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# Until the Mountains Fall (Cities of Refuge Book #3)

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Recently widowed, Rivkah refuses to submit to the Torah law compelling her to marry her husband's brother and instead flees Kedesh, hoping to use her talents as a scribe to support herself. Without the protections of her father, Kedesh's head priest, and the safety of the city of refuge, Rivkah soon discovers that the cost of recklessness is her own freedom. Malakhi has secretly loved Rivkah for years, but he never imagined his older brother's death would mean wedding her himself. After her disappearance, he throws himself into the ongoing fight against the Canaanites instead of dwelling on all he has lost. But with impending war looming over Israel, Rivkah's father comes to Malakhi with an impossible request. As the enemies that Rivkah and Malakhi face from without and within Israel grow more threatening each day, is it too late for the restoration their wounded souls seek?

Review: An Absolutely Stunning Novel! - With a nod to The Prodigal Son and Hosea and Gomer stories in the Bible, Until the Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette packs a serious punch. This is a novel that I won’t soon forget. It is amazing, engaging, and so unputdownable that it took me only two sittings to read. I loved everything about this story — the adventurous plotline, the realistic and endearing characters, the setting, and the historical detail. It is very clear that Cossette conducted some serious and thorough research for this stellar story. My most favorite aspect of this novel is the timely messages weaved throughout the pages. Until the Mountains Fall made me look within and acknowledge some of my own personal issues. I love this novel for allowing me the opportunity to not just read a fabulous story, but to also partake in such a personal journey. Until the Mountains Fall is an absolute gem and my only regret is that it took me so long to get to this book. This is a must-read novel for sure! One of the things that shocked me is how many Israelites turned from Yahweh and became complacent and self-righteous so soon after settling in the Promised Land. Many outrightly threw away God’s rules in regard to intermarriage, idolatry, religious rituals, and business practices. And, what may be worse, many outwardly looked like they were Yahwehists, but in reality, were as worldly as the Canaanite culture they inwardly subsumed. This is devastating. Many of these people were old enough to remember the Shekinah leading them by a cloud during the day and fire by night. Many saw the miracles done in the wilderness. They knew God’s goodness. And yet, the draw to the Canaanite lifestyle and religious practices, the debauchery and self-centeredness of worldly society, proved to be too strong for many Israelites to withstand. By the time of Until the Mountains Fall, the Israelites have created a new religion where some of the Torah has been smooshed into Canaanite beliefs. What struck me even more were the Levite priests and other Israelite leaders who just let it all happen. There is a moment where Malakhi reflects on the debasement of Edrei, an Israelite city, and he states, “Levites walked in the market with tzitzit at the corners of their garments discussing points of the Torah while passing stalls offering idols and amulets that broke those same laws.” In addition, a character named Baz comments, “The tribes are doing half the job and calling it obedience. Where is the outcry?” Both of these insights broke my heart. I imagine God in Heaven, His heart bleeding because after all He had done for His people, the truth was they just did not want Him in their lives. I am reminded of Jesus talking to the Pharisees in Matthew 23. At one point, Jesus says, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness. So you outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness (27-28). This is exactly what Malakhi observed during his time in Edrei. The Levites in the market were so busy LOOKING like they were good Yahwehists discussing Torah, but they failed to DO what they should have done when they walked past stalls selling religious idols in Israel. Should they have shamed the merchants publically? No! But they should have done something to shut it down. They should have stood up for God. Outwardly, they looked good — knowledgeable Levites discussing God’s Law. But inwardly, they were as debased as the sellers of the idols. These Levites complacently walked by, did half the job as Baz states in the novel, and called themselves obedient because they weren’t selling or worshipping ugly things. The Bible is all about hearing AND doing God’s Word. When Baz mentions that the tribes were doing half a job and calling it obedience, my heart stuttered in my chest. When I think about Jesus calling out the Pharisees’ and Scribes’ hypocrisy and lawlessness, I don’t think about the bad Pharisees and Scribes, I think about myself. Am I only doing half a job as the Levites Malakhi sees do in this novel and call it obedience? Or do I give God my all? Am I legit, or nothing more than a whitewashed sepulcher? I would love to say that I am wholeheartedly hearing and doing God’s Word every single day, but that would be an absolute lie. I daily make mistakes, and that is why I am SUPER grateful for God’s mercy and grace and love and forgiveness. I don’t want to be a whitewashed sepulcher. I don’t want to do half a job and call it obedience. I want to be the woman God desires me to be. Until the Mountains Fall is an exquisite read. I know my review is long, but it doesn’t even cover 1/16th of what is contained in the pages of this magnificent story. Until the Mountains Fall is a novel that must be experienced. If you have not yet read this story, I implore you to purchase a copy today. You will NOT want to miss this journey. I purchased a copy of this novel in eBook form from desertcart.com on July 2, 2019, in order to review. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Review: The Best One Yet - Update: I had to update my review after reflecting on this book for a couple of days. I realize that through the character of Rivkah, God's revealed to me my own rebellious heart and prideful tendencies and I have to thank Connilyn Cossette for that. I typically don't like book series that go on to deal with the children of characters I loved in the first book (because I never find the kids as likable), BUT in this series, each book gets better and better. I find each new protagonist more interesting than the last. This is my favorite so far in the series. The overall tone of this book is darker and more tragic than the previous two (which says a lot considering Moriyah's story in book 1). The difference is, the pain that's brought up in Malakhi and Rivkah's relationship is not quickly resolved and spans several years. The readers feel their heartache that only stretches as time passes. The catalyst of events is Gidal's death so the book starts off in a sad tone from the beginning. As readers, we don't know a lot about Gidal, but we learn about him through Rivkah and Malakhi's memories and how his death effected them. The two of them individually go through incredible hardships which spirals them into moments of hopelessness. The story really focuses on loss, perseverance and forgiveness and has the "Prodigal Daughter" theme. It was one of those books I kept thinking about after I put it down for the night. The emotions that were brought up traveled with me because the author did a great job transporting us into the lives of the characters. This book had me hooked from the first page and I actually started drafting this review before I finished the book because I knew I was going to love it all the way through. The story comes together beautifully at the end. I have to say I think this is one of my favorite Biblical fiction stories ever. I keep rereading scenes. Can't wait for the next book, but I think Until the Mountains Fall will reign as my favorite in this series. I also have to say this series has a way of making me feel incredibly nostalgic. From the beginning of the first book to the end of this book, we have crossed over 25 years in the lives of Moriyah, Darek and their families. It really makes me reflect on time passing and how we need to live every day for God.

