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Captain Fin
Hannah Gunner, once a carefree child, is faced with secrets, lies, and betrayal. A life-changing event during her adolescent years forces her to confront a past that she no longer recognizes. Now, questioning everything she thought she knew, Hannah struggles with the person she is supposed to be! With the help of her boyfriend, Grayson Parks, nicknamed Cash, and her closest friend, Lindsey, they discover several clues that may hold the missing links to her life. A tattered box filled with worn-out letters holds some of the answers that she needs, but not all of them! With an assist from her aunt and a visitor from her past, Hannah manages to track down the only person in the world who can answer her questions--the Captain! Why did those closest to her lie in the first place? Will Hannah ever find the answers that she needs to bring her peace? Suspenseful, engaging, and with twists and turns that make it impossible to put down, this is a book filled with surprises!
432 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2019
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Amanda M. Thrasher
13 books202 followersAmanda M. Thrasher is an international award-winning author. She’s a multiple Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA), earning the award in multiple categories, including Young Adult, General Fiction, and Children’s Chapter Books. She’s a multiple Gold Medal and Bronze winner of the Readers’ Favorite International Book awards and was awarded a New Apple Literary Award.
Amanda was contracted to write a graphic novel for the Driving on the Right Side of the Road Program. The publication, What If...A Story of Shattered Lives is part of the Driving on the Right Side of the Road (DRSR) program, developed by the Law-Related Education Department of the State Bar of Texas Law Focused Education, Inc., and the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center with funding from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Department of Transportation. The purpose of the program is to offer a preventive educational program to encourage responsible decision-making when it comes to obeying traffic laws and to following safe practices. The graphic novel titled What If … A Story of Shattered Lives was adapted into a reader’s theater for as few as five speakers or as many as twenty-six and remains part of the DRSR program.
CAPTAIN FIN was based on a screenplay by Kevin James O’Neill. Amanda was contracted to adapt the screenplay into a novel for Kevin. Kevin is a director, actor, and producer. CAPTAIN FIN the novel won a Readers’ Favorite International Gold Book Award and was the Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards®.
Amanda shares her writing experience with others through school visits, trade conferences, and writing workshops.
Amanda was contracted to write a graphic novel for the Driving on the Right Side of the Road Program. The publication, What If...A Story of Shattered Lives is part of the Driving on the Right Side of the Road (DRSR) program, developed by the Law-Related Education Department of the State Bar of Texas Law Focused Education, Inc., and the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center with funding from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Department of Transportation. The purpose of the program is to offer a preventive educational program to encourage responsible decision-making when it comes to obeying traffic laws and to following safe practices. The graphic novel titled What If … A Story of Shattered Lives was adapted into a reader’s theater for as few as five speakers or as many as twenty-six and remains part of the DRSR program.
CAPTAIN FIN was based on a screenplay by Kevin James O’Neill. Amanda was contracted to adapt the screenplay into a novel for Kevin. Kevin is a director, actor, and producer. CAPTAIN FIN the novel won a Readers’ Favorite International Gold Book Award and was the Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards®.
Amanda shares her writing experience with others through school visits, trade conferences, and writing workshops.
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June 8, 2019
Captain Fin is a sweet contemporary story of a girl and her Dad, the Captain with a bit of a mystery weaved between the chapters. The book starts with a chapter where Hannah is a teenager who is very upset over something that happened to her mom and confusion over something about her father. Then the next 175 pages are so are from her childhood (age 5) to that moment in the first chapter. I love books that weave the past and present together and this was no exception although I do wish we had had more alternating chapters between past and present and not as much detail in the past. The "present" characters, her best friend Lindsey and boyfriend Cash, seemed a little rushed in their relationships with Hannah and her mother Gloria and these relationships prove to be very important in the overall plot of the novel.
