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Untitled
Two brothers. Two Separate Paths. A Navy corpsman assigned to the Marines, Jess Walker’s world is shaken as he struggles to aid the men around him. But the battlefield isn’t his hardest challenge. The nagging memory of how he lost his brother weighs on him, serving as a constant reminder of his failure. War has no mercy for anyone and Jess isn’t sure he can survive the war inside. As his world comes crashing down around him, he struggles to believe there is a future beyond the pain.Clay Walker has moved on from the life he once lived. A successful Marine pilot, he wants nothing to do with his family and the God he left behind. Japan is on the brink of surrender when his unit is shipped off to Okinawa, and it’s there that Clay is forced to realize his past is not as deeply buried as he thought. Faced with heavy losses and questions without answers, Clay has a choice to make. Is he willing to step back and let God take the controls? Or is it too late for a second chance?As WWII rages, the two brothers must face their demons — or be lost to the burning world around them.
125 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2020
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Jesseca Wheaton
13 books192 followersJesseca is a daughter, sister, and a child of God. Her days are spent reading, cooking, spending time with siblings, or playing piano. And writing, of course! At an early age words fascinated her, and her love for the printed page has only grown. She lives with her parents and seven siblings in the sunny state of Kansas, and she’s convinced there’s no place like home.
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November 9, 2020
Untitled isn't a normal novella.
I'd heard that it was heartbreaking and thought-provoking, but I suppose I was expecting a book like Jesseca's others.
It wasn't.
For once, this isn't going to be a fangirl-y review where I scream about everything in this book. I don't know how to describe it, really. Being close friends with the author gave me inside information (membership has its privileges, ya know) about the book's plot and themes. I knew they were going to be heavy. I knew Untitled was going to hit hard.
I read it almost completely in one sitting; while my fam watched a movie, my eyes were glued to my Kindle.
The book isn't one that had me sitting on the edge of my seat from page one. In fact, it's pretty slow-paced. But to read about Jess and Clay's struggles...wow. Regrets. Bitterness.
Jess was my favorite. His faith, his relationship with his fellow corpsmen, his very personality made me smile. (That date? Loved it. *grins*) The way the others looked to his quiet meekness and saw him as someone to talk to led to conversation topics that many of us would avoid was inspiring, and I loved the way Ms. Wheaton tackled them. Homosexuality from a Christian standpoint is not something that people like to talk about—it's uncomfortable and unsettling—and I so appreciated the way it was handled.
Clay. *sigh* Ohhh, Clay. Trying so, so hard, but not quite succeeding. The younger brother determined to make his own way in the world and prove himself. I seriously loved this dude. (and Ivan. Can't forget Ivan.)
Okay. Um. Wow.
This review is honestly really hard to write, haha! I don't know if it's because I just didn't pay enough attention to the book as I read it...but I think it's more because of the way I'm still thinking about it, two days later, and will still probably thinking about it tomorrow. And the next day.
War is horrifying. Seriously. I've always known it. But like...I've read books about war before, and they're heartbreaking. But nothing had made me realize this as much as Untitled has. I could hear the shells exploding. Ears ringing. Men screaming out of pain and fear. Grime coating every surface. Medics not bothering to wash their hands because it wouldn't do any good. Smoke filling the air. Shrapnel flying. Bodies littering the ground.
War is mind-numbingly petrifying.
And no one, no one comes home unaffected.
The ending...wow. It was achingly bittersweet. It made me want to laugh and cry at the same time.
The author herself puts a note to the readers at the beginning of the book that it's not for younger readers, and she's right. It's not for people who are sensitive. Yet it has a message that everyone needs to hear.
*I received an e-copy of this book from the author for promotional purposes. All thoughts are my own.
I'd heard that it was heartbreaking and thought-provoking, but I suppose I was expecting a book like Jesseca's others.
It wasn't.
For once, this isn't going to be a fangirl-y review where I scream about everything in this book. I don't know how to describe it, really. Being close friends with the author gave me inside information (membership has its privileges, ya know) about the book's plot and themes. I knew they were going to be heavy. I knew Untitled was going to hit hard.
I read it almost completely in one sitting; while my fam watched a movie, my eyes were glued to my Kindle.
