Historical Fiction Book Review: No Journey Too Far

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About the Book

Title: No Journey Too Far 

Series: McAlister Family, Book 2 

Author: Carrie Turansky 

Genre: Historical Fiction 

Publisher: Multnomah 

Release Date: June 8, 2021

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Publisher's Book Description

"A family long divided, a mysterious trunk, and a desperate journey across the ocean—all in the name of love. The epic saga of the McAlisters continues in this riveting sequel to No Ocean Too Wide.  

 

In 1909, Grace McAlister set sail for Canada as one of the thousands of British Home Children taken from their families and their homeland. Though she is fortunate enough to be adopted by wealthy parents, the secrets of her past are kept hidden for ten years until someone from her long-buried childhood arrives on her doorstep. With this new connection to her birth family, will she be brave enough to leave her sheltered life in Toronto and uncover the truth? 

  

After enduring hardship as an indentured British Home Child, Garth McAlister left Canada to serve in World War I. His sweetheart, Emma Lafferty, promised to wait for his return, but after three long years apart, her letters suddenly stopped. When Garth arrives home from the war to unexpected news, he is determined to return to Canada once more on a daunting mission to find the two women he refuses to abandon—his long-lost sister and his mysteriously missing sweetheart.”

My Review

No Journey Too Far, by Carrie Turansky, is the second book in The McAlister Family series. This touching historical fiction novel is set in England and Canada in the months following the end of WWI. With an emphasis on the value of friends and the gift of family, this book is engaging and inspiring. Elements of romance, suspense, and history strengthen a plot that is altogether captivating and meaningful. From the first sentence to the last, this novel is wholly moving as it explores such worthy themes as struggle and success, heartache and hope, and loss and restoration. Abounding with thoughtful details and compelling drama, this story is utterly endearing and memorable. 

 

The characters in this book are truly authentic and relatable. From the first few pages, I found myself easily invested in their stories, sincerely caring about them and their motivations, their concerns, their goals, and their faith. Even when facing significant struggles and setbacks, the characters display a tremendous depth of patience. They must wait frequently. They wait on others, they wait for answers, and they wait for news. Yet, in all their waiting, they exhibit a patient trust that all things will work out as they should according to God’s perfect will and timing. Throughout this book, the characters’ patient perseverance is evidence of a faith grounded in a God who is always trustworthy. And it is through these characters, their steadfast endurance, and their humble faith, that the plot flows easily, sweeping the reader along on a satisfying journey of danger, doubt, hope, love, and new beginnings.  

 

In No Journey Too Far, Ms. Turansky’s writing is well-researched, detailed, heart-felt, and expressive, making this novel especially fascinating and engaging. With its compelling blend of history, romance, faith, and suspense, this book is an uplifting, enjoyable novel that I wholeheartedly recommend to all readers.  

  

*I was given a copy of this book from the publisher/author. A review was not required. The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are entirely my own.

 

About the Author: Carrie Turansky

“CARRIE TURANSKY is the award-winning author of more than twenty inspirational novels and novellas and a winner of the ACFW Carol Award, the International Digital Award, and the Holt Medallion. She loved traveling to England to research her latest Edwardian novels including No Journey Too Far, No Ocean Too Wide, Across the Blue, Shine Like the Dawn, and The Highland Hall series. Her novels have received stared reviews from Christianbooks.com and Library Journal. They have been translated into several languages and enjoyed by readers around the world.” --Biography from Carrie Turansky’s author page on Amazon.com.

Click here to visit Carrie Turansky's website. 

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