her early life is not painted entirely in shadow. She finds warmth in the loyalty of her uncle Abner, her brothers, and especially her sister Merab, a bond so fierce it endures to death. And for a time, she finds love in David — until Saul's jealousy forces David into exile, leaving Michal alone and returned to the palace.
If you haven’t read the Biblical account in 1 and 2 Samuel, the following three paragraphs contain spoilers.
Bradfield handles this painful stretch with both imagination and tenderness, finding beauty and purpose in what scripture leaves largely untold. When Saul gives Michal in marriage to Paltiel, what first appears to be a cruel twist of fate slowly reveals itself as one of God's most unexpected mercies. Paltiel is one of the novel's brightest surprises — honorable, warm, and wholeheartedly devoted — everything Michal had always longed for. Together they build a life around Merab's five sons after her death in childbirth, and for a season, Michal knows something close to peace.
But loss is Michal's constant companion. She loses her mother at birth, her sister in childbirth, her father and brothers in battle — and finally, the cruelest blow, Paltiel himself, when David is crowned king and demands his first wife back. Life as queen is a deep disappointment, and the wound in her soul never fully closes.
It is this wound that sets the stage for the novel's most pivotal moment. When David dances with abandon before the Lord as the Ark of the Covenant enters Jerusalem, Michal watches from a window and is filled with contempt. Her rebuke of him is sharp; his response, sharper still. He dismisses her permanently from his presence — the final rejection in a lifetime of them — and the temptation to harden and repay unkindness with unkindness has never been stronger.
This is where Loosed earns its title. The spiritual transformation Bradfield traces in Michal comes from the counsel of David's own mother and is gradual and believable. Peace comes through the deliberate act of releasing her cares to a God who has always been near. She learns to let the hurt flow through her rather than pool inside her and curdle into bitterness.
Loosed is for anyone who has ever felt used, overlooked, or discarded and has had to choose between holding on to the wound or letting it go. Anna Moore Bradfield has given us a quietly powerful novel about how wounds, left unattended, shape us into people we were never meant to be — and how, by grace, we can be made free.
Loosed is a deeply empathetic and imaginative retelling of Michal's story, King David's first wife, a woman scripture gives us only glimpses of but who deserves to be fully seen.
Anna Moore Bradfield fills in the silences of the Biblical narrative with emotional honesty and remarkable realism. We meet Michal as a young girl shaped by a father who never truly loved her, learning early to be resourceful (sometimes manipulative) simply to survive.
Yet her early life is not painted entirely in shadow. She finds warmth in the loyalty of her uncle Abner, her brothers, and especially her sister Merab, a bond so fierce it endures to death. And for a time, she finds love in David — until Saul's jealousy forces David into exile, leaving Michal alone and returned to the palace.
If you haven’t read the Biblical account in 1 and 2 Samuel, the following three paragraphs contain spoilers.
Bradfield handles this painful stretch with both imagination and tenderness, finding beauty and purpose in what scripture leaves largely untold. When Saul gives Michal in marriage to Paltiel, what first appears to be a cruel twist of fate slowly reveals itself as one of God's most unexpected mercies. Paltiel is one of the novel's brightest surprises — honorable, warm, and wholeheartedly devoted — everything Michal had always longed for. Together they build a life around Merab's five sons after her death in childbirth, and for a season, Michal knows something close to peace.
But loss is Michal's constant companion. She loses her mother at birth, her sister in childbirth, her father and brothers in battle — and finally, the cruelest blow, Paltiel himself, when David is crowned king and demands his first wife back. Life as queen is a deep disappointment, and the wound in her soul never fully closes.
It is this wound that sets the stage for the novel's most pivotal moment. When David dances with abandon before the Lord as the Ark of the Covenant enters Jerusalem, Michal watches from a window and is filled with contempt. Her rebuke of him is sharp; his response, sharper still. He dismisses her permanently from his presence — the final rejection in a lifetime of them — and the temptation to harden and repay unkindness with unkindness has never been stronger.
