"The mind of God is a mystery and none can understand it."

Lucero-Elisa de Riqueza, Princess of Oravelle, is the bearer of the Godstone, a gem that has been given to God's chosen people over the generations. This blue gem, set in the naval, is a sign that God has chosen the bearer for a service. But for Elisa, she must journey to discover her destiny..

When we first meet young, plump Elisa, she is married off to King Alejandro of Joya d'Arena as part of a contract that Oravelle will supply troops. Surprisingly kind and attractive, King Alejandro however does't return the feelings that Elisa develops for him.

Along with her maid, Elisa and Alejandro travel back to court at Joya d'Arena, where the marriage is kept secret as well as the Godstone. We come across many characters here such as his mistress Condesa Arina, Cosme (Arina's maid), Lord Hector and Prince Rosario.

One of the many characters we meet is Father Nicardo, who helps Elisa figure out the puzzle which is her service as the bearer of the Godstone. When truths are revealed, Elisa is awakened as to what she might have to become and face.

After a series of events, Elisa finds herself in the great deserts of the lands with Cosme, her brother Humberto and fellow folk. She uncovers more of what it means to be the bearer.

Humberto is kind and protective of Elisa. It is clear that they develop feelings for each other. However, still married to Alejandro, Elisa focuses on helping the people.

“I loved and lost and survived.”

With war brewing, the people look to the Godstone for guidance and peace. Far from Alejandro, out with the desert folk, it is here we see the transformation of Elisa as she takes the role of the bearer of the Godstone. We see her become not a warrior, but a much stronger person both mentally and physically.

With the war in sight and underway, lives are lost and powers revealed as Elisa continues her internal struggles with her destiny. But we realise that God is not done with Elisa yet...


I really liked this book. I loved the way that it was set in it's own world with languages and races of people. I really liked Elisa's character development as she grew from a plump, innocent girl to a more mature and wiser leader. The ending was interesting as there were questions as to how the book will continue after. A good read.

The only tiff I'd have with it, would be that since the story is set in it's own world, I would've thought that they'd make up a name for their 'God'. It just felt a bit too close to home, and although it was quite religious, I wouldn't have really minded only that it was the same name, (She prayed to God, sent silent prayers to God, she was God's chosen one).