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Absolution #1.5
The Tale of the Hostage Prince
Yosua wears an uneasy crown. Although he is now Raja of Bayangan, he still longs for the land of his birth where everything was much simpler…and less deadly.
But peace doesn’t come easily, not for a twenty-year-old servant playacting at being king.
With his parents brutally murdered and his uncle bent on revenge, Yosua must decide where his loyalties truly lie. With his only remaining relative and the kingdom he has claimed? Or with his best friend Mikal and the sultanate that raised him as a hostage?
But peace doesn’t come easily, not for a twenty-year-old servant playacting at being king.
With his parents brutally murdered and his uncle bent on revenge, Yosua must decide where his loyalties truly lie. With his only remaining relative and the kingdom he has claimed? Or with his best friend Mikal and the sultanate that raised him as a hostage?
328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 14, 2022
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Anna Tan
30 books177 followersAnna Tan grew up in Malaysia, the country that is not Singapore. She writes fantastical stories and fairy tales, and has short stories included in various anthologies. She helps people publish books at Teaspoon Publishing, which includes yelling at HTML for epub reasons. She is also the editor of NutMag, an annual zine published for and by MYWriters Penang.
Anna has an MA in Creative Writing: The Novel under a Chevening scholarship and is the current President of the Malaysian Writers Society. She is interested in Malay/Nusantara and Chinese legends and folklore in exploring the intersection of language, culture, and faith. She can be found tweeting as @natzers and forgetting to update annatsp.com.
Anna has an MA in Creative Writing: The Novel under a Chevening scholarship and is the current President of the Malaysian Writers Society. She is interested in Malay/Nusantara and Chinese legends and folklore in exploring the intersection of language, culture, and faith. She can be found tweeting as @natzers and forgetting to update annatsp.com.
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April 14, 2022
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Rating: AN INFINITY OF 🌟 AND ALL THE 💗 IN MY HEART
I will never stop screaming about how much I’m in love with this book 😮💨❤️🔥 The fact that it gave me so much pain and agony? And I cursed at every single page of it? 😃 I don’t care, THIS IS STILL MY FAVOURITE READ FOR THIS YEAR ✨✨✨
Hostage Prince follows the story of Yosua, now Raja of Bayangan, two years after the events that took place in Amok. Yosua constantly wonders whether he can be a good Raja for Bayangan, when he has no power over the people, and his heart longs for his best friend and the place where he grew up. But when his parents are brutally murdered, Yosua realises that he needs to play his role as Raja properly, or risk losing everything that he has.
The pain and betrayal that Yosua goes through were more than I can bear, but I enjoyed Anna Tan’s writing style a lot, so I can hardly put down this book. I love Yosua, but I love him best when he’s with Mikal, and when these two finally reunite, I wanted to cry in happiness 🥺💖 I truly love the close bond between them.
Yosua’s character arc is wonderful to follow; from a soft boy who lacks confidence in his own worth, to a man proud of his strength and flaws, and will not hesitate to fight for the good of his people. Reading Hostage Prince feels like a dream come true, because after reading Amok, I’ve always wished to have a story from Yosua’s POV as well ❤️
When the truth about the death of Yosua’s parents are revealed, I could not help but gasp because it’s truly horrid and disgusting. This book is a wild ride, and I can’t wait for the next instalment in the Absolution series!
A billion thanks to the author and Teaspoon Publishing for sending me the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
“ Am I Mahan or am I Bayangan? If I am Bayangan, why do I have the Amok Strength? If I am Mahan, what am I doing on the throne of Bayangan? ”
Rating: AN INFINITY OF 🌟 AND ALL THE 💗 IN MY HEART
I will never stop screaming about how much I’m in love with this book 😮💨❤️🔥 The fact that it gave me so much pain and agony? And I cursed at every single page of it? 😃 I don’t care, THIS IS STILL MY FAVOURITE READ FOR THIS YEAR ✨✨✨
Hostage Prince follows the story of Yosua, now Raja of Bayangan, two years after the events that took place in Amok. Yosua constantly wonders whether he can be a good Raja for Bayangan, when he has no power over the people, and his heart longs for his best friend and the place where he grew up. But when his parents are brutally murdered, Yosua realises that he needs to play his role as Raja properly, or risk losing everything that he has.
