Prophetess of Arden (The King and Prophet Chronicles) by L. A. Thornhill

Review

I adore this book!!! It’s like a Narnia, spiritual warfare, adventure series with romance, action and suspense; all wrapped together in a Christian series for young adults! I need more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This book is about Beckah Conrad, a young women who has survived her families car crash as well as her own attempt on her life, and now is experiencing visions to an unknown land. But when her visions turn to reality, she is now stuck in a ancient land of monsters, evil and war. Stuck helping the lost princess, Beckah isn’t certain where to go; all she knows is that Jesus (or Yeshua in this land) has made her His prophetess to lead the people back to Him. But the future king, Prince Seth Hal-Titus does not trust her. Now she must help the prince reclaim his throne, save his kingdom and hopefully get him to trust her before it’s too late…

Oh my goodness is this book stunning! I’m talking about one of the best reads I have had in years!!!! My friend Jadi suggested it too be forever ago, and I don’t know why I took so long to get it because now I need book 2, plus the novella!!!!!!!!!!! (Jadi, you were right, it was amazing!)

Seriously, this series is going to be stellar! It has adventure, romance, action, suspense. The plot-line is so well written, the characters so interesting and the depth of the story is just hands down perfection. I loved how it has a Narnia like feel with the traveling to a different world, but that is where the similarities end because this book is one of a kind! It is a fantastic book for young adults 15 and up. Girls especially will love the romance and adventure!

Now there is violence and such in the book. Just a warning for those with delicate senses, there is some blood, stabbings, arrows, drownings, poison and such. Nothing is overly detailed, however blood is mention a bit. There are monsters in the book. Shades who are kind-of like demons in disguise. (The book doesn’t directly say demon, but it has a spiritual warfare like feel.) And these white creatures who lost their humanity. The biggest warning I would give is that there is a flower in the book that feeds off blood. The Blood Lilies will catch their prey, (horse or person) and they cover the body while new lilies burst out from the inside making little happy noises because they are “born” out of the blood. It’s kind-of gross, however the process is just mentioned not detailed. There is mention of the lilies bursting out of a horse while it’s dying as well as a man’s eyes and throat. I honesty didn’t get that freaked out over the lilies. Yes it’s gross, but the author did a good job of explaining them without describing them too much.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!!!! It was fantastic and I am sooooo excited for book 2! If you are looking for a funny, fantasy adventure that’s Christian-friendly and totally awesome!… This is the book for you. Bye!!! -The Young Llama Reader.