I did love Hannah's character who is generally good with her own faults. Her voice as a five year old in the earlier chapters of the book was strong for a character as a child. I enjoyed reading about her pirate games with her father. Hannah as a teenager is a little self focused, but this felt real since most teenagers are this way. The dialogue between characters in the teenage chapters feels a little awkward in some instances which made me have to go back and reread paragraphs so I could understand what they were saying. There were a lot of paragraphs that explained feelings in the dialogue as well which could have been rewritten to have shown that emotion instead of telling that emotion. These paragraphs also felt a little awkward.
I did overall, love the plot of this story and cried at some parts, laughed at some parts, and was surprised by some of the twists and turns in this plot line. Overall I rated this book a 3.5, rounded to 4 stars,. I recommend this book to people who love contemporary novels in the YA or adult section.
I did love Hannah's character who is generally good with her own faults. Her voice as a five year old in the earlier chapters of the book was strong for a character as a child. I enjoyed reading about her pirate games with her father. Hannah as a teenager is a little self focused, but this felt real since most teenagers are this way. The dialogue between characters in the teenage chapters feels a little awkward in some instances which made me have to go back and reread paragraphs so I could understand what they were saying. There were a lot of paragraphs that explained feelings in the dialogue as well which could have been rewritten to have shown that emotion instead of telling that emotion. These paragraphs also felt a little awkward.
I did overall, love the plot of this story and cried at some parts, laughed at some parts, and was surprised by some of the twists and turns in this plot line. Overall I rated this book a 3.5, rounded to 4 stars,. I recommend this book to people who love contemporary novels in the YA or adult section.
June 5, 2019
Captain Fin is the story of Hannah Gunner’s life after a tragic event hits her family, of how one lie can spiral out of control, and of how that lie is unwound and rectified. It’s a story about how a father’s memory helps a young girl cope with change and challenges as she grows up.
Confession time: I *might* have had a few doubts about a novel based on a screenplay – after all, we all know the book is better than the movie, so what happens when the screenplay comes first? Well, Amanda M Thrasher quickly cast away any doubts I might have about this scenario as Captain Fin was an incredible example of storytelling. Her writing quickly drew me into the story and I was lost to everything else outside – it was so engaging, I read this book in one day.
I also don’t believe that the synopsis does the story the justice it deserves. This is a quiet book whose plot slowly unfolds. The characters are layered, real and relatable, and the storytelling is emotional and beautiful. It really wrapped itself around my heart and tugged hard.
Why hadn’t the Captain come home already, thought Hannah, and dismissed this scallywag-turned-tyrant, so they could eat supper, and she could take her bath, and then she could go to Treasure Island with her dad before bed? No, that wasn’t right. She had meant she could go to Treasure Island with the Captain before bed! Where was the Captain, and why was her mom holding her so tightly? Why hadn’t the Captain come home? And where was her dad, anyway?
The pain of a father’s absence, frequent moves, and forced new starts drive a bright-eyed, happy little girl deep into herself, and it’s not until the final move back to their hometown that Hannah lets herself reach out to others. Thrasher captures the teenaged Hannah and really fleshes out her character. This is a truly moving story that ultimately triumphs, but not before she puts your heart through the wringer! I found myself crying at home as Hannah faces a devastating moment, and later at the hair salon as the story moved in a direction I hadn’t anticipated (those were tears of relief and joy!) If you can bring me to tears, you’ve done your job well, so well done, Ms. Thrasher. I suppose I should put a mascara warning on my 4-star review!
Captain Fin is written for a YA audience but fares well for adult readers also. What a delight this book is – a lovely summer read for anyone.
Confession time: I *might* have had a few doubts about a novel based on a screenplay – after all, we all know the book is better than the movie, so what happens when the screenplay comes first? Well, Amanda M Thrasher quickly cast away any doubts I might have about this scenario as Captain Fin was an incredible example of storytelling. Her writing quickly drew me into the story and I was lost to everything else outside – it was so engaging, I read this book in one day.
