Rune looks forward to when she will be paired with her lover Jyri by the Vihishki gods of her village and bonded as mates for life. But just before the ceremony occurs, a series of startling events take place in her village that makes Rune doubt everything she was raised to believe. Rolf receives a vision in his village temple revealing the impending doom about to befall his people but he is at a loss as to how to warn the elders without losing his credibility, or worse, his life. These two individuals are about to find out that they have pivotal roles to play as a lost community finds its way back to the right path in Kayla E. Green's Aivan.

Popular Bible stories play a prominent part in the inspiration for this fantasy-themed novel. The principal characters are well-fleshed out with understandable backstories that are simple enough to follow. Rune's preoccupation with Jyri is both sweet and intuitive as a subplot especially when her plans for the two of them seem to be falling apart and she cannot fathom why that is the case. Rolf's attitude to carrying out the instructions of Aivan is single-minded and driven by his faith even when the potential outcome does not look good for him. These varying reactions to their different circumstances create an intriguing storyline. The conversation between the characters is smooth and fits into the genre easily without detracting from the overall message. Aivan is a well-told story with a timeless message. The setting for the story may be somewhat unorthodox but it only adds to this lovely novel by Kayla E. Green.

Aivan: The One Truth (Chronicles of the One Truth) by Kayla E. Green is a young adult fantasy about two young people living on opposite sides of the continent. The granddaughter of a senior elder, Rune is from the northern nation of Kansanai. When a prophet challenges their belief in Vihishki against Aivan, whom he claims to be the one true God, she witnesses a miracle that makes her question her faith. Rolf, on the other hand, lives with his parents in the southern nation of Etalentin. He hears voices from Aivan, claiming to be the one true God, and instructing him to go on a journey. He follows the voices and faces many temptations on the way. Growing up in a polytheist continent, Rune and Rolf examine their beliefs. Both of them try to make sense of their lives as faith brings them together.

Kayla E. Green’s Aivan: The One Truth is a fascinating coming-of-age-tale that focuses on Rune and Rolf and their search for the one true God. Some scenes are inspired by Bible stories creatively reinvented in a fantasy setting. As such, some parts of the narrative may sound familiar to many readers. The character of Rune is well-developed and relatable. Rolf’s character is a bit underdeveloped. The plot is fast-paced with many twists and turns that will grip the reader’s attention and the ending is quite unexpected. Inspirational and pleasant, The One Truth is above all a story of love and faith. It’s the perfect book to read in bed on a Sunday night.