You must be Brave to marry a King

Brave by Mesu Andrew’s brings to life the life of King David on the run from King Saul.  We are drawn in to the love story between David and Ahinoam.  This story is rich in details and history.  Andrew’s does not disappoint.  She brings this time when David is on the run to full color.  We see glimpses into the friendship with Jonathon the crown prince.  We get a richer understanding of David’s relationship with his family and possible reasons for the distance.  Some very familiar Psalms make an appearance in the story as well as some recognizable scenes from the Bible are played out as well.  This story was a brave story about Ahinoam and her unusual career and how that affected her emotionally.  I was enthralled with the storytelling.  I look forward to the next installment of this series.  If you are looking for a book to spark an interest in the Bible and the life of David this will whet your appetite.  #Brave is worth the read.  My thanks to #Netgalley and Bethany House Publishers for the  ecopy of the book in exchange for my review.