The book isn't one that had me sitting on the edge of my seat from page one. In fact, it's pretty slow-paced. But to read about Jess and Clay's struggles...wow. Regrets. Bitterness.
Jess was my favorite. His faith, his relationship with his fellow corpsmen, his very personality made me smile. (That date? Loved it. *grins*) The way the others looked to his quiet meekness and saw him as someone to talk to led to conversation topics that many of us would avoid was inspiring, and I loved the way Ms. Wheaton tackled them. Homosexuality from a Christian standpoint is not something that people like to talk about—it's uncomfortable and unsettling—and I so appreciated the way it was handled.
Clay. *sigh* Ohhh, Clay. Trying so, so hard, but not quite succeeding. The younger brother determined to make his own way in the world and prove himself. I seriously loved this dude. (and Ivan. Can't forget Ivan.)
Okay. Um. Wow.
This review is honestly really hard to write, haha! I don't know if it's because I just didn't pay enough attention to the book as I read it...but I think it's more because of the way I'm still thinking about it, two days later, and will still probably thinking about it tomorrow. And the next day.
War is horrifying. Seriously. I've always known it. But like...I've read books about war before, and they're heartbreaking. But nothing had made me realize this as much as Untitled has. I could hear the shells exploding. Ears ringing. Men screaming out of pain and fear. Grime coating every surface. Medics not bothering to wash their hands because it wouldn't do any good. Smoke filling the air. Shrapnel flying. Bodies littering the ground.
War is mind-numbingly petrifying.
And no one, no one comes home unaffected.
The ending...wow. It was achingly bittersweet. It made me want to laugh and cry at the same time.
The author herself puts a note to the readers at the beginning of the book that it's not for younger readers, and she's right. It's not for people who are sensitive. Yet it has a message that everyone needs to hear.
*I received an e-copy of this book from the author for promotional purposes. All thoughts are my own.
December 10, 2020
Me, two hours after Jess sent a copy over: Well, I read it. xD
I loved this book! It covers some very tough subjects, but it was all handled quite well. The author does an amazing job handling everything, and I just ... I love her WWII books. I need to reread her other ones after reading this one!
10/10 recommended!
I loved this book! It covers some very tough subjects, but it was all handled quite well. The author does an amazing job handling everything, and I just ... I love her WWII books. I need to reread her other ones after reading this one!
10/10 recommended!
February 20, 2022
~ five shimmering stars ~
So, I knew going in that this book was totally going to wreck me. And it did. Repeatedly. I finished it late one night, my eyes all puffy and swollen, my heart heavy and aching.
It's not an easy story. It's not pretty and gentle. It's raw and real. It's painful and heavy. It's war without blinders or filtering. It's loving and caring even when it hurts, it's brotherhood no matter what.
I loved all the fellows so much. I loved Jess for his heart to heal, his willingness to serve, and his longing for restoration with his brother. I loved Clay for his cockiness—because under it all, he cared just as much, only struggled to show it. I loved Ivan for his convictions, his easygoing-ness. I loved Rhett for his faithfulness to friendship, his care and compassion.
The PTSD rep is on track and incredibly—stinkin' incredibly—done. Not all scars are visible. But in any war, there are no unwounded soldiers. 3 And can we just talk about how the homosexuality aspect was written from a Christian perspective and handled SO well?
Reasons you shouldn't read this book? Um, there...isn't any... If war violence bothers you, you might want to steer clear. Otherwise, read it. We don't have nearly enough WWII books about the war in the Pacific, much less one of this magnitude.
So do yourself a favor and read it. Let the charming fellows draw you in and the painful story seep into your heart. And remember what Veterans Day is really all about.
Remember the untitled ones. <3
So, I knew going in that this book was totally going to wreck me. And it did. Repeatedly. I finished it late one night, my eyes all puffy and swollen, my heart heavy and aching.
It's not an easy story. It's not pretty and gentle. It's raw and real. It's painful and heavy. It's war without blinders or filtering. It's loving and caring even when it hurts, it's brotherhood no matter what.
