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sarahs_readingparty's review against another edition
3.0
i love WWII novels and cheesy christian fiction, so this series is right up my alley. some parts were kinda slow though, and there are a lot of characters to keep track of. all in all an enjoyable read.
emslovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
Reading books like this make me realize just how much I wish I'd been born earlier. I'm an old soul, and the 40s would have been my time. If I could go back, I would, with eyes wide open. I love this series. Really, I love all of Sarah's books!
tanyarobinson's review against another edition
3.0
On Distant Wings was just a little too cheesy for me, and a little too blatantly Christian. In general I like books with characters who are comfortable showing their faith, but it doesn't feel realistic to have a large part of the cast talking about what "the Lord wants in my life," especially when they're in the middle of the European War Theater (a fantastic setting for a novel, in my opinion!).
In the first book of Sundin's Nightingale series, I found the romance much more compelling than in this one. It was just too predictable. The author made a big deal of the fact that her hero and heroine couldn't be together because he was enlisted and she an officer, yet they seemed to get around that just fine. Then the other reasons for them to be apart seemed ridiculous to me. Whatever, I just didn't love this book. Barely 3 stars.
In the first book of Sundin's Nightingale series, I found the romance much more compelling than in this one. It was just too predictable. The author made a big deal of the fact that her hero and heroine couldn't be together because he was enlisted and she an officer, yet they seemed to get around that just fine. Then the other reasons for them to be apart seemed ridiculous to me. Whatever, I just didn't love this book. Barely 3 stars.
marjolaine_lafreniere's review against another edition
5.0
Again, I cried.
I am really liking Sarah Sundin as a writer. She has yet to disappoint. I think I might start buying her books on the strength of her name, and that's not something I really do anymore.
I am really liking Sarah Sundin as a writer. She has yet to disappoint. I think I might start buying her books on the strength of her name, and that's not something I really do anymore.
danyrn's review against another edition
5.0
Lieutenant Georgianna Taylor has everything she could've dreamed of. She has a boyfriend back home, a loving family, and a challenging job as a flight nurse. Her life is turned upside down when she meets an enlisted man who shows her that she's more than the baby that doesn't make decisions for herself. She now must make decisions for herself even the hard ones. Even if it means she must do the opposite of what everyone wants for her.
Sergeant John Hutchinson resents the lack of respect he gets as a noncommissioned serviceman and how his career, pharmacology, is portrayed in the military. The war also keeps him from his fiancé and all he wants is to go home and marry her. Until he meets Georgie. Georgie does everything his fiancé doesn't, she encourages him and trusts him. He tries to fight the attraction, but the more he spends with her and away from his fiancé the more attraction he feels for her.
The more time they spend together the more their forbidden attraction grows. And while they share a love of the starry night skies over Sicily, their lives back home are falling apart. Everything seems to be changing around them and life is pulling them apart. But with God and love maybe, just maybe, love with survive loss and a war.
Can Georgie learn to make her own decisions or will she continue to let people make decisions for her? Can Hutch find contentment in any area The Lord places him or will he let stubbornness and bitterness control and consume him? Can love weather the storm of life and war or will their love fall apart under the pressure? Will following the Lord's plan bring them together or farther apart?
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Sarah Sundin is by far my favorite author of WWII novels. Her ability to create visuals with a few words and get me engrossed in a story from the start is breathtaking. Every time I pick up one her novels I know I'm in for a roller coaster ride and a vibrant glimpse into history. This novel captured me just like the others that I've read by her and I absolutely can't wait for more.
The storyline in this book is incredible. It's intriguing, engaging, and absolutely beautiful. Not only did I feel like I was the character and was celebrating their victories and mourning their failures, but the descriptive writing left me with such detail I feel like I could see the dirt, sweat, and frustration on the faces of each character. It was a completely new experience and I loved it. I can't wait to experience that again.
The romance in this novel is just what I've come to expect from this author. I was given the perfect romance. It had the perfect amount of romance and emotional bonding, that I've come to expect and love from Sarah Sundin. The struggles they both went through made them stronger and made their love even more sweet and I loved it so much.
