Friday Fun - The Friday 56 and First Lines for August 25, 2023

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The Book Review Bulletin, a monthly link-up for review posts, is open and I'd like to invite you to stop by and share a review or two. Find it here: Book Review Bulletin for August 

And now for some First Lines: After a bit of a hiatus, I'm back to share some teasers. I have had a tough time getting any meaningful amount of reading done lately, and I currently have review books I really must finish so my reviews won't be late! I don't know why reading has been difficult lately, but I am wanting to get started on this book as soon as I can get some others back on track!

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1043 BC

MITZPAH, ISRAEL

Today, the first king of Israel would be chosen. And I would see it happen with my own eyes.

~From the beginning of Voice of the Ancient by Connilyn Cossette

As the eldest son of a Levite and a Philistine, Avidan is torn between his duty to his family legacy and the desire for something more. After an enemy attack strikes close to home, he takes the opportunity to fight with his cousins for the newly crowned King Saul. But when one of the cousins goes missing during the battle, Avidan refuses to leave him behind.

Keziah is the daughter of one of the most powerful clan chiefs in the territory of Manasseh. On the brink of a forced marriage to a loathsome man decades older than her, she has no choice but to run, hoping to find a sanctuary with her mother's family.

United during their journeys and battling to survive the dangers that surround them, Avidan and Keziah make a pact to travel together. As challenges pile up, they must not only rely on each other to stay alive but also learn to trust the true and eternal King of Israel to guide their every step.

Book Beginnings on Fridays is hosted by Rose City Reader.

*It's Book Beginnings on Fridays! Time to gather with our fellow book lovers and share the opening sentence (or so) of the books we are reading this week. Or share from a book that is on your mind right now -- whatever catches your fancy.

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First Line Fridays is hosted at Reading is My SuperPower

*Share the first line or two of the book closest to you, then visit other FLF participants.

*Please keep posts family friendly or clean reads.

*Link back to Reading is My SuperPower within your post or grab a button.

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"Battles never go to plan, Avi." He pinned me with a searching gaze. "war is nothing to take lightly."

~from page 56 of Voice of the Ancient by Connilyn Cossette

The Friday 56 is hosted at Freda's Voice

*Grab a book, any book.

*Turn to Page 56 or 56% on your e-reader.

*Find a snippet, short and sweet.

*Post it, and share in the Linky.

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