The pain and betrayal that Yosua goes through were more than I can bear, but I enjoyed Anna Tan’s writing style a lot, so I can hardly put down this book. I love Yosua, but I love him best when he’s with Mikal, and when these two finally reunite, I wanted to cry in happiness 🥺💖 I truly love the close bond between them.
Yosua’s character arc is wonderful to follow; from a soft boy who lacks confidence in his own worth, to a man proud of his strength and flaws, and will not hesitate to fight for the good of his people. Reading Hostage Prince feels like a dream come true, because after reading Amok, I’ve always wished to have a story from Yosua’s POV as well ❤️
When the truth about the death of Yosua’s parents are revealed, I could not help but gasp because it’s truly horrid and disgusting. This book is a wild ride, and I can’t wait for the next instalment in the Absolution series!
A billion thanks to the author and Teaspoon Publishing for sending me the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
April 21, 2022
This is a good fantasy of young man trying to be comfortable in his own skin. Yoshua is a new ruler of a country that he did not grow up in while longing for the place where he has friends, people have a similar faith and a culture that he knows. When his parents are murdered, he must try to prevent his country from tearing itself apart and going to war with the country where his heart is. Meanwhile, someone is trying to kill him and oust him from his rule.
This is the second book in a series. I did not read the first one. While it was easy to understand what was going on, it is obvious that there are a lot of emotional bonds and context that is missing from not reading the first book.
Tan has created a rich world. The characters have depth and there is action. She examines what it means to be torn between two cultures and which one do you follow? Is it possible to create a path that incorporates both? She, also, dives into the meaning of faith (not of any religion that exists on Earth). What do you do if the path you thought was so clear is not so clear after all? What do you do if you are torn between duty and where your heart lies? There is substance to the storyline not just adventure, though that is there too.
I enjoyed this book. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review.
This is the second book in a series. I did not read the first one. While it was easy to understand what was going on, it is obvious that there are a lot of emotional bonds and context that is missing from not reading the first book.
Tan has created a rich world. The characters have depth and there is action. She examines what it means to be torn between two cultures and which one do you follow? Is it possible to create a path that incorporates both? She, also, dives into the meaning of faith (not of any religion that exists on Earth). What do you do if the path you thought was so clear is not so clear after all? What do you do if you are torn between duty and where your heart lies? There is substance to the storyline not just adventure, though that is there too.
I enjoyed this book. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review.
May 2, 2022
The hostage prince in this tale is Yousa who spent most of his life as a servant but now has become of the prince of his home country, a place he hardly knows due to his prolonged exile. He struggles to grow into his new role and to know who to trust. He misses his old friend Mikal as he battles loneliness and political intrigue.
I tried to read this without having read Amok (the first book set in this world) and honestly, I struggled. There was too much I didn't understand and I felt that I would enjoy 'The Tale of the Hostage Prince' much more with the background knowledge I was supposed to have. So I put this down, read 'Amok' and returned to this. I'm very glad I made this decision. The rich tapestry of knowledge that story is built on added to my understanding and appreciation of this story.
I found this an engaging story and look forward to the next book.
Thank you to the author for sharing her book with me. The thoughts and opinions are my own.
I tried to read this without having read Amok (the first book set in this world) and honestly, I struggled. There was too much I didn't understand and I felt that I would enjoy 'The Tale of the Hostage Prince' much more with the background knowledge I was supposed to have. So I put this down, read 'Amok' and returned to this. I'm very glad I made this decision. The rich tapestry of knowledge that story is built on added to my understanding and appreciation of this story.
I found this an engaging story and look forward to the next book.
Thank you to the author for sharing her book with me. The thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 31, 2022
The Tale of the Hostage Prince is a highly frustrating political fantasy that will have you fiercely loyal to Yosua as he tries to untangle the messy web he's found himself in.
