Ashley Boulais

Vulnerable, raw,  and poetic.  This book is better than a devotional.  Each story compels the reader to rest at Jesus ' feet.  It addresses the lonely, dark nights when God hasn't answered our prayers the way we hoped; the way we thought best.  What then?  We thrash against God and pound our fists on the floor... and so does Katie.  With fourteen kids, a husband, and a thriving ministry in a land marked by poverty, Katie knows the weariness we each feel at some point.  This is her story.  And Simon's story.  And Betty's story.  And Mack's story. It's all of our stories as we dare to hope in God's goodness during times of loss and raw pain. I HIGHLY recommend this book, and while you're at it, read Kisses from Katie too.  You won't be sorry.

Author Adriana Mather shows a deep understanding and a plethora of knowledge about the Titanic and the passengers aboard.  Her story is a unique and creative blend between history and magic. Unfortunately, that is about as much as I enjoyed about the book.  Though not technically a sequel (I think), there is a lot of background information left out or mentioned without details.  The story is filled with teenage angst and drama and I found the characters to be underdeveloped, unrelatable, and even unlikable at times.  The love relationship between the main character, Sam, and a ghost is downright weird, and she even throws in a lesbian relationship for the sake of it,  even though it does nothing to move the plot along.  The book is too long and predictable.  If you're considering reading this book,  I say skip it. I received my copy free from Bloggingforbooks.com in exchange for my honest review.