Review: A Noble Comfort - Cornerstone Series #16

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I had the pleasure of getting to read this book quite early on and was delighted by the storytelling and the message. A Noble Comfort by Katja H. Labonté is a nonmagical Christian fantasy that is part of the Cornerstone series, and from what I've seen and heard, all of the bonuses that accompany this book are worth the full experience 😊

Many thanks to the author for providing a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Book Synopsis

As lady-in-waiting to the crown princess, Thalassa d’Acton is used to hectic palace life. The bustle is a good excuse to avoid thinking of the insecurities that plague her. But when a usurper takes over the throne, Thalassa finds herself and her princess imprisoned in a lonely tower—and with all the time in the world to worry.

Outlawed Azaziah has roamed the land for years with his band of Inseparables. Playing knight errant was a God-given task, and helps him bear the knowledge that evil is spreading over his land unopposed. But now he alone knows the secret plans of the usurpers… and he isn’t enough to overturn the peril himself.

As personal and political turmoil heightens, despair floods over the hearts of Thalassa and Azaziah. What can comfort them even in the face of defeat? And can their inadequacy and loneliness possibly be the very opening the Eternal needs to change the course of their country’s destiny?

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Book Thoughts

I appreciated this fascinating and lyrical retelling of The Blue Bird story, mixed in with The Three Musketeers and the Bible, all in one enchanting tale where encounters with the Eternal spur His people on to exhibit incredible faith during immense trials. This book was earnest and vulnerable in showing the struggles that Christians still face, while trusting that God can bring good from every situation. The author's embellished style of writing heightens the world of light fantasy and draws readers into pure imagination, while allowing them to care for the characters she has created, along with their plights. This contrast of soaring vocabulary used on humble everyday people elevates the story into an experience.

Where this story excels is in depicting helplessness in its rawest form without extinguishing the light flicker of hope. Though it is faint, there is a continuous thread of trusting in God. Constanza ends up being such a resilient character, that one can't help but cheer her on in her perseverance. If you're looking for an engrossing story where there is triumph over adversity and wonder in the midst of trial, A Noble Comfort will indeed bring comfort as it depicts God's everlasting presence in all of the circumstances that we may face.

Book Summary

Format of book: 📱
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recommendation: 👍

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