Promised as a bride to a rebel king, Princess Maakah of the Geshurites, finds herself drawn to David and his strange God.
Maakah is a princess who was taught how to rule and raised to sit on a throne. When she meets David's family, she witnesses the power of Yaweh, and finds herself drawn in despite everything in her upbringing bring contradicted. She is young, knowledgeable about things beyond her years and experience, yet still untried and open to learn about David's God. I liked how the book shows David as a young warrior, building his renown, a man close to God, but still very much a human man prone to human failures. He is devoted to his people, and I liked also seeing flashes of his shepherd past in his style of leadership.
An engaging read that asks many deep questions and finds Maakah and David grappling with their callings and how God provides through unconventional ways with blessing despite our shortfalls. This novel explores David's time in Hebron, and the making of a king. Rich in historical as well as cultural context, it was compelling to see Maakah encounter God through the lens of her pagan roots.
Overall, a gripping read that deals well with difficult topics and shows God's great power and mercy to those who would call on His name. It also tackles the rise of King David and the shaping of his legacy, in a manner that makes you think about things in a new way. Engaging, and compelling Biblical fiction!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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