I loved all the fellows so much. I loved Jess for his heart to heal, his willingness to serve, and his longing for restoration with his brother. I loved Clay for his cockiness—because under it all, he cared just as much, only struggled to show it. I loved Ivan for his convictions, his easygoing-ness. I loved Rhett for his faithfulness to friendship, his care and compassion.
The PTSD rep is on track and incredibly—stinkin' incredibly—done. Not all scars are visible. But in any war, there are no unwounded soldiers. 3 And can we just talk about how the homosexuality aspect was written from a Christian perspective and handled SO well?
Reasons you shouldn't read this book? Um, there...isn't any... If war violence bothers you, you might want to steer clear. Otherwise, read it. We don't have nearly enough WWII books about the war in the Pacific, much less one of this magnitude.
So do yourself a favor and read it. Let the charming fellows draw you in and the painful story seep into your heart. And remember what Veterans Day is really all about.
Remember the untitled ones. <3
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December 1, 2020Just finished the last edit + formatting this beauty. So, SO excited rn!!
November 12, 2020
I really don't know how to review "Untitled" it is just ...
Hard?
Like, I know, I've seen things caused by war, but Wheaton took the hard subjects she wrote about and she gave them life in a way that touched my heart more deeply than most books do. The heartbreakingness of this story, the hope of the end of the story, and the brotherhood woven throughout the pages is one you will not want to miss.
And, wow, the messages in this book, just wow! I am very pleased with how Wheaton took topics often brushed aside and brought attention to them in a God honoring way.
As the author has said this is not a book for younger readers, though the subjects in this novella are done tastefully it is just on subjects that is not good for younger readers.
I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Hard?
Like, I know, I've seen things caused by war, but Wheaton took the hard subjects she wrote about and she gave them life in a way that touched my heart more deeply than most books do. The heartbreakingness of this story, the hope of the end of the story, and the brotherhood woven throughout the pages is one you will not want to miss.
And, wow, the messages in this book, just wow! I am very pleased with how Wheaton took topics often brushed aside and brought attention to them in a God honoring way.
As the author has said this is not a book for younger readers, though the subjects in this novella are done tastefully it is just on subjects that is not good for younger readers.
I voluntarily received and reviewed a complimentary e/copy of this book which I received from the author/publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
November 9, 2020
UNTITLED is one of the best books I've ever read... heart-wrenching, beautiful, and packed full of bittersweet truths.
There was never a dull moment during this book and I was lost in the story. I rooted for characters, understood them, and wept as they learned lessons I struggle to grasp myself.
Themes of forgiveness, of giving ourselves grace, of believing God is much bigger than us... they can be hard to remember. This world is broken, ugly, and dark. Sometimes, we're broken, ugly, and dark, too. But Jesus can make us white as snow. Jesus can fill us with joy and peace. Even if there are things we cannot understand, His everlasting love remains. Does this do away with pain or mistakes or the ugliness of the world? Not always. But Jesus is worth it, anyway.
I needed this book so, so much. I needed to see faith put into action in scenarios that scare me. I needed to see siblings united so I could hold onto that hope, however vain. I needed to see a broken world and how the world keeps spinning, anyway.
This novella is raw and bold and beautiful. The story is well paced and full of thought-provoking themes. The characters are realistic and vivid. There's a good dose of snarky humor (my favorite), tight comradeship, and a hint of romance. I adored this book and cannot wait for it to help other people like it helped me!
There was never a dull moment during this book and I was lost in the story. I rooted for characters, understood them, and wept as they learned lessons I struggle to grasp myself.
Themes of forgiveness, of giving ourselves grace, of believing God is much bigger than us... they can be hard to remember. This world is broken, ugly, and dark. Sometimes, we're broken, ugly, and dark, too. But Jesus can make us white as snow. Jesus can fill us with joy and peace. Even if there are things we cannot understand, His everlasting love remains. Does this do away with pain or mistakes or the ugliness of the world? Not always. But Jesus is worth it, anyway.
I needed this book so, so much. I needed to see faith put into action in scenarios that scare me. I needed to see siblings united so I could hold onto that hope, however vain. I needed to see a broken world and how the world keeps spinning, anyway.
