About the Book:

As the eldest son of a Levite and a Philistine, Avidan is torn between his duty to his family legacy and the desire for something more. After an enemy attack strikes close to home, he takes the opportunity to fight with his cousins for the newly crowned King Saul. But when one of the cousins goes missing during the battle, Avidan refuses to leave him behind.

Keziah is the daughter of one of the most powerful clan chiefs in the territory of Manasseh. On the brink of a forced marriage to a loathsome man decades older than her, she has no choice but to run, hoping to find sanctuary with her mother’s family.

United during their journeys and battling to survive the dangers that surround them, Avidan and Keziah make a pact to travel together. As challenges pile up, they must not only rely on each other to stay alive but also learn to trust the true and eternal King of Israel to guide their every step.

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My Review:

Voice of the Ancient by Connilyn Cossette
Rating: 4/5
Pages: 330
Published: August 15, 2023
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 gave this one a 4 out of 5, but honestly, I think this one might have overall been more of a 3.5 for me, only because of how much I loved Like Flames in the Night, and as my first book by her, I’ve yet to find another that really compares. That’s not to say this one isn’t good! It’s just hard for me to fairly rate a story after finding one that so beautifully spoke to my soul the way Tirzah’s story does. Alas, I’ll try to review this one fairly though.

I loved meeting Keziah, and really did enjoy her story. She has a gentle courage and spark that I adored and I enjoyed seeing her learn and grown in her travels. I also really liked seeing the boys grown up, and can’t wait for the other stories, but as the first book in the series Avidan’s story is a brilliant start to what looks to be a wonderful new series!

I also loved Sarru! I mean, let’s be real here, he’s the real star of this book!

But really, this story has a lot going for it. I enjoyed the glimpses of history and Jewish/Isreal’s culture during this time period, from the rise of their first king, to a war breaking out soon after. That paired with the faith elements and a bit about the ‘divide’, or those tribes that were separate by time and distance across the Jordan and a little about how they lost their way and the Redemptive power of YHWH to bring HIS people back to HIM. I loved seeing Keziah’s faith journey as well as her personal journey and character growth. This young lady has some crazy impossible odds to overcome and some horrible situations to endure, yet she’s a champ all the way! I know I wasn’t the only one cheering her on as the story plays out!

I also appreciate the quiet wisdom and maturity we see later on as Avi realizes his mistake and becomes a better leader, son, and man than when he first left home by the time the story ends. I knew we’d get character growth, as that’s one of the things I love more about Connilyn Cossette’s writing, but wow, I was actually a little surprised (in a good way!) but the amount of growth we see, and the depth of wisdom in his arc!

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