I enjoyed participating in the blog tour for Andrew Peterson’s latest book, so when the opportunity arose to participate again, I eagerly accepted...
I just finished reading Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart, by Chuck Black. This is the third book in his youth fiction series, The Knights of Arrethtrae, but it is not necessary to read the first two before this book. I had not read the others and I did not feel like I was at a disadvantage at all. So, a little about the story… Sir Dalton is a knight in training, eager to lead and eager to win the heart of Lady Brynn (as well as the approval of Brynn’s father). A new trainer at the camp arrives and although he is well liked, he does not truly challenge or inspire the knights to serve the King and Prince with their whole hearts. It is through a brutal capture by Lord Drox, an incredible esape with the help of Si Kon, being nursed back to health by Master Sejus, and the friendship and the example of Koen and Carliss, that Dalton regains his perspective and dedication to the King and Prince.
In this story of good and evil, the religious metaphors are pretty obvious… but that is a good thing… it is a good reminder that we all need to refocus on our mission, purpose, and the One we serve… and the things and relationships that can get in the way.
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