This novella is raw and bold and beautiful. The story is well paced and full of thought-provoking themes. The characters are realistic and vivid. There's a good dose of snarky humor (my favorite), tight comradeship, and a hint of romance. I adored this book and cannot wait for it to help other people like it helped me!
December 18, 2020
5+ stars & 6/10 hearts. What a book. I’m not even sure how to review this. Jesseca Wheaton did it again, guys. The humour. I have yet to see anyone beat her sarcastic dialogue. It isn’t laugh-out-loud really—but it’s snicker after snort after snicker after snort... the whole book long. And I love it. The story itself kept me hooked. There was no way I was going to put it down! The characters were all so loveable and so real. One of the side characters in this book is homosexual. It isn’t really touched upon, and when it is, the focus is on the fact that he needs love and kindness and prayers to point him to Jesus, not instant destroying and anger and hate. I really appreciate that. There was some language—gosh, darn, dang, bloody, heck, hell, and one damn. The men talked a lot about girls/girlfriends in a light/causal/playthings type of attitude. Also, wounds and death were graphically described, but I personally was not bothered. I really appreciate how realistic it was. Sometimes we forget just how awful WWII really was. I also really appreciated the message about the forgotten ones who died for our freedom. I appreciated also the small message on PTSD. And the message of second chances and hope. And most of all, the message that God has a plan and He still reigns. I related to Jess’ struggles a lot just now, and that message really touched me. I needed it right now. Recommended age: 18+.
I feel like I did a poor job reviewing this... but it hit me so hard, it was difficult to sort out and express my feelings about it. Maybe I'll update this review later.
A Favourite Quote: “He was tired of the tears and the pain. He was tired of feeling this way. ‘Oh, God, help me.’ In everything, he’d somehow lost sight of eternity. God was still alive. Still on the throne. He still had some sort of plan, even when Jess couldn’t see it.”
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: “The sun was setting overhead, turning the crystal water into sparkling hues of purple, pink, and orange. Wispy white clouds dusted the sky, adding to the vibrancy of the colors. Seagulls screamed overhead, and the sound of waves crashing against each other filled in the background.”
A Favourite Humorous Quote: “‘Yeah, saw him the other day…. Told him how I saved your life. He found it pretty … interesting, considering how you were convinced you’d be saving me.’
“‘What?!’ Clay leaped to his feet, ready to protest. ‘First off, I didn’t ask you to save me. And secondly, you didn’t need to go and tell everybody!’
“‘Mmhm. And if our roles had been reversed, would you have told everyone?’
“‘I mean ... Clay stopped. Ivan had a point — not that he would admit to it. ‘That’s different!’
“‘Oh, really?’ Ivan grabbed the wrench Clay had tossed aside and twirled it around. ‘How so?’
“Arguing with Ivan when he knew he was right was becoming a real problem.”
I will update this review when I reread it. I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for my honest review. A positive review was not required. These are my honest thoughts & opinions.
I feel like I did a poor job reviewing this... but it hit me so hard, it was difficult to sort out and express my feelings about it. Maybe I'll update this review later.
A Favourite Quote: “He was tired of the tears and the pain. He was tired of feeling this way. ‘Oh, God, help me.’ In everything, he’d somehow lost sight of eternity. God was still alive. Still on the throne. He still had some sort of plan, even when Jess couldn’t see it.”
A Favourite Beautiful Quote: “The sun was setting overhead, turning the crystal water into sparkling hues of purple, pink, and orange. Wispy white clouds dusted the sky, adding to the vibrancy of the colors. Seagulls screamed overhead, and the sound of waves crashing against each other filled in the background.”
A Favourite Humorous Quote: “‘Yeah, saw him the other day…. Told him how I saved your life. He found it pretty … interesting, considering how you were convinced you’d be saving me.’
“‘What?!’ Clay leaped to his feet, ready to protest. ‘First off, I didn’t ask you to save me. And secondly, you didn’t need to go and tell everybody!’
“‘Mmhm. And if our roles had been reversed, would you have told everyone?’
“‘I mean ... Clay stopped. Ivan had a point — not that he would admit to it. ‘That’s different!’
“‘Oh, really?’ Ivan grabbed the wrench Clay had tossed aside and twirled it around. ‘How so?’
