Review: From Sky to Sky

From Sky to Sky

by Amanda G. Stevens

About the Book

Zac Wilson can’t die.
 
Daredevil Zac Wilson isn’t the first celebrity to keep a secret from the world, but his might be the most marvelous in history: Zac doesn’t age and injuries can’t kill him. What’s more, he’s part of a close-knit group of others just like him.
 
Holed up in Harbor Vale, Michigan, Zac meets two more of his kind who claim others in their circle have died. Are their lifetimes finally ending naturally, or is someone targeting them—a predator who knows what they are?
 
The answers Zac unearths present impossible dilemmas: whom to protect, how to seek justice, how to bring peace to turmoil. His next action could fracture forever the family he longs to unite. Now might be the time to ask for help. . .from God Himself. But Zac’s greatest fear is facing the God he has run from for more than a century.

My Thoughts

Having heard lots of rave reviews for other novels by Amanda G. Stevens, my attention was drawn to this book. I found the plot very interesting. I don’t typically read speculative fiction, so this was a refreshing story for me. It’s a very thought provoking read that delves deeper into questions of faith and humanity than I had anticipated. However, I didn’t read the prequel, No Less Days, before reading From Sky to Sky, leaving me to feel a bit lost for most of the book. I highly recommend reading them in order. Having appreciated the author’s writing style, I’m definitely interested in checking out the first book.

There’s a large cast of characters in this book. Some of them were likable and some were not. I’m somewhat torn when it comes to the main character, Zac. He seemed very closed-off and was difficult to connect to. There were places in the book when I felt as if he had the makings of a good hero, but I just didn’t feel as invested in this character as I usual like to feel.

I may have had a few minor issues with this book, but I overall found it to be a solid read. Fans of fast-paced speculative fiction with a thoughtful faith message will definitely want to check out From Sky to Sky.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Books through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.