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Restoration #2
Night Light
An era unlike any in modern civilization is descending without lights, electronics, running water, or automobiles. As a global blackout lengthens into months, the neighbors of Oak Hollow grapple with a chilling realization: the power may never return.
Survival has become a lifestyle. When two young thieves break into the Brannings' home and clean out the food in their pantry, Jeff Branning tracks them to a filthy apartment and discovers a family of children living alone, stealing to stay alive. Where is their mother? The search for answers uncovers a trail of desperation and murder . . . and for the Brannings, a powerful new purpose that can transform their entire community - and above all, themselves.
Survival has become a lifestyle. When two young thieves break into the Brannings' home and clean out the food in their pantry, Jeff Branning tracks them to a filthy apartment and discovers a family of children living alone, stealing to stay alive. Where is their mother? The search for answers uncovers a trail of desperation and murder . . . and for the Brannings, a powerful new purpose that can transform their entire community - and above all, themselves.
355 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
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Terri Blackstock
90 books5,551 followersTerri Blackstock is a New York Times best-seller, with over seven million books sold worldwide.. She has had over thirty years of success as a novelist.
Terri spent the first twelve years of her life traveling in a U.S. Air Force family. She lived in nine states and attended the first four years of school in The Netherlands. Because she was a perpetual “new kid,” her imagination became her closest friend. That, she believes, was the biggest factor in her becoming a novelist. She sold her first novel at the age of twenty-five, and has had a successful career ever since.
In 1994 Terri was writing romance novels under two pseudonyms for publishers such as HarperCollins, Harlequin, Dell and Silhouette, when a spiritual awakening prompted her to switch gears. At the time, she was reading more suspense than romance, and felt drawn to write thrillers about ordinary people in grave danger. Her newly awakened faith wove its way into the tapestry of her suspense novels, offering hope instead of despair. Her goal is to entertain with page-turning plots, while challenging her readers to think and grow. She hopes to remind them that they’re valued by God and that their trials have a purpose.
Terri spent the first twelve years of her life traveling in a U.S. Air Force family. She lived in nine states and attended the first four years of school in The Netherlands. Because she was a perpetual “new kid,” her imagination became her closest friend. That, she believes, was the biggest factor in her becoming a novelist. She sold her first novel at the age of twenty-five, and has had a successful career ever since.
In 1994 Terri was writing romance novels under two pseudonyms for publishers such as HarperCollins, Harlequin, Dell and Silhouette, when a spiritual awakening prompted her to switch gears. At the time, she was reading more suspense than romance, and felt drawn to write thrillers about ordinary people in grave danger. Her newly awakened faith wove its way into the tapestry of her suspense novels, offering hope instead of despair. Her goal is to entertain with page-turning plots, while challenging her readers to think and grow. She hopes to remind them that they’re valued by God and that their trials have a purpose.
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November 13, 2018
Sometimes I have a hard time assigning stars to books I read and this is one of those times.
Do I think this is the great American novel? No. I enjoy Terri Blackstock's books and although she has quite a few books to her name, they are not cranked out with cookie cutter formula like some writers do. This book, like the first in the series, makes you think about what you would do if you faced the lifestyle crisis presented in the Restoration series. I find myself thinking about the story through my day--a person or event that just doesn't go away.
I didn't like this book at first--it started with children stealing from the main characters, the Branning family. I asked myself if I was uncomfortable with the thought that children could be abandoned and forced to fend for themselves, and honestly, that was part of it. But even more, I didn't like the shift from the Branning family that I had followed in the first book. Finally the story again turned to the main characters and I was happier with it. Also, I felt some of the childrens' conversations and actions were not age appropriate, more like young teenagers. As the oldest of four, at age 9 I would have done my best to take care of my younger siblings, but I don't think most 3 year-olds would have the vocabulary and understanding sometimes attributed to little Sarah.
This book makes me think. And has seriously affected my shopping habits. I'm shopping more frugally and planning things to keep on hand if we would ever face a similar crisis. And figuring out how to do more with less.
A series and a book that are sticking with me and will for a long time.
