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Truth from Taerna #6
Romance’s Rest
Her love seems to have passed him by.
Little does he know that true covenant Love is knocking at his door.
Kethin Ellith’s life is brimful: a new town, his dream job working with people and animals, an active social life, and now a spunky, godly woman who has captured his heart. But how can he have any sort of relationship with her when she’s not even interested in a single conversation?
Faeth Dale delights in being an avid flower gardener and the middle sister of a lively, close-knit family. She has her own non-negotiable reasons for avoiding all male friendships, particularly with spiritually shallow men like Kethin. But would Adon Olam give her this apparently conflicted guidance?
When rejection, grief, and longing jolt Kethin’s reality, knowing love seems permanently beyond him. And what is this spiritual concept of covenant he keeps encountering? As his struggles in this new relationship with Adon Olam intertwine with the struggles of his heart, Kethin comes face to face with both the starkness and breathtaking gloriousness of divine love itself—and a decision that costs him everything.
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A family-friendly Biblically-centered romance novel for those who avoid romance novels, Romance's Rest follows big-hearted, animal-loving Kelton through his quest to know the true meaning of love—and covenant relationship with Adon Olam.
Little does he know that true covenant Love is knocking at his door.
Kethin Ellith’s life is brimful: a new town, his dream job working with people and animals, an active social life, and now a spunky, godly woman who has captured his heart. But how can he have any sort of relationship with her when she’s not even interested in a single conversation?
Faeth Dale delights in being an avid flower gardener and the middle sister of a lively, close-knit family. She has her own non-negotiable reasons for avoiding all male friendships, particularly with spiritually shallow men like Kethin. But would Adon Olam give her this apparently conflicted guidance?
When rejection, grief, and longing jolt Kethin’s reality, knowing love seems permanently beyond him. And what is this spiritual concept of covenant he keeps encountering? As his struggles in this new relationship with Adon Olam intertwine with the struggles of his heart, Kethin comes face to face with both the starkness and breathtaking gloriousness of divine love itself—and a decision that costs him everything.
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A family-friendly Biblically-centered romance novel for those who avoid romance novels, Romance's Rest follows big-hearted, animal-loving Kelton through his quest to know the true meaning of love—and covenant relationship with Adon Olam.
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Published April 21, 2022
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August 18, 2022
5+ stars & 8/10 hearts. This book was not what I expected—in the best ways possible! It might be the one I found most enjoyable to read. ;)
For starters, I loved Kethin. Of all the MCs so far, he was the most like my true self, and I related SO MUCH to him. He is just fantastic. I was also super excited to find that Kethin DIDN’T have an epic relationship with God and had to LEARN how to have one, because that’s where I’m at right now. ;P Faeth was quite an inspiration, too. I really admired her kindness and Godliness. The other characters were fun—the kids were cute, the twins were amusing, and Laelara was a great older sister. ;)
The plot was also very enjoyable. It was interesting to see a different village and a new cast of characters. I really appreciated seeing the romance from the very beginning—and a very different romance than the typical—focussed on the character and Godliness of the persons, and God’s will for the two of them. The image of the covenant and the deep theme of God’s amazing love + how we can show it to others (as well as patiently waiting for His will with prayer + well-doing) really spoke to me. Although there were some things I would have liked to see wrapped up (especially the ambassador position), this was a great ending to the series, a book that really challenged me and that I can’t wait to read again.
A Favourite Quote: “Has Adon Olam given you the answers you seek?” Ellrick asked.
“Enough for now.” Kethin smiled and sighed both at once.
“Indeed. Praise Him for that. ‘For now’ is all you need.”
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: ...yet the glow of crimson and gold from the sunset calmed his nerves and reminded him of the ever-present covenant love of a better Friend who would surely guide his steps and bring him into ways of pleasantness. When the door clicked again, he met Faeth’s face with a smile of his own—a smile of peace this time, painted by the same Creator whose brush stroked the sunset.
A Favourite Humorous Quote: “And they’re all still at home. That’s amazing.”
“Yes, they are.” Kethin didn’t hold back the sigh this time. He’d been willing to help with that. Did Maeri beseechingly lecture everyone who had been interested in one of her siblings? Is that why they were all still at home?
