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The One Who Sees Me
Teenage slave girl Faru’s life has been turned upside down when she discovers she’s been traded to a new master, forcing her to leave all she‘s ever known. Upon her arrival, Faru meets a friend, Cailean, who helps her adjust to life in the strange location. Life settles into a new pattern, and romance blossoms between the young friends. But as soon as they plan to get married, another proposal comes about – one that cannot be ignored. Being a slave means not always marrying who you love.
On a daring journey to heal her heart, Faru encounters the Existing One. Will she trust Him and do His bidding even if what He requests is so hard?
Follow Faru’s tale in author Kandi J Wyatt’s retelling of a Biblical story found in the Old Testament book of Genesis, showing that when things don’t make sense, God will guide the way.
On a daring journey to heal her heart, Faru encounters the Existing One. Will she trust Him and do His bidding even if what He requests is so hard?
Follow Faru’s tale in author Kandi J Wyatt’s retelling of a Biblical story found in the Old Testament book of Genesis, showing that when things don’t make sense, God will guide the way.
182 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 16, 2015
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Kandi J. Wyatt
36 books293 followersKandi J Wyatt lives with dragons, most in human form--and some even blow fire! She spends her days providing space for teens to be themselves, inspiring them to be more than meets the eye, and spilling hope into their world. When she's not hanging out with fictional characters, Kandi's chilling with family watching anime or playing games. Her toddler granddaughter keeps her running--often in circles--and full of joy.
Want to know more? Eager to dive into the worlds Kandi creates? Head over to https://kandijwyatt.com and see what it's all about.
Want to know more? Eager to dive into the worlds Kandi creates? Head over to https://kandijwyatt.com and see what it's all about.
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September 20, 2015
I received a copy to facilitate my review.
Kandi Wyatt has taken historical fiction and elevated it to a higher level. Her world building pulls you in and puts you right in the middle of the adventure. This is why I love her books. I immediately recogized the story line in her newest book. It is the story of Hagar and her son Ishmael. However, she has taken the information from the Bible and told Hagars story from her perspective. She also removed it from the Biblical time period and set it in medieval times. For me this works so well. We find Faru (Hagar) traded from her mistress to a young Lord. When his wife is finally returned to him, they keep her. Things go along well for years with Faru attending to Lady Cwen's needs. She even finds herself falling in love with a young man named Cailean. But all of this is to change because The Existing One has told him he will have a son.
I will say nothing further because to do so will spoil such a wonderful story. However, if you are familiar with the story you know what will happen. The story is full of hope, love, betrayal and the hardship of living the life of a servant in medieval times. It is also full of hope and trust in "The Existing One". As a Christian it is a reminder to all who follow him that we must always place our trust in God and understand that even through hardships he knows what is best for us. I will definitely recommend this book to others and because it is such a clean read and one that will appeal to teens and adult, will proudly put a copy on my shelves at school. I can't wait to see what this author comes up with next.
Kandi Wyatt has taken historical fiction and elevated it to a higher level. Her world building pulls you in and puts you right in the middle of the adventure. This is why I love her books. I immediately recogized the story line in her newest book. It is the story of Hagar and her son Ishmael. However, she has taken the information from the Bible and told Hagars story from her perspective. She also removed it from the Biblical time period and set it in medieval times. For me this works so well. We find Faru (Hagar) traded from her mistress to a young Lord. When his wife is finally returned to him, they keep her. Things go along well for years with Faru attending to Lady Cwen's needs. She even finds herself falling in love with a young man named Cailean. But all of this is to change because The Existing One has told him he will have a son.
I will say nothing further because to do so will spoil such a wonderful story. However, if you are familiar with the story you know what will happen. The story is full of hope, love, betrayal and the hardship of living the life of a servant in medieval times. It is also full of hope and trust in "The Existing One". As a Christian it is a reminder to all who follow him that we must always place our trust in God and understand that even through hardships he knows what is best for us. I will definitely recommend this book to others and because it is such a clean read and one that will appeal to teens and adult, will proudly put a copy on my shelves at school. I can't wait to see what this author comes up with next.