Do I think this is the great American novel? No. I enjoy Terri Blackstock's books and although she has quite a few books to her name, they are not cranked out with cookie cutter formula like some writers do. This book, like the first in the series, makes you think about what you would do if you faced the lifestyle crisis presented in the Restoration series. I find myself thinking about the story through my day--a person or event that just doesn't go away.
I didn't like this book at first--it started with children stealing from the main characters, the Branning family. I asked myself if I was uncomfortable with the thought that children could be abandoned and forced to fend for themselves, and honestly, that was part of it. But even more, I didn't like the shift from the Branning family that I had followed in the first book. Finally the story again turned to the main characters and I was happier with it. Also, I felt some of the childrens' conversations and actions were not age appropriate, more like young teenagers. As the oldest of four, at age 9 I would have done my best to take care of my younger siblings, but I don't think most 3 year-olds would have the vocabulary and understanding sometimes attributed to little Sarah.
This book makes me think. And has seriously affected my shopping habits. I'm shopping more frugally and planning things to keep on hand if we would ever face a similar crisis. And figuring out how to do more with less.
A series and a book that are sticking with me and will for a long time.
November 11, 2015
This book is the second in a series. It continues the story of a town that had a blackout caused by a pulsar in outer space. I found it spiritually fulfilling to see how the members of the town helped each other and how they used their faith to help them get through their situation. The story applies to many situations that may occur for people and for that reason, I think it is very relatable. There were places in the plot where the characters were forced to rethink their values and as a result, they redefined themselves and their relationships with God.
I wanted to read a book that would give me a break from the sex, violence and language of the books I had been reading. This book certainly gave me that. This was the first book of Blackstock's that I ever read. I hope to read others.
I wanted to read a book that would give me a break from the sex, violence and language of the books I had been reading. This book certainly gave me that. This was the first book of Blackstock's that I ever read. I hope to read others.
August 5, 2023
Masterfully written. If ever there was a book to embody the desperate prayers of the broken and the downtrodden, it’s this one. The desperation and the anguish were palpable. I devoured every word and the faith elements were so well-done and so poignant. This series has returned to the top of my favorites list.
November 30, 2015
What would you do when all electronics is down, you only have the bare minimum of food, then all your food gets stolen and you track the thieves to a family of 4 children, the eldest nine, the youngest 3, with a mother missing and having to fend for themselves.
The Branning's had to deal with this question in book 2 of the series. They decided to take these children in and care for them until family is found.
Terri Blackstock produced another great read which challenge you as reader and provided enjoyable suspense that kept me up late to finish the book. I found myself saying, one more chapter, just one more chapter.
My heart broke for Aaron, the eldest sibling who looked after his brothers and sisters, and poor Sarah, only 3. I wished I could appear in the book and just cuddle them with love. I loved the theme for Aaron, that even though adults disappoint you, God loves us and sees us worthy.
Terri did a great job in describing the set up at the poor area's apartments - I found myself cringing while reading those parts.
I enjoyed to see how Deni changed from the whining girl in book 1. She grown and was more dependable. Her finance, Craig really irritated me.
It was another great book from Terri Blackstock and will recommend all her books to anyone who loves suspense.
The Branning's had to deal with this question in book 2 of the series. They decided to take these children in and care for them until family is found.
Terri Blackstock produced another great read which challenge you as reader and provided enjoyable suspense that kept me up late to finish the book. I found myself saying, one more chapter, just one more chapter.
My heart broke for Aaron, the eldest sibling who looked after his brothers and sisters, and poor Sarah, only 3. I wished I could appear in the book and just cuddle them with love. I loved the theme for Aaron, that even though adults disappoint you, God loves us and sees us worthy.
Terri did a great job in describing the set up at the poor area's apartments - I found myself cringing while reading those parts.
I enjoyed to see how Deni changed from the whining girl in book 1. She grown and was more dependable. Her finance, Craig really irritated me.
It was another great book from Terri Blackstock and will recommend all her books to anyone who loves suspense.
