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Departures: Two Rediscovered Stories of Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen
Robin Jones Gunn
4.06 AVERAGE
12 reviews for:
Departures: Two Rediscovered Stories of Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen
Robin Jones Gunn
4.06 AVERAGE
I received this book through the FirstReads giveaway. Departures is 2 stories in one book. In the first story, Christy Miller goes back to her hometown and reconnects with Matthew, and old friend. In the second story, Sierra Jensen goes on a weekend vacation to Montana with her friend Jana and Jana's family. This book is geared toward teenagers and would make a great summer read. I really enjoyed it. The plot flowed at a good pace, and the characters were very relatable.
"Departures: Two Rediscovered Stories of Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen" by Robin Jones Gunn is a heartwarming collection that deserves its five-star rating. This book brings together two beloved series, Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen, in a delightful reunion that will captivate fans old and new.
The first story reunites readers with Christy Miller, allowing us to revisit her life and experience the familiar warmth and charm of her character. The second story reintroduces us to Sierra Jensen, inviting us to join her on a new adventure. Both narratives showcase Robin Jones Gunn's masterful storytelling and her ability to create relatable and engaging characters.
In "Departures," the characters' growth and development shine through as they face new challenges and embrace life's unexpected twists. It is a testament to the author's talent that these stories seamlessly fit within the existing series, providing a seamless continuation of the characters' journeys.
Returning to the world of Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen is like catching up with old friends. The characters feel like cherished companions, and their struggles, triumphs, and personal revelations resonate with authenticity. Robin Jones Gunn skillfully captures the essence of teenage life and the complexities of relationships, making readers feel invested in the characters' lives.
The writing in "Departures" is heartfelt and engaging, with a balance of lighthearted moments and meaningful introspection. Robin Jones Gunn's prose is fluid and evocative, immersing readers in the emotional landscape of the stories. The themes of faith, friendship, and personal growth are beautifully explored, offering valuable insights and inspiring readers along the way.
Whether you are a longtime fan of the Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen series or discovering these characters for the first time, "Departures" is a delightful read. It provides a nostalgic trip down memory lane while also offering new adventures and revelations. This collection is a testament to the enduring appeal of these characters and their ability to touch readers' hearts.
In summary, "Departures: Two Rediscovered Stories of Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen" is a heartwarming reunion with beloved characters. Robin Jones Gunn's storytelling prowess, relatable characters, and exploration of faith and friendship make for a captivating and satisfying reading experience. Whether you are seeking a nostalgic return to cherished series or a new reader looking to embark on a memorable journey, this book will leave you with a renewed sense of joy, nostalgia, and the enduring power of connection.
The first story reunites readers with Christy Miller, allowing us to revisit her life and experience the familiar warmth and charm of her character. The second story reintroduces us to Sierra Jensen, inviting us to join her on a new adventure. Both narratives showcase Robin Jones Gunn's masterful storytelling and her ability to create relatable and engaging characters.
In "Departures," the characters' growth and development shine through as they face new challenges and embrace life's unexpected twists. It is a testament to the author's talent that these stories seamlessly fit within the existing series, providing a seamless continuation of the characters' journeys.
Returning to the world of Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen is like catching up with old friends. The characters feel like cherished companions, and their struggles, triumphs, and personal revelations resonate with authenticity. Robin Jones Gunn skillfully captures the essence of teenage life and the complexities of relationships, making readers feel invested in the characters' lives.
The writing in "Departures" is heartfelt and engaging, with a balance of lighthearted moments and meaningful introspection. Robin Jones Gunn's prose is fluid and evocative, immersing readers in the emotional landscape of the stories. The themes of faith, friendship, and personal growth are beautifully explored, offering valuable insights and inspiring readers along the way.
Whether you are a longtime fan of the Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen series or discovering these characters for the first time, "Departures" is a delightful read. It provides a nostalgic trip down memory lane while also offering new adventures and revelations. This collection is a testament to the enduring appeal of these characters and their ability to touch readers' hearts.
In summary, "Departures: Two Rediscovered Stories of Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen" is a heartwarming reunion with beloved characters. Robin Jones Gunn's storytelling prowess, relatable characters, and exploration of faith and friendship make for a captivating and satisfying reading experience. Whether you are seeking a nostalgic return to cherished series or a new reader looking to embark on a memorable journey, this book will leave you with a renewed sense of joy, nostalgia, and the enduring power of connection.