I want to preface this review by saying that I wasn't aware that this book was a sequel until after I already started it. It was entirely my fault for not doing the proper research, but I decided to go ahead and read it because I read sequels out of order pretty often and I usually follow along fantastically. That is not the case with The Tale of the Hostage Prince. I was lost for a good majority of the book's first half. I'm assuming that we're already supposed to know why the kingdoms are fighting, what the plot is, and who the characters are because there was no introduction at all. Obviously, if you've read Amok (book 1), you don't need an introduction, so again, it's my fault for reading it out of order--though I did expect to at least find an "in the last book, remember this happened" scene and if there was one, it wasn't enough for me to piece together what was happening.
HOWEVER, I did like Yosua almost immediately. He's a very good main character that earns your loyalty as a reader. I didn't understand why some people called him a different name (assuming that was a first book reference HA) but it did take me a while to realize that he has two names.
I love a good political intrigue plotline and this one was a tangled mess of corruption. I hated the way Yosua was treated and his feeling of powerlessness. I really sympathized with him and rooted for him the entire time.
Overall, I think this book piqued my interest for the first book because I want to understand what happened and I want to appreciate this book more than I do currently due to my lack of understanding. SO, some books can be read out of order, but you want to start with Book One: Amok for SURE in this case.
Rating it 4 stars until I read Amok and can properly assess this one in its full glory <3
I received this book from the author. All comments and opinions are entirely my own.
I want to preface this review by saying that I wasn't aware that this book was a sequel until after I already started it. It was entirely my fault for not doing the proper research, but I decided to go ahead and read it because I read sequels out of order pretty often and I usually follow along fantastically. That is not the case with The Tale of the Hostage Prince. I was lost for a good majority of the book's first half. I'm assuming that we're already supposed to know why the kingdoms are fighting, what the plot is, and who the characters are because there was no introduction at all. Obviously, if you've read Amok (book 1), you don't need an introduction, so again, it's my fault for reading it out of order--though I did expect to at least find an "in the last book, remember this happened" scene and if there was one, it wasn't enough for me to piece together what was happening.
HOWEVER, I did like Yosua almost immediately. He's a very good main character that earns your loyalty as a reader. I didn't understand why some people called him a different name (assuming that was a first book reference HA) but it did take me a while to realize that he has two names.
I love a good political intrigue plotline and this one was a tangled mess of corruption. I hated the way Yosua was treated and his feeling of powerlessness. I really sympathized with him and rooted for him the entire time.
Overall, I think this book piqued my interest for the first book because I want to understand what happened and I want to appreciate this book more than I do currently due to my lack of understanding. SO, some books can be read out of order, but you want to start with Book One: Amok for SURE in this case.
Rating it 4 stars until I read Amok and can properly assess this one in its full glory <3
I received this book from the author. All comments and opinions are entirely my own.
May 16, 2023
I’ve had a soft spot for Yosua since Amok and was thrilled to see him given an adventure of his own. Raja Yosua is a stranger in his homeland. His kingship is being threatened and the people he loves are brutally murdered. In a world where he struggles to belong, Yosua’s faith and trust are challenged time after time. I absolutely adore the way Yosua grows into his role and the courage he gains over time despite the scars and bruises. ALSO WHEN HE AKDHAHFASJAJDKHSA HANDS DOWN BEST MOMENT.
I received a copy from the author in exchange for my review :)
I received a copy from the author in exchange for my review :)
December 21, 2022
Seriously. WOW. I have not read a royal intruge story this enticing and this well-written in quite awhile. Tan crafts a story that keeps you on your toes and propels you from chapter to chapter.
As we now follow Yosua, we get to experience a similar world to the first book but with a whole new perspective. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this beautiful Malaysian world through the eyes of a new character.
I found myself relating to Yosua many times. And I can't imagine how hard it is to go from servant to prince! I can't recommend this book enough, especially if you're looking for clean and riveting royal intruge.
As we now follow Yosua, we get to experience a similar world to the first book but with a whole new perspective. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this beautiful Malaysian world through the eyes of a new character.
I found myself relating to Yosua many times. And I can't imagine how hard it is to go from servant to prince! I can't recommend this book enough, especially if you're looking for clean and riveting royal intruge.
April 25, 2022
I'm glad to be given the opportunity to read and review this awesome novel! Unfortunately I took a while to complete it as work and family got in the way, as usual...