This is where Loosed earns its title. The spiritual transformation Bradfield traces in Michal comes from the counsel of David's own mother and is gradual and believable. Peace comes through the deliberate act of releasing her cares to a God who has always been near. She learns to let the hurt flow through her rather than pool inside her and curdle into bitterness.
Loosed is for anyone who has ever felt used, overlooked, or discarded and has had to choose between holding on to the wound or letting it go. Anna Moore Bradfield has given us a quietly powerful novel about how wounds, left unattended, shape us into people we were never meant to be — and how, by grace, we can be made free.
April 25, 2026
First off, thanks to Ms. Bradfield for giving me an advance review copy of Loosed: Michal's Story, a part of the Lambswool Chronicles. My review is based solely on the merits of the novel and no other circumstance.
There are fewer tragic figures in the Bible than Michal, daughter of King Saul. Married to David whom she fell in love with, she was passed to Paltiel after his escape and then returned to the king's harem on David's demand. She remained barren after her sneering and mocking David for his religious fervour that saw him become undignified in his dancing before the Lord.
All in all, her wishes don't seem to have been consulted, she seems to have been passed around like a bargaining chip or discarded the moment her usefulness as defined by those in power then, ceased.
You see this and more in the novel. Michal longs to be loosed: to be loved for who she is, not for what she brings to the table or represents. She has sought unconditional love all her life: from her father, David, Paltiel, in being needed....
Bradfield has also masterfully woven hints of the tragedy that overtook Saul's male descendants in Michal's relationships with her half brothers, Rizpah, and her nephews. Minor thunderclouds are rumbling in the background of their lives.
However, on the whole, the book failed to keep my full interest. There were minor sections where vital, connecting information seemed missing and there were few sections that told me how Michal felt or what was happening. Bradfield also gives her the nickname Eglah (another of David's wives), and as Eglah, she bears Ithream. However, the storyline is promising. I loved her relationship with Merab: that was so real and lifelike, as also the depiction of her life with Paltiel and Merab's boys.
Finally, Michal has to face her losses - some of which are because she was her worst enemy. (Aren't we all)? But having lost all, she finally surrenders to the infinite grace and love of God and finds the freedom she has always longed for.
You can purchase the book at all major estores and bookshops.
There are fewer tragic figures in the Bible than Michal, daughter of King Saul. Married to David whom she fell in love with, she was passed to Paltiel after his escape and then returned to the king's harem on David's demand. She remained barren after her sneering and mocking David for his religious fervour that saw him become undignified in his dancing before the Lord.
All in all, her wishes don't seem to have been consulted, she seems to have been passed around like a bargaining chip or discarded the moment her usefulness as defined by those in power then, ceased.
You see this and more in the novel. Michal longs to be loosed: to be loved for who she is, not for what she brings to the table or represents. She has sought unconditional love all her life: from her father, David, Paltiel, in being needed....
Bradfield has also masterfully woven hints of the tragedy that overtook Saul's male descendants in Michal's relationships with her half brothers, Rizpah, and her nephews. Minor thunderclouds are rumbling in the background of their lives.
However, on the whole, the book failed to keep my full interest. There were minor sections where vital, connecting information seemed missing and there were few sections that told me how Michal felt or what was happening. Bradfield also gives her the nickname Eglah (another of David's wives), and as Eglah, she bears Ithream. However, the storyline is promising. I loved her relationship with Merab: that was so real and lifelike, as also the depiction of her life with Paltiel and Merab's boys.
Finally, Michal has to face her losses - some of which are because she was her worst enemy. (Aren't we all)? But having lost all, she finally surrenders to the infinite grace and love of God and finds the freedom she has always longed for.
You can purchase the book at all major estores and bookshops.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Loosed is a thoughtful and humanizing re‑imagining of one of Scripture’s most overlooked figures: Michal, King David’s first wife. Anna Moore Bradfield takes a story many theology students know well and gives it a deeper, more personal dimension—one that explores the emotional cost behind the biblical narrative.
