Book Blurb
A hidden island. A prince in disguise…and a lady torn between love and duty.
Lady Tayte Bashan never desired the distinctive black hair that marks her as Undae royalty, but when her family perishes in a devastating tsunami, the burden of leadership falls upon her young shoulders. Even as she prepares her island for the prophesied prince, she fears the duty to marry him is truly meant for another.
Dispatched by the King to an island untouched by the outside world for centuries, Prince Geoffrey Athan D’Ambrose must lead its people to the ultimate truth. But how is he supposed to win the heart of Undae’s princess when the King sends him disguised as a tutor?
Betrayal stirs within Castle Bashan, a threat as deadly as the rising wave. Now Tayte and Athan must brave the maelstrom or watch as the entire island succumbs to treachery’s destructive tide.
My Review
“Washed Under the Waves” by Gloria Clover is the
first book in the “Children of the King” series. It is an imaginative story that takes place
in a historical-like setting with a beautiful portrayal of the Gospel message! If you like “Pilgrim’s Progress,” C.S. Lewis
or Tolkien, you will enjoy this story!
I don’t normally read speculative or dystopian fiction, but even though this story is set in the future, it reads very much like a historical novel. I love how it has a medieval like setting, as that is one of my favorite time periods to read about. Although the author says in the beginning of the book that it is not meant to be strictly allegorical, I definitely can see many aspects of the story that could be allegorical. Sometimes the story was a little slow moving for me, but overall it’s a great tale! I love the clear, direct portrayal of the Gospel message.
I really like our two main characters
(Tayte and Athan) and their slow building romance. It is neat to see Tayte’s spiritual journey
and her enthusiasm after she first meets the King. I felt convicted at many points during the
story to be more like Tayte with my love for Christ and telling others more
about Him. I like when fiction
encourages one in their spiritual walk with the Lord and this story does just
that!
Content: This author writes more “edgy” Christian fiction. I would definitely give this book a PG-14 rating. There is one scene at the end that I was a little uncomfortable with that talks about a married couple and they are obviously having sex (it’s not graphic or anything). Some examples of the content are: reference to a woman’s “monthly;” references to a woman’s breasts and being endowed; a couple is caught making out; talk of a woman’s virginity; talk of hearing a couple “mating;” talks about a couple being lovers.
Genre: Christian fiction; Romance; Fantasy; Historical
I want to thank Gloria Clover and By the Vine Press for the complimentary copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I express in this review are my own. This is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR 16, Part 255.
Gloria Clover’s Bio
I don’t normally read speculative or dystopian fiction, but even though this story is set in the future, it reads very much like a historical novel. I love how it has a medieval like setting, as that is one of my favorite time periods to read about. Although the author says in the beginning of the book that it is not meant to be strictly allegorical, I definitely can see many aspects of the story that could be allegorical. Sometimes the story was a little slow moving for me, but overall it’s a great tale! I love the clear, direct portrayal of the Gospel message.
Content: This author writes more “edgy” Christian fiction. I would definitely give this book a PG-14 rating. There is one scene at the end that I was a little uncomfortable with that talks about a married couple and they are obviously having sex (it’s not graphic or anything). Some examples of the content are: reference to a woman’s “monthly;” references to a woman’s breasts and being endowed; a couple is caught making out; talk of a woman’s virginity; talk of hearing a couple “mating;” talks about a couple being lovers.
Rating:
I give this book 3.5 stars.
Genre: Christian fiction; Romance; Fantasy; Historical
I want to thank Gloria Clover and By the Vine Press for the complimentary copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I express in this review are my own. This is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR 16, Part 255.
Gloria Clover, Christ-follower and Truth-
Gloria’s contemporary romances, published by Barbour Books and Son-Rise Publications, include: The Remaking of Moe McKenna in the Race to the Altar anthology, Brianna’s Pardon, and Tangled Truths. She compiled ten volumes of Penned From the Heart and wrote a short devotional, Who We Are in Christ, A to Z.
She is a member of Emmanuel Christian Church, active in prayer ministry, women’s ministries, American Heritage Girls, and various other projects. She participates in writing/book days at local schools and enjoys giving and receiving from her various writing critique groups. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, participating in the ACFW book club and prayer loops.
Married with child, she writes from her little white box in western PA.
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Win a KINDLE FIRE, e-book of book 2 of the Children of the King, The Fire Starter, an autographed paperback of Washed Under the Waves, and a $10 Starbucks gift card.
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Special giveaway for one of my readers! The prize is an autographed paperback copy of Washed Under the Waves.
Thank you so much for the review and offering the giveaways on your site. I appreciate your openness about how the story challenged you.
ReplyDeleteHi Ms. Clover! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! It's my pleasure.
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