*I received a complimentary copy of this book for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.*
For starters, I loved Kethin. Of all the MCs so far, he was the most like my true self, and I related SO MUCH to him. He is just fantastic. I was also super excited to find that Kethin DIDN’T have an epic relationship with God and had to LEARN how to have one, because that’s where I’m at right now. ;P Faeth was quite an inspiration, too. I really admired her kindness and Godliness. The other characters were fun—the kids were cute, the twins were amusing, and Laelara was a great older sister. ;)
The plot was also very enjoyable. It was interesting to see a different village and a new cast of characters. I really appreciated seeing the romance from the very beginning—and a very different romance than the typical—focussed on the character and Godliness of the persons, and God’s will for the two of them. The image of the covenant and the deep theme of God’s amazing love + how we can show it to others (as well as patiently waiting for His will with prayer + well-doing) really spoke to me. Although there were some things I would have liked to see wrapped up (especially the ambassador position), this was a great ending to the series, a book that really challenged me and that I can’t wait to read again.
A Favourite Quote: “Has Adon Olam given you the answers you seek?” Ellrick asked.
“Enough for now.” Kethin smiled and sighed both at once.
“Indeed. Praise Him for that. ‘For now’ is all you need.”
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: ...yet the glow of crimson and gold from the sunset calmed his nerves and reminded him of the ever-present covenant love of a better Friend who would surely guide his steps and bring him into ways of pleasantness. When the door clicked again, he met Faeth’s face with a smile of his own—a smile of peace this time, painted by the same Creator whose brush stroked the sunset.
A Favourite Humorous Quote: “And they’re all still at home. That’s amazing.”
“Yes, they are.” Kethin didn’t hold back the sigh this time. He’d been willing to help with that. Did Maeri beseechingly lecture everyone who had been interested in one of her siblings? Is that why they were all still at home?
*I received a complimentary copy of this book for promotional purposes. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.*
June 30, 2022
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I get excited rereading this book. It was a challenge to write but God surprised me with the beauty of how this story came together.
Author’s Note:
Romance’s Rest is a journey into the heart of God—into His covenant relationship with His people and into the depths of true covenant love. This is a message laid strongly upon my heart—a message that every believer should internalize.
When the message meshed into the story of Kethin—already a favorite character—his romance mirrors the romance of God for His people.
Above all, reader, may you too receive and embrace the depths of God’s steadfast, loyal, infinite love for you—and may that love flow through you to all those around you in ways far beyond what you can imagine. He loves you more than you can ever imagine!
Content Guide for Parents:
Genre: Clean, family-friendly, Biblically-based kingdom romance
Language: none
Fantasy/magic: none
Violence: none
Gore: mentions of minor cuts
Romance: Squeaky clean. A newly-engaged couple holds hands briefly. Very brief mentions of people attempting unsuccessfully to flirt with a character.
I get excited rereading this book. It was a challenge to write but God surprised me with the beauty of how this story came together.
Author’s Note:
Romance’s Rest is a journey into the heart of God—into His covenant relationship with His people and into the depths of true covenant love. This is a message laid strongly upon my heart—a message that every believer should internalize.
When the message meshed into the story of Kethin—already a favorite character—his romance mirrors the romance of God for His people.
Above all, reader, may you too receive and embrace the depths of God’s steadfast, loyal, infinite love for you—and may that love flow through you to all those around you in ways far beyond what you can imagine. He loves you more than you can ever imagine!
Content Guide for Parents:
Genre: Clean, family-friendly, Biblically-based kingdom romance
Language: none
Fantasy/magic: none
Violence: none
Gore: mentions of minor cuts
Romance: Squeaky clean. A newly-engaged couple holds hands briefly. Very brief mentions of people attempting unsuccessfully to flirt with a character.
April 15, 2022
4.5 stars
I was initially intrigued by this book because it was marketed as a romance novel for people who don't usually like romance novels. I think that's a really interesting approach, and after reading a bunch of Christian romance novels that really don't have much to do with true love or romance, I wanted to see how this author approached this subject!
Characters: Of all the characters in the Truth from Taerna series, I think Kethin was probably the most relatable. I appreciated that he didn't have his life completely together at the beginning of the book - very realistic! It was great to see a character arc throughout the book and watch him grow. I also enjoyed seeing him hang out with his animals - yay for cute puppies and sheep! Faeth felt almost like a side character to me (the book definitely was more about Kethin), but the scenes she did have a POV in revealed her sweet and kind disposition. The other characters were interesting, too - Maeri added a different twist to things, and of course, it was nice to see Kethin's family again.
Plot/Writing Style: As usual, Erika's writing style is very well done: easy to read and with just the right touch of beautiful descriptions. The plot tended to drag a little bit in place - mostly because I got a little tired of hearing about how sad Kethin was about his relationship problems. (Yeah, I sound pretty heartless there.) There were just several instances of back-and-forth between Kethin and Faeth, and I only wanted their romance resolved!
