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A Light Beam for Faith: The Making of A Restorer
She's not waiting for a hero to come save her; instead, she becomes her own heroine. Hazel's world comes crashing in front of her in an instant during a family trip to Mont-Tremblant. What she doesn't know is that she is from the stars, and so it's no wonder she must return in order to find the answers she seeks.She embarks on a trek aboard the Imperial Bona Fides, the mothership of the Alpha Cygnians people. With the help of her best friend Zita, and the others she will meet along the way, she will journey to places she never knew existed. Hazel will learn to tame her fears and become the woman she wants to be.This is the story of different worlds that must learn to co-exist. They must all put their differences aside, and with a bit of faith they will all witness a new dawn. We are all compelled to be inspired when faith is with us.This story is for anyone who enjoys what we look for when we wish to get away in a sci-fi fantasy book. You will live vicariously through the energetic characters as they go on through their incredible first trek. There is a sense of youthfulness and coming of age in this story that makes it a great read and appealing to a wide audience with the implemented strong characters and exciting action.
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327 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 12, 2022
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April 14, 2022
Sci-Fi is not my everyday go-to genre, but the description convinced me to give it a try and I have to say that it had quite an unpredictable plot-development. We follow Hazel’s unbelievable coming of age story. She is just a normal girl from the year 2334, whose father suddenly disappeared when she was young. After an alien spaceship kidnaps her twin sisters and drugs her mother into not recognizing her children or remembering who she is, Hazel tries to get a hold of her dad. And thus her journey from being a girl to being a strong woman, who is able to take care of her family, starts.
I enjoyed how the book presents how awful would be a planet under complete totalitarianism, a planet where understanding and compassion don’t exist anymore and where fear reigns. Hazel’s journey is unexpected and unpredictable and this makes the book enjoyable.
I enjoyed how the book presents how awful would be a planet under complete totalitarianism, a planet where understanding and compassion don’t exist anymore and where fear reigns. Hazel’s journey is unexpected and unpredictable and this makes the book enjoyable.
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September 18, 2022I received this book for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
This book’s description sounded amazing, and the concept grabbed me. After a decade of dystopian sci-fi overcrowding shelves, I’m on the hunt for uplifting stories of the future. Hazel’s journey definitely falls into that category, and I appreciated how she and so many others found their inner strength to build the world they want to see.
While the concept was fantastic, the book itself felt like it lost the description somewhere. From the description, I expected a book about Hazel’s journey, which is how it started. The beginning showed Hazel’s family facing your everyday family trials and the “call to action” of Hazel’s sisters being abducted. Once Hazel makes the decision to go after them, I expected a book about Hazel doing that, which I eventually got, but not until a rather large chunk of the story went to explaining backstories and people that Hazel didn’t even know. The worlds and civilizations the author constructed are fantastic, and I wanted to see Hazel wending her way through them to grow into the woman she wants to be. The chapters and chapters of information about how the bad guys are bad and the minute details of all the bad things they’ve done brought the story to a stand-still. I kept reading in hopes I’d get back to Hazel, but it took a very long time. I did get a glimpse at her sisters and some others, but it was all told from Hazel’s distant eye, so it was less like I was watching stories unfold and more like Hazel was just narrating everything that ever happened to the people she loves and anyone who was around them.
I wanted to love this so much. There were some truly amazing moments, but overall, I felt bogged down in descriptions of planets, people, policies, and all the terrible things that had once happened or could happen if people didn’t take action. The story felt sprinkled in among lots of warnings and backstory. I also kept forgetting this was set 300 years in the future. As a teenager, I expected Hazel to make references to things in her timeline, but pretty much every cultural reference was to stuff happening on Earth in 2022 and the decade leading up to it. I would actually be startled when something very futuristic popped up because I felt so engrained in the 2022 timeframe.