September 29, 2015
‘The One Who Sees me’ is a story about a Biblical Character that most of us will look at in a new light after reading this book. It takes us on a journey with Faru, a common servant who one day becomes the maid servant of the very favored Lord Cegrol and Lady Cwen. A Lord and Lady who has been promised a special child by The Existing One.
In finding her new life Faru learns about the remarkably strong faith of her Lord and the true Divine Power of the God he serves, and the depth of The Existing One’s promises to His people. Faru uncovers also the magnitude of her Lord’s faith and how it has become her own when she experiences being intimately seen and heard by the very One she has doubted for so long.
Well worth the read. Kandi has done an wonderful job bringing this captivating story to life!
In finding her new life Faru learns about the remarkably strong faith of her Lord and the true Divine Power of the God he serves, and the depth of The Existing One’s promises to His people. Faru uncovers also the magnitude of her Lord’s faith and how it has become her own when she experiences being intimately seen and heard by the very One she has doubted for so long.
Well worth the read. Kandi has done an wonderful job bringing this captivating story to life!
August 26, 2016
I was sent a copy of The One Who Sees Me by Kandi J. Wyatt, from the author in exchange for an honest review.
A couple of years ago I began reading Christian fiction, mostly with a historical setting. Although I admit I’m not a religious person, so I wasn’t familiar with the Biblical story that this novel was inspired by.
The One Who Sees Me isn’t a book I would typically gravitate to, but as I read along I found myself enjoying Faru’s story. The characters were interesting to me and the fast pace made for a quick read.
The setting gave me the impression of a medieval time period, although it wasn’t exactly specified. This was somewhat problematic for me at first, as I prefer to have a more concrete image of the setting. However this gave it a fairy tale feel that will appeal to many readers.
Another aspect that kept me from giving this novel a higher rating was the inconsistencies in the language. The author often used phrases and descriptions that were true to a historical time period, but in the next instance would use more modern slang. Unfortunately this really distracted me from the story.
Those points aside, I was able to recognize the message Kandi J. Wyatt wanted to convey with Faru’s story. The One Who Sees Me shares a great message of the importance of faith and patience. With some editing, I would recommend this book to those with an interest in Biblical retellings.
A couple of years ago I began reading Christian fiction, mostly with a historical setting. Although I admit I’m not a religious person, so I wasn’t familiar with the Biblical story that this novel was inspired by.
The One Who Sees Me isn’t a book I would typically gravitate to, but as I read along I found myself enjoying Faru’s story. The characters were interesting to me and the fast pace made for a quick read.
The setting gave me the impression of a medieval time period, although it wasn’t exactly specified. This was somewhat problematic for me at first, as I prefer to have a more concrete image of the setting. However this gave it a fairy tale feel that will appeal to many readers.
Another aspect that kept me from giving this novel a higher rating was the inconsistencies in the language. The author often used phrases and descriptions that were true to a historical time period, but in the next instance would use more modern slang. Unfortunately this really distracted me from the story.
Those points aside, I was able to recognize the message Kandi J. Wyatt wanted to convey with Faru’s story. The One Who Sees Me shares a great message of the importance of faith and patience. With some editing, I would recommend this book to those with an interest in Biblical retellings.
September 21, 2021
I'm so glad I finally read this book. It's retelling of the story of Hagar.
This book was so amazing I can't really find the right words to express it. I needed some time at the beginning to get used to the exchange of names and places from the biblical story with fictional. The entire setting and the way the story was told appeared very believable, realistic and I had the feeling I really see the characters with their flaws and virtues as well as their development. I'm not sure I can agree with the author's 'assessment' of Sarai (Sarah) but it fit in this story.
