About the Book
Book: Torch
Author: R.J. Anderson
Genre: Christian YA Fantasy
Release date: February 9, 2021
How do you fight fire without fire?
When a freak storm uncovers the entrance to a mysterious underground
chamber, Ivy and Martin expect to find treasure. But what they discover
is even more valuable: a barrow full of sleeping spriggans, magically
preserved for centuries. With the vengeful piskey queen Betony
determined to capture Ivy and her followers, the secret hideaway could
be key to both their peoples’ survival.
But the piskeys and spriggans are ancient enemies, and when Ivy tries
to make peace her own followers threaten to turn against her. Plagued
by treachery, betrayal and desertion on every side, Ivy must find a way
to unite the magical folk of Cornwall–or doom herself, Martin and
everyone she loves to death at Betony’s hand.
Yet without the legendary fire-wielding power that marks a true piskey queen, can Ivy convince her people to believe?
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About the Author
Born in Uganda to missionary parents, R.J. (Rebecca Joan) Anderson
is a women’s Bible teacher, a wife and mother of three, and a
bestselling fantasy author for older children and teens. Her debut novel
Knife has sold more than 120,000 copies worldwide, while her
other books have been shortlisted for the Nebula Award, the Christy
Award, and the Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Science
Fiction. Rebecca lives with her family in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
More from R. J.
What does it take to be a good leader?
Looking at some of the religious, social and political leaders
around us, it seems like a confident attitude, dramatic flair, and the
ability to make stirring speeches are the keys to success. But is that
the kind of leadership people really need, or is it only what we’ve
grown used to?
Ivy, the heroine of my book Torch, never wanted to become a
leader, or expected anyone to follow her. After being exiled from her
underground home by her proud Aunt Betony, she’s been struggling to make
sense of her own life, never mind anyone else’s. But when a ragtag band
of old friends and former neighbours turn up on Ivy’s doorstep looking
for a new home, she has no choice but to help her fellow Cornish piskeys
as best she can.
What Ivy soon finds, however, is that her people’s hopes and
expectations for her are much bigger than any she had for herself. They
want a queen strong enough to defeat Betony and free their people — but
how can Ivy stand up to her aunt’s ruthless tactics and magical
fire-wielding powers, when she’s just a slight teenager with barely any
magic at all?
As I wrote this book, the last in my Flight and Flame trilogy about
Ivy of the Delve, I wanted to explore the difference between the
popular idea of a great leader, and the humble servant leadership taught
and exemplified by Christ. Unlike Betony, who has become so obsessed
with her own power and reputation that she’s blind to her people’s
suffering, Ivy only wants to help and encourage her fellow piskeys and
keep them safe from harm. She’s willing to sacrifice her own comfort,
put aside her own feelings, and do whatever it takes to make sure her
followers survive. And though she makes some mistakes and faces some
painful challenges along the way, she never forgets that her goal isn’t
personal fame or glory, but the good of everyone around her.
Ivy’s personal journey also reflects some of my own recent
experiences of caregiving, which can seem like an impossible task when
the needs of our loved ones grow greater than our own strength and
wisdom can bear. She has to learn, as I did, that the only solution is
to ask for help and be willing to let others do it their own way,
instead of trying to control everything ourselves.
Torch is the last book of the epic adventure that began with Swift and continued in Nomad,
taking Ivy from the depths of obscurity to heights she never imagined,
and from a life of loneliness to a love sweeter — and stranger — than
she ever dreamed she’d find. It’s a story that’s close to my heart, and I
hope it will find a place in yours and your family’s as well!
— R.J. Anderson
Blog Stops
Texas Book-aholic, February 27
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, February 28
Woven by Words, February 28
Through the Fire Blogs, March 1
Locks, Hooks and Books, March 2
Worthy2Read, March 2
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 3
For the Love of Literature, March 4
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 4
Inklings and notions, March 5
For Him and My Family, March 6
The Book Chic Blog, March 6
deb’s Book Review, March 7
Sodbusterliving, March 8
Sara Jane Jacobs, March 8
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, March 9
Adventures of a Travelers Wife, March 10
Artistic Nobody, March 10 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 11
Blogging With Carol, March 12
Mia Reads, March 12
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, R.J. is giving
away the grand prize package of a signed bookplate, bookmarks,
notecards, and a copy of either SWIFT, NOMAD or TORCH!! (winner’s
choice)
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/1089c/torch-celebration-tour-giveaway
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