After reading the first book, Amok, I was hoping to read from Yosua's point of view as he seemed like an underdog, someone less favourable since he was born and raised as a servant but is now the king! It did intrigued me on how he would behaved and managed Bayangan, whether his people would give him their full support or otherwise since his religion and belief are Mahan and not Bayangan.
Like a rags to riches story, Yosua is now the king of Bayangan but he is having an identity crisis due to his upbringing as a Mahan. When his parents were killed, he sought his Uncle's help to find the killers and also assistance to rule Bayangan. However it was an unwise choice as his Uncle turned on him and framed Yosua as a traitor instead, ousted him to be left for dead in the middle of the sea. As luck would have it, Yosua's boat reached Mahan soil and Mikal gladly welcomed him as his esteemed guest.
Was it luck or was it Kudus' blessing that brought Yosua to Maha? Yosua has to embrace his beliefs and be true to himself, as how he was brought up by his parents. He has to also decide on his next course of action as he slowly realized his Uncle's true colours. With the help of his loyal supporters, he gained the kingdom's trust and revealed his Uncle's unworthiness to the whole of Bayangan.
I truly enjoyed how the author build this imaginary world and made it sounds so real! I am honestly a fan and follower of this Absolution series and I can't wait for the next chapter on Mikal! This is definitely a breath of fresh air, unlike other conventional fantasy fiction and the localized content is a plus for me! Even though it's historical, the context is still relevant and current. The ending was expected but it was tastily done and I can't wait to catch the next Absolution especially after reading the epilogue!
My sincere thanks the author and publisher again for both e-ARC and ARC! I truly apologize for the delay in finishing and reviewing this. I truly loved the beautiful cover art!
After reading the first book, Amok, I was hoping to read from Yosua's point of view as he seemed like an underdog, someone less favourable since he was born and raised as a servant but is now the king! It did intrigued me on how he would behaved and managed Bayangan, whether his people would give him their full support or otherwise since his religion and belief are Mahan and not Bayangan.
Like a rags to riches story, Yosua is now the king of Bayangan but he is having an identity crisis due to his upbringing as a Mahan. When his parents were killed, he sought his Uncle's help to find the killers and also assistance to rule Bayangan. However it was an unwise choice as his Uncle turned on him and framed Yosua as a traitor instead, ousted him to be left for dead in the middle of the sea. As luck would have it, Yosua's boat reached Mahan soil and Mikal gladly welcomed him as his esteemed guest.
Was it luck or was it Kudus' blessing that brought Yosua to Maha? Yosua has to embrace his beliefs and be true to himself, as how he was brought up by his parents. He has to also decide on his next course of action as he slowly realized his Uncle's true colours. With the help of his loyal supporters, he gained the kingdom's trust and revealed his Uncle's unworthiness to the whole of Bayangan.
I truly enjoyed how the author build this imaginary world and made it sounds so real! I am honestly a fan and follower of this Absolution series and I can't wait for the next chapter on Mikal! This is definitely a breath of fresh air, unlike other conventional fantasy fiction and the localized content is a plus for me! Even though it's historical, the context is still relevant and current. The ending was expected but it was tastily done and I can't wait to catch the next Absolution especially after reading the epilogue!
My sincere thanks the author and publisher again for both e-ARC and ARC! I truly apologize for the delay in finishing and reviewing this. I truly loved the beautiful cover art!
July 29, 2022
“Peace is a certainty that says, keep to this path, do not falter.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)
First, before I read this, I know that this is part of a series (book 1.5). I think because it was a novella, so I didn’t particularly need to read the first book. But, I can’t deny that I had quite a hard time to connect. And I also read without knowing the Glossary at the very end. So, I suggest, if you would rather not read the first book, read the Glossary first. Because everything you need to know to understand the story better are there.
This is a wonderful fantasy story about finding ourselves. To know who we really are, our calling, where our true heart belongs to. It tells about Yosua, a king of Bayangan kingdom. Even though he’s a king now, but he spent most of his life as a ‘hostage’ in another kingdom, Maha. His heart was also belongs there because he had dearly friends there. So, the crown was quite a burden for him. While he’s trying to find justice when his parents were murdered, someone tries to tear apart the kingdom and even attempting to kill him.