If there was ever a book I’d describe as a “diamond in the rough,” this is it. I could see the story arc stretching out over Hazel and the wonderful worldbuilding present in this novel, but it was mostly buried beneath large chunks of information that stalled a lot of the forward movement of the story. I loved the elements and characters of this book and wish they’d been more central.
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This book’s description sounded amazing, and the concept grabbed me. After a decade of dystopian sci-fi overcrowding shelves, I’m on the hunt for uplifting stories of the future. Hazel’s journey definitely falls into that category, and I appreciated how she and so many others found their inner strength to build the world they want to see.
While the concept was fantastic, the book itself felt like it lost the description somewhere. From the description, I expected a book about Hazel’s journey, which is how it started. The beginning showed Hazel’s family facing your everyday family trials and the “call to action” of Hazel’s sisters being abducted. Once Hazel makes the decision to go after them, I expected a book about Hazel doing that, which I eventually got, but not until a rather large chunk of the story went to explaining backstories and people that Hazel didn’t even know. The worlds and civilizations the author constructed are fantastic, and I wanted to see Hazel wending her way through them to grow into the woman she wants to be. The chapters and chapters of information about how the bad guys are bad and the minute details of all the bad things they’ve done brought the story to a stand-still. I kept reading in hopes I’d get back to Hazel, but it took a very long time. I did get a glimpse at her sisters and some others, but it was all told from Hazel’s distant eye, so it was less like I was watching stories unfold and more like Hazel was just narrating everything that ever happened to the people she loves and anyone who was around them.
I wanted to love this so much. There were some truly amazing moments, but overall, I felt bogged down in descriptions of planets, people, policies, and all the terrible things that had once happened or could happen if people didn’t take action. The story felt sprinkled in among lots of warnings and backstory. I also kept forgetting this was set 300 years in the future. As a teenager, I expected Hazel to make references to things in her timeline, but pretty much every cultural reference was to stuff happening on Earth in 2022 and the decade leading up to it. I would actually be startled when something very futuristic popped up because I felt so engrained in the 2022 timeframe.
If there was ever a book I’d describe as a “diamond in the rough,” this is it. I could see the story arc stretching out over Hazel and the wonderful worldbuilding present in this novel, but it was mostly buried beneath large chunks of information that stalled a lot of the forward movement of the story. I loved the elements and characters of this book and wish they’d been more central.
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August 25, 2022
---4 1/2 STARS---
This book is full of intrigue, mystique, allure, and enchantment!!
This book quickly grabs a hold of the reader, pulling them into the story, and keeps them fully engaged to the last page!!
This book follows the main character, Hazel, a young girl about to embark on a life changing adventure after her mom is drugged, brainwashed, and manipulated, and her two sisters are kidnapped.
Hazel is no damsel in distress waiting to be saved. She fully embodies the strong female protagonist role and tells an empowering coming-of-age story.
This book follows two rival planets battling it out over power, respect, prestige, leadership, etc. This conflict screams of parallels to the democrats vs. republicans mentality that leads to an all-out war.
This book beams a light on co-existence, peace, unity, compromise, and finding middle ground.
I loved the author’s use of deep-rooted diversity and inclusive elements that she brings to the story. The author’s progressive stance contributes to the broad range of characters, creatures, overall themes, and story lines.
While this book is set far away in the year 2334 and features heavy sci-fi story lines, there are surprisingly many relatable themes and characters.
This book is full of hidden messages revealing valuable life lessons, important teachings, and morals.
This book is both inspiring and encouraging with enlightened viewpoints, innovative forward-thinking, and dynamic revolutionary thoughts.
Furthermore, this book incites thought-provoking content related to the climate emergency crisis, such as: brainstorming ideas of effective ways to help make a difference, creating social awareness, promoting green/renewable energy, being conscious about environmental issues, and getting involved locally to do your part while also inspiring and educating others about the importance of climate breakdown.
All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it!! I think all science fiction readers, fans of diversity and inclusiveness books, and climate crisis activists will like this book too!! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading – you won’t be disappointed!!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations**
This book is full of intrigue, mystique, allure, and enchantment!!
