Between the Wild Branches by Connilyn Cossette

Book Description

Ten years ago Lukio fled Kiryat-Yearim, where he'd been adopted by the Levite family who guarded the Ark of the Covenant. Feeling betrayed by everyone, he returned to his birthplace in Philistia to become a famous fighter. Now the champion of Ashdod, Lukio has achieved every goal with the help of his ruthless cousin. But just as he is set to claim the biggest prize of all, the daughter of the king, his past collides with his present in the form of Shoshana.

After a heartbreaking end to her secret friendship with Lukio, Shoshana thought to never see the boy with the dual-colored eyes and the troubled soul again. But when she is captured in a Philistine raid and enslaved

in Ashdod, she is surprised to find that the brutal fighter known as Demon-Eyes is Lukio himself. 

With explosive secrets and unbreakable vows standing between them, finding a way to freedom for both may cost them everything.

My Review

Connilyn Cossette is one of my favorite authors, and there is a good reason why. Her stories have a great plot, wonderfully developed characters, and the beautiful setting gives you a glimpse into history from long ago. And this book, as expedited, was another wonderful story. The story pulled me right in, and kept me coming back to see what would happen next. 
I loved seeing what would happen to Lukio and Shoshana. The story started with a unique twist, and the plot only grew bigger and better from there. There were plenty of surprises along the way, and the struggles they faced felt very real.  This was a memorable book and I highly recommend it!



I received this book free through NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers for my honest review. The opinions are my own.