Romance: Okay, I have to put this here because it's literally in the title. First off, I will say that this is one hundred percent clean. There's nothing in here that's even close to inappropriate. Yay for clean romances! However, a lot of the "romance" did seem to happen off-scene (such as when Faeth and Kethin got to know each other, etc.), so some of the changing dynamics in their relationship seemed to go a little quickly. But I think that might've been intentional, because the whole book is about a far great Love!
Moral/Theme: This is the section where this book shines, and that's what I love the most about Erika's books. They always make me think, and that's the sign of a quality book. Instead of focusing entirely on a romantic relationship between a man and a woman, this book brought to light the most important of relationships, and that's between God and man. We can't love people rightly if we don't know God's love. And when we do begin just to grasp even the tiniest bit of God's love for us, it will change our entire lives. This book did a great job of showing how you need to be in a right relationship with the Lord before you even try to get into a marital relationship. I think that's an idea that's very often ignored, and marriage is treated lightly or as if marriage itself will solve a person's problems. God must come first in our lives, and we must love Him first! (Which reminds me, I really enjoyed the part where Kethin came to realize he couldn't love the Lord rightly - but he had to love God with the love the Lord gave him!) Long story short, this book held excellent morals and themes. I didn't necessarily agree with everything single thing that was said (need to think about some things), but there was so much good in here!
Overall, this was a great ending to the series. If you're looking for a clean read with tons of truth, check out this book - and the rest of the series!
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
I was initially intrigued by this book because it was marketed as a romance novel for people who don't usually like romance novels. I think that's a really interesting approach, and after reading a bunch of Christian romance novels that really don't have much to do with true love or romance, I wanted to see how this author approached this subject!
Characters: Of all the characters in the Truth from Taerna series, I think Kethin was probably the most relatable. I appreciated that he didn't have his life completely together at the beginning of the book - very realistic! It was great to see a character arc throughout the book and watch him grow. I also enjoyed seeing him hang out with his animals - yay for cute puppies and sheep! Faeth felt almost like a side character to me (the book definitely was more about Kethin), but the scenes she did have a POV in revealed her sweet and kind disposition. The other characters were interesting, too - Maeri added a different twist to things, and of course, it was nice to see Kethin's family again.
Plot/Writing Style: As usual, Erika's writing style is very well done: easy to read and with just the right touch of beautiful descriptions. The plot tended to drag a little bit in place - mostly because I got a little tired of hearing about how sad Kethin was about his relationship problems. (Yeah, I sound pretty heartless there.) There were just several instances of back-and-forth between Kethin and Faeth, and I only wanted their romance resolved!
Romance: Okay, I have to put this here because it's literally in the title. First off, I will say that this is one hundred percent clean. There's nothing in here that's even close to inappropriate. Yay for clean romances! However, a lot of the "romance" did seem to happen off-scene (such as when Faeth and Kethin got to know each other, etc.), so some of the changing dynamics in their relationship seemed to go a little quickly. But I think that might've been intentional, because the whole book is about a far great Love!
Moral/Theme: This is the section where this book shines, and that's what I love the most about Erika's books. They always make me think, and that's the sign of a quality book. Instead of focusing entirely on a romantic relationship between a man and a woman, this book brought to light the most important of relationships, and that's between God and man. We can't love people rightly if we don't know God's love. And when we do begin just to grasp even the tiniest bit of God's love for us, it will change our entire lives. This book did a great job of showing how you need to be in a right relationship with the Lord before you even try to get into a marital relationship. I think that's an idea that's very often ignored, and marriage is treated lightly or as if marriage itself will solve a person's problems. God must come first in our lives, and we must love Him first! (Which reminds me, I really enjoyed the part where Kethin came to realize he couldn't love the Lord rightly - but he had to love God with the love the Lord gave him!) Long story short, this book held excellent morals and themes. I didn't necessarily agree with everything single thing that was said (need to think about some things), but there was so much good in here!
Overall, this was a great ending to the series. If you're looking for a clean read with tons of truth, check out this book - and the rest of the series!
Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
October 10, 2023
This was beautiful. This is what I want my love story to look like.
Definitely made me think too! I desire to be so wrapped up in God's love that He is completely fulfilling to me. Whether or not he leads another to love me or leads me to love another, I want to be satisfied with Him - and yet always seeking more.