The book has great pace and depth. The world-building is rich, the political issues are complicated (and frustrating, but I know it’s true). The characterization is strong to the point that I was so frustrated when Yosua is in struggles, and I hate the antagonist very, very much. I love that this book also bring us to contemplate about the meaning of faith (in general).
Thank you, NetGalley and Publishers for the eARC, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 10, 2022
Tan does a great job at worldbuilding--so much so, it took me a bit to get into and wrap my brain around (foreign, for me, places, names, etc.)! Not a bad thing at all, and indeed something I think J. K. Rowling could have capitalized on rather than doing "British" vs. "American" versions of _Harry Potter_, lol. I was challenged a ton, even as an adult reader--so I think that young adults (the target audience) would be equally challenged, in a good way.
There was more violence in the book than I typically go for--think Bourne, Mission: Impossible, etc. in a fantasy book. The descriptors were vivid (which was also a mixed blessing, lol), and mental images they conjured were all too real in my mind--sometimes too much so. There was also a passing conjecture of two (male) characters being lovers, which I felt was disappointing and unnecessary.
Tan is obviously a talented writer, and this book is evidence of that. A couple missteps for me, hence 3/5 stars. I may try another of her books and see how it goes; not sure I'll read subsequent books in this series.
I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
There was more violence in the book than I typically go for--think Bourne, Mission: Impossible, etc. in a fantasy book. The descriptors were vivid (which was also a mixed blessing, lol), and mental images they conjured were all too real in my mind--sometimes too much so. There was also a passing conjecture of two (male) characters being lovers, which I felt was disappointing and unnecessary.
Tan is obviously a talented writer, and this book is evidence of that. A couple missteps for me, hence 3/5 stars. I may try another of her books and see how it goes; not sure I'll read subsequent books in this series.
I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
April 18, 2022
The Tale of the Hostage Prince is both a sequel and a companion novel to Amok. While I do believe it is possible to read Hostage Prince on it's own the main character Yosua featured heavily in Amok and I recommend reading Amok first for the fullest experience.
The world building in this novel is by far the most notable thing. If you are tired of medieval European fantasy then you really need to check out Tan's work. Tan creates a fantasy world that feels a little historical and little medieval but on a completely different continent. The world of Terang is a fully developed place with a rich culture. It really is a place that you need to experience for yourself.
The main character of Yosua is very sympathetic. For anyone who's hit their twenties and still felt like a child, Yosua is a character you will be able to relate to. I felt for him throughout the story as he grows from an inexperienced figurehead to a true leader.
*I was given a copy of this book by the author for the purposes of review. The thoughts and opinions stated in this review are my own honest evaluation of the provided material.*
The world building in this novel is by far the most notable thing. If you are tired of medieval European fantasy then you really need to check out Tan's work. Tan creates a fantasy world that feels a little historical and little medieval but on a completely different continent. The world of Terang is a fully developed place with a rich culture. It really is a place that you need to experience for yourself.
The main character of Yosua is very sympathetic. For anyone who's hit their twenties and still felt like a child, Yosua is a character you will be able to relate to. I felt for him throughout the story as he grows from an inexperienced figurehead to a true leader.
*I was given a copy of this book by the author for the purposes of review. The thoughts and opinions stated in this review are my own honest evaluation of the provided material.*
April 12, 2022
The Tale of the Hostage Prince
by Anna Tan
Pub Date 14 Apr 2022
Teaspoon Publishing
Christian | Multicultural Interest | Sci Fi & Fantasy
I am reviewing a copy of The Tale of the Hostage Prince through Teaspoon Publishing and Netgalley:
Yoshua finds he is wearing an uneasy crown. Despite the fact that he is now Raja of Bayangan, he still longs for the land of his birth where everything was much simpler…and less deadly.
Unfortunately peace does not come easy, especially for a twenty year old servant placating to become a king.
Yoshua’s parents were brutally murdered and now his Uncle is bent on revenge. But Yosua must decide where his loyalties truly lie. With his only remaining relative and the kingdom he has claimed? Or with his best friend Mikal and the sultanate that raised him as a hostage?
If you’re looking for an action packed read I recommend The Tale of the Hostage Prince.
