Monday, June 19, 2017

Ilyon Chronicles (series) by Jaye L. Knight

Ilyon Chronicles:
Book 1 - Resistance
Book 1.5 - Half-Blood (Planning to read soon)
Book 2 - The King's Scrolls
Book 3 - Samara's Peril
Book 4 - Exiles (Coming July 14, 2017) 

From Book 1: “Don’t you know? Animals like you have no soul.” 

Could God ever love a half-blood all of society looks upon with such fear and disdain? Jace once believed so, but when a tragic loss shatters the only peace he’s ever known, his faith crumbles as the nagging doubts he’s tried to put behind him descend on his grieving heart. With them come the haunting memories of the bloodstained past he longs to forget, but can never escape. 

Taken from home at a young age and raised to serve the emperor, Kyrin Altair lives every day under a dangerous pretense of loyalty. After her unique observation skills and perfect memory place her into direct service to the emperor, Kyrin finds herself in further jeopardy as it becomes increasingly difficult to hide her belief in Elôm, the one true God. 

Following the emperor’s declaration to enforce the worship of false gods under the penalty of death, many lives are endangered. But there are those willing to risk everything to take a stand and offer aid to the persecuted. With their lives traveling paths they never could have imagined, Jace and Kyrin must fight to overcome their own fears and conflicts with society as they become part of the resistance. 

(Christian Fantasy/Clean New Adult/No Magic)
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Book 1 -
Wonderful and engaging!

Book 2 -
While this one might have started out a little slower in a few places, soon it picked up the pace and had me completely engrossed and quickly flying through the pages to see what laid ahead for our group! LOVING THIS SERIES! Seriously, I cannot wait to begin Book 3! Knight has done a wonderful job of blending action, adventure, faith, friendship, suspense and drama. Highly recommend this for fans of Christian Fantasy!

Book 3 -
Another excellent installment in the Ilyon Chronicles! Knight had me glued to the pages for over 70% of the Book. Then I tried to draw out the last portion, because I know I have about a month till Book 4, Exiles releases. I eagerly await this release and seeing what is in store for this group!

In the meantime, I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing the unfolding faith journey of these characters, alongside the action, suspense and hints of romance. Knight does a wonderful job of balancing these different elements, engaging the reader, and keeping us hungering for more. Bravo!


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