February 4, 2025
Picks up just a few months after book one and the blackout continues. There are a few new characters introduced but a lot carried over from book one. There are four children who have been on their own for months, it broke my heart to learn not only what how they've been living during the blackout, but also how they lived before everything happened. I was pleased that the Branning's took them in and tried to show that they cared. Aaron is only 9 years old, but came across much older based on how quickly he had to grow up due to his home situation (even before the blackout). I could see how Deni has matured since we first meet her in book one and while there were moments of uncertainly I was pleased with the decision that she makes in the end. I enjoyed the way Branning's showed love to the members at the apartment complex and tried to help even though the received some push back. There are some frightening moments, especially for the little kids. This story has really made me think about how much we rely on power and on ourselves rather than trusting God to provide. I feel connected to this family and will be continuing the series to see what happens next.
December 1, 2024
4 ⭐️
I listened to this entire book on a road trip today. It’s not my favorite audiobook ever, but it was such a delight being back with the branning family in their neighborhood after the collapse of technology. We also met a new family and their neighborhood which began new challenges and asked new tough questions of the reader. There isn’t a single character that i absolutely love, but I do love this ever-growing family as a whole! Flawed people living by the grace of God. I think Terri’s setting is so strong. Even though I wasn’t on the edge of my seat the whole time, there’s just something so cozy for me about this series and this family. I really enjoyed this book and will continue those series. Thanks for encouraging me to read it Nicole!
I listened to this entire book on a road trip today. It’s not my favorite audiobook ever, but it was such a delight being back with the branning family in their neighborhood after the collapse of technology. We also met a new family and their neighborhood which began new challenges and asked new tough questions of the reader. There isn’t a single character that i absolutely love, but I do love this ever-growing family as a whole! Flawed people living by the grace of God. I think Terri’s setting is so strong. Even though I wasn’t on the edge of my seat the whole time, there’s just something so cozy for me about this series and this family. I really enjoyed this book and will continue those series. Thanks for encouraging me to read it Nicole!
November 6, 2014
This second book of the Restoration Series continues the saga of the Branning Family and their Oak Hollow neighbors. Technology is a thing of the past as a power outage covers the globe. One family struggles to do what’s right when so much is going wrong. When the Brannings catch two boys breaking into their home, Jeff tracks them to a filthy apartment and discovers a family of children living alone, stealing to stay alive. Where is their mother? The search for answers uncovers a trail of desperation and murder… and for the Brannings, a powerful new purpose that can transform their entire community—and above all, themselves.
The suspense and action as well as the character development continues in this second book. Each of the Branning family members continues to grow and rely more on God as the situation with the power outage continues on. I like the fact that each of the family members and neighbors seem like real people with their good points and bad. The storyline keeps your interest and the ending leaves you waiting for the next book. Looking Forward to reading Book 3 in the series.
The suspense and action as well as the character development continues in this second book. Each of the Branning family members continues to grow and rely more on God as the situation with the power outage continues on. I like the fact that each of the family members and neighbors seem like real people with their good points and bad. The storyline keeps your interest and the ending leaves you waiting for the next book. Looking Forward to reading Book 3 in the series.
September 10, 2015
A good sequel! Though it was quite predictable, almost as predictable as the first book, it was still a very enjoyable read!
I'm still loving the community in this series and how they're still growing closer. It's also great to see how people are growing closer to God in their personal relationships with Him!
I've definitely become attached to the characters and even found myself panicking when I saw that something bad was going to happen, and that's always a good sign, the characters seem real.
On to the third book!
I'm still loving the community in this series and how they're still growing closer. It's also great to see how people are growing closer to God in their personal relationships with Him!
I've definitely become attached to the characters and even found myself panicking when I saw that something bad was going to happen, and that's always a good sign, the characters seem real.
On to the third book!
June 4, 2024
I’m falling in love with the Branning family and how they are working together through the tragedy they are facing and helping others in the community. I was a little annoyed with Deni at the end but looking forward to continuing on to book 3.
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March 31, 2025These are almost as cheesy as Karen Kingsbury, but I can’t stop lol
March 7, 2018
THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING.
