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Beginning Again
In this sequel to Captive Freedom, Chloe Malone's life turns from bad to worse as the people who are supposed to be her protectors turn their back on her. Still armed with a dream of owning a piece of Alaska, she feels as though the possibility of her dream turning into reality is slipping further away from her. Struggling with forgiveness and moving forward, Chloe's friends continue to point her to God in every situation. Will Chloe find a way to begin again?
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2018
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June 13, 2018
Though it was called the Life at Sea book #2, the majority of the story didn't really take place on the cruise ship. As I remember #1, the most memorable scenes didn't happen on the sea, either. I enjoyed #2's focus on Chloe's dream of owning land and a lodge in Alaska.
I enjoyed getting to know Chloe and her broken reactions to the trauma in #1. That part was very realistic, especially the drifting from God. But there were a few times I felt disconnected from her, thinking, “Would she really have said that then? Was she really thinking that?”
I was also a little put off by Ivy's sudden switch of roles with Chloe. It wasn't very believable to me that a previously skeptical girl got saved and then just weeks later is taking the trauma so much better and with more faith than the more mature Christian. I know it can happen. It just seemed weird for me that it was Ivy that was the mentor already. Shouldn't one of the other girls like Sadie have filled that role? And what was with Sadie and Chloe both liking Ian, a complete stranger who we never find out any more about?
There were several scenes that really drew in my curiosity. I enjoyed the road trip and if Cam and Chloe would ever get together. But there were many scenes that left me wondering, “Is that really believable?” Especially the last couple chapters. I felt that a little more editing and tightening could really take this book to the next level.
There were several conversations between Chloe and Ivy, between Chloe and Parker, and even between Chloe and Cam that had humorous banter. The dialogue was one of the strong suits.
I can recommend this book for those wanting a light, quick read with a heavier dose of romance than is usually found in this author's books. Those wanting more depth and realism in the time it takes for real people change opinions may not like this book
I often say this: I saw the potential for a great novel but was slightly disappointed. The storyline was interesting, but the presentation wasn't as good as it could have been.
As a Christian fiction, there were some good, moral lessons taught. There was a definitely obvious lesson of forgiveness right at the end of the book (though not carried through the majority of the book). The main truth is less obvious and harder to explain. I would say that Chloe learns to accept bad things when they happen and learns to open her heart to others.
I enjoyed getting to know Chloe and her broken reactions to the trauma in #1. That part was very realistic, especially the drifting from God. But there were a few times I felt disconnected from her, thinking, “Would she really have said that then? Was she really thinking that?”
I was also a little put off by Ivy's sudden switch of roles with Chloe. It wasn't very believable to me that a previously skeptical girl got saved and then just weeks later is taking the trauma so much better and with more faith than the more mature Christian. I know it can happen. It just seemed weird for me that it was Ivy that was the mentor already. Shouldn't one of the other girls like Sadie have filled that role? And what was with Sadie and Chloe both liking Ian, a complete stranger who we never find out any more about?
There were several scenes that really drew in my curiosity. I enjoyed the road trip and if Cam and Chloe would ever get together. But there were many scenes that left me wondering, “Is that really believable?” Especially the last couple chapters. I felt that a little more editing and tightening could really take this book to the next level.
There were several conversations between Chloe and Ivy, between Chloe and Parker, and even between Chloe and Cam that had humorous banter. The dialogue was one of the strong suits.
I can recommend this book for those wanting a light, quick read with a heavier dose of romance than is usually found in this author's books. Those wanting more depth and realism in the time it takes for real people change opinions may not like this book
I often say this: I saw the potential for a great novel but was slightly disappointed. The storyline was interesting, but the presentation wasn't as good as it could have been.
As a Christian fiction, there were some good, moral lessons taught. There was a definitely obvious lesson of forgiveness right at the end of the book (though not carried through the majority of the book). The main truth is less obvious and harder to explain. I would say that Chloe learns to accept bad things when they happen and learns to open her heart to others.
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