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolutely Stunning Novel!
*by N***. on May 19, 2020*

With a nod to The Prodigal Son and Hosea and Gomer stories in the Bible, Until the Mountains Fall by Connilyn Cossette packs a serious punch. This is a novel that I won’t soon forget. It is amazing, engaging, and so unputdownable that it took me only two sittings to read. I loved everything about this story — the adventurous plotline, the realistic and endearing characters, the setting, and the historical detail. It is very clear that Cossette conducted some serious and thorough research for this stellar story. My most favorite aspect of this novel is the timely messages weaved throughout the pages. Until the Mountains Fall made me look within and acknowledge some of my own personal issues. I love this novel for allowing me the opportunity to not just read a fabulous story, but to also partake in such a personal journey. Until the Mountains Fall is an absolute gem and my only regret is that it took me so long to get to this book. This is a must-read novel for sure! One of the things that shocked me is how many Israelites turned from Yahweh and became complacent and self-righteous so soon after settling in the Promised Land. Many outrightly threw away God’s rules in regard to intermarriage, idolatry, religious rituals, and business practices. And, what may be worse, many outwardly looked like they were Yahwehists, but in reality, were as worldly as the Canaanite culture they inwardly subsumed. This is devastating. Many of these people were old enough to remember the Shekinah leading them by a cloud during the day and fire by night. Many saw the miracles done in the wilderness. They knew God’s goodness. And yet, the draw to the Canaanite lifestyle and religious practices, the debauchery and self-centeredness of worldly society, proved to be too strong for many Israelites to withstand. By the time of Until the Mountains Fall, the Israelites have created a new religion where some of the Torah has been smooshed into Canaanite beliefs. What struck me even more were the Levite priests and other Israelite leaders who just let it all happen. There is a moment where Malakhi reflects on the debasement of Edrei, an Israelite city, and he states, “Levites walked in the market with tzitzit at the corners of their garments discussing points of the Torah while passing stalls offering idols and amulets that broke those same laws.” In addition, a character named Baz comments, “The tribes are doing half the job and calling it obedience. Where is the outcry?” Both of these insights broke my heart. I imagine God in Heaven, His heart bleeding because after all He had done for His people, the truth was they just did not want Him in their lives. I am reminded of Jesus talking to the Pharisees in Matthew 23. At one point, Jesus says, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness. So you outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness (27-28). This is exactly what Malakhi observed during his time in Edrei. The Levites in the market were so busy LOOKING like they were good Yahwehists discussing Torah, but they failed to DO what they should have done when they walked past stalls selling religious idols in Israel. Should they have shamed the merchants publically? No! But they should have done something to shut it down. They should have stood up for God. Outwardly, they looked good — knowledgeable Levites discussing God’s Law. But inwardly, they were as debased as the sellers of the idols. These Levites complacently walked by, did half the job as Baz states in the novel, and called themselves obedient because they weren’t selling or worshipping ugly things. The Bible is all about hearing AND doing God’s Word. When Baz mentions that the tribes were doing half a job and calling it obedience, my heart stuttered in my chest. When I think about Jesus calling out the Pharisees’ and Scribes’ hypocrisy and lawlessness, I don’t think about the bad Pharisees and Scribes, I think about myself. Am I only doing half a job as the Levites Malakhi sees do in this novel and call it obedience? Or do I give God my all? Am I legit, or nothing more than a whitewashed sepulcher? I would love to say that I am wholeheartedly hearing and doing God’s Word every single day, but that would be an absolute lie. I daily make mistakes, and that is why I am SUPER grateful for God’s mercy and grace and love and forgiveness. I don’t want to be a whitewashed sepulcher. I don’t want to do half a job and call it obedience. I want to be the woman God desires me to be. Until the Mountains Fall is an exquisite read. I know my review is long, but it doesn’t even cover 1/16th of what is contained in the pages of this magnificent story. Until the Mountains Fall is a novel that must be experienced. If you have not yet read this story, I implore you to purchase a copy today. You will NOT want to miss this journey. I purchased a copy of this novel in eBook form from Amazon.com on July 2, 2019, in order to review. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best One Yet
*by L***J on January 15, 2020*

