"Emily Bell believes in destiny. To her, being forced to sing a solo in the church choir - despite her average voice - is fate: because it's while she's singing that she first sees Sam. At first sight, they are connected.
Sam Border wishes he could escape, but there's nowhere for him to run. He and his little brother, Riddle, have spent their entire lives constantly uprooted by their unstable father. That is, until Sam sees Emily. That's when everything changes.
As Sam and Riddle are welcomed into the Bells' lives, they witness the warmth and protection of a family for the first time. But when tragedy strikes, they're left fighting for survival in the desolate wilderness, and wondering if they'll ever find a place where they can belong."
Review:
This was certainly an emotional book. I expected a love story, to be honest, and that's not at all what I got. But that's not a bad thing. Actually, this book was far better than I thought it was going to be. It made me appreciate the life I live and the considerate people who surround me. Sam and Riddle suffered things no one should ever suffer, and my heart rang out to them with every flip of the page. I cheered Sam on when he protected his brother and wanted to hug little Riddle when he was afraid or sad. These kids were more than just survivors; they persevered through hell and high water, both metaphorically and physically. My only complaint about this book was Bobby Ellis. He was an annoying little tick of a character that really had no business in this story. I really don't understand why his point of view was included in the story. But nonetheless I wholeheartedly enjoyed this book. The end had tears springing from my eyes.
Sam Border wishes he could escape, but there's nowhere for him to run. He and his little brother, Riddle, have spent their entire lives constantly uprooted by their unstable father. That is, until Sam sees Emily. That's when everything changes.
As Sam and Riddle are welcomed into the Bells' lives, they witness the warmth and protection of a family for the first time. But when tragedy strikes, they're left fighting for survival in the desolate wilderness, and wondering if they'll ever find a place where they can belong."
Review:
This was certainly an emotional book. I expected a love story, to be honest, and that's not at all what I got. But that's not a bad thing. Actually, this book was far better than I thought it was going to be. It made me appreciate the life I live and the considerate people who surround me. Sam and Riddle suffered things no one should ever suffer, and my heart rang out to them with every flip of the page. I cheered Sam on when he protected his brother and wanted to hug little Riddle when he was afraid or sad. These kids were more than just survivors; they persevered through hell and high water, both metaphorically and physically. My only complaint about this book was Bobby Ellis. He was an annoying little tick of a character that really had no business in this story. I really don't understand why his point of view was included in the story. But nonetheless I wholeheartedly enjoyed this book. The end had tears springing from my eyes.
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