Heart of the Tiding Bearer

Tiding Bearer Series #3

by Grace Soto, Jess Cantrell (illustrator)

The poisoned land of Tenebra spirals deeper into misery every day. An outcast son returns home seeking a prophesied remedy, and comes face to face with his greatest rival—and oldest friend. Thrust onto a collision course with the devastating plans of the High Ruler, Errol must confront old wounds and past mistakes to learn the true meaning of his mission as a tiding bearer. But in the midst of tragedy and turmoil, a spirited redhead gives him new motivation to fight, and to hope. How will he choose when the remedy promises to cost him everything, and he’s never had more to lose?

Genres: Fantasy

423 pages, Paperback

Published March 26, 2024

About the author

Grace Soto is a Christian writer on a mission to fuse faith with fantasy and speak the truth above the lies. Growing up in a house filled with stories, her passion for relatable characters, satisfying arcs, immersive worlds, and heart-warming relationships spills into everything she writes.

Learn more about Grace and get her complete series, the Tiding Bearer Trilogy, at www.writesofgrace.com. (And when you visit, take advantage of the FREE preview of chapters 1-3 of Gift of the Tiding Bearer.) Follow her on Instagram and YouTube @writesofgrace to stay up to date on all the latest news from Tenebra!

Reviews

[Becky Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been sitting on this one for a little while, trying to decide what to say. It was sooooooooo good. It's the best of the three (though the other 2 are absolutely amazing). I was so glad to read these. They are full of good morals, theology, and character arcs. I was happy to read them to my kids. They are like a mixture of Narnia, Pilgrim's Progress, and Wingfeather in many ways. There was so much character growth--especially in this one. I am looking forward to reading it again one day. I enjoyed it very much. It's hard to describe it without spoiling things, but it's soooooooo good.

[J. Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW was that a good conclusion to this series!!!!! Errol's been my favorite since book one, and his story did NOT disappoint!!! I absolutely LOVED reading his story, and seeing how he's grown and changed throughout the series, and even in this book!! Once again, I also love how all the side characters get their own mini arcs that are equally well written, especially Jasper and Rhoda!! Also, the ending made me cry. I'd HIGHLY recommend this series!!

[Katelyn O'Dell · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far, each story in this series has impressed me beyond words. However, the characters are what have stuck with me. Grace's description of the Giver and the development of all the Tiding Bearers, have caught my heart. 💛🧡 I would have never guessed that I would love this series so much. The ending to this book is just what we needed. I'll be rereading this trilogy again and again.

[Kathryn Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A masterful conclusion to a heartwarming Christian allegory. This is by far my favorite of the Tiding Bearer books (I thoroughly enjoyed the first two). I read through this so fast. I laughed out loud. I cried. The storyline was gripping, beautiful and balanced. I highly recommend this series for old and young alike!

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my favorite of the trilogy! I loved the characters arcs, & the writing was beautiful.

[Lexi T. Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ohhh, man. I have loved getting to know these characters, and I’m not ready for the trilogy to be over!
Errol was always my favorite, and seeing his story finally come to an end was so bittersweet! 🥹
It made me miss my best friend. Which I already did, but it made me miss her more. 🫶

If you love allegories of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for us, like The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe or Pilgrim’s Progress, you’ll love the Tiding Bearer Trilogy, especially this third book.

The magic system/powers are based on various scriptures, which is cool and very unique.
Spice-free teen-safe romantic subplots.

Content Warnings: death, violence, mind control/manipulation, torture, 🤔 I feel like I’m missing something.
I loved the books. 😂

[Jess Cantrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a rule, I generally enjoy the second book in a trilogy the most. It's the intensity of mounting suspense combined with the delight of knowing the story is far from over. But this book is an exception to my rule -- Heart of the Tiding Bearer is a powerful conclusion to a dynamic series, and by far the best of the three.

By some miracle, much like the cure to a blight, Soto manages to pull both plot threads and heartstrings into an intense finale that mirrors its source material in Biblical proportion. Keen students of the Gospels and their authors will notice gorgeous parallels between the Scriptures and this story, and general readers will enjoy the twists and turns of a tale that can only be concluded with the greatest of sacrifices.

[Amy Rietveld · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars!

This book was SO good. It was a fantastic conclusion to the series. I absolutely loved Rhoda and Errol's relationship and how they support each other through it all.

I love how this book DOESN'T shy away from deep topics like redemption, sacrifice, and judgment. These are all topics that should be discussed in books from a Christian more often.

[Virginia Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an end to this trilogy! I loved all of the Tiding Bearer books but this book was something else! I didn't want it to be over at the end, because these characters were truly wonderful to read about-both the original three that we've follow from Gift of the Tiding Bearer and the new characters introduced in this last book! I highly recommend this series for anyone looking for a fantasy with great world building, deep characters that you'll come to love, and clean romantic subplots! I'll definitely be rereading this one again in the future.