This series is one of the most faith-heavy fiction stories I’ve read, and it’s an inspiration to how I write. One especially powerful scene near the climax reminds readers that God is in control of our lives, no matter what external threats we may face.
Theme & Content Warningsĭeny deals with themes of courage, faith through persecution, and how to live as a Christian when the government is killing Christians. Martyn especially showed hurt, and I look forward to seeing where his character will go in the next book. Since Leith was a Blade, and he has friends there, I felt bad for them when Leith had to ultimately betray them. I admire how Mingerink makes even the antagonists empathetic. I won’t go over all the characters again, since I covered their personalities in the book one review and they haven’t changed. Half the book wouldn’t have even happened but for one decision by Renna. Characters and their struggles cause all the actions of the plot. While it is true that every book is, at its core, character-driven, Deny is especially so. Faith will be tested, friendships will be torn, and failure will haunt. So many times the scenario is such that someone won’t make it out alive, and it all builds and builds to the amazing finale. While the first book was enjoyable and suspenseful, many of the turns were expected. This book may have been even more intense than Dare. How can she have the courage to stand strong for Christ? How can she have faith like Brandi? The answers are scarce and time runs short. She realizes that, while not verbally, she’s denied Christ in her action repeatedly. Meanwhile, Renna Faythe is struggling with her lack of trust. He comes face to face with his greatest fear-he can’t save everyone.
Now Leith must rush back to Walden to warn them of the newest threat to Acktar, one that could destroy the entire Resistance. He lives in a web of lies mixing up any of them could lead to his death.
But he’s also a Resistance spy, reporting Respen’s plans to Lord Alistair. Leith Torren is now the First Blade, top among King Respen’s assassins.
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