Jezebel
Princess Jezebel of Tyre is a strong young woman who knows her own mind. She lives in a time when the names of queens and princesses are virtually forgotten, but she is determined to forever be remembered by history. When it is announced that she is to marry Prince Ahab of Israel, she protests. Her heart belongs in Tyre, the flourishing seaside city-state, while Israel is an arid land. At first, her arrival is welcomed because she brings great prosperity, but in time, the Israelites disapprove of her because she worships her own gods instead of the one they worship. When the prophet Elijah starts speaking against her and Ahab, their adversaries only grow.
Jezebel is such an interesting and unique take on the famous story from the Book of Kings. In this story, the reader has the opportunity to peer into Jezebel’s mind. Often depicted as a villain, she tells her story in her own words for once. The characters are well-written, and Jezebel comes across as a genuine and flawed protagonist. Though a beautifully woven tale overall, some of the writing is awkward and clunky, and more descriptions would have made the book stronger. While the book does have some issues, it is a delight to read.