This book quickly grabs a hold of the reader, pulling them into the story, and keeps them fully engaged to the last page!!
This book follows the main character, Hazel, a young girl about to embark on a life changing adventure after her mom is drugged, brainwashed, and manipulated, and her two sisters are kidnapped.
Hazel is no damsel in distress waiting to be saved. She fully embodies the strong female protagonist role and tells an empowering coming-of-age story.
This book follows two rival planets battling it out over power, respect, prestige, leadership, etc. This conflict screams of parallels to the democrats vs. republicans mentality that leads to an all-out war.
This book beams a light on co-existence, peace, unity, compromise, and finding middle ground.
I loved the author’s use of deep-rooted diversity and inclusive elements that she brings to the story. The author’s progressive stance contributes to the broad range of characters, creatures, overall themes, and story lines.
While this book is set far away in the year 2334 and features heavy sci-fi story lines, there are surprisingly many relatable themes and characters.
This book is full of hidden messages revealing valuable life lessons, important teachings, and morals.
This book is both inspiring and encouraging with enlightened viewpoints, innovative forward-thinking, and dynamic revolutionary thoughts.
Furthermore, this book incites thought-provoking content related to the climate emergency crisis, such as: brainstorming ideas of effective ways to help make a difference, creating social awareness, promoting green/renewable energy, being conscious about environmental issues, and getting involved locally to do your part while also inspiring and educating others about the importance of climate breakdown.
All in all, I really enjoyed reading this book and would absolutely recommend it!! I think all science fiction readers, fans of diversity and inclusiveness books, and climate crisis activists will like this book too!! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading – you won’t be disappointed!!
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations**
September 8, 2022
A futuristic fantasy with an interesting plot. A father missing, a mother sedated, and her sisters missing, leaves Hazel not sure what to do. At least she isn’t until her father appears in a hologram.
The author has written an easily read story that held my interest all the way through. When I began this book, I felt it could easily be read and understood by both an adult and the Young Adult ages too. Then I saw that it was 300+ pages long, maybe too long to hold the interest of a young adult. But reading it changed my mind entirely. It moves quickly, it has characters anyone can identify with, and...it is a nice clean story. A breath of fresh air.
It seems as if this is E.K. Highland’s first book. An excellent kick-off. Hope she’s writing more.
The author has written an easily read story that held my interest all the way through. When I began this book, I felt it could easily be read and understood by both an adult and the Young Adult ages too. Then I saw that it was 300+ pages long, maybe too long to hold the interest of a young adult. But reading it changed my mind entirely. It moves quickly, it has characters anyone can identify with, and...it is a nice clean story. A breath of fresh air.
It seems as if this is E.K. Highland’s first book. An excellent kick-off. Hope she’s writing more.
September 8, 2022
I have such a soft spot for strong heroines, and Hazel is an amazing one. This was a fun coming of age story that crosses a lot of ground from cover to cover. I really enjoyed the world building that went into this, making it a great sci-fi novel. You might notice some themes from our world leaking through, but it's subtle enough that the point is made without overwhelming the story. The plot moves along smoothly, and you really won't want to stop reading once you start. Great for sci-fi lovers!
November 25, 2022
Gave up after reading 20%
I can't remember what audience this book was for, but as a adult reader I found the plot amateurish and editing sorely lacking. 20% of the way through the book I have decided not to continue reading it.
I can't remember what audience this book was for, but as a adult reader I found the plot amateurish and editing sorely lacking. 20% of the way through the book I have decided not to continue reading it.
August 27, 2022
Hazel is a young girl who likes to look up at the night sky at all the stars and planets wishing that she could travel among the stars herself. There is one thing that Hazel is not aware of and that is that she is from space herself. Hazel has no idea that traveling in space is a real thing until the day she witnesses her mother and her twin sisters being taken away in a spaceship.
