Mary P. (theflyinglibrarian) reviewed Shadow of Colossus (Seven Wonders, Bk 1) on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Seriously one of the best historical novels I have ever read. T.L. Higley had me feeling like I could find may way around ancient Rhodes if I needed to, and the characters and their struggles were so real and alive. For anyone who has even the remotest appreciation for historical fiction, you need to read this book!
Margaret C. (cherryblossommj) reviewed Shadow of Colossus (Seven Wonders, Bk 1) on + 157 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
After reading this story, while reading a note provided after the story within the book I found that this really explained what I think as a whole about the tale.
"Weaving in and out of actual events, brushing lightly against the lives of characters from the pages of history, the Seven Wonders novels take us beyond man's ingenuity and hubris to explore the Supreme Creator's work in the ancient world beyond Israel. From the fall of the mighty Colossus of Rhodes to the destruction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one thing becomes clear: The power of redemption will never be silenced, and the One True God still desires to draw all men unto himself."
This novel might have taken place in 227 BC, but there is no doubt in my mind that it falls within a classification of Christian fiction. Through the characters hearts and mind, the "one true God" makes his love and redemption vision known.
The author has used a talent for story telling to educate and to fill the soul with a redemptive tale that is as classic as the story of the woman at the well or the good Samaritan. God loves you, and can use you, and desires you, no matter your past or situation.
"Weaving in and out of actual events, brushing lightly against the lives of characters from the pages of history, the Seven Wonders novels take us beyond man's ingenuity and hubris to explore the Supreme Creator's work in the ancient world beyond Israel. From the fall of the mighty Colossus of Rhodes to the destruction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one thing becomes clear: The power of redemption will never be silenced, and the One True God still desires to draw all men unto himself."
This novel might have taken place in 227 BC, but there is no doubt in my mind that it falls within a classification of Christian fiction. Through the characters hearts and mind, the "one true God" makes his love and redemption vision known.
The author has used a talent for story telling to educate and to fill the soul with a redemptive tale that is as classic as the story of the woman at the well or the good Samaritan. God loves you, and can use you, and desires you, no matter your past or situation.
This is a beautiful tale of one young woman struggling to survive slavery in Ancient Rhodes. A captivating story, wrought with danger and excitement, brought to climax by the destruction of one of the greatest wonders in the world. T. L. Higely is a master storyteller and I love every one of her books.
What a find! I discovered this author while browsing the Christian fiction for a new author, and this had my attention once I found it took place in ancient times. Not many Christian novels I have found take place in ancient times aside from Jesus or other well-known Bible characters (nothing against them, but this made it stand out).
I am so glad I picked this up. Higley has cleverly used Tessa's situation that many of us can find a way to relate: wanting to break free of something that imprisons us, whatever it may be, and that the most frightening step for us to take is to let God take control. And, I'll admit, there were a couple twists I didn't expect, and I tend to pride myself on spotting subtleties ;) definitely recommended! can't wait for her to finish the rest of the 7 wonders!
I am so glad I picked this up. Higley has cleverly used Tessa's situation that many of us can find a way to relate: wanting to break free of something that imprisons us, whatever it may be, and that the most frightening step for us to take is to let God take control. And, I'll admit, there were a couple twists I didn't expect, and I tend to pride myself on spotting subtleties ;) definitely recommended! can't wait for her to finish the rest of the 7 wonders!
