Date read: 15th January 2026
My rating: 5*Genre I reckon: Bible Story Retelling (m/m)
Buy link: Amazon
Caution: this is not a romance story - it has no HEA. But nor does it pretend to be. It is a retelling, and thus is constrained by the real Bible story (found in the Book of Samuel). It takes these soulmates and gives them a fuller story full of love and violence and tragedy.
David is a humble son of a sheep farmer - a very pretty, blond one. His talent: playing the lyre (harp).
Jonathan is the son of Saul, King of Israel. And a brown-haired warrior.
When David famously slays Goliath he is supposed to be rewarded by King Saul. But the king gets jealous, and is a little bit cray-cray.
In the KJV Bible, we read, "Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul." Their souls were knit. They are not condemned for this.
This story is excellently written. It gives Bible vibes without being bogged down by its tedious narrative doctrine.
The steam is high. And there is an acceptance of these guys being bi. They must take wives to procreate; it was the way of things, and it was refreshing to bring love into those relationships too.
The story is brought to life in vivid, gut-wrenching detail in the most marvellous way.
The various meetings and partings of David and Jonathan rent my heart in pieces! Oh, these two!!!
If you want a read that'll change your brain chemistry, and possibly alter your views on the Bible, you should definitely pick this one up.
Always in love and light,
TL
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