Review: The Royal Artisan - Queen Esther's Court #2

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Even though I've been reading Christian fiction since my youth, I have to admit that I have not read a lot of biblical fiction over the course of my life. Thankfully, Tessa Afshar has now made me a fan of this genre, especially with The Queen Esther's Court series.

The Royal Artisan is the second book in this series and it's just as brilliant as The Queen's Cook. If you're just as new to this genre as I am, you will be utterly captivated by these stories.

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

Book Synopsis

In ancient Persia, Sazana creates exquisite pottery as Queen Esther's artisan but keeps her Jewish identity hidden from her tyrannical master, Haman, and his ten vengeful sons. When tragedy strikes, Sazana must join forces with Jadon, the man who broke her heart, to locate an ancient artifact and thwart the impending threat to their people.

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Book Thoughts

What a beautiful book about God's sovereignty and how He can thwart the wicked schemes of men! The second book in the Queen Esther's Court series, it is a sheer delight to get to meet Sazana, a famed and skilled potter following in her family's footsteps as an artisan, and Jadon, a man who serves Queen Esther and the sovereign's best interests. I absolutely love how well Tessa Afshar writes characters from another place and era in such a way that I want to befriend them today. In this case, Sazana and Jadon are both likeable, responsible adults who care for those under their protection, making it easy to root for them as they grow in their reliance on God.

I've become such a fan of this author's biblical fiction due to how immersive the stories are, drawing me into a foreign culture with different words, foods, and customs. In inhabiting the worlds of those serving Queen Esther at court, it makes the book of Esther in the Bible even more stunning when considering all that was involved in ensuring the survival of God's people during such a perilous time. Laced with many threads of annihilation, this book marvelously weaves everything together to depict how God can turn evil into good. Readers looking for a book that demonstrates how God is the potter and we are the clay will find much to love in The Royal Artisan as it points to the master artist Himself.

Book Summary

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

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