Michal’s journey is marked by grief, displacement, and a longing that Scripture itself only hints at. Bradfield leans into those gaps with believable characters, vivid atmosphere, and a quiet, steady writing voice that suits the weight of Michal’s story. Even without having read the first two books in The Lambswool Chronicles, I found this installment easy to follow and emotionally engaging.
The supporting cast is especially strong. Abner and Paltiel were standout characters for me—each offering a different kind of protection and loyalty. Their presence added depth to the story, and while Abner’s fate saddened me, I appreciated the ending Bradfield gave Paltiel.
There were a few moments where I wished the narrative had lingered longer, especially around the more profound historical and relational beats. Scripture itself treats these moments briefly, but the emotional weight they carry made me want just a bit more from the novel’s exploration.
Even so, the dialogue—particularly the final exchange between Michal and Nitzevet—brought the story home in a powerful way. By the end, Michal’s realization that joy can be found even after profound loss gives the book a meaningful resonance.
Loosed is A compelling read that opens the door to overlooked biblical voices.
Michal’s journey is marked by grief, displacement, and a longing that Scripture itself only hints at. Bradfield leans into those gaps with believable characters, vivid atmosphere, and a quiet, steady writing voice that suits the weight of Michal’s story. Even without having read the first two books in The Lambswool Chronicles, I found this installment easy to follow and emotionally engaging.
The supporting cast is especially strong. Abner and Paltiel were standout characters for me—each offering a different kind of protection and loyalty. Their presence added depth to the story, and while Abner’s fate saddened me, I appreciated the ending Bradfield gave Paltiel.
There were a few moments where I wished the narrative had lingered longer, especially around the more profound historical and relational beats. Scripture itself treats these moments briefly, but the emotional weight they carry made me want just a bit more from the novel’s exploration.
Even so, the dialogue—particularly the final exchange between Michal and Nitzevet—brought the story home in a powerful way. By the end, Michal’s realization that joy can be found even after profound loss gives the book a meaningful resonance.
Loosed is A compelling read that opens the door to overlooked biblical voices.
Review of advance copy received from Author
An unexpected love story blooms among the pages of Anna Bradfield’s Biblical Fiction novel, Loosed. The saga details the life of Michal, King Saul’s daughter and King David’s first wife. Through this book, the imagined periods of time absent from scripture are brought to vibrant existence. With a skillful blend of relatable flaws and admirable traits, Bradfield's characters leaped off the page. My hope for their happy conclusion persisted, even with foreknowledge of the biblical narrative. Through this narrative's journey, Michal ceased to be a mere historical sketch. Her suffering and choices resonated with newfound depth for me. Palti (not David), to my astonishment, took on the role of hero for me in this narrative. The unwavering strength of his convictions and his devout commitment to Michal deeply resonated with the inherent sadness of the situation. With a blend of historical detail and emotional impact, this book takes you back in time to ancient Israel. The abundance of spiritual questions led me to halt and contemplate my possible responses to different circumstances. This narrative undoubtedly leaves a profound and lasting impact on its audience. For fans of Biblical Fiction who have often wondered what happened to Michal in those lost years, this is a story I highly recommend.
I received a complimentary copy of the book by the author. No review was required. All opinions expressed are my own.
I received a complimentary copy of the book by the author. No review was required. All opinions expressed are my own.
April 14, 2026
I loved this book!
I loved this story!! It’s very cool to get to know Biblical characters and to get a glimpse into their lives. This book came alive for me. It was like I was there. The smells, the sights, the feelings, Anna Moore Bradfield, wielded her pen like a paint brush and I felt like I was a part of this painting.
The story of Michal, David’s first wife and Saul’s daughter. To see the story through her eyes, just made the story more memorable and meaningful. To be the mad King’s daughter and the wife of David who is in hiding and running for his life for so many years. To having not much say in your life or your choices. To trust God when all seems lost, it had me continuing to turn pages as I was immersed in her life.
