A Reluctant Queen is loosely based on the Biblical story of Queen Esther, although in this story she is married to Ahasuerus, and Xerxes (the Great King and her husband in the Bible story) is his brother. I don't know much about the Persian Empire, so I really enjoyed being immersed in the time period and Esther's royal life. I didn't realize that the Jews living in Persia lived counter to the prevailing Persian culture. I was drawn in and felt like I was in Susa right along with Esther and those surrounding her.
You can buy A Reluctant Queen from Amazon or Christianbook.
With thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for my review copy.
You can buy A Reluctant Queen from Amazon or Christianbook.
With thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for my review copy.
A good story, marginally follows the actual bible story. The love story is mediocre in the book, but still an interesting take on the story of Esther.
Jeanna A. (jeanna) - , reviewed A Reluctant Queen: The Love Story of Esther on + 277 more book reviews
The author does not stay true to the Scriptures, so as long as you recognize that the plot is highly fictionalized, and not a true account of Queen Esther's behavior or actions, enjoy it for the historical detail of the day, and the lifestyle women endured. The romance is not bad either.
