A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

The Sky Above Us (Sunrise at Normandy #2) - Sarah Sundin


This is the second book in the series.  The first one is called The Sea Before Us, and book 3, The Land Beneath Us, is scheduled to come out in 2020.  The series follows the lives of three brothers who participate in D-Day.  This book is about Adler, the middle brother.

Adler’s been bottling up his pain for three years, since the night he ran away from home in disgrace.  Now, he’s a fighter pilot and determined to do his part in the war.  A chance meeting gives him a new friend in Violet, a worker for the Red Cross.  She thinks she’s on her way to work with children in England, but her role is a lot different than she imagined.

Adler and Violet end up in the same unit, but they resist giving in to their feelings.  Violet plans on becoming a missionary in Africa, and Adler just wants to start up a business.  Violet ends up being good for Adler, but he doesn’t want to let her too close.  In his eyes, when she knows everything, she’ll think very differently about him.

I usually like Sundin’s books, and this was no exception.  Part of it is the history (I’m drawn to the WWII era), and part is the characters.  The main characters were great, but I liked some of the supporting cast as well, namely Nick.  Sometimes the descriptions get a little too technical for me, but you can tell the author does her homework.  I liked the tiny bit of closure at the end, and I’m hoping for a great ending in the third book.  All 3 brothers, all together – preferably after the war!

The hardest part is going to be waiting until the third book comes out.  Poor Clay has reason to be angry with both his brothers, and I can’t wait to read his story.  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Revell through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.




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