A couple quotes to show how well writ this book is:
“Have you stood watching your promises handed to men who trampled over them as if they were nothing, while you swept away their ashes? “
The conversation soaked into the spirit of the princess like oil on dry skin.
Jonathan’s prayer hung in the air like incense, each word trembling with devotion and anguish.
I highly recommend this book and anything else she writes. I will be purchasing more of her stories for sure.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author and my views are my own.
I loved this story!! It’s very cool to get to know Biblical characters and to get a glimpse into their lives. This book came alive for me. It was like I was there. The smells, the sights, the feelings, Anna Moore Bradfield, wielded her pen like a paint brush and I felt like I was a part of this painting.
The story of Michal, David’s first wife and Saul’s daughter. To see the story through her eyes, just made the story more memorable and meaningful. To be the mad King’s daughter and the wife of David who is in hiding and running for his life for so many years. To having not much say in your life or your choices. To trust God when all seems lost, it had me continuing to turn pages as I was immersed in her life.
A couple quotes to show how well writ this book is:
“Have you stood watching your promises handed to men who trampled over them as if they were nothing, while you swept away their ashes? “
The conversation soaked into the spirit of the princess like oil on dry skin.
Jonathan’s prayer hung in the air like incense, each word trembling with devotion and anguish.
I highly recommend this book and anything else she writes. I will be purchasing more of her stories for sure.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the author and my views are my own.
April 21, 2026
Loosed: Michal’s Story is a deeply compelling and emotionally layered retelling that breathes new life into one of the Bible’s most complex and often overlooked figures. Anna Moore Bradfield masterfully reimagines Michal not simply as a historical or biblical character, but as a fully realized woman shaped by power, fear, love, and survival. From the halls of Saul’s palace to the depths of isolation, Michal’s journey is both intimate and expansive, capturing the tension between control and surrender with remarkable clarity.
Bradfield’s portrayal is rich with psychological depth, exploring Michal’s inner struggles with identity, manipulation, and faith. The emotional arc from pride and self-preservation to brokenness and eventual transformationb is handled with nuance and authenticity. The author’s attention to historical and cultural detail further immerses readers in the world of ancient Israel, making the story feel vivid and grounded.
What truly sets Loosed apart is its powerful message of redemption. It does not shy away from Michal’s flaws but instead uses them to highlight a profound truth: grace is not reserved for the perfect, but for the willing. This is a moving, thought-provoking work that will resonate strongly with readers who appreciate character-driven biblical fiction and stories of spiritual transformation.
Bradfield’s portrayal is rich with psychological depth, exploring Michal’s inner struggles with identity, manipulation, and faith. The emotional arc from pride and self-preservation to brokenness and eventual transformationb is handled with nuance and authenticity. The author’s attention to historical and cultural detail further immerses readers in the world of ancient Israel, making the story feel vivid and grounded.
What truly sets Loosed apart is its powerful message of redemption. It does not shy away from Michal’s flaws but instead uses them to highlight a profound truth: grace is not reserved for the perfect, but for the willing. This is a moving, thought-provoking work that will resonate strongly with readers who appreciate character-driven biblical fiction and stories of spiritual transformation.
Review of advance copy received from Author
LOOSED by Anna Moore Bradfield is a compelling and deeply personal narrative that explores themes of liberation, transformation, resilience, and hope. Her writing is honest and thought-provoking, drawing readers into the emotional journey of her protagonist, Michal, as she lives through challenges and ultimately discovers personal freedom.
There is thoughtful exploration of the relationships between those in a family and with oneself. This process requires the courage to seek change and enthusiastically deal with uncertainty as a part of personal growth and healing.
Through vivid storytelling and authentic character development, Bradfield invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the importance of letting go of what holds them back. Overall, this book is an inspiring read for anyone seeking a story of hope and renewal.
This is my favorite of the first 3 books in The Lambswool Chronicles.
There is thoughtful exploration of the relationships between those in a family and with oneself. This process requires the courage to seek change and enthusiastically deal with uncertainty as a part of personal growth and healing.
