Across the Blue is a captivating novel that I enjoyed from the very first page. It's a story that not only historical romance fans will enjoy, but all readers as well. Carrie Turansky gently and skillfully weaves together faith, historical detail, romance, and even a little mystery. The design team did a beautiful job with the cover, for it conveys the story's mood and theme in a way that draws readers to it.
I love British settings, so the 1909 world of Edwardian England was my âcup of teaâ so to speak. I don't know how Turansky does it, but I was caught up in the sights, sounds, and culture of this era as I learned new things. It was a fascinating time historically because, for one thing, the woman's place was considered to be at home, a norm that the journalistically talented Bella wanted to break out of. Secondly, Germany's desire to control the European Continent was already obvious to many, and England's hesitancy to encourage aircraft development threatened to put the country at a disadvantage. I knew very little about the competition and prestige to be first at successfully flying over the English Channel and found this very interesting.
James and Bella felt real and believable, but with the societal differences and backgrounds between them, the possibility of their match seemed unlikely. Romantic tension was great and I enjoyed how their relationship slowly deepened as each pursued their dreams. James and Bella grew spiritually as well, as they realized the importance of following God's path for their lives.
Across the Blue is a beautiful story in every way. Carrie Turansky is a skilled, consistent writer and I look forward to many more stories from her talented hand. Highly recommended.
I was provided a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and Multnomah. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
I love British settings, so the 1909 world of Edwardian England was my âcup of teaâ so to speak. I don't know how Turansky does it, but I was caught up in the sights, sounds, and culture of this era as I learned new things. It was a fascinating time historically because, for one thing, the woman's place was considered to be at home, a norm that the journalistically talented Bella wanted to break out of. Secondly, Germany's desire to control the European Continent was already obvious to many, and England's hesitancy to encourage aircraft development threatened to put the country at a disadvantage. I knew very little about the competition and prestige to be first at successfully flying over the English Channel and found this very interesting.
James and Bella felt real and believable, but with the societal differences and backgrounds between them, the possibility of their match seemed unlikely. Romantic tension was great and I enjoyed how their relationship slowly deepened as each pursued their dreams. James and Bella grew spiritually as well, as they realized the importance of following God's path for their lives.
Across the Blue is a beautiful story in every way. Carrie Turansky is a skilled, consistent writer and I look forward to many more stories from her talented hand. Highly recommended.
I was provided a copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and Multnomah. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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