Book Review: Shield of the Mighty by Connilyn Cossette

 




Shield of the Mighty by Connilyn Cossette 
(Book 2 in The King's Men Series)
4 Stars 

“But just as a soldier trusts his commander and a commander trusts his king, you must trust the King above all Kings to direct you."

Shield of the Mighty is a captivating dive into the ancient world of Israel. Connilyn seamlessly weaves a rich narrative in faith, love and biblical truths. I really enjoyed this second book in the series and look forward to book 3!

This story follows Zevi, a warrior who, as a child was captured by the Philistines. Zevi is a captain in King Saul's army who is tasked with recruiting soldiers and artisans for the king's court. Zevi goes back to Maresha. Here we see the start of his character development as he is struggling through his past memories, while trying to get the job he has upon him completed. We see Zevi meet Yochana, a perfumer whose shop has beautiful scents that hide from the world. Yochana is still grieving the loss of her husband and learning how to run her perfume business by herself when she meets Zevi. Zevi and Yochana embark on an unexpected journey together and the chemistry between them is remarkable.

I loved how rich the historical context is for the biblical times in this book. Connilyn really transports you right there and it feels accurate for the time. From the details of the markets, to the land, to the battlegrounds of the men fighting.

Fans of historical fiction, biblical stories will love this series. This was written so well with great characters and a compelling romance. I highly recommend!

Thank you to the publisher for a copy to honestly read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6502014918
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cGWEuk
Baker Book House (Recommended):  https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/553527

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