Update: I had to update my review after reflecting on this book for a couple of days. I realize that through the character of Rivkah, God's revealed to me my own rebellious heart and prideful tendencies and I have to thank Connilyn Cossette for that. I typically don't like book series that go on to deal with the children of characters I loved in the first book (because I never find the kids as likable), BUT in this series, each book gets better and better. I find each new protagonist more interesting than the last. This is my favorite so far in the series. The overall tone of this book is darker and more tragic than the previous two (which says a lot considering Moriyah's story in book 1). The difference is, the pain that's brought up in Malakhi and Rivkah's relationship is not quickly resolved and spans several years. The readers feel their heartache that only stretches as time passes. The catalyst of events is Gidal's death so the book starts off in a sad tone from the beginning. As readers, we don't know a lot about Gidal, but we learn about him through Rivkah and Malakhi's memories and how his death effected them. The two of them individually go through incredible hardships which spirals them into moments of hopelessness. The story really focuses on loss, perseverance and forgiveness and has the "Prodigal Daughter" theme. It was one of those books I kept thinking about after I put it down for the night. The emotions that were brought up traveled with me because the author did a great job transporting us into the lives of the characters. This book had me hooked from the first page and I actually started drafting this review before I finished the book because I knew I was going to love it all the way through. The story comes together beautifully at the end. I have to say I think this is one of my favorite Biblical fiction stories ever. I keep rereading scenes. Can't wait for the next book, but I think Until the Mountains Fall will reign as my favorite in this series. I also have to say this series has a way of making me feel incredibly nostalgic. From the beginning of the first book to the end of this book, we have crossed over 25 years in the lives of Moriyah, Darek and their families. It really makes me reflect on time passing and how we need to live every day for God.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Prodigal Daughter, Old Testament Style--Another Jewel From Cossette
*by S***L on July 25, 2019*

Connilynn Cossette does it again! She's become one of those jewel authors who I'll read no matter what she's writing. I'm tempted to say I want to get all her books for the next twenty years right now and simply devour them. But, *sigh.* Since I can only review one at a time... Rivkah and Malakhi's story might be the most unique in the Cities of Refuge series thus far, partially because Rivkah begins as a highly unlikeable lead. From the first time I met her, I saw a headstrong, stubborn, and spoiled teen who seemed to dislike Malakhi only on the basis of childhood grudges. Yet, even If I didn't like her, I liked who she was trying to become. I rooted for her, and I enjoyed her growth. Connilynn pulled off the most important thing a writer can in making me care about Rivkah and her external and internal journeys. The five-year time gap was a bit disappointing, but I quickly understood why that had to be there. Plus, seeing Rivkah as a mother and a woman with a sort-of career--as oppressive as that career was--was highly enjoyable. I loved watching her go from rebellious, to sure of God's punishment toward her, to finding His love and healing when so much of her life had been tainted with uncertainty and mourning. For his part, Malakhi is completely swoon-worthy. He's not a perfect hero while Rivkah is a Jezebel. In fact, there were times I wanted to tell him, "Dude, if you got any denser they could use your head against Goliath in a few generations." But his unending patience with Rivkah and his loyalty to her, even when tempted to give up hope, was inspiring and Christ-like in a bold, unapologetic, yet non-preachy way. In Malakhi, Connilynn once again strikes the balance between a man who is tender and obedient to God, yet manly and strong enough to protect and lead a family. The plot itself moves along beautifully, despite the aforementioned time jump. Connilynn may have taken a bit of a risk there, since so much of the story was in first-person POV from the hero. You don't see that often in a romance, if at all. Here though, it works because Malakhi's voice is relatable and authentic. As for Rivkah, her voice is the same. She lets you feel her angst, shame, and worry without coming across as a martyr or pathetic. Actually, the desperation of her situation makes her stronger moments shine that much brighter, especially with little Amit. Once again, Connilynn also did a bang-up job of bringing life to a Biblical "blank space" and weaving a New Testament thread into an Old Testament storyline. You could practically feel Jesus standing in Heaven during Rivkah's journey and saying, "Welcome home, little daughter. Wait until you see what I have planned on a much bigger scale!" The brief glimpses into Lailah's POV as the older, dutiful sister of the prodigal put the bow on that package. I can't wait to see what Connilynn does with Tirzah's story and how Jesus shows up there.

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