A review by khairun_atika
Beneath Wandering Stars by Ashlee Cowles

4.0

Beneath Wandering Stars was such a joy to read. It makes you feel awed yet sympathetic towards army brats, children to those who serve in the Army and the psychological effects it has on them. The army brat of this story, Gabi Santiago is a feisty soccer player with a fiery personality, whose life comes crashing down when her brother, a soldier, gets wounded in action. His many messages in the war epics he sent her conveys that he wishes for Gabi, their father and his best friend Seth Russo to walk the camino to Santiago on his behalf. Gabi finds herself on an almost month-long walking expedition with the boy she held a grudge for, but learns more about what it really means to serve in the Army. More importantly, she discovers her true purpose in walking the camino - to walk for her brother and praying for his recovery along the way, alongside his best friend. The depictions of the many inspiring characters Gabi and Seth met along the way makes this an enjoyable, heartwarming read, a beautiful story of hope, redemption and ultimately, love.