A lost prince held prisoner by His Darkness. A gentle and courageous jungle girl who fights prejudice against her race (and can turn invisible!). Two orphans on a quest to find a prince (and would also love to pick up a family on the way). Secret smugglers who are also fabulous at dancing. A smirky villain who is creepy beyond belief and will definitely (at least) give you a spicy slap if you don’t submit. A furry dragon who dishes out plenty of sass to everyone and uses the royal we.
✨ BEHOLD MOONSCRIPT ✨
The intriguing blurb:
“It is said that Darkness is empty and whatever vanishes into its depths is lost forever. I know this better than anyone. For I have suffered here in the shadows, and there are none who might find me.”
Seventy years. Seventy years the elven prince has been lost to the darkness, assumed dead by his people and endlessly broken for a book that connects to the hidden realm of his ancestors, a land untouched by evil.
And now a light in the shadows. A chance for freedom. But those willing to help him come from the unlikeliest of worlds.
The orphan girl, yearning for a loving family, and the boy who won’t leave her side. A healer maiden given an unexpected chance for a life beyond narrowed expectations. A grieving creature flown far from home.
They all search for something and now their fates are tied to his. If their quest for life can pull him from the dark mire in which his soul drowns, then perhaps he can be saved.
Or else he will drag them all down to a fate worse than death.
The beginning of an epic saga, MOONSCRIPT is a journey of innocence, despair, and redemption.
Seven illustrations by the author exclusively included in the paperback edition!
It’s time for 🎵Legit Thoughts by Emma 🎵
This is a story that keeps you up reading until 3 am. (It may or may not have actually happened to me… *raises the book to hide dark circles*)
This book is overflowing with creativity and themes that pack a punch. Though this is Christian fantasy, H.SJ. Williams doesn’t shy away from showing the complexity of the war between good and evil. No beautifully good hero fighting the hopelessly dark villain here!
Errance, guys.
*silent moment of appreciation*
Errance (Mr. Sad and Strong Prince) is so raw and complex, and every facet of his brokenness and growth is handled masterfully. What. A. character. His backstory both chills you and makes you hurt for how it has changed him. My heart couldn’t handle the tiny glimpses of sweetness in his soul that all the other characters see but he can’t. His character arc is BEAUTIFUL and so satisfyingggg.
My favorite character besides Errance is The Daisha (We, the Fabulous Furry Dragon). The Daisha. No just “Daisha” for her! Her motherly character is sweet, and I love how aware she is of her own fabulousness. Also, A+ banter with her. Today’s News: I may now refer to myself as The Emma.
Tryss (Miss Healing Jungle Girl) is an endearing character who is both strong and gentle. I loved seeing her courage and conviction in fighting the prejudice against her race and how she proved herself worthy of trust.
H.S.J William’s books can be a wild ride and pretty intense, so I would not recommend this to someone who is not comfortable with darker portrayals of evil and some violence (all dealt with tastefully, but still could be too intense for some).
This book represents hurting, hope, and healing in ways that will bring joy to your soul and inspire you to live life in the Light.
It’s beautiful.
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Blog Tour Schedule:
May 7th H.S.J. Williams (Tour Launch)
May 8th Light and Shadow (Book Spotlight), E. E. Rawls (Book Spotlight)
May 9th Tracey Dyck, Elizabeth’s Universe (Book Review), Grace M. Morris (Book Spotlight)
May 10th Allison’s Well (Book Spotlight), Amelia Nicole (Book Spotlight)
May 11th Ester S. (Instagram) (Book Spotlight), Imperial Scribis (Book Review)
May 12th Liv K. Fisher, The Labyrinth (Book Review)
May 13th Dreams & Dragons (Book Spotlight), Bookish Musings (Book Review)
May 14th Unicorn Quester (Author Interview), Embers Reviews (Book Review)
May 15th Unicorn Quester (“3 Reasons Why” Video Review), Writing in Rivendell (Book Spotlight), Sarah, Plain & Average (Book Review)
May 16th Jane Maree (Book Review)
May 17th Jemma the Dragon Slayer – Tumblr (Book Spotlight), The Bookish Raven (Book Review)
May 18th Words of Hannah Kay (Book Review), Purely by Faith Reviews (Book Review)
May 19th Functionally Fictional (Book Spotlight), Jenelle Schmidt (Book Spotlight)
May 20th Beka Gremikova (Book Spotlight), Seven Billion Smiles (Book Review)
May 21st Today by Bryn (Tour Conclusion & Art Gallery)
Also, did I mention the breathtaking preorder goodies?
What is your favorite Christian fantasy book?
Are you for furry, motherly, and slightly narcissistic dragons or no? (there is a correct answer) 😉
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