“Arguing with Ivan when he knew he was right was becoming a real problem.”
I will update this review when I reread it. I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for my honest review. A positive review was not required. These are my honest thoughts & opinions.
November 13, 2020
Y’all I’m so excited for the publishing of this book!
As Jesseca mentioned, there is a little more adult topics, the brutality of war, some language, and a some discussion of homosexuality (in a clean, Christian light)
I personally really enjoyed this story, but I may be bias in that I adore Jesseca and her characters at all moments of time.
EDIT: The following review didn't really make any more sense than that last one but oh well.
11.10.20
I don’t want to give away spoilers for this one at all, so here are the main important points for this review.
Brothers.
Love and pain
Brothers
WWII (which we love)
Brothers
Self Conflict!
Brothers.
So incase you haven’t gotten the hint yet, THE MC’s ARE BROTHERS AND I LOVE IT!
Jess’s pain with his loss of his brother and also the fact that he’s a drafted medic is like the recipe for ideal MC. And also Rhett. How does Jesseca write such awesome characters?
Clay keeps trying to convince himself the whole time that he wants to forget, and that he hates his family. And Ivan’s part in the story. MY HEART.
You need Untitled in your life!
As Jesseca mentioned, there is a little more adult topics, the brutality of war, some language, and a some discussion of homosexuality (in a clean, Christian light)
I personally really enjoyed this story, but I may be bias in that I adore Jesseca and her characters at all moments of time.
EDIT: The following review didn't really make any more sense than that last one but oh well.
11.10.20
I don’t want to give away spoilers for this one at all, so here are the main important points for this review.
Brothers.
Love and pain
Brothers
WWII (which we love)
Brothers
Self Conflict!
Brothers.
So incase you haven’t gotten the hint yet, THE MC’s ARE BROTHERS AND I LOVE IT!
Jess’s pain with his loss of his brother and also the fact that he’s a drafted medic is like the recipe for ideal MC. And also Rhett. How does Jesseca write such awesome characters?
Clay keeps trying to convince himself the whole time that he wants to forget, and that he hates his family. And Ivan’s part in the story. MY HEART.
You need Untitled in your life!
November 10, 2020
4.5 stars!
I’m so glad I got the opportunity to read this book. It opened up my heart to consider many topics that I wouldn’t normally ponder, and it also opened up the door for many meaningful conversations. I love it when fiction books can give me food for thought and give me opportunities to use critical thinking.
This book had characters that were both relatable and not relatable. I loved the relationships portrayed here. And some of the banter between characters kept it very engaging.
The setting was real enough to have me physically shudder at the descriptions of war. Scenes came to life and didn’t shy from the harsh reality. It truly gave me a new perspective and my heart goes out to the people who’s lived the pages of this book (and fought for our country in a very non-fiction-real-life way).
I felt like Untitled covered difficult topics, but were handled well. I definitely do not think the content would need a PG-13 rating but would recommend it with caution to readers who are young or sensitive to battlefield descriptions, etc.
Untitled is a story about finding hope in tough times, redemption, forgiveness, family bonds, and fresh starts.
I’m so glad I got the opportunity to read this book. It opened up my heart to consider many topics that I wouldn’t normally ponder, and it also opened up the door for many meaningful conversations. I love it when fiction books can give me food for thought and give me opportunities to use critical thinking.
This book had characters that were both relatable and not relatable. I loved the relationships portrayed here. And some of the banter between characters kept it very engaging.
The setting was real enough to have me physically shudder at the descriptions of war. Scenes came to life and didn’t shy from the harsh reality. It truly gave me a new perspective and my heart goes out to the people who’s lived the pages of this book (and fought for our country in a very non-fiction-real-life way).
I felt like Untitled covered difficult topics, but were handled well. I definitely do not think the content would need a PG-13 rating but would recommend it with caution to readers who are young or sensitive to battlefield descriptions, etc.
Untitled is a story about finding hope in tough times, redemption, forgiveness, family bonds, and fresh starts.