"You are my strength when I am weak, you are the treasure that I seek, You are my all in all. Seeking you as a precious jewel, Lord to give up, I'd be a fool, You are my all in all! Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your Name, Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your Name!"
Definitely made me think too! I desire to be so wrapped up in God's love that He is completely fulfilling to me. Whether or not he leads another to love me or leads me to love another, I want to be satisfied with Him - and yet always seeking more.
"You are my strength when I am weak, you are the treasure that I seek, You are my all in all. Seeking you as a precious jewel, Lord to give up, I'd be a fool, You are my all in all! Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your Name, Jesus, Lamb of God, worthy is your Name!"
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March 20, 2022Beta read. Another great addition to the series!!
April 23, 2022
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Romance’s Rest is the conclusion to Erika Mathews’ six book series, Truths from Taerna. This is the third book I have read by Erika, as I launched into the Taerna series just prior to the release of book four. Mathews’ books are full of grace and truth, with a strong devotional quality.
Scripture Connection
We love because He first loved us.
1 John 4:19
Spiritual Content
Roughly 300 pages worth, haha. There is just so much! If I were to try and summarize the central idea, I think the verse above (also quoted in the book) does a good job. Over and over, the novel returns to the idea that God is the one initiating AND CARRYING OUT our relationship with Him.
So good! This is not often preached, but it’s such a beautiful and truthful point.
What I Liked
There is much to commend in this novel! As with the other books I have read by Erika, realtionship with God (Adon Olam, Hebrew for “Eternal Lord”) is central. The centrality is apparent throughout each chapter. Even when Kethin has not yet encountered God in a personal way, he thinks a bit about others’ relationships with Adon Olam, recognizing that he does not have the same personal relationship with Him.
The book’s message, like others in the series, is one of rest and peace, with clear and explicit statements of truth. For example,
“He is the Initiator. He calls and chooses you, not the other way around.” (p. 60)
God’s calling is the highest, regardless of standing amongst people
God’s timing can be trusted. “If it’s from Him, then He’ll bring it in His timing.” (p. 124; such a good reminder!)
We do not have to try and create our own happiness and satisfaction! That is for God to do.
God will fulfill His desires in us.
All love is one-sided (see verse above)
And this is just a sampling of the many passages I bookmarked because of their truthfulness, insight and relevance. In truth, the book strongly resembles a devotional. As I review the pages I marked, I am struck by the rich, meaningful content within such a short space.
Christ-Centered Romance
Mathews portrays Christ-centered romance in a beautiful way!
First off, Faeth has high standards for a romantic partner. While some young ladies might say that their earthly father set a high bar for prospective suitors, Faeth adopts a biblical model. If she marries, she is going to marry someone who loves her just as Yeshua loves the Church.
The passage where Faeth describes her heart’s desire (p. 91) is definitely one of my favorites in the book! I resonated with it so strongly, because the Lord ministers to me powerfully through the romantic language in the Bible. It was new for me to see a young woman applying Christ’s love for the church to herself in this way: recognizing Jesus’ personal love and commitment and being unwilling to settle for anything less than His lavish love. Even writing this review, now, I feel encouraged.
My desire would be that Christian young ladies ALL adopt this standard– desiring nothing less than love like Jesus’! Not in a theoretical way, but in a realistic way, being loved with a love that can ONLY come from Him, not from human striving.
Content Discussion
There was one element of the story that threw me off, to the extent that I feel it is necessary to discuss it here. It is somewhat of a spoiler– something that is hinted at, but not revealed until midway through the book.
SPOILER BELOW
Faeth, we learn, has taken a vow of singleness, according to the leading of Adon Olam. That’s not what puzzled me. What puzzled me was that, despite being aware of her vow, her parents spent a good deal of effort encouraging her to be open to a “future” relationship with Kethin.
However, I reached out to author Erika Mathews about this and she provided a very reasonable explanation. Faeth’s parents are not at all trying to dissuade her. They are just working with the knowledge they have from Adon Olam and want to make sure that Faeth’s vow has not already ended, without her knowledge.
One other content note: I felt it was strange that Faeth’s mom describes Kethin as “a pillar for Adon Olam,” early on. She says this at a point when he isn’t really in close relationship with God, and I wasn’t sure if this was meant as a blessing for the future, or what. It just didn’t seem accurate, at the time. However, as with the other thing, I think Faeth’s mom is doing her best with the understanding she has received from Adon Olam.
Moreover, it is very refreshing to read about children seeking the wise counsel of their parents, who are also encouraging them in the Lord.
