My place beside you My blood for yours Till the Green Ember rises Or the end of the world.
The Black Star of Kingston is a prequel book to The Green Ember. It follows Fleck Blackstar and Whitson Mariner, two old heroes of Natalia, as they forge the legends mentioned in The Green Ember.
Table of Contents
Plot
Fleck Blackstar is a humble gardener who longs for his true calling: coal mining. After the fall of the Golden Coast and the founding of Seddleton, the refugees have been using their tree cover as fuel. Tensions rise as the trees begins to grow thin, and Seddleton may not have fuel for the winter.
Fleck has an idea though; he proposes a plan to start a mine in the mountains across the lake. King Mariner approves, and Blackstar Company is born. What dangers will the mountains hold? Will the mine be a success, or does a sinister faction lie in wait?
This adventure in Old Natalia will leave you turning pages until the end. Learn about the legends that drive the Heralds of the Mended Wood and the origins of their world.
Characters
Fleck is humble and loyal. He is devoted to his king, and determined to keep his company alive though the dangerous journey ahead. Whitson, while a king, places himself on the same level as his men. He gains much respect for this.
Spiritual and Character Application
Like The Green Ember, this book contains no spiritual element. though there are themes of loyalty and bravery.
Overall Thoughts
I’m continually impressed by this collection of books, it’s interesting characters, and it’s page-turning suspense. By the time the battle at the end arrives, I almost want to stop reading so none of the characters will die. Overall, a really good book. I’m interested to see what story Natalia holds next.
Bookmark Score
Plot: 10/10
Characters: 10/10
Spiritual and Character Application: 2/10
Overall: 10/10
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