Hazel lived with her mother and twin sisters. They have not seen their father since they were little. Hazel is frantic with not knowing what to do but one thing is for sure she can’t find her mother and sisters by herself. She is going to have to have help if she is going to find them.
Hazel, her mom, her sisters, and her best friend Zita are all on vacation when they are taken. Not knowing what else to do Hazel and Zita decide to go back to Hazel’s until they can figure out where to start their search. While there Hazel finds a way to contact her dad.
Her mother has been keeping secrets from her and her sisters. Her mother knew where their dad was but failed to tell them. What is going on? What is she hiding? Where has her dad been all this time? Why has he not come to see them?
Hazel soon finds out where her dad has been all these years and why he hasn’t kept in contact with them. Hazel learns that she is from space the one place she has always wanted to go. Her dad is the only one who can help her find her sisters.
We get to see the world through Hazel and her sister's eyes. We get to see how the twins' lives are going and how they are living. We get to see the world that they were taken to. We get to learn about the people who kidnapped them. We get to see their new home and how all the people on this new planet live.
I enjoyed reading A Light Beam for Faith way more than I thought I would. I have always loved watching TV shows like Star Trek, The Orville, and The 100 which is exactly what A Light Beam for Faith reminded me of as I was reading it. I connected with Hazel as I too have always wished that I could go to space on a spaceship. I would have loved to have been a Starfleet officer and gone where no one has gone before, exploring space and meeting other species.
The world-building and descriptions were amazing! I had no problem whatsoever picturing it all in my head. I was hooked from the first page as there was not a dull moment to be found. The action alone kept me glued to the pages wanting to know what was around the next corner. I would love to see more from the world of A Light Beam for Faith. I would love to see what missions are on the agenda for Hazel. I would love to see more of Hazel’s life in space and life on Alpha Cygni, Alnita, and other planets.
I would recommend A Light Beam for Faith for all space exploration and science fiction fans and anyone who likes TV shows like Star Trek or The Orville. One-click your copy of A Light Beam for Faith today!
Hazel lived with her mother and twin sisters. They have not seen their father since they were little. Hazel is frantic with not knowing what to do but one thing is for sure she can’t find her mother and sisters by herself. She is going to have to have help if she is going to find them.
Hazel, her mom, her sisters, and her best friend Zita are all on vacation when they are taken. Not knowing what else to do Hazel and Zita decide to go back to Hazel’s until they can figure out where to start their search. While there Hazel finds a way to contact her dad.
Her mother has been keeping secrets from her and her sisters. Her mother knew where their dad was but failed to tell them. What is going on? What is she hiding? Where has her dad been all this time? Why has he not come to see them?
Hazel soon finds out where her dad has been all these years and why he hasn’t kept in contact with them. Hazel learns that she is from space the one place she has always wanted to go. Her dad is the only one who can help her find her sisters.
We get to see the world through Hazel and her sister's eyes. We get to see how the twins' lives are going and how they are living. We get to see the world that they were taken to. We get to learn about the people who kidnapped them. We get to see their new home and how all the people on this new planet live.
I enjoyed reading A Light Beam for Faith way more than I thought I would. I have always loved watching TV shows like Star Trek, The Orville, and The 100 which is exactly what A Light Beam for Faith reminded me of as I was reading it. I connected with Hazel as I too have always wished that I could go to space on a spaceship. I would have loved to have been a Starfleet officer and gone where no one has gone before, exploring space and meeting other species.
The world-building and descriptions were amazing! I had no problem whatsoever picturing it all in my head. I was hooked from the first page as there was not a dull moment to be found. The action alone kept me glued to the pages wanting to know what was around the next corner. I would love to see more from the world of A Light Beam for Faith. I would love to see what missions are on the agenda for Hazel. I would love to see more of Hazel’s life in space and life on Alpha Cygni, Alnita, and other planets.
I would recommend A Light Beam for Faith for all space exploration and science fiction fans and anyone who likes TV shows like Star Trek or The Orville. One-click your copy of A Light Beam for Faith today!
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