Recommendation Status
This is easily a book I would highly recommend. It is so rich and full of truth, with powerful statements threaded, throughout.
Narratively, Mathews presents a beautiful picture of God’s design for romance (despite my minor hesitation, above).
I would recommend this book, in particular, to young ladies.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. Opinions conveyed are my own.
Romance’s Rest is the conclusion to Erika Mathews’ six book series, Truths from Taerna. This is the third book I have read by Erika, as I launched into the Taerna series just prior to the release of book four. Mathews’ books are full of grace and truth, with a strong devotional quality.
Scripture Connection
We love because He first loved us.
1 John 4:19
Spiritual Content
Roughly 300 pages worth, haha. There is just so much! If I were to try and summarize the central idea, I think the verse above (also quoted in the book) does a good job. Over and over, the novel returns to the idea that God is the one initiating AND CARRYING OUT our relationship with Him.
So good! This is not often preached, but it’s such a beautiful and truthful point.
What I Liked
There is much to commend in this novel! As with the other books I have read by Erika, realtionship with God (Adon Olam, Hebrew for “Eternal Lord”) is central. The centrality is apparent throughout each chapter. Even when Kethin has not yet encountered God in a personal way, he thinks a bit about others’ relationships with Adon Olam, recognizing that he does not have the same personal relationship with Him.
The book’s message, like others in the series, is one of rest and peace, with clear and explicit statements of truth. For example,
“He is the Initiator. He calls and chooses you, not the other way around.” (p. 60)
God’s calling is the highest, regardless of standing amongst people
God’s timing can be trusted. “If it’s from Him, then He’ll bring it in His timing.” (p. 124; such a good reminder!)
We do not have to try and create our own happiness and satisfaction! That is for God to do.
God will fulfill His desires in us.
All love is one-sided (see verse above)
And this is just a sampling of the many passages I bookmarked because of their truthfulness, insight and relevance. In truth, the book strongly resembles a devotional. As I review the pages I marked, I am struck by the rich, meaningful content within such a short space.
Christ-Centered Romance
Mathews portrays Christ-centered romance in a beautiful way!
First off, Faeth has high standards for a romantic partner. While some young ladies might say that their earthly father set a high bar for prospective suitors, Faeth adopts a biblical model. If she marries, she is going to marry someone who loves her just as Yeshua loves the Church.
The passage where Faeth describes her heart’s desire (p. 91) is definitely one of my favorites in the book! I resonated with it so strongly, because the Lord ministers to me powerfully through the romantic language in the Bible. It was new for me to see a young woman applying Christ’s love for the church to herself in this way: recognizing Jesus’ personal love and commitment and being unwilling to settle for anything less than His lavish love. Even writing this review, now, I feel encouraged.
My desire would be that Christian young ladies ALL adopt this standard– desiring nothing less than love like Jesus’! Not in a theoretical way, but in a realistic way, being loved with a love that can ONLY come from Him, not from human striving.
Content Discussion
There was one element of the story that threw me off, to the extent that I feel it is necessary to discuss it here. It is somewhat of a spoiler– something that is hinted at, but not revealed until midway through the book.
SPOILER BELOW
Faeth, we learn, has taken a vow of singleness, according to the leading of Adon Olam. That’s not what puzzled me. What puzzled me was that, despite being aware of her vow, her parents spent a good deal of effort encouraging her to be open to a “future” relationship with Kethin.
However, I reached out to author Erika Mathews about this and she provided a very reasonable explanation. Faeth’s parents are not at all trying to dissuade her. They are just working with the knowledge they have from Adon Olam and want to make sure that Faeth’s vow has not already ended, without her knowledge.
One other content note: I felt it was strange that Faeth’s mom describes Kethin as “a pillar for Adon Olam,” early on. She says this at a point when he isn’t really in close relationship with God, and I wasn’t sure if this was meant as a blessing for the future, or what. It just didn’t seem accurate, at the time. However, as with the other thing, I think Faeth’s mom is doing her best with the understanding she has received from Adon Olam.
Moreover, it is very refreshing to read about children seeking the wise counsel of their parents, who are also encouraging them in the Lord.
Recommendation Status
This is easily a book I would highly recommend. It is so rich and full of truth, with powerful statements threaded, throughout.
Narratively, Mathews presents a beautiful picture of God’s design for romance (despite my minor hesitation, above).
I would recommend this book, in particular, to young ladies.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. Opinions conveyed are my own.