Four out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
by Anna Tan
Pub Date 14 Apr 2022
Teaspoon Publishing
Christian | Multicultural Interest | Sci Fi & Fantasy
I am reviewing a copy of The Tale of the Hostage Prince through Teaspoon Publishing and Netgalley:
Yoshua finds he is wearing an uneasy crown. Despite the fact that he is now Raja of Bayangan, he still longs for the land of his birth where everything was much simpler…and less deadly.
Unfortunately peace does not come easy, especially for a twenty year old servant placating to become a king.
Yoshua’s parents were brutally murdered and now his Uncle is bent on revenge. But Yosua must decide where his loyalties truly lie. With his only remaining relative and the kingdom he has claimed? Or with his best friend Mikal and the sultanate that raised him as a hostage?
If you’re looking for an action packed read I recommend The Tale of the Hostage Prince.
Four out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
February 29, 2024
The tale starts with a tragedy, and the story follows the effects of this. I enjoyed the novel, especially the rumination on what it means to be torn between two cultures. The new characters introduced in this book were really interesting and it was fun to see Che Carla prove that she is one of the movers and shakers in Bayangan.
My only gripe is that the book seems to be in a hurry to move the plot along and sometimes doesn't take the time to breathe. I would have liked to see more interactions between Yosua and Mikhal given that their dynamic has evolved since book 1, and the epilogue was fairly unsatisfying for the novel itself. It is just bait for the next book in the series (which I was planning on reading anyway) and came across as a rather abrupt change in focus.
My only gripe is that the book seems to be in a hurry to move the plot along and sometimes doesn't take the time to breathe. I would have liked to see more interactions between Yosua and Mikhal given that their dynamic has evolved since book 1, and the epilogue was fairly unsatisfying for the novel itself. It is just bait for the next book in the series (which I was planning on reading anyway) and came across as a rather abrupt change in focus.
May 1, 2022
Huge thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for providing an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All of the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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This was an enjoyable read overall, but a few things could have made it better:
1. The description at times was too much. Although the settings, cultures, religions and other information were vividly explained, it could have been done without the copious use of info-dumps.
2. A little bit of background about what happened in the first book of this series would have been helpful. Just a simple few lines about what transpired.
Overall rating: 3.5/5 stars
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This was an enjoyable read overall, but a few things could have made it better:
1. The description at times was too much. Although the settings, cultures, religions and other information were vividly explained, it could have been done without the copious use of info-dumps.
2. A little bit of background about what happened in the first book of this series would have been helpful. Just a simple few lines about what transpired.
Overall rating: 3.5/5 stars
July 16, 2024
Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this book.
This was overall an enjoyable read, I did go back and read the first book but would have been ok reading it as a standalone I think. Pretty good worldbuilding, and a villian you really end up hating! I would consider reading the remaining book in this series to see what happens.
This was overall an enjoyable read, I did go back and read the first book but would have been ok reading it as a standalone I think. Pretty good worldbuilding, and a villian you really end up hating! I would consider reading the remaining book in this series to see what happens.
March 30, 2024
This book of the Amok series, the tale of the hostage prince, is the best by Anna Tan I've read so far. Is this installation before or after the story of Mikal and Tulen in Suci? The wedding? There was no mention of Tulen at all here.
June 19, 2025
A second read of this book makes me up my star rating. Perhaps because I haven't found many books since I first read it that moved me as much as this series. So, I rewrote my review.
Although Yosua’s story is less visceral than Mikal’s, don’t be fooled. This story rivals the former as we watch the hostage prince crushed by the person he trusts. The hardest part for the reader is knowing he’s making the mistake and being able to dissuade him.
So starts the prince’s painful journey as his enemy sets his sights on breaking Yosua’s devotion to his god. Self loathing and paralysis in the face of lies and manipulation haunt the young prince at every step. And we travel the road with him.
An excellent book.
Although Yosua’s story is less visceral than Mikal’s, don’t be fooled. This story rivals the former as we watch the hostage prince crushed by the person he trusts. The hardest part for the reader is knowing he’s making the mistake and being able to dissuade him.
So starts the prince’s painful journey as his enemy sets his sights on breaking Yosua’s devotion to his god. Self loathing and paralysis in the face of lies and manipulation haunt the young prince at every step. And we travel the road with him.
An excellent book.
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