Resistance

Ilyon Chronicles, Book 1

By: Jaye L. Knight

Narrated by: Lance Rasmussen

"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.

©2014 Jaye L. Knight (P)2019 Jaye L. Knight

This one is timeless!

I love the allegory to the persecution and courage of the church through the ages! Highly recommend!

Christian Fantasy that hits the mark

Sometimes Christian books can feel a little too soft or like there’s an agenda. This one hit all the fantasy and drama marks while not feeling overly like that. I’m happy to have found this series and highly recommend it. Couldn’t put it down.

Just the book I was searching for

An awesome book with well defined characters and races. So excited for the continuation of the series.

I loved it

diverse group of characters that were fun to listen to. it is a was a truly awesome story.

Resistance

I have mixed views on this book. The faith elements are clear and beautiful. You get the sense the author was thinking of Rome and the persecution so many believers went through when the Emperor demanded worship of false gods. I also liked the slow progression of the relationship between Jace and Kyrin. It is innocent and built on compassion and respect. There wasn’t an instantaneous love story, and I really appreciated that.
I will say, the book felt a bit rushed. I almost believed everything happened within one week, even though I don’t think that was intended.
All the elements of good storytelling is there. But, the story felt rushed in a way, that I didnt feel I had time to engage with the characters enough.
I also struggled with the narrator. His cadence felt a bit off, though he was better than other narrators I’ve heard.
Ultimately, I enjoyed this book and so appreciated the love of the Lord that shone through it.