The book opens on two young boys, thieves, on their job of stealing from the Brannings. At first, I wasn’t sure why this book opened up on two boys previously completely unrelated to the plot, and I was mostly SUPER irritated at them for taking the Branning’s food and really frustrated and waned to scream at the page. So from that perspective, then the book succeeded in yanking ahold of my thoughts and emotions from page one. And from then on, the story involving these boys grew so much that I couldn’t remember ever not understanding their place in the story. The author is incredibly talented and that’s all I can say.
As for characters...I’m honestly not sure how the author did it here. I've read very few casts of characters this alive—so alive that I feel like any moment I could call them up or go visit them and they’d be there. Like the author wrote about real people instead of inventing characters from her mind. It was absolutely mindblowing. And I didn’t necessarily love all of them, either, which made them all so much more realistic. Just like in real life you don’t necessarily like every person you know, you don’t really like some characters in this book. Doug was fantastic and I really liked the transformation I saw in him. He’s not my favorite character, but he’s easily the most developed and most round, the most consistent. Kay is such a close second to Doug she almost beats him. She’s got such a wonderful heart and there’s such a miraculous transformation in character throughout the book, too—and likely more coming.
Sometimes I loved Deni and sometimes I wanted to smack her across the face with her own book. Like the Craig situation. UGHHH. Don’t even get me STARTED. She seemed a little inconsistant with everything there, too. She had finally built up some great character, and it seemed she just fell way too easily and way too fast when Craig showed up, and kept changing her mind. Yes, true to real life, but in certain areas it felt fake. Otherwise, great development on her—we’ve gotten to know her a lot, and though sometimes we dislike her, we know deep down inside we do love her.
And Craig? Otherwise known as the most repulsive, awful, uncaring character to ever cross the pages of the fictional world. I loved hating him.
Mark, though... the complete opposite of Craig and basically he NEEDS to marry Deni or I’m going to decide I hate this series. He’s absolutely amazing. He’s incredible. He’s kind. He’s caring. He’s thoughtful. He’s genuinely interested in Deni as a friend and not as a love interest. He finds her a TYPEWRITER FOR GOODNESS SAKES. DENI. GET YOURSELF TOGETHER.
Setting: The author so clearly researched so much of this, despite the fact I have no idea how one would research something like this. She writes as if it could happen logically (and who knows—maybe it could). She didn’t skip out on a single detail when figuring out this setting: this setting where modern-day America has to live in the pioneer times again. A captivating premise all on its own, and she did not fail to deliver. I was brought in from the moment I started, held captive by this incredibly thought-provoking concept.
The plot was long, but I treasured and inhaled every word of it. There was no need to cut it either: everything written serves to the plot and elaborates when needed. All the time presented gives us to get to know these characters better, setting the stage for the events and settings to take effect. Terri Blackstock does love her murder mysteries, so of course there’s another one in this book, but she did a fantastic job of tying it in naturally and without force.
Other Negatives: I didn’t like the prologue at the beginning. It was basically just a summary of the previous book and it was completely unnecessary.
Notes: I thought the Christian thematics edged on cheesiness at first, but thanks to the incredible character development most of it felt very natural. I was a little unsure at first, but it has proved itself.
Overall: Amazing, amazing, amazing book! Never thought I’d be reading and loving this genre but here I am inhaling every book as fast as I can. The story is incredibly suspensful, and there are murders, but it’s not graphic or gory in the least, which is always appreciated. Can you say AAAAAH one more time? I’m IN LOVE AND I CAN’T STOP READING.
Who would I recommend it to? If I were a typical person I might say for fans of suspense, except I never thought I’d be a fan of suspense and here I am. So I’d recommend it to ANYONE ages 14 and over looking for a solid, good book that makes you think and gives you the ride of your life while you’re at it!
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The book opens on two young boys, thieves, on their job of stealing from the Brannings. At first, I wasn’t sure why this book opened up on two boys previously completely unrelated to the plot, and I was mostly SUPER irritated at them for taking the Branning’s food and really frustrated and waned to scream at the page. So from that perspective, then the book succeeded in yanking ahold of my thoughts and emotions from page one. And from then on, the story involving these boys grew so much that I couldn’t remember ever not understanding their place in the story. The author is incredibly talented and that’s all I can say.