May 10, 2022
I was reluctant going into this book for the sole reason that it’s the last book in the series, and I don’t like saying goodbye to stories I love. #readerproblems However, this book was the perfect finale to this beautiful series! My heart is sad to see the curtain drop, but I will certainly be revisiting these characters again in the future!
I found the concept of a romance story for non-romance readers both intriguing and well done! Kethin’s struggles are real, relatable, and encouraging. The theme of covenant love and understanding more about true love, starting with God, was absolutely incredible. Every page was filled with rich, convicting truths.
The characters are just amazing in this story. I loved seeing more of Kethin, Kelton, and Liliora’s sibling trio, but also Kethin and Kelton’s brotherhood relationship especially melts my heart. It’s just beautiful. The Dales are lovely, particularly twins Soren and Stefan, who made me laugh more than once.
Lastly, the cover is simply stunning!
I found the concept of a romance story for non-romance readers both intriguing and well done! Kethin’s struggles are real, relatable, and encouraging. The theme of covenant love and understanding more about true love, starting with God, was absolutely incredible. Every page was filled with rich, convicting truths.
The characters are just amazing in this story. I loved seeing more of Kethin, Kelton, and Liliora’s sibling trio, but also Kethin and Kelton’s brotherhood relationship especially melts my heart. It’s just beautiful. The Dales are lovely, particularly twins Soren and Stefan, who made me laugh more than once.
Lastly, the cover is simply stunning!
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January 1, 2023Edited this one. Review to come upon reading a hard copy.
April 25, 2022
While I have heard good things about Erika Matthew’s Truth from Taerna series, I had not really committed to fully reading any of the books before. However, I decided to give reading and reviewing Romance's Rest a try, and I was not disappointed.
I really enjoyed reading the book from start to finish. I loved the main characters: Kethin Ellith and Faeth Dale, and I enjoyed getting to know them as the book progressed. Two of my main highlights in the book were watching Kethin’s progress in his relationship with Christ, and Faeth’s steadfastness in prayer and in keeping her vow to God. Faeth’s struggle in coming to terms with God’s will for her life reminded me that sometimes our greatest treasures are found where they are least expected. Like Faeth, sometimes it might be hard fulfilling a vow to God; or like Kethin, we might sometimes struggle with waiting on God, but God always promises to make everything good in his time.
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.” Ecclesiastes 3: 11
What I enjoyed most of all with this book, though, was how it portrayed what a Christ-Centred, God-honouring relationship should look like. Unlike most Christian romance books that put emphasis on the flesh and emotions, Erika Matthews reminds her readers of the part that prayer, purity and patience play in seeking God’s will for a life partner. I, myself, was reminded to continue to trust and wait in the Lord, knowing that he will direct my path.
I would highly recommend Romance’s Rest to anyone looking for good Christ-centred fiction with clean romance and good morals.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of Romance’s Rest from the author, Erika Matthews, in exchange for an honest review. All things stated in this review are my own opinions.
I really enjoyed reading the book from start to finish. I loved the main characters: Kethin Ellith and Faeth Dale, and I enjoyed getting to know them as the book progressed. Two of my main highlights in the book were watching Kethin’s progress in his relationship with Christ, and Faeth’s steadfastness in prayer and in keeping her vow to God. Faeth’s struggle in coming to terms with God’s will for her life reminded me that sometimes our greatest treasures are found where they are least expected. Like Faeth, sometimes it might be hard fulfilling a vow to God; or like Kethin, we might sometimes struggle with waiting on God, but God always promises to make everything good in his time.
“He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.” Ecclesiastes 3: 11
What I enjoyed most of all with this book, though, was how it portrayed what a Christ-Centred, God-honouring relationship should look like. Unlike most Christian romance books that put emphasis on the flesh and emotions, Erika Matthews reminds her readers of the part that prayer, purity and patience play in seeking God’s will for a life partner. I, myself, was reminded to continue to trust and wait in the Lord, knowing that he will direct my path.
I would highly recommend Romance’s Rest to anyone looking for good Christ-centred fiction with clean romance and good morals.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of Romance’s Rest from the author, Erika Matthews, in exchange for an honest review. All things stated in this review are my own opinions.
September 22, 2023
This book was a wonderful conclusion to the Truth From Taerna series. Kethin was a fun and well-developed character, and the side characters, though a lesser part of the story, were also likable and well-written. The Christian content was excellent and such a major part of the story. Although I’m disappointed that the series is over, I’m glad it ended on such a quality book.
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