**Book received for consideration. All opinions are my own.
Ready for something a little different today? I've definitely got you covered with this one... The Weight of Mercy by N. Poh. Take a look:
Weight of Mercy puts paladins at the center of the story in a way few fantasy novels dare to. Instead of using them as background holy warriors or worse, scapegoats for the anti-hero, this book explores what it truly means to carry both the sword and the sacred vow. These paladins fight evil creatures, yes, but they also battle doubt and hard choices, and the crushing expectation to be merciful in a world where mercy can get you killed. They are warriors with a spiritual mandate — flawed, fervent, and fiercely human — and the novel steps into their inner struggles as much as their battlefield heroics.
The novel also unfolds in a shattered alternate history, where Europe has been reshaped by sudden chasms, demon incursions, and strange distortions of time and fate. Kingdoms that should have risen or fallen have instead collided. Geography twists. Eras bleed together. Yet beneath all this, the familiar echoes of medieval Europe remain, now strained under supernatural disaster. This is a world both recognizable and originally different.
For readers who miss classic heroic fantasy—uncomplicated valor, chivalry, faith, and epic stakes.
Christian fantasy with medieval knights and epic adventure? Yes, I admit, this one is quite a bit different than my typical reads. I don't reach for fantasy often in general... and the last book I read involving knights was, well... I'm not sure there was one to be honest. But I'm always open to expanding my reading, so when given the chance to check this one out for myself, I thought... why not? I went in with absolutely no idea what I could expect and admittedly, it took me a bit to immerse myself into this unfamiliar world... but in the end, I was actually quite pleasantly surprised! This story had an intriguing blend of fantasy, faith and heroic adventures that kept me looking forward to discovering what would happen next and how it would all play out. For those who are fans of the genre, I can only imagine they will enjoy it all that much more. As for me, I can't say that I'll be seeking out more books with knights in general... but I most certainly look forward to seeing what happens next in The Chasm Cycle. If you love Christian fantasy and stories of courage and honor, this is certainly one you'll want to experience for yourself.
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