As for characters...I’m honestly not sure how the author did it here. I've read very few casts of characters this alive—so alive that I feel like any moment I could call them up or go visit them and they’d be there. Like the author wrote about real people instead of inventing characters from her mind. It was absolutely mindblowing. And I didn’t necessarily love all of them, either, which made them all so much more realistic. Just like in real life you don’t necessarily like every person you know, you don’t really like some characters in this book. Doug was fantastic and I really liked the transformation I saw in him. He’s not my favorite character, but he’s easily the most developed and most round, the most consistent. Kay is such a close second to Doug she almost beats him. She’s got such a wonderful heart and there’s such a miraculous transformation in character throughout the book, too—and likely more coming.
Sometimes I loved Deni and sometimes I wanted to smack her across the face with her own book. Like the Craig situation. UGHHH. Don’t even get me STARTED. She seemed a little inconsistant with everything there, too. She had finally built up some great character, and it seemed she just fell way too easily and way too fast when Craig showed up, and kept changing her mind. Yes, true to real life, but in certain areas it felt fake. Otherwise, great development on her—we’ve gotten to know her a lot, and though sometimes we dislike her, we know deep down inside we do love her.
And Craig? Otherwise known as the most repulsive, awful, uncaring character to ever cross the pages of the fictional world. I loved hating him.
Mark, though... the complete opposite of Craig and basically he NEEDS to marry Deni or I’m going to decide I hate this series. He’s absolutely amazing. He’s incredible. He’s kind. He’s caring. He’s thoughtful. He’s genuinely interested in Deni as a friend and not as a love interest. He finds her a TYPEWRITER FOR GOODNESS SAKES. DENI. GET YOURSELF TOGETHER.
Setting: The author so clearly researched so much of this, despite the fact I have no idea how one would research something like this. She writes as if it could happen logically (and who knows—maybe it could). She didn’t skip out on a single detail when figuring out this setting: this setting where modern-day America has to live in the pioneer times again. A captivating premise all on its own, and she did not fail to deliver. I was brought in from the moment I started, held captive by this incredibly thought-provoking concept.
The plot was long, but I treasured and inhaled every word of it. There was no need to cut it either: everything written serves to the plot and elaborates when needed. All the time presented gives us to get to know these characters better, setting the stage for the events and settings to take effect. Terri Blackstock does love her murder mysteries, so of course there’s another one in this book, but she did a fantastic job of tying it in naturally and without force.
Other Negatives: I didn’t like the prologue at the beginning. It was basically just a summary of the previous book and it was completely unnecessary.
Notes: I thought the Christian thematics edged on cheesiness at first, but thanks to the incredible character development most of it felt very natural. I was a little unsure at first, but it has proved itself.
Overall: Amazing, amazing, amazing book! Never thought I’d be reading and loving this genre but here I am inhaling every book as fast as I can. The story is incredibly suspensful, and there are murders, but it’s not graphic or gory in the least, which is always appreciated. Can you say AAAAAH one more time? I’m IN LOVE AND I CAN’T STOP READING.
Who would I recommend it to? If I were a typical person I might say for fans of suspense, except I never thought I’d be a fan of suspense and here I am. So I’d recommend it to ANYONE ages 14 and over looking for a solid, good book that makes you think and gives you the ride of your life while you’re at it!
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December 6, 2011
All of America is trying to cope with the elctromagnetic pulses of the universe. They have no electricity and their bank accounts are frozen so they have no money to buy food. All of the families in the communities are digging wells for fresh water, tilling their yards so they can be used for planting fresh vegetables, and they are bartering amongst themselves for animals, clothing and items that can used in everyday life.
The community starts to hold town meetings down by the river. Families bring their lawn chairs and it is during these times that the neighbors talk and visit amongst themselves. The neighbors had just waved to each other in passing before the pulses. Now, they are conversing with each other and helping their community in anyway possible.
