Book Review: Shield of the Mighty (King’s Men #2) by Connilyn Cossette

About the Book:

Captured by the Philistines as a young boy, Zevi has grown into a formidable warrior. As a captain in King Saul’s army, he is assigned a crucial mission: Recruit soldiers, gather tribute for the royal coffers, and find talented artisans for the king’s court. But when he is sent to Maresha, the town he was forced to leave as a child, he faces a startling truth–the elder council rejects King Saul and his campaign against their enemies.

Yochana, a widow and skilled woman of business, is captivated by a stranger who enters her perfume shop. Upon discovering he is not only a soldier but a captain responsible for enlisting young men to die in battle, fury and pain from her past loss resurfaces, threatening to consume her. But when Zevi’s actions in Maresha entangle Yochana in his radical scheme, they’re forced to confront present dangers and past scars.

Embark on a journey through ancient Israel with bestselling and award-winning author Connilyn Cossette in this exhilarating tale of vengeance, justice, and healing.

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My Review:

Shield of the Mighty by Connilyn Cossette
Rating: 4/5
Pages: 352
Published: August 20, 2024
Series: King’s Men

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’m so glad I got to enjoy this one this month! What a great story. I knew I would like Zevi’s story, especially since I loved getting to meet him as the protective and precious child Lukio grows attached to, and from getting to know him a little in the series prequel and Avidan’s story.

I also loved Yochana! The idea to make her a perfumer and maker of healing salves was a fun one, and I loved seeing how that played into the story in different ways as the story goes on. She is such a fun character, even from the start, and that made me love their unfolding love story all the more.

This was a fun story, and a quick read. There are several entertaining twists along the way, and I loved some of the surprises, and unsuspected allies the show up!

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