I also don’t believe that the synopsis does the story the justice it deserves. This is a quiet book whose plot slowly unfolds. The characters are layered, real and relatable, and the storytelling is emotional and beautiful. It really wrapped itself around my heart and tugged hard.
Why hadn’t the Captain come home already, thought Hannah, and dismissed this scallywag-turned-tyrant, so they could eat supper, and she could take her bath, and then she could go to Treasure Island with her dad before bed? No, that wasn’t right. She had meant she could go to Treasure Island with the Captain before bed! Where was the Captain, and why was her mom holding her so tightly? Why hadn’t the Captain come home? And where was her dad, anyway?
The pain of a father’s absence, frequent moves, and forced new starts drive a bright-eyed, happy little girl deep into herself, and it’s not until the final move back to their hometown that Hannah lets herself reach out to others. Thrasher captures the teenaged Hannah and really fleshes out her character. This is a truly moving story that ultimately triumphs, but not before she puts your heart through the wringer! I found myself crying at home as Hannah faces a devastating moment, and later at the hair salon as the story moved in a direction I hadn’t anticipated (those were tears of relief and joy!) If you can bring me to tears, you’ve done your job well, so well done, Ms. Thrasher. I suppose I should put a mascara warning on my 4-star review!
Captain Fin is written for a YA audience but fares well for adult readers also. What a delight this book is – a lovely summer read for anyone.
June 12, 2019
Not only should you refrain from judging this book by its cover, I also recommend skipping the summary on the back. While I can see the connection between the cover images and the story, I feel like it misleads you into thinking this book is fantasy, like Hook or something. The font of Captain Fin also perpetuates that misguidance, as well as the tagline, “Treasure is where you find it.” To be honest, if treasure is supposed to be some sort of analogy, I completely missed it.
As beetle brained as I am, I could still tell that a lot of heart went into this book. While their words sometimes contradicted themselves, you could feel the true affection between Hannah and her mother. And it is their genuine bond that makes Hannah’s ability to have a great BFF and wonderful boyfriend more believable. Because, really, who could believe that a teenage girl who has grown up with so much instability in her life would have only vaping as a vice? That little tidbit aside, Thrasher paints a believable portrait of a teenage girl whose world gets even more turned upside down.
If you skipped the synopsis on the back like me, you might have wondered about midway through the book where this was all headed. And there were a few times where I could see the screenplay joists more than the polished literary sheen of Thrasher’s descriptive writing. But a revelation comes, about 3/5 of the way through, that points the story’s trajectory to the future rather than muddling around in the past. While the characters do dig around in the past a bit, the story picks up its pace toward an exciting conclusion. I’m not going to lie, I cried in one of the last few chapters. I didn’t expect to feel so invested in this story, but I was.
Kudos to O’Neill for writing a heartfelt story about loss and forgiveness; I hope to see the short one day. (I looked it up on IMDB and recognized the actress that plays Hannah!) And big props to Thrasher for writing a novel from a screenplay; I’ve read a good number of scripts and know that it takes a lot of time and vision to flesh it out the way she did. These two should definitely collaborate again.
This book is classified as YA, but it’s not silly or melodramatic like many of the genre. I definitely recommend this book to the mature fans of YA.
As beetle brained as I am, I could still tell that a lot of heart went into this book. While their words sometimes contradicted themselves, you could feel the true affection between Hannah and her mother. And it is their genuine bond that makes Hannah’s ability to have a great BFF and wonderful boyfriend more believable. Because, really, who could believe that a teenage girl who has grown up with so much instability in her life would have only vaping as a vice? That little tidbit aside, Thrasher paints a believable portrait of a teenage girl whose world gets even more turned upside down.
