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The Coronation (Tales of Tarsurella) Book 1: Review



This post is for The Coronation Blog Tour, of which I had the honor of being a part of. I hope you enjoy!

The Coronation by Olivia Lynn Jarmusch is the first book in the Tales of Tarsurella series and it's about the European monarchy nation of Tarsurella undergoing a change of power from the current King to his son, Addison. As the whole nation is abuzz with preparations for this once in a lifetime event, the Royal family tries to balance work, family, and God. 

 The eight children that make up the Royal siblings-Addison, Bridget, Chasity, Hope, Asher, Jillian, Millie, and Willie, are all unique and delightful to read about. Their uniqueness brings them alive, and I feel a little like all of them.  

The Point of View changes between the characters took a little getting used to, but in the long run really enhanced the reading experience, and I got a clear understanding of what was happening and the feelings of everyone. I do not usually cry while reading but I confess near the end, I did tear up a little. 

The Coronation contains a lot of strong Christian faith elements, constant prayers, and Christian ideals that are evident throughout the book. I love the theme of guarding your heart, this does not just apply to dating and marriage aspects but also pertains to bitterness, hatred, fear, and resentment. Emotions, that left unchecked can prove to be detrimental to your relationship with God, yourself, and others, and I love how clearly this principle is illustrated. 

Lastly, one of my favorite lines from The Coronation is: 
"God created you with a spectacular purpose: to live and abide in His love, to bask in the affection that He has for you, then to pour out that love to others." I feel like this line illustrates this principle of guarding your heart and staying committed to God. I really enjoyed the story line, characters, and theme of The Coronation. Overall it was a really enjoyable read and would definitely recommend. I cannot wait for the next one!

                                                                                                                XO, Tonya



Where get you can The Coronation and Oliva Jarmusch's website:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Coronation-Tales-Tarsurella-1/dp/1547070854/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500305628&sr=8-1&keywords=the+coronation+olivia+jarmusch 
GoodReads:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35503873-the-coronation 
Oliva's Website:  www.crownofbeautymagazine.com
       
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