This installment centers on Mariella. I really enjoyed most of the story. The plot kept me engaged, and although there were clues, I had no idea who the mysterious villain would turn out to be. Justin is a relatable and likeable character. The setting was beautiful and plausible. Relationships were developed in a wholesome manner.
Unfortunately, right at the climax of the story, things fell apart. Suddenly, every page had some incorrect, inconsistent, or implausible detail that tore my attention from the story. My left brain was screaming, "Earthquakes don't work like that!" "Meteors don't work like that!" "Stop yelling! Oh, NOW you decide to be quiet." "You already know exactly where the victim is being taken, so why are you searching randomly?"
I noticed just a few minor typos which were not distracting.
This book is part of a series. It's best to read the books in order, but I think one could start with this book without feeling lost.
Bottom line - Recommended for most Christian Fiction fans, male or female. But if, like me, you have a low tolerance for unrealistic or implausible details, you might want to skip this one.