If you skipped the synopsis on the back like me, you might have wondered about midway through the book where this was all headed. And there were a few times where I could see the screenplay joists more than the polished literary sheen of Thrasher’s descriptive writing. But a revelation comes, about 3/5 of the way through, that points the story’s trajectory to the future rather than muddling around in the past. While the characters do dig around in the past a bit, the story picks up its pace toward an exciting conclusion. I’m not going to lie, I cried in one of the last few chapters. I didn’t expect to feel so invested in this story, but I was.
Kudos to O’Neill for writing a heartfelt story about loss and forgiveness; I hope to see the short one day. (I looked it up on IMDB and recognized the actress that plays Hannah!) And big props to Thrasher for writing a novel from a screenplay; I’ve read a good number of scripts and know that it takes a lot of time and vision to flesh it out the way she did. These two should definitely collaborate again.
This book is classified as YA, but it’s not silly or melodramatic like many of the genre. I definitely recommend this book to the mature fans of YA.
June 8, 2019
Don't let the idea that this is an adaptation of a screenplay create negative connotations. This is every much a work on its own and a beautifully rendered story for young adults that details the tragic side of unintended consequences. Every choice has ripples, and the author skillfully showcases this in a touching and thought-provoking manner.
Beginning at Hannah's early childhood, we are introduced to a loving and extremely attentive family that quickly finds themselves surrounded by terrible misfortune. While adversity seems to follow the Gunner family, they also serve as shining beacons of hope. As Hannah grows into young adulthood, she holds on to her precious memories of Captain Fin, which ultimately stand in for all the moments she missed as a result of her father's absence. Frequent moves with her mother that force her to frequently start over make it difficult for Hannah to build a connection with others in the way that she experienced with Captain Fin. With time, he becomes the only father she can recall. A final return move to her hometown leads to unexpected blessings in friendship and love. When she is confronted with the unthinkable truth, Hannah has now amassed a wealth of strength that she can now draw from and use to carry her through additional hardship.
Written with teenagers in mind, the author captures Hannah's teenage voice and character with absolute astuteness that makes her both relatable and realistic; however, this story will not be lost on an adult audience. In fact, it would serve to remind older readers what it was like to be a teen again, and in some cases, potentially opening up the path to communication with a youth that may have become obstructed somewhere along the way. None of us is ever to old to learn from someone else, and sometimes the best teachers are the youngest ones among us. This is a slow-burning saga filled with intensity, drama, and angst, but every word matters, and paints the ultimate portrait of merriment even in the face of heartache.
The story also welcomes a handful of perspectives from characters surrounding Hannah's life that adds layers to the storytelling, while also contributing to our sense of understanding. However, as is the case most often in life, not all questions are answered, and sometimes, that's just the way it's going to be. In this regard, the author deftly approaches the concept of finality in such a way that both older and younger readers can emotionally understand. An additional aspect of the writing that I enjoyed and felt works amazingly well for teen readers was the use of short poems at the opening of each chapter, which functioned as a novel in verse within a novel! What an extraordinary treat that not only set the tone, but put us inside the mind of that character, fleshing out their development even further.
Overall, a stirring, yet whimsical story that is truly compelling!
Many thanks to the author and Lone Star Book Blog Tours for providing me with a free book in exchange for my honest and thoughtful opinion. This review and more special features can be found on That's What She's Reading blog at thatswhatshesreading.com.
May 24, 2019
Captain Fin will Capture Your Imagination!
Captain Fin, is a work of young adult fiction by author Amanda M. Thrasher, adapted from a screenplay by Kevin James O'Neill. I found this a delightful story from start to finish, and not at all only for Y/A! I’m recommending it to all my friends! The story opens with a lot of charming dialogue, painting pictures in one’s head of a young 5-year old daughter playing bedtime pirate games with her father while her Mom is secretly sitting outside the door enjoying the escapades. What happens to this joyful family is slowly revealed in the twists of fate that lead to sorrow, and finally to resolution. The conversations throughout this book are refreshingly contemporary, and accurate; and the underlying theme of family love and developing friendship continues throughout. I have enjoyed and admired this author for a long time, and am so impressed with this latest release. 6-stars!!!