Reread (2011 & 2020)... RJG is an author I automatically order. Like Karen Kingsbury (another Christian fiction author) she writes dynamic characters who each have their own series and appear in other series. Last fall I started back at the beginning with the main protagonist, Christy Miller, as she turns 15 and started reading them in timeline order instead of publishing order. Nearly 30-40 books later Christy and her forever friends are in their 30s, married and parents. They are fictional but I swear I "see" them and often think what a certain character would do in my shoes, etc. They are imprinted on my heart and I truely consider them all friends.
Ten years ago I read the Christy Miller series of books by Robin Jones Gunn, after a good friend recommended them for their spiritual application. Spiritual? A set of teen books? Usually these things are all fluff--which girl likes which boy, blah blah blah. Yes, there is some of that here. HOWEVER, I had clearly underestimated Ms. Gunn. Not only are the spiritual applications there, the characters also seem so real--as in, they go through challenges, have ups and downs, pray and try to let God work, mess up sometimes, and start all over again. What I have loved about the character of Christy Miller is that she falters, but she is growing. From Book One of the series, we see a dramatic shift in her character that is nevertheless subtle enough to be valid.
In Departures, we see Christy after having just graduated from high school. Now, I have read the books that are further in the series, so I know how it all ends up. This novella is more of an intermission-type of story. It was interesting, though, and I did like what the author did with the characters in less than 100 pages.
The second novella was about Sierra Jensen, who Gunn also wrote a series of books about, and who eventually does hover in the periphery of the Christy books as well. I hadn't read much about Sierra but I liked her immediately. In this book, she is only fifteen, yet she seems really grounded (but, again, not unrealistically so). This contrasts the Christy character at age fifteen, who was much more flighty and goofy. I like that the character knows who she is and seeks out a relationship with God on her own. Inspiring stuff!
Thank you, Ms. Gunn, for these stories, which upon rediscovery, are just as wonderful as ever!
In Departures, we see Christy after having just graduated from high school. Now, I have read the books that are further in the series, so I know how it all ends up. This novella is more of an intermission-type of story. It was interesting, though, and I did like what the author did with the characters in less than 100 pages.
The second novella was about Sierra Jensen, who Gunn also wrote a series of books about, and who eventually does hover in the periphery of the Christy books as well. I hadn't read much about Sierra but I liked her immediately. In this book, she is only fifteen, yet she seems really grounded (but, again, not unrealistically so). This contrasts the Christy character at age fifteen, who was much more flighty and goofy. I like that the character knows who she is and seeks out a relationship with God on her own. Inspiring stuff!
Thank you, Ms. Gunn, for these stories, which upon rediscovery, are just as wonderful as ever!
i don’t think i’ll ever be able to rate a RJG book about Christy or her friends less than 5 stars because they’re just so nostalgic and pure and good. i had so much fun with this and i’m happy to be be able to go back to Sierra’s books whenever i’m in the mood to now that i’ve finished this!!
3.5 stars. These two stories just didn’t feel like part of the Christy canon, you wouldn’t miss anything important if you didn’t read this book. They were decent stories, though.
Before I share my review of this book, I must say the following;I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
This book was comprised of two short stories about Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen. The stories were definiely aimed at teenage girls. I think I would have enjoyed the stories better if I had read the series the author had written about each of the characters. It was hard to connect with the characters because it was assumed the reader had already read the series.
This book was comprised of two short stories about Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen. The stories were definiely aimed at teenage girls. I think I would have enjoyed the stories better if I had read the series the author had written about each of the characters. It was hard to connect with the characters because it was assumed the reader had already read the series.
This book has two short stories in it that are part of a much larger series. They are ok reads on their own, but there is a lot of back story that I was missing out on.
I did enjoy the book. But I felt that I would have enjoyed it much more if I would have read the entire series.
I don’t think I will be going back to read the earlier books, because I didn’t enjoy it that much.
It didn’t have that same grip over me that many other books have. I think it is because they were short stories and it was assumed by the author that you know all of the back story.
So unless you have already read some of the series, you might want to steer clear.
I did enjoy the book. But I felt that I would have enjoyed it much more if I would have read the entire series.
I don’t think I will be going back to read the earlier books, because I didn’t enjoy it that much.
It didn’t have that same grip over me that many other books have. I think it is because they were short stories and it was assumed by the author that you know all of the back story.
So unless you have already read some of the series, you might want to steer clear.
Worth a read if you are a fan of the Christy Miller/Sierra Jensen books -- fills in holes for Christy and gives you a bit of earlier history on Sierra. Otherwise it's just okay.
I won this book in a goodreads contest. I'm very happy to have won this book. I can't wait to read it. It looks very fun and interesting.