The part I liked most about the story was the message or lesson on there. It was all about trusting in God to lead you where He wants you whether you're like Georgie and you are afraid to make a mistake or whether you're like Hutch and charge ahead without asking what God wants. It was a message I need to hear over and over again because I tend to be like Hutch so to read this book really helped with that.
The World War II time frame is one of my favorite time to read about and so I grab as many of them as I can, but the person who does them the best, by far, is Sarah Sundin. Her research is impeccable and her knowledge of time period and the care and morale of the soldiers is astounding and I eat up her books like a chocolate cupcake, very quickly. I absolutely can't wait for the third book in this series and to see who falls in love next, though I have an idea.
Overall, I loved this book. I literally don't have any complaints about it and thought it was absolutely perfect as is. This book is perfect for people like me who love WWII romances and love Sarah Sundin. However, it's probably best to keep this book out of the hands of your children, teens and younger, and only in yours. I give this book a five out of five.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for this review. All opinions expressed are my own.*
elevetha's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars.
Seriously, what the bloody heck is that supposed to mean? Oh, well, guys have neeeeeeeds *insert eyerolling into other dimensions* so obviously they can't be trusted to not be major a-holes? Color me annoyed.
"Ward had always been a gentlemen, but men were men."
Seriously, what the bloody heck is that supposed to mean? Oh, well, guys have neeeeeeeds *insert eyerolling into other dimensions* so obviously they can't be trusted to not be major a-holes? Color me annoyed.
blackngoldgirlsbookspot's review against another edition
4.0
When it comes to stories set during World War II, there's no other author whose books I'd rather read than Sarah Sundin's. On Distant Shores, the latest book in the Wings of the Nightingale series, has romance and breathtaking war-time action that make it 400 plus pages of page-turning bliss. Unlike many series' that I have read, this book covers the same timeline as the first book, With Every Letter, AND includes characters we previously met while still being utterly surprising and entertaining.
Flight Nurse, Georgiana Taylor went against her family's and fiance's wishes and followed her best friend, Rose, to war. In the midst of intense fighting, she begins to second guess her decision to become a nurse but with faith and a little help from her new friend, John Hutchinson aka Hutch, she battles through her insecurities while abroad. Hutch, isn't without his own problems, believing that he and his fellow Army pharmacists will never get the respect or the recognition they deserve. Both Georgie and Hutch overcome extreme hurdles in their personal lives and in the army and find a love that neither were looking for.
On Distant Shores captures the sisterly bond of the female nurses during combat in a realistic and intriguing way. The unpredictability of war and even the fickleness of nature amplify the danger for Georgie and her patients. From one page to the next I never knew what was coming! I could not put this book down. I liked the romance of With Every Letter a bit more than what took place in this story but still I have no qualms about recommending this book to anyone who loves Christian fiction.
~ My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ~
*I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
Flight Nurse, Georgiana Taylor went against her family's and fiance's wishes and followed her best friend, Rose, to war. In the midst of intense fighting, she begins to second guess her decision to become a nurse but with faith and a little help from her new friend, John Hutchinson aka Hutch, she battles through her insecurities while abroad. Hutch, isn't without his own problems, believing that he and his fellow Army pharmacists will never get the respect or the recognition they deserve. Both Georgie and Hutch overcome extreme hurdles in their personal lives and in the army and find a love that neither were looking for.
On Distant Shores captures the sisterly bond of the female nurses during combat in a realistic and intriguing way. The unpredictability of war and even the fickleness of nature amplify the danger for Georgie and her patients. From one page to the next I never knew what was coming! I could not put this book down. I liked the romance of With Every Letter a bit more than what took place in this story but still I have no qualms about recommending this book to anyone who loves Christian fiction.
~ My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ~
*I received a complimentary copy of this book for review from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
amandak's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
chloewakham's review against another edition
4.0
I began reading this book a bit apprehensive, because I thought that nothing could beat the first in the series, With Every Letter , and Tom and Mellie were written so beautifully. But, On Distant Shores surpassed all my expectations! I loved how we got to explore more of Georgie's story while still living in the beautiful setting and around past characters. I can't wait to read #3 in the Wings of the Nightingale series soon!
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