Captain Fin, is a work of young adult fiction by author Amanda M. Thrasher, adapted from a screenplay by Kevin James O'Neill. I found this a delightful story from start to finish, and not at all only for Y/A! I’m recommending it to all my friends! The story opens with a lot of charming dialogue, painting pictures in one’s head of a young 5-year old daughter playing bedtime pirate games with her father while her Mom is secretly sitting outside the door enjoying the escapades. What happens to this joyful family is slowly revealed in the twists of fate that lead to sorrow, and finally to resolution. The conversations throughout this book are refreshingly contemporary, and accurate; and the underlying theme of family love and developing friendship continues throughout. I have enjoyed and admired this author for a long time, and am so impressed with this latest release. 6-stars!!!
June 12, 2019
Captain Fin is an impressive literary fiction that works its magic of drawing you completely into the story right from the first page. Five-year-old Hannah Gunner loves when her father becomes Captain Fin at bedtime and takes her, his First Matey, on a pirate journey to search for buried treasure, transforming her bedroom into a swashbuckling land of adventure every evening, if only in their imagination. Unfortunately, little Hannah's world is turned upside down when her father, Hank Gunner, aka Captain Fin, goes away and doesn't come back. She carries the effects of that loss deep in her heart, even if she is too young to comprehend why things are now so different.
The reader knows what happens to Hank, but eleven years go by before 16-year-old Hannah begins to unravel the clues to what really happened to her father. The story unfolds at a moderate pace, but the action never lags. Hannah as a teenager is quiet and reserved because her mother, Gloria, has moved them around several times over the years to increase her salary as a nurse. Hannah is used to not making friends and keeping her feelings tucked away deep inside, but when Gloria decides to move back home, the story shifts dramatically. Hannah finds a best friend, Lindsey, and a boyfriend, Cash, as she settles into the life of a typical teen who finally feels grounded enough to open her heart and life to friends.
The overall story is well crafted and well written, providing the reader with a multi-layered fiction that slowly reveals how past events and a single decision can change so many lives and cause so much confusion, anger, and sorrow.
Fabulous characterization makes Captain Fin a gripping tale because the emotions are diverse and incredibly tangible, especially when the plot escalates into the realm of both loss and discovery at the same time. Hannah's characterization as a teenager is spot on and believable, although her boyfriend and her best friend seem almost too good to be true. But that's okay, because they are solidly in her life when she needs their support the most. The reader wants Hannah to be able to reach out and find those loving arms and gentle hugs as her life spirals into sadness. That level of support is an overarching theme in Captain Fin. Gloria's decision to shoulder everything alone after Hank is gone has devastating and harmful effects on the entire family. In contrast, Hannah's choice to fall back on her newly acquired foundation of friendship, family, and love helps her weather the ugly storm of crushing sadness. We all need that loving support of friends and family to see us through the hard times and to encourage us to enjoy the good moments as well.
Another overarching theme is secrets and lies. Is keeping a secret/telling a lie ever the right choice, even if it's to keep from overwhelming a little girl with grown-up problems? Gloria makes a detrimental choice for all the right reasons, but that doesn't ease the sting of betrayal and missed opportunities for her, her friends, her sister, her daughter, and her husband.
Discover for yourself the world of Captain Fin and his First Matey, filled with laughter, heartbreak, wonder, sadness, adventure, friendship, and love. And remember, choices affect more than one person. They ripple through other people's lives, either causing joy or wreaking havoc but always bringing change.
The reader knows what happens to Hank, but eleven years go by before 16-year-old Hannah begins to unravel the clues to what really happened to her father. The story unfolds at a moderate pace, but the action never lags. Hannah as a teenager is quiet and reserved because her mother, Gloria, has moved them around several times over the years to increase her salary as a nurse. Hannah is used to not making friends and keeping her feelings tucked away deep inside, but when Gloria decides to move back home, the story shifts dramatically. Hannah finds a best friend, Lindsey, and a boyfriend, Cash, as she settles into the life of a typical teen who finally feels grounded enough to open her heart and life to friends.
