Here Lyeth
About the Book
Book: Here Lyeth (A Lifeline Fantasy Series Book Three. It can be read as a stand alone)
Author: Johanna Frank
Genre: Religious Fantasy / Coming of Age Fantasy
Release date: November 1, 2024
Answers to her identity lie beneath a gravestone; her own.
Something was missing. It was easy for Lexxie to bury that niggling sense, she had all the love and protection a young woman needed. But when the man she thought to be her father spilled a fever-pitched confession, her content and isolated life ended. Angry and heartbroken, she left the people she loved on a mere hint—her true father lived in Vereiteln Dorf, two villages over. Once there, she’s drawn to an unconsecrated graveyard and patches shocking revelations and broken pieces together, and the more she does, the more her presence in this superstitious village becomes a threat. The perils of a noose amid a 1688 witch hunt lay heavy on her shoulders.
Years earlier, in the same village, young Meginhardt succumbs to a vicious attack. Ethereal beings take him on a time-traveling journey to resolve the lad’s deeply rooted struggles. When Meginhardt learns that some woman named Lexxie is the chosen one to carry forward his father’s line of descendants, fits of jealousy ensue—a dream shattered. It should have been him. He becomes frantic to ensure the demise of this undeserving woman. In apparitional form he delivers her a message, face to face.
Her future lyeth in his words.
STIRRING… EXTRAORDINARY… UPLIFTING
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My Thoughts:
I actually read The Gatekeeper's Descendants a couple of years ago. I didn't remember many details about the plot, but I do remember really enjoying the storyline, the emotions and underlying message. I think it was in my top ten for the year (if I had made a top ten list). I didn't realize there were two more books until signing up for this tour. I am so glad I saw it! Although you don't need to read the first to to follow this story, the connections between this one and the first one did make it even more enjoyable for me!
I listened to this one driving to and from work on kindle read aloud, and I did have a little trouble following and getting into it to start. I think it was because I have been carrying some extra worries and my mind isn't always adept at auditory processing amidst the worries. But before I made it to the halfway mark, I didn't want to stop. I wanted to know what was going to happen/ how it was going to happen. Also, it is important to note that I don't believe this is a Biblical rendering of Heaven and death; however, as a fantasy novel, it delivers solid messages including the impact of our own choices and the unconditional nature of God's love. I want to go back and read Jophiel's Secret for more!! Maybe even reread Gatekeeper's Descendants for the reminder! And I will be suggesting these to my teenage book lover because the characters and fantasy world is right in their wheelhouse.
I did receive a free e-copy from Celebrate Lit. All thoughts shared in this review are my own personal and honest opinions.
About the Author
Before she started writing, Johanna spent her days working with profit and non-profit organizations, while spending her evenings studying theology part-time. Now she spends her waking hours creating fantastical stories she hopes will touch the lives of her readers. Her goal—to deliver soulful, whimsical, and venturous reads.
More from Johanna
A little heavenly imagination can loosen the chains of life.
My ‘playground’ for creating Here Lyeth was far-reaching, though insulated with firm boundaries. From fictional Germanic villages in days of old in one corner, a low fantasy kingdom where the perished journey to the foot of a guarded gate, in the other.
Admittedly, I took many privileges with beloved values and symbolisms dear to my faith, daring to employ startling imagination for the purpose of enticing generosity of thought for the great …and small …mysteries in life. My favourite, where the waters of a supranatural river flows through time carrying with it various stones, each belonging to a life on Earth, often getting caught in stormy swirls or stuck in a bank of mud, representations of its owner’s personal trials and sufferings.
The story itself, though smattered with biblical senses, is not meant to be a teaching of ways, (I’m not qualified for such!) rather, to provide inklings of encouragement, to set within minds a sublime curiosity—what life might we find after this one?
My hope is you will enjoy the sparkles of divine happenstances, the pulls of faith and the eager wonder of ever-after capers to be pleasing.
Although the third instalment into A Lifeline Fantasy Series as far as publication dates go, Here Lyeth takes the position of first when it comes to the natural flow of time compared to its stand-alone novel-mates, The Gatekeeper’s Descendants and Jophiel’s Secret.
I promise you, Here Lyeth won’t leave you hanging, though it may unearth you a little :)
Johanna
Blog Stops
By the Book, October 18
Melissa’s Bookshelf, October 19
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, October 20 (Author Interview)
Back Porch Reads, October 20
Texas Book-aholic, October 21
Simple Harvest Reads, October 22 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 23
Inspired by Fiction, October 24
Holly’s Book Corner, October 25
Blogging With Carol, October 26
For the Love of Literature, October 27 (Author Interview)
Artistic Nobody, October 28 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 28
Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, October 29
Tell Tale Book Reviews, October 30 (Author Interview)
Locks, Hooks and Books, October 31
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Johanna is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon card and copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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