Heather R Lorenz

To say I loved this book is an understatement. I am impressed with the ability this young writer has to create two worlds that are so realistic. Her ability to pull the reader into the life of Constance, who has faced such hardship is truly an art. From the minute I began to read about the hardships Constance had to face and her reaction to them I knew I was hooked. This is not one of those books where you are lead to believe that the main character has bad things happen and then breaks into song singing "the sun will come out tomorrow." I could feel her pain and anguish with each new trial thrown her way. I loved the way Constance and Prince Drinian butted heads from the very beginning. I was rooting for them all the way through, hoping there would be a relationship. I felt so bad for Woodphere knowing how he had felt for Constance's mother.

When Constance tries to make friends with a young girl who in in love with the Prince and finds a jealous girl instead she is heartbroken. She feels she has to do something to make things right and learns that sometimes things are out of your hands. I think the thing I enjoyed the most was the way God was woven into the plot. This is not an in your face, preach at you type of book. You are subtly shown their faith. It comes through in the way Prince Drinian tries to help his people and even his enemies. I loved the story of how they received the first Bible on their planet. That was something else that was different from most time travel books. The character is not transported back in time so much, but to another planet. I agree with the blurb that at times I felt like the story had a Chronicles of Narnia feel. To me this young lady has great talent and definitely understood the writing style of C.S. Lewis. However, I honestly loved this one more and that is saying a lot since I am such a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia. This is only the first book so I am hoping she writes quickly, since this one just came out August 2. I will be waiting enthusiastically for the second book. I need to know if Constance and Prince Drinian will meet again.
I received a copy to help facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are my own.… (plus d'informations)