The overall story is well crafted and well written, providing the reader with a multi-layered fiction that slowly reveals how past events and a single decision can change so many lives and cause so much confusion, anger, and sorrow.
Fabulous characterization makes Captain Fin a gripping tale because the emotions are diverse and incredibly tangible, especially when the plot escalates into the realm of both loss and discovery at the same time. Hannah's characterization as a teenager is spot on and believable, although her boyfriend and her best friend seem almost too good to be true. But that's okay, because they are solidly in her life when she needs their support the most. The reader wants Hannah to be able to reach out and find those loving arms and gentle hugs as her life spirals into sadness. That level of support is an overarching theme in Captain Fin. Gloria's decision to shoulder everything alone after Hank is gone has devastating and harmful effects on the entire family. In contrast, Hannah's choice to fall back on her newly acquired foundation of friendship, family, and love helps her weather the ugly storm of crushing sadness. We all need that loving support of friends and family to see us through the hard times and to encourage us to enjoy the good moments as well.
Another overarching theme is secrets and lies. Is keeping a secret/telling a lie ever the right choice, even if it's to keep from overwhelming a little girl with grown-up problems? Gloria makes a detrimental choice for all the right reasons, but that doesn't ease the sting of betrayal and missed opportunities for her, her friends, her sister, her daughter, and her husband.
Discover for yourself the world of Captain Fin and his First Matey, filled with laughter, heartbreak, wonder, sadness, adventure, friendship, and love. And remember, choices affect more than one person. They ripple through other people's lives, either causing joy or wreaking havoc but always bringing change.
June 13, 2019
Captain Fin is a complex story of love, loss, redemption, and imagination. After giving us a sneak peek at what is to come, author Amanda Thrasher begins her story by giving us a look into the ideal world for 5 year-old Hannah. Hannah has a beautiful relationship with her father as he often tells her a pirate story that he enthusiastically acts out as Captain Fin. Though these instances of family togetherness are sweet and endearing, Thrasher does not hesitate to plunge us into a story of hurt and loss. We experience Hannah’s life as she meets some of her worst life lessons, such as grief and consistent instability, and also, the sweetest, like that of falling in love and making a best friend. I honestly felt for Hannah as she went through her experiences from childhood to a young adult. Hannah’s relationship with her parents evolves so many times; Thrasher did a thorough and heartbreaking job of having the reader feel the love and hurt between parent and child.
Betrayal is an important theme in Captain Fin. There are many instances of it within a family unit, between a parent and child, and between spouses. It’s a complex theme that is visited in the book, but that I wish was more thoroughly explored. At points, the story felt that it was moving very slowly, but when coming across these intricate feelings of feeling betrayed and hurt, I felt the story moved along too quickly. I also feel that too much of the emotion was forced to be expressed in exclamation marks in the sentence structure rather than actual exploration into the emotion itself.
All in all, this is a book that can be enjoyed by young adults and adults alike. While I believe even more layers to the story could be added to further enhance the story, it did not diminish from the story itself. Captain Fin leads with plenty of love that is easily felt by the reader. It's this emotion that will keep the reader interested to know just how Hannah will overcome life's obstacles. Readers should expect to be hurtled into a detailed and emotional story in taking on Thrasher’s Captain Fin.
Betrayal is an important theme in Captain Fin. There are many instances of it within a family unit, between a parent and child, and between spouses. It’s a complex theme that is visited in the book, but that I wish was more thoroughly explored. At points, the story felt that it was moving very slowly, but when coming across these intricate feelings of feeling betrayed and hurt, I felt the story moved along too quickly. I also feel that too much of the emotion was forced to be expressed in exclamation marks in the sentence structure rather than actual exploration into the emotion itself.
