On Tour with Prism Book Tours
Wayfarer(Tales of Faeraven #2)
By Janalyn Voigt
Fantasy, Christian Fantasy
Paperback & ebook, 296 Pages
January 3rd 2014 by Harbourlight Books
Trouble stirs between nations and rebellion threatens Faeraven.
When Kai returns with the supposed DawnKing, Lof Shraen Elcon cannot trust that the Elder youth truly is the prophesied deliverer. Driven to prove himself, Elcon banishes the boy and embarks on a peace-keeping campaign into the Elder lands, where he falls in love with an Elder princess betrothed to another.
Sometimes the deliverance of a nation comes only through the humility of one.
Declaring his love would shame the nations, but Elcon is torn. As war approaches, Elcon’s choices lead him on a journey of discovery that will either settle the lands or leave them mired in conflict. Can his kingdom ever be united, or will the consequences of his decisions forever tear asunder the fabric of Faeraven?
(Affiliate link included.)
My Thoughts:
Wayfarer is the continuation of the Tales of Faeraven series and did stand on its own pretty well. It has been a long time since I read DawnSinger but I still remember being shocked at the ending.
Wayfarer picks up with Lof Shraen Elcon (a ruler/prince) and shows the results of his faulty decisions, especially when receiving advice from the wrong person. I also thought that maybe power had gone to his head and unfortunately promises are unkept and hearts are broken as consequences.
Elcon falls in love with a princess he was not meant to be with for many reasons. Their story is rife with problems but I do see that they loved each other very much.
This is a fantasy story set in a medieval like setting with fantastical beasts. It is also a story of political intrigue, war, and hard lessons learned. I was quite fascinated that the prophecy that all were looking to be fulfilled, and the one who fulfilled the prophecy was not believed. It certainly mirrors our spiritual culture today and of our pasts.
I look forward to more of this fantasy line with deep truths and hard lessons played out in a world different than our own.
I received a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.
Other Books in the Series
DawnSinger(Tales of Faeraven #1)
By Janalyn Voigt
Fantasy, Christian Fantasy
Paperback & ebook, 342 Pages
June 29, 2012 by Harbourlight Books
The High Queen is dying...
At the royal summons, Shae mounts a wingabeast and soars through the air to the high hold of Faeraven, where all is not as it seems. Visions warn her of danger, and a dark soul touches hers in the night. When she encounters an attractive but disturbing musician, her wayward heart awakens.
But then there is Kai, a guardian of Faeraven and of Shae. Secrets bind him to her, and her safety lies at the center of every decision he makes.
On a desperate journey fraught with peril and the unknown, they battle warlike garns, waevens, ferocious raptors, and the wraiths of their own regrets. Yet, they must endure the campaign long enough to release the DawnKing and the salvation he offers into a divided land. To prevail, each must learn that sometimes victory comes only through surrender.
(Affiliate link included.)
About the Author
Janalyn Voigt is a writer and professional speaker with a photography habit and a passion for travel. Her unique blend of adventure, romance, suspense, and fantasy creates worlds of beauty and danger for readers. Tales of Faeraven, her epic fantasy series beginning with DawnSinger, carries readers into a land only imagined in dreams. She is represented by Sarah Joy Freese of Wordserve Literary.
Tour Schedule
Tour Giveaway
One winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift card, a reader's journal, and a Tales of Faeraven bookmark (US only)
Ends September 25th, 2019
Thanks for your perceptive review and for featuring Wayfarer on tour.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good read. In many ways.
Delete