In case you want read the book keep your tissues handy you'll need them for most of the second half ;-)
This book was so amazing I can't really find the right words to express it. I needed some time at the beginning to get used to the exchange of names and places from the biblical story with fictional. The entire setting and the way the story was told appeared very believable, realistic and I had the feeling I really see the characters with their flaws and virtues as well as their development. I'm not sure I can agree with the author's 'assessment' of Sarai (Sarah) but it fit in this story.
In case you want read the book keep your tissues handy you'll need them for most of the second half ;-)
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December 30, 2024It is my book. I love this story and am glad that others will see it in a new light. Have fun getting to know Faru and Cailean and Lord Cegrol and Lady Cwen.
January 22, 2024
This book falls into an uncanny valley where just enough was changed so that it wHagaras no longer a true historical fiction interpretation of a Biblical account, but so much stayed the same that it didn't feel like a retelling at all. In fact, beat for beat, it was almost the same as when I read Hagar as a girl.
This was the story of Hagar set in the medieval era, but the medieval era wasn't allowed to affect the story in any way, save for a few superficial details. Names were changed, but they were still almost one for one the Biblical characters.
The story was good, but I found myself questioning on every page why it had to be set in a different era, because if they weren't in a castle instead of in tents, and there weren't mentions of gowns and knights, I would have forgotten that it was supposed to be medieval.
The story of Abraham's covenant with God is important because it was that covenant that would lead to the Savior. I never understood why Lord Cegrol had the same covenant. Abraham took Hagar as a concubine because it was part of the culture at the time. Come the medieval era, she would have been a mistress, not a second wife, much as we don't like that term today. In Abraham's time, religions were varied and developing. Come the medieval era, Christianity had a chokehold over most of Europe.
In all, a good message of faith and God's love, and pretty faithful to the Biblical account, but I had hoped to see Hagar's story reshaped by the new era, but it was the other way around instead.
This was the story of Hagar set in the medieval era, but the medieval era wasn't allowed to affect the story in any way, save for a few superficial details. Names were changed, but they were still almost one for one the Biblical characters.
The story was good, but I found myself questioning on every page why it had to be set in a different era, because if they weren't in a castle instead of in tents, and there weren't mentions of gowns and knights, I would have forgotten that it was supposed to be medieval.
The story of Abraham's covenant with God is important because it was that covenant that would lead to the Savior. I never understood why Lord Cegrol had the same covenant. Abraham took Hagar as a concubine because it was part of the culture at the time. Come the medieval era, she would have been a mistress, not a second wife, much as we don't like that term today. In Abraham's time, religions were varied and developing. Come the medieval era, Christianity had a chokehold over most of Europe.
In all, a good message of faith and God's love, and pretty faithful to the Biblical account, but I had hoped to see Hagar's story reshaped by the new era, but it was the other way around instead.
July 11, 2017
A tough story (Hagar from Genesis) handled very well. Rather than set in the middle east in early Biblical times, it seemed to be set closer to medieval times in Europe. An interesting twist.
The character development was also good. Clearly, Hagar, Abraham, and Sarah had major faults, something that is not shied away from in this story. Wyatt took the dark sides of humanity and the beauty of faith and used them to weave a difficult, yet truthful portrayal of the Biblical story. Because the story is based off of real-life events that were far from pleasant, this story was sad to read at points. But it was very well done and made me think hard and go back and read passages of the Bible.
I loved how thought-provoking this book is, and also appreciate the character and plot development. Though the dialogue felt oddly casual at points, the writing style was excellent.
I also appreciated the extra subplot of Faru (Hagar) and her relationship with Cailean. Though not in the Bible, I felt that it was a good addition. It developed Faru's faith in the Existing One (God) and Cailean was a good example of a Godly man. I really appreciated his part in the story.
Overall, I thought this story was excellently done and will be be reading more from Wyatt.
The character development was also good. Clearly, Hagar, Abraham, and Sarah had major faults, something that is not shied away from in this story. Wyatt took the dark sides of humanity and the beauty of faith and used them to weave a difficult, yet truthful portrayal of the Biblical story. Because the story is based off of real-life events that were far from pleasant, this story was sad to read at points. But it was very well done and made me think hard and go back and read passages of the Bible.