All in all, this is a book that can be enjoyed by young adults and adults alike. While I believe even more layers to the story could be added to further enhance the story, it did not diminish from the story itself. Captain Fin leads with plenty of love that is easily felt by the reader. It's this emotion that will keep the reader interested to know just how Hannah will overcome life's obstacles. Readers should expect to be hurtled into a detailed and emotional story in taking on Thrasher’s Captain Fin.
June 22, 2019
In Captain Fin by Amanda Thrasher, Hannah Gunner carries the memories of her father, Hank, through the pirate role-playing they did when she was a small child. It's these memories that help her cope with her father's absence due to unfortunate circumstances. In this novel adaptation of Kevin James O'Neill's screenplay, Thrasher brings you into the life of a childhood lost due to lies, betrayal, and manipulation. Growing up without her father, whom she also calls "Captain Fin," Hannah and her mother move from town to town trying to have a better life. But, Hannah's mother Gloria has a secret she's been keeping, and it's something that will change the life of her daughter forever.
Told through the eyes of all the characters, Captain Fin is an emotional roller-coaster! It's a story of betrayal, love, forgiveness, and redemption. This book will pull at your heartstrings! Thrasher does an excellent job of showing the reader the pain and suffering of losing someone you love and finding the strength to move on. The decisions made by Hannah's mother and father have a lifetime of consequences for themselves and Hannah. It's heartbreaking to see how Gloria handles the complex situation with her husband and the lifelong impact that had on her daughter's life. It makes the reader wonder what they would do if they were in her shoes, and how life for Hannah and her parents would have been different. Thrasher does a great job of bringing you into the story, especially since you get to see what is happening from different points of view. One of my favorite parts of the story was seeing the interaction between Hank and Hannah. You can feel the love he has for his daughter and how horrible it must have been for him to be away from his family. Hannah was a great character who loved with all her heart, and you can't help but feel sorry for her broken childhood. Captain Fin was definitely an emotional page-turner! A great start to a new series!
Told through the eyes of all the characters, Captain Fin is an emotional roller-coaster! It's a story of betrayal, love, forgiveness, and redemption. This book will pull at your heartstrings! Thrasher does an excellent job of showing the reader the pain and suffering of losing someone you love and finding the strength to move on. The decisions made by Hannah's mother and father have a lifetime of consequences for themselves and Hannah. It's heartbreaking to see how Gloria handles the complex situation with her husband and the lifelong impact that had on her daughter's life. It makes the reader wonder what they would do if they were in her shoes, and how life for Hannah and her parents would have been different. Thrasher does a great job of bringing you into the story, especially since you get to see what is happening from different points of view. One of my favorite parts of the story was seeing the interaction between Hank and Hannah. You can feel the love he has for his daughter and how horrible it must have been for him to be away from his family. Hannah was a great character who loved with all her heart, and you can't help but feel sorry for her broken childhood. Captain Fin was definitely an emotional page-turner! A great start to a new series!
August 11, 2019
Such a heartwarming and emotional story. Written for young adults, Captain Fin tugs at the hearts of all ages. The central character, Hannah, puts faces on the many emotions she feels throughout the book- anger, loss, abandonment, and even happiness and love. She draws you in and this is the great strength of this book. Eventually, Hannah comes to terms with her tumultuous life and finds a certain peace. I love books where the characters become the story. I could feel Hannah’s situations as if I were standing with her. You’ll want to read this in a quiet corner and maybe have a box of Kleenex on hand. Bravo Ms. Thrasher!
June 3, 2019
A great read
I am, usually, not one to sit and read but when I started I couldn’t stop. It is a wonderful book about life, hope and eventual happiness. I will recommend this to my friends.
I am, usually, not one to sit and read but when I started I couldn’t stop. It is a wonderful book about life, hope and eventual happiness. I will recommend this to my friends.
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