Through vivid storytelling and authentic character development, Bradfield invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the importance of letting go of what holds them back. Overall, this book is an inspiring read for anyone seeking a story of hope and renewal.
This is my favorite of the first 3 books in The Lambswool Chronicles.
April 10, 2026
I had the privilege of reading the beta copy and the ARC of this beautiful new book in the Lambswool series. Bradfield takes readers back in time to the early days of king David giving Michal a beautifully woven story. Watching her be “tossed” about for gain was so heartbreaking, but watching her learn through it all was encouraging. I loved how A.B. showed that through all of the pain, deception, and manipulation on her part and others she learned that only the Lord can truly “loose” her from the bonds of life. What a great reminder for us as well. If you enjoy books by Mesu Andrews and Jill Eileen Smith this book (and series) is for you!
*I was gifted a copy of this book and was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own
*I was gifted a copy of this book and was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own
Review of advance copy received from Author
Exceptional!
Anna Moore Bradfield has written another stunner. Book three in the Lamb’s Wool Chronicles, “Loosed” delivers a punch like no other. This gripping story of Michal, wife of King David, is packed with depth, emotion, and power. It is amazing how Ms. Bradfield takes a character from the Bible and with such skill and precision, develops a truly beautiful, believable, and unique personality. Right from the start, I found myself not only utterly enthralled by the storyline, but also easily drawn into its many rich layers. Whether you are a lover of Biblical fiction or not, “Loosed” has the power to capture any reader’s attention. I highly recommend it!
Anna Moore Bradfield has written another stunner. Book three in the Lamb’s Wool Chronicles, “Loosed” delivers a punch like no other. This gripping story of Michal, wife of King David, is packed with depth, emotion, and power. It is amazing how Ms. Bradfield takes a character from the Bible and with such skill and precision, develops a truly beautiful, believable, and unique personality. Right from the start, I found myself not only utterly enthralled by the storyline, but also easily drawn into its many rich layers. Whether you are a lover of Biblical fiction or not, “Loosed” has the power to capture any reader’s attention. I highly recommend it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Since December, my children have danced through our house to songs from a recent movie depicting the biblical account of David. It was so special to see the Bible come to life for them. What a joy it was to have my own eyes opened in the same way through “Loosed”, a beautifully, descriptive story about Michal, the wife of David. This work of fiction draws you in to a perspective you likely haven’t previously considered. Eloquently written, “Loosed” leaves you with a desire to delve into scripture to learn how we too can be loosed from the earthly feelings of fear, longing, grief and anger that so easily entrap us.
April 16, 2026
The description of this book offers an interesting look at Michal’s life and the themes surrounding her story. As I began reading, I was hoping to see that explored in a meaningful way. However, I noticed some parts of the narrative that didn’t match the biblical account, and that made it difficult for me to stay engaged. Because of that, I chose not to finish. The premise is strong, but the book ultimately wasn’t a good fit for me.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of the ARC of Loosed from the author.
Loosed is Book 3 in The Lambswool Chronicles Series and became available April 14, 2026.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of the ARC of Loosed from the author.
Loosed is Book 3 in The Lambswool Chronicles Series and became available April 14, 2026.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I read the book, Loosed by Anna Moore Bradfield. The story centers on Michal, the daughter of King Saul and eventually the first wife of King David, and all the experiences she lived over the years.
I enjoyed her character development and thoroughly enjoyed the ease of which the story flowed.
I would highly recommend this book and look forward to reading other books in this series, The Lambwool Chronicles by Anna Moore Bradfield.
I received this copy courtesy of the author and my opinions are my own.
I enjoyed her character development and thoroughly enjoyed the ease of which the story flowed.
I would highly recommend this book and look forward to reading other books in this series, The Lambwool Chronicles by Anna Moore Bradfield.
I received this copy courtesy of the author and my opinions are my own.