January 2, 2021
I honestly don't know what to say about this book. It was not the normal kind of book I would pick up, and I probably would not have if I hadn't been given it as a gift. The best word I can think of for this book is gritty. It had a very realistic feel to it and seemed to give war a reality that a lot of books gloss over in an attempt to make people feel more comfortable. Wheaton tackled real issues that we meet in today's world like people who are gay or have PTSD. The love Jess shows to Jeremy is truly Christ-like and is an awesome example of how Christians should treat others.
Overall, this book was powerful and showed a lot of growth since the last book Wheaton released. I wouldn't recommend it for everyone, but if you're looking for a good Christian book that deals with some tough topics, this is a good one.
I would not recommend this to anyone under the age of 16 due to fairly detailed violence, mild cursing, and mature themes (such as guys who have multiple girls, homosexuality, PSTD, and joking about "going further" then just dating)
Overall, this book was powerful and showed a lot of growth since the last book Wheaton released. I wouldn't recommend it for everyone, but if you're looking for a good Christian book that deals with some tough topics, this is a good one.
I would not recommend this to anyone under the age of 16 due to fairly detailed violence, mild cursing, and mature themes (such as guys who have multiple girls, homosexuality, PSTD, and joking about "going further" then just dating)
April 30, 2021
I heard that this book was hard-hitting and nitty-gritty. I would definitely say that is true.
The character's hit you deep, the setting hit you deep, the whole story hit you deep.
Untitled was styled a little bit differently than what I normally read. The pieces fit together eventually and the character arcs were awesome, but it was a story with less of a visible story arc until the end.
I loved this book. The themes were pretty heavy but there was light and joy and peace.
I would definitely suggest 18 and up for this one, as it has some pretty mature (violence-wise) content. If you're a sensitive reader or just don't like a bunch blood, you should probably stick with some of Jesseca Wheaton's other books. All the violence, blood, and hurt have their purpose in this story, and it wouldn't be the powerful book it is without them. But not everyone can handle this much of it, and that's okay.
The character's hit you deep, the setting hit you deep, the whole story hit you deep.
Untitled was styled a little bit differently than what I normally read. The pieces fit together eventually and the character arcs were awesome, but it was a story with less of a visible story arc until the end.
I loved this book. The themes were pretty heavy but there was light and joy and peace.
I would definitely suggest 18 and up for this one, as it has some pretty mature (violence-wise) content. If you're a sensitive reader or just don't like a bunch blood, you should probably stick with some of Jesseca Wheaton's other books. All the violence, blood, and hurt have their purpose in this story, and it wouldn't be the powerful book it is without them. But not everyone can handle this much of it, and that's okay.
December 31, 2020
Wow. Just...wow. I’ve read a lot of WWII stories in my day, but this one is special. So raw and real, not shying away from the hard stuff. War is brutal, obviously. This book gives us a realistic glimpse into what that may have looked like.
I really love how this story is about brothers, and that it’s set in WWII, but not in Europe...the other side of the war that so many seem to forget. The men who fought in the Pacific war truly have become untitled, forgotten, ignored for the sacrifices they gave in a part of the war that was just as brutal as the war raging in Europe...if not more so.
One line that hit me really hard was [paraphrased] “sometimes death wasn’t the ultimate sacrifice. Living with the repercussions of surviving was.” How true that is. Dying was far from the worst thing that happened to these soldiers.
I highly, highly recommend this book. It’s definitely for more mature readers, so take that into consideration.
Well done, Jesseca.
I really love how this story is about brothers, and that it’s set in WWII, but not in Europe...the other side of the war that so many seem to forget. The men who fought in the Pacific war truly have become untitled, forgotten, ignored for the sacrifices they gave in a part of the war that was just as brutal as the war raging in Europe...if not more so.
One line that hit me really hard was [paraphrased] “sometimes death wasn’t the ultimate sacrifice. Living with the repercussions of surviving was.” How true that is. Dying was far from the worst thing that happened to these soldiers.
I highly, highly recommend this book. It’s definitely for more mature readers, so take that into consideration.
Well done, Jesseca.
November 23, 2020
I got an ARC. Read it before I had to review it. Only reviewed it in one place on the day I was to review it. I'm a disaster.
This book is amazing. It almost made me cry. As you read it you switch between the two brothers, their adventures, friends, and worries.
