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When I read Gloria Glover's novel Washed Under the Waves, I ventured outside the genre I'm normally drawn to reading, and I'm glad I did. Washed Under the Waves isn't merely a smart piece of speculative romance, it's also a clever, beautifully written allegory depicting the love between Christ and His bride (the church), and her unshakeable faith in His sure return.

Set among an island civilization which lost contact for decades with the outside world, the citizens of Undae Island have been waiting for years for the fulfillment of a prophecy which told of the coming of a prince to rule over and enlighten them about the King. Their forefathers and those who might have instructed them in the ways of their great King were swept away in a tidal wave when most of the islanders were still children. Since that time, the citizens have feared another wave, while at the same time they've waited for the prophecy to be fulfilled. However, some of the people no longer believe the promises are true, that the King truly exists or remembers them, or that the prince is ever coming.

When a tutor arrives on their shores, claiming to be the forerunner of the prince, sent ahead to prepare the people for his coming, the little civilization undergoes upheaval. Some commotion is caused due to the excitement of those who've waited for so long and are anxious to prepare the island for him. This is especially true for Lady Tayte Bashan, the island's princess who, according to prophecy, is to wed the prince upon his arrival. The only problem is, she is unduly attracted to the tutor, and finds it difficult to remain true to a prince she's never met when her heart is slowly unfolding its wings for love of the tutor. More dangerous dissention is caused by sects of jealous islanders who don't believe in the fabled prince's coming, and they will do whatever they can to keep Tayte from becoming his bride if indeed he ever does show up.

Lest you think you'll be preached at in this novel, allow me to say that the passions of the characters, the danger and intrigue, the interesting setting that is both futuristic and medieval at once, and the author's imaginative twists will pull you into this story that is, above everything, a stirring romance.

I highly recommend it!
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NaomiMusch | 2 andra recensioner | Jan 1, 2019 |
“Washed Under the Waves” by Gloria Clover is the first book in the “Children of the King” series. It is an imaginative story that takes place in a historical-like setting with a beautiful portrayal of the Gospel message! If you like “Pilgrim’s Progress,” C.S. Lewis or Tolkien, you will enjoy this story!

I don’t normally read speculative or dystopian fiction, but even though this story is set in the future, it reads very much like a historical novel. I love how it has a medieval like setting, as that is one of my favorite time periods to read about. Although the author says in the beginning of the book that it is not meant to be strictly allegorical, I definitely can see many aspects of the story that could be allegorical. Sometimes the story was a little slow moving for me, but overall it’s a great tale! I love the clear, direct portrayal of the Gospel message.

I really like our two main characters (Tayte and Athan) and their slow building romance. It is neat to see Tayte’s spiritual journey and her enthusiasm after she first meets the King. I felt convicted at many points during the story to be more like Tayte with my love for Christ and telling others more about Him. I like when fiction encourages one in their spiritual walk with the Lord and this story does just that!

Content: This author writes more “edgy” Christian fiction. I would definitely give this book a PG-14 rating. There is one scene at the end that I was a little uncomfortable with that talks about a married couple and they are obviously having sex (it’s not graphic or anything). Some examples of the content are: reference to a woman’s “monthly;” references to a woman’s breasts and being endowed; a couple is caught making out; talk of a woman’s virginity; talk of hearing a couple “mating;” talks about a couple being lovers.

Rating: I give this book 3.5 stars.

Genre: Christian fiction; Romance; Fantasy; Historical

I want to thank Gloria Clover and By the Vine Press for the complimentary copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I express in this review are my own. This is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR 16, Part 255.
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Meganleigh844 | 2 andra recensioner | Mar 8, 2018 |
When members of her family die in a tsunami, Tayte is left to be the reluctant ruler of Undae. She’s having little success preparing her island for the coming of the prophesied prince she’s to wed. Athan, the prince, worries about how he’s to win Tayte over, since the King who sends Athan to Undae orders him to disguise himself as a tutor in Washed Under the Waves, a novel by author Gloria Clover.

This first book in the Children of the King fantasy series is chock-full of interwoven themes: love, treason, adoption, marriage, insecurity, redemption, humility, work ethic, authority, and the list goes on. The setting and history of Undae is intricate and vivid, and there’s enough mystifying detail in this tale to make the inexplicable believable. One of my biggest takeaways from the read comes from Athan’s side of the journey: the idea that knowing the facts of a situation doesn’t mean you know the story.

As for the romance, I’ll admit it’s something of a turn-off for me whenever there’s physical violence between romantic characters, even if it’s brief. And if there’s a sustained period when either of the characters feels as if their relationship is wrong or forbidden, in the sense that it’s grating against his or her conscience, it feels more tense than truly romantic to me. Also, my interest waned during some of the chapters, especially when the characters’ doubts or deliberations seemed to go back and forth or in circles longer or more times than necessary.

On a different note, I don’t see how fantasy fiction fans could resist checking out a novel with such a dramatic, stunning book cover. (You can all but feel and hear those vibrant waves.) Plus, while the story takes place some time in the future, it’s a read that historical fiction fans can enjoy as well. I’ve been intrigued by this world and look forward to reading the next book in the series.
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By The Vine Press provided me with a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.
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NadineC.Keels | 2 andra recensioner | Mar 3, 2018 |

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