April 26, 2026
A wonderful read that reaches into yhe depths of the soul. Through the character Michal, the author weaves emotions and feelings of being seen as a possession or pawn in those who claim to love you. The author lends a literary voice to the emotional anger born from love given freely, misused, and life's trials. She brings to the forefront of casting ones care on Jesus loosen one from the anger thus allowing one to either let life and it trials define you or refine you. I recommend this book as a great read. These statements are my options of the author and the book.
May 25, 2026
An interesting “what if” look at Michal, King Saul’s younger daughter. In the Bible, she doesn’t come across very well. Here, the author hypothesizes that Saul was abusive and Michal became manipulative. Perhaps with too much liberty, Michal and David are said to have a child, and David’s mother was good friends with Michal. The takeaway was Mom’s advice to Michal: The next time you feel burdened, heavy, or angry, cast your cares on the Lord.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I had never thought or imagined what life could have been like in those days.
I am also reading the Bible story of Saul and David. This book fits well with what I have been reading.
I was blessed by the author to get an early read and I was impressed with this new to me author.
If you like biblical cf I recommend you try this book.
I am also reading the Bible story of Saul and David. This book fits well with what I have been reading.
I was blessed by the author to get an early read and I was impressed with this new to me author.
If you like biblical cf I recommend you try this book.
April 28, 2026
Great book
Anna pulls you into Michal's story from the very beginning. It makes you think of some the struggles that we all face in different ways. She brings you back into that time period and fills you in with the "back" side of the story making you want to dig into your Bible. Can't wait for the next book!
Anna pulls you into Michal's story from the very beginning. It makes you think of some the struggles that we all face in different ways. She brings you back into that time period and fills you in with the "back" side of the story making you want to dig into your Bible. Can't wait for the next book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I couldn't put this beautifully written story down. It was thought provoking and drew me in. Captivating, sometimes painful, but definitely relatable. If you enjoy heart-tugging, thoughtfully written stories about life's challenges, you'll loved Loosed: Michal's Story.
April 22, 2026
a refreshing perception
I thought this would be a same ole story… the authors has really brought what Michal could have been instead of the arrogant and selfish person as most do. The same for Patel, shows him as a man hurting , not a wimpy man.
I thought this would be a same ole story… the authors has really brought what Michal could have been instead of the arrogant and selfish person as most do. The same for Patel, shows him as a man hurting , not a wimpy man.
April 20, 2026
So much to say about this beautiful novel…
“Loosed” is rich with vivid character descriptions and references to David’s story in the Old Testament. Several relationships are so heartwarming, from Michal and her sister Merab to David and Jonathan. Jonathan’s prayers and advice for his sister Michal show that he is a man of great faith: “That is faith, my sister, to love when every fiber within you aches for rest… to trust that He still writes your days.”
Our heroine, though, is far from flawless. Her knack for manipulation is a recurring theme: “…how could she have been so careless with the heart of one she loved so well?”
I thought the novel was ending after Chapter 25, but there was so much more to come!
The author also includes a poignant description of what it was like for those waiting in the aftermath of battle and destruction — the reality of a world whose future hangs in the balance.
I cannot recommend this novel enough — it made me want to reread Scripture. Well done, Ms. Bradfield!
“Loosed” is rich with vivid character descriptions and references to David’s story in the Old Testament. Several relationships are so heartwarming, from Michal and her sister Merab to David and Jonathan. Jonathan’s prayers and advice for his sister Michal show that he is a man of great faith: “That is faith, my sister, to love when every fiber within you aches for rest… to trust that He still writes your days.”
Our heroine, though, is far from flawless. Her knack for manipulation is a recurring theme: “…how could she have been so careless with the heart of one she loved so well?”
I thought the novel was ending after Chapter 25, but there was so much more to come!
The author also includes a poignant description of what it was like for those waiting in the aftermath of battle and destruction — the reality of a world whose future hangs in the balance.
I cannot recommend this novel enough — it made me want to reread Scripture. Well done, Ms. Bradfield!
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