I loved how thought-provoking this book is, and also appreciate the character and plot development. Though the dialogue felt oddly casual at points, the writing style was excellent.
I also appreciated the extra subplot of Faru (Hagar) and her relationship with Cailean. Though not in the Bible, I felt that it was a good addition. It developed Faru's faith in the Existing One (God) and Cailean was a good example of a Godly man. I really appreciated his part in the story.
Overall, I thought this story was excellently done and will be be reading more from Wyatt.
June 10, 2019
I found this book a bit unsettling because it uses the account of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis as its source material. I found myself continually comparing this novel against that account and that left me unsettled and not quite able to completely immerse myself into to story. That being said, it was a well written novel and the plot moved along nicely. I really liked the setting of the fictional world of the Medieval-esque kingdoms of Fearann and Ayrshire. There was a gracefulness to the world that felt almost like an escape. The characters were well developed for the most part and all had a real range of emotions - the type of emotions one would expect under the circumstances and I felt as if I knew them by the end. There was both heartache and happiness inter woven throughout. The novel is a quick read and I found myself finishing it in no time. The novel stresses the importance for trusting God, known as the Existing One, regardless of the circumstances you find yourself in.
June 16, 2017
Read in just a few days. Liked it from the start & found myself thinking about it... the characters each day.
I like how she told a well-known story from a different perspective & in a different setting/time. Reminded me of a Max Lucado story. Like looking up a verse in a different translation... increases my understanding.
Thank you,
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I look forward to reading more of your books!
I like how she told a well-known story from a different perspective & in a different setting/time. Reminded me of a Max Lucado story. Like looking up a verse in a different translation... increases my understanding.
Thank you,
&
I look forward to reading more of your books!
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September 19, 2018
Full review to come.
February 5, 2023
A retelling of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar. I found this book thought provoking. I stopped a time, or two, to compare this book, and the Biblical story. Remember, this is a work of fiction. It does not have to match the Biblical story 100%!
That being said, I really enjoyed this book....good characters, story kept the pages turning. Lots of emotions!
Recommend this book and have tissues handy.
That being said, I really enjoyed this book....good characters, story kept the pages turning. Lots of emotions!
Recommend this book and have tissues handy.
October 24, 2015
The One Who Sees Me by Kandi J. Wyatt is well-written, creative, and undoubtedly historically accurate. The world and characters are believable and relatable. But there’s more to this story then plot, world, and characters: it’s a story about God, and His dealings with people. And, for that reason, I am certain it will be on my mind for a long time to come.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
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October 27, 2015
The author has taken the story of Hagar from the Bible and has written a Biblical fiction story that I very much enjoyed.; I was pulled into Faru's story from the first pages and the author has done a wonderful job of telling her story as she learns to put her faith in God. This is the first I have read by this author but I definitely look forward to reading more by her. I was given a copy of this book in return for an honest review, and it is one that I definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys good Biblical fiction.
November 29, 2015
I received this book as an ebook free from the author through LibraryThing in exchange for an honest review. This is a very well written piece of Biblical historical fiction. The author portrays Hagar (Faru) as a “surrogate mother” and lets us see what life may have been like for Hagar and Ishmael. More than that it deals with faith in God, trusting in him, and God’s grace. This is an excellent book and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading Biblical historical fiction.
October 22, 2015
This book is great! I am a prereader for many books by this publisher. I loved that Kandi made characters that I could fall in love with. This book is great. I have recommended to my friends and family to check it out. Great job Kandi!
August 2, 2016
I received this book through the goodreads giveaways for an honest review.
The One Who Sees Me was well written. It was interesting to view the biblical story of Hagar in a new way.
The One Who Sees Me was well written. It was interesting to view the biblical story of Hagar in a new way.
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