There is alot of theft in this community because they are unable to get medicines for the sick, food for the hungry and no air conditioning to get relief from the heart. We read that there is a murder dealing with the mother of four children. The oldest boy, who is nine, has been taking care of his siblings. They live in an apartment building and the oldest steals food so they can live. When the Brannings' discover this tragedy , they move the children into their home and provide for them.
Eventually, they are able to locate the address of their grandparents' and send a letter to them. Since the postal system is overloaded and does not work on a time schedule, they are not sure when the letter will get its destination. It is late at night several weeks later that there is a knock at the door. The grandparents have come for the grandchildren.
I have enjoyed this series very much. There is another book in this series which hasn't come my way yet. The books remind me of what happens when the lights go out in our house. My family lights candles and gets together to do other things than computer. I can not wait to read what happens to this community and its people when their electricity comes 'back on'.
July 30, 2021
Book 2 in the Restoration series. When children steal from the Branning's food they soon find out that the children have no one to take care of them, so they take them in. Searching for the mother they find out that she was murdered, but who would do such a thing. This book continues the process of recovering from a total blackout. Now they are giving each individual $25 each to live on. Can they survive on this amount? Also the eldest daughter finance comes to bring her back to Washington, can she leave her family now during this crisis? I have to admit this isn't the best Terri Blackstock series but still a great one to read. We are going thru a pandemic ourselves and we need to think beyond our cars and McDonalds. Can we survive if the unthinkable happens to us. Would you put Christ in the middle of a situation like this, have you with the pandemic? This will have you thinking and that is what a good series does!
November 26, 2020
Second in a series of Christian sci fi books, this story follows the trials and tribulations of the Branning family near Birmingham, Alabama.They must learn to live without electricity and technology after a series of electromagnetic pulses from space shut down the world. The family begin using the old fashioned ways of survival, including hauling water, growing their own food, sorting trash for reuse. In this book, the family has become accustomed to their more primitive lifestyle. But other trials await them, such as four young foster children placed in their care. The author shows the struggles the characters face to live in such a time and the difficulty they have to live a Christian life when those around them don't.
I enjoyed this book and plan to finish the series. I found some inspiration for dealing with our current global CoVid issues. In the book, one of the characters, Deni, recognized that God allows trials in our lives to draw us closer to Him. I find some hope in this idea, although I understand many may not agree.
I enjoyed this book and plan to finish the series. I found some inspiration for dealing with our current global CoVid issues. In the book, one of the characters, Deni, recognized that God allows trials in our lives to draw us closer to Him. I find some hope in this idea, although I understand many may not agree.
July 3, 2019
"NIGHT LIGHT" is the second book in author Terri Blackstock's current "RESTORATION" series. It is a truly great sequel to her compelling "LAST LIGHT," which launched this gripping saga of what might happen in the event that this earth were to suddenly, and inexplicably, lose its sources of power and communications...no electricity, no telephones, few operational motor vehicles.
This is the followup to the first novel in the Restoration series by Terri Blackstock. It is riveting and goes further into the plight of families forced out of our electronic age and back to a grass roots method of dealing. It has it all: emotion, murder, love, family and dealing with the big questions of why are we here and how then shall we live to make sense of it all.
Will be difficult to wait for book 3 to be available at the library.
This is the followup to the first novel in the Restoration series by Terri Blackstock. It is riveting and goes further into the plight of families forced out of our electronic age and back to a grass roots method of dealing. It has it all: emotion, murder, love, family and dealing with the big questions of why are we here and how then shall we live to make sense of it all.
Will be difficult to wait for book 3 to be available at the library.
December 5, 2019
Audiobook
There were a lot of nearly TSTL (too stupid to live) moments whether it was settling on a spouse or not believing people really wanted to help you. I think one of these story lines dragged on until the last second even though I'm sure every reader was yelling at how TSTL one of the characters was. If the person would have gone through with what they were doing, I would have not felt sorry for the person at all! You made your bed, now lie in it. God gave you discernment!! Anyway, I like how the story is progressing and although there are glimpses of horror, we don't see the play-by-play. 3-1/2 stars.