It is a story that should not be forgotten whether it is this version or some other. But it is also super wholesome.
I just recommend it to all and sundry.
This book is amazing. It almost made me cry. As you read it you switch between the two brothers, their adventures, friends, and worries.
It is a story that should not be forgotten whether it is this version or some other. But it is also super wholesome.
I just recommend it to all and sundry.
December 6, 2022
A book for the soul of America
I implore you to read this book. It’s not what you want to read. It’s not what the pious want to read or the woke, anti military reader either. But you both need it. So pick it up, swallow your pride and learn a lesson you need. That’s all.
I implore you to read this book. It’s not what you want to read. It’s not what the pious want to read or the woke, anti military reader either. But you both need it. So pick it up, swallow your pride and learn a lesson you need. That’s all.
December 4, 2020
I knew going into this book that it was going to be a heart wrenching read and it was. I've always enjoyed WWII books and this was no exception.
I loved the story of these two brothers. Their stories of love and pain. The author did a wonderful job portraying Clay and Jess. Although I loved both of them, I have to say Jess was my favorite.
This book does address some hard topics but the author addressed them from a Christian perspective that was very well done. As the author mentioned this is not a book for younger readers. I would recommend this book for ages 18 and older.
I would love to say more about this book but I don't want to give it away. All I can say is go read this book!
*I received this book from the author in return for my honest review*
I loved the story of these two brothers. Their stories of love and pain. The author did a wonderful job portraying Clay and Jess. Although I loved both of them, I have to say Jess was my favorite.
This book does address some hard topics but the author addressed them from a Christian perspective that was very well done. As the author mentioned this is not a book for younger readers. I would recommend this book for ages 18 and older.
I would love to say more about this book but I don't want to give it away. All I can say is go read this book!
*I received this book from the author in return for my honest review*
November 14, 2020
Full five stars all the way!
I love this book so much!! I am bound to like anything with themes like WWII, aviation, second chances, and surrendering to God. But this book was so much better than I expected! The humor was wonderful - I was laughing so many times! But the pains and struggles were very real too - more real than I normally like to read. And the balance was nothing sort of perfection.
When it comes to characters, Ivan is totally my favorite - and no, you can't change my mind on that. Yes, maybe I have secret reasons for that, but Chapter X may give a bit of a hint as to why he's my fav.
I could go on and on about this book, and maybe I should, but there's really only one thing you need to know about it...
It was awesome.... and you need to read it.
*note: this book deals with some tough topics and was written for more mature readers.*
On my blog, I share more thoughts about this impactful novella. You can find my post here:
Untitled: Book Release Tour
I love this book so much!! I am bound to like anything with themes like WWII, aviation, second chances, and surrendering to God. But this book was so much better than I expected! The humor was wonderful - I was laughing so many times! But the pains and struggles were very real too - more real than I normally like to read. And the balance was nothing sort of perfection.
When it comes to characters, Ivan is totally my favorite - and no, you can't change my mind on that. Yes, maybe I have secret reasons for that, but Chapter X may give a bit of a hint as to why he's my fav.
I could go on and on about this book, and maybe I should, but there's really only one thing you need to know about it...
It was awesome.... and you need to read it.
*note: this book deals with some tough topics and was written for more mature readers.*
On my blog, I share more thoughts about this impactful novella. You can find my post here:
Untitled: Book Release Tour
January 12, 2026
This is another good book by Jesseca Wheaton, and while not my favorite, I definitely was moved by the story. I read it in one day and connected with all the characters so much! I appreciated how the story didn't end perfectly, which made it feel more realistic. It's definitely more graphic and heavy than Jesseca's other books, and while it didn't bother me, sensitive readers probably wouldn't enjoy it. Overall, it was a great book and I'll definitely be reading it again sometime!
November 10, 2020
Rating to come - :)
September 2, 2021
Wow, this book was beautiful. I don’t just give out 5 star ratings, they have to be earned.
The author dealt with the heavy issues of war in a God-honoring way while weaving a story that is true to life. I highly recommend!
*received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The author dealt with the heavy issues of war in a God-honoring way while weaving a story that is true to life. I highly recommend!
*received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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