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Sold Into Freedom by Carole Towriss {Book Review}

Title: Sold Into Freedom

Author: Carole Towriss

Series: Planting Faith #1

Age: Adult

Genres: Biblical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction

Publication Date: December 12th 2018

Publisher: Four Diamonds Publishing

Source: eBook (Kindle)

Purchase: Paperback | Kindle 

Synopsis:
Taught to hear messages from the goddess from a young age, Elantia’s life is shattered when she is captured from her home in southwest Britannia and sold as a slave in Macedonia. She wants nothing more than to escape and return home—after she kills the man who took the only good thing left in her life. 
Tossed aside by the Empire, wounded tribune Quintus Valerius ends up in sleepy Philippi to retire. Manipulated into becoming the prison keeper, he vows to return to Rome as soon as possible to reclaim his reputation and his life. He is intrigued by the quiet Jewish teacher who speaks of truth and peace, but is convinced he can never have either. 
When Elantia’s shocking actions shake up the town and her life is threatened, Quintus risks what little he has left to save her—only to put Paulos and his friends in even greater danger.
My Rating: 
I'm giving this a really high 4☆ rating. As a biblically sound novel it's a 5☆ but as a fictional novel that last few chapters felt rushed. This was my first read of Carole Towriss and I was pleasantly happy. I enjoyed the reading experience and definitely want a physical copy of it.

The characters were all amazing. The scriptures quoted were beautifully woven into the story. The political drama and the way God and Christ were told were all done right.

Elantia was a brave girl. Quin was a strong man. Both were warriors with broken pasts. I loved watching their character development. I will say the romance was a bit quick, but considering the era and time back then it was great.

I loved the fact that Paul, Silas, Timothy and Lydia were included in this novel. Paul gave me "grandfather" vibes. He was down to earth, calm and never about being loud. He carried himself with an elegance that I admired. Lydia was just a sweet woman!! 

Gallus was a money and power hungry man. Max was just down right twisted. Cassia is plain dumb. Their characters were annoying but beneficial to the story.

Highly recommend this book!
Blessings,
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  1. Carole Towriss4/8/19, 9:55 AM

    Thank you for your lovely review!

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    1. Nay Denise4/10/19, 2:09 PM

      You're welcome! Can't wait for the second book to come out!!

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