There were a lot of nearly TSTL (too stupid to live) moments whether it was settling on a spouse or not believing people really wanted to help you. I think one of these story lines dragged on until the last second even though I'm sure every reader was yelling at how TSTL one of the characters was. If the person would have gone through with what they were doing, I would have not felt sorry for the person at all! You made your bed, now lie in it. God gave you discernment!! Anyway, I like how the story is progressing and although there are glimpses of horror, we don't see the play-by-play. 3-1/2 stars.
November 3, 2024
I liked this book, but its not nearly as good as the first one. This book directly follows the first one, but it gives a little recap of what happened so if you wanted to read it as a standalone, you could. We pick up on the world as its still shut down. There are 4 siblings whose mom has been MIA almost the whole time and they are stealing, etc. They come to live with the family we've been following so thats the main storyline, but we also follow Denny and her fiance as well as another guy she's been spending time with, etc. They're starting to figure out ways to adapt as a society and I liked it, but it felt like a more basic drama and the dystopian effect was pretty minor.
August 27, 2024
This book continues a few months after the last one left off with the same family dealing with the same crisis. I have come to love the characters so I enjoyed getting to spend more time with them. The book had its own drama that played out as well as a continuation of one from the first book. Once again, it also is a thought provoking read that inspires me to draw closer to God. All in all I am loving this series and am looking forward to the next two books.
January 6, 2023
Life with no electricity in the world, brings out the best and the worst in people. This book will leave you on the edge of your seat, wondering what will happen next.
Also a story with a mama shot, leaving 4 orphan children struggling to survive in the midst of the chaos. Will friends and neighbors come together to survive?
Also a story with a mama shot, leaving 4 orphan children struggling to survive in the midst of the chaos. Will friends and neighbors come together to survive?
February 26, 2024
This is the second book in the Restoration series, and I loved it! This story follows the Branning's family which are a Christian family surviving an electric outage and how they are trying to help out neighbors and a bunch of thieving children. The Bible quotes, verses and lessons are amazingly beautiful. I highly recommend it! 2024 Favorites List!
July 7, 2024
Characters were less forced than the first book, because they had already had their big growth moments. But the mishandling of Scripture was worse. God's justice is minimized in favor of a general good-will for all people. The story is good, but the parts where characters encourage one another are forced and not actually encouraging.
May 30, 2025
I think I might have liked this book better than book 1. I just seemed a little more emotionally invested, maybe because there were more kids?
I didn't like that Craig is so obviously a terrible person. I think he should have at least one redeeming quality. It's already obvious who she will end up with (and it was on book one) so just one thing?? 😂
I look forward to continuing the series.
I didn't like that Craig is so obviously a terrible person. I think he should have at least one redeeming quality. It's already obvious who she will end up with (and it was on book one) so just one thing?? 😂
I look forward to continuing the series.
January 25, 2022
I enjoyed the continuation of this series. I found the characters more likable/relatable this time around and appreciated the realistic growth they experienced. I enjoy the thriller aspects to the books so far!
February 11, 2025
There’s a lot to unpack here 😳
That was one crazy ride, and very action packed. I think I enjoyed this one more than the first, just because there was a lot more action than book 1.
Full review to come at some point ;) 4.5 rounded to 5 ✨
That was one crazy ride, and very action packed. I think I enjoyed this one more than the first, just because there was a lot more action than book 1.
Full review to come at some point ;) 4.5 rounded to 5 ✨
November 4, 2022
Definitely better than the first book… but Deni is still the WORST
February 1, 2025
3.75 stars
August 8, 2019
3.5 stars.
Still enjoying this series. Fun and interesting (and renewing my desire to STOCK ALL THE FOOD).
Still enjoying this series. Fun and interesting (and renewing my desire to STOCK ALL THE FOOD).
November 2, 2023
Nice add to the series
August 4, 2022
An interesting continuation of the Restoration series. They are still struggling and without modern conveniences and I can't wait to see what happens next!
August 4, 2023
Better than first book in series.
Character development in this book was superb. Deni’s growth through this book was necessary considering her “child like” behavior in the first book. She’s learned to trust herself and God.
Character development in this book was superb. Deni’s growth through this book was necessary considering her “child like” behavior in the first book. She’s learned to trust herself and God.
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