The most interesting part for me was the women angle. It really questioned if women need to give up their “femininity” to be good leaders, or if they have to act more “like men” to be taken seriously. I didn’t expect that to be a theme at all.Kat Berg wrote: ↑28 Apr 2018, 19:37 This actually sounds pretty interesting to me. I am so hesitant when it comes to "Christian" books, primarily because so very few are in the realm of LOR or Narnia. But this one sounds promising, and I love the questions it asks about women in leadership. At the very least it makes me want to read a sample to see if it grabs me. Thanks for the review.
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It seems like you read my mind! Honestly, I tend to dismiss this kind of books, not because I have any problem with Christianity but because I don´t enjoy getting lectured on my reading time. However, I think the topics you mention are quite universal, relatable and meaningful and I always enjoy a strong female in the characters so I´ll definitely consider reading it.Haute_Coffee wrote: ↑23 Apr 2018, 13:20 I know seeing “Christian” in the book description will make some people shy away from this book. Don’t. There are many examples of truly excellent fantasy out there (Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of the Rings) that have Christian themes but can still be enjoyed by any audience. This is one of them. Whittled down to its bare bones, it is a story about good versus evil. It also explored themes such as the roles of men and women, fate versus free will, and sacrificing your personal gain for the greater good. In other words, don’t judge a book by its religion.
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