Title: Broken Vessels
Author: Lee Strauss
Source: ebook from author for review
goodreads...
A Novella
Jars of Clay + Broken Vessels = Romeo and
Juliette in Ancient Rome
Jars of Clay (volume 1) and Broken Vessels
(volume 2) contain strong religious themes and scenes of sensuality and
violence. Recommended for ages 15 and up.
*based on a true story*
With no way to prevent Helena from marrying
another, Lucius flees to Rome to seek his fortune and mend his broken heart.
In a loveless marriage with a child to care for,
Helena finds comfort in the most unlikely place--with her brother amongst the
Christians. The religious group is mostly ignored by the Pagan populace, until
the Emperor returns to the city and celebrations are planned. There's a
shortages of criminals for the games and Christians are now sought out for
arrest.
Fate brings Lucius back to Carthage, where his
only wish is that he will get a glimpse of the girl he still loves. But when he
finally sees Helena, it's under the worse possible circumstance...
My take...
I was absolutely taken with this novella series.
It was so dang good, I found I couldn't put it down. It is a quick read that
held my interest the entire time. As the story built and the end came near, I
held out hope that Lucius and Helena would reunite and live happily ever after.
But I am not going to ruin the end for you and tell all its secrets. You are
just going to have to read and find out for yourself.
Strauss told me before I started, BROKEN VESSELS,
that it is a book that readers either love or hate. Well, I am definitely one
of the ones that loved it. BROKEN VESSELS has a lot more religious theme than
the first book, JARS OF CLAY. And that is ok with me. Being Christian it was
easy to relate to the book. Yes, I absolutely loved it and would recommend it
to anyone. I will be letting my girls read this one in a few years, as they get
older. But if you are not into Christian books, then I suggest you find another
read.
This story definitely lacked the romance I was
hoping for, but I found it necessary for this book. We still get the heartache
of both Lucius and Helena as they think back on their short lived love affair,
but the kissy, kissy romance just didn't happen for them. Like I said, it
worked for this story and I wouldn't have it any other way. Well, I would have
changed the ending. But that is just me. ;)
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