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Miracle's Journey
The powerful sequel to Miracle's Song .
Miracle’s fingers roam through her hair as memories of her brother , Andre, float into her subconscious. His death changed her. It changed everything.
All she wants to do now is try to survive life without him. But memories of her best friend, Kim, blaming Andre for his own death linger in her mind. Her body tenses at the thought.
“I saw him point the gun at the officers.” Kim’s words sink deep inside Miracle’s soul , shattering the love that once existed. Miracle needs to escape . She needs to run away from reality, so she turns to music.
A chill spreads across her skin as the beat booms through her headphones, and the darkness covers her in its embrace. The familiar feeling of falling takes over, and her world changes once again.
But something is wrong. This isn’t like before; everything is different . Can she survive or is it already too late?
Miracle’s fingers roam through her hair as memories of her brother , Andre, float into her subconscious. His death changed her. It changed everything.
All she wants to do now is try to survive life without him. But memories of her best friend, Kim, blaming Andre for his own death linger in her mind. Her body tenses at the thought.
“I saw him point the gun at the officers.” Kim’s words sink deep inside Miracle’s soul , shattering the love that once existed. Miracle needs to escape . She needs to run away from reality, so she turns to music.
A chill spreads across her skin as the beat booms through her headphones, and the darkness covers her in its embrace. The familiar feeling of falling takes over, and her world changes once again.
But something is wrong. This isn’t like before; everything is different . Can she survive or is it already too late?
189 pages, Paperback
Published August 28, 2022
About the author
Rodney LaMarr
6 books15 followersRodney LaMarr grew up in Lancaster, California. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy, where he served for over 20 years. His military service allowed him to see the world and do things he never thought imaginable. But from his military service, two amazing things happened.
The first was that he met and married the love of his life and had three wonderful kids. The second thing was being re-introduced to reading during long deployments. This newfound love transformed into a love of writing.
When not behind the laptop writing novellas or trying (and failing) at graphic design, he can be found in the gym doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (again, trying and failing).
Rodney LaMarr is the creator of the California Dreaming Series, which include Miracle’s Song, Miracle’s Journey, and Andre’s Story.
The first was that he met and married the love of his life and had three wonderful kids. The second thing was being re-introduced to reading during long deployments. This newfound love transformed into a love of writing.
When not behind the laptop writing novellas or trying (and failing) at graphic design, he can be found in the gym doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (again, trying and failing).
Rodney LaMarr is the creator of the California Dreaming Series, which include Miracle’s Song, Miracle’s Journey, and Andre’s Story.
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September 29, 2022
I see what you did there, mister LaMarr. Short but highly addictive. This was a solid sequel to the California Dreaming series.
As I said in the review of the first book, I do love the imagery and writing style, especially because of Miracle's condition, which makes her travel back in time and gives us more context about her family.
I'd still like to see how the judgment of what happened to Miracle's brother, and now to Kim's, ultimately unfolded. But despite that, I think the story is developing very well, and the characters are well-built.
It was very painful for me to see Miracle struggling with her condition and the fear of getting lost in it, and there is one revelation in particular that made me jump out of my chair.
So, yes, I do recommend this 100%, and can't wait to see what LaMarr as in store for us.
I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.
As I said in the review of the first book, I do love the imagery and writing style, especially because of Miracle's condition, which makes her travel back in time and gives us more context about her family.
I'd still like to see how the judgment of what happened to Miracle's brother, and now to Kim's, ultimately unfolded. But despite that, I think the story is developing very well, and the characters are well-built.
It was very painful for me to see Miracle struggling with her condition and the fear of getting lost in it, and there is one revelation in particular that made me jump out of my chair.
So, yes, I do recommend this 100%, and can't wait to see what LaMarr as in store for us.
I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 3, 2022
This was a strong sequel in the California Dreaming series. It had what I enjoyed from Miracle's Song and I think improved on the story. I enjoyed the way Rodney LaMarr wrote this and was glad to keep reading this series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 18, 2023
Miracle’s Journey picks up the story post-trial. Miracle and her family are struggling to return to daily life without Dre. This story introduced some new characters as well as provided some backstory. The time-travel aspect of Miracle’s visions was compelling and wrapped up the story well.
I was absolutely riveted while reading this book. It brought up all kinds of emotions as Miracle dealt with her visions, her loss of a best friend, and attacks on her person. Truly a satisfying sequel to Miracle’s Song.
Special thanks to BookSirens for the ARC. All thoughts in this review are honest and my own.
I was absolutely riveted while reading this book. It brought up all kinds of emotions as Miracle dealt with her visions, her loss of a best friend, and attacks on her person. Truly a satisfying sequel to Miracle’s Song.
Special thanks to BookSirens for the ARC. All thoughts in this review are honest and my own.
September 18, 2024
I loved it! It was amazing. It was so beautiful. I was hooked from the beginning. I was hanging onto every word.
December 24, 2024
It was a very good book. I really like when she goes into the past and then back to reality.
May 5, 2025
Rodney LaMarr really knows how to keep the momentum going. Miracle’s Journey is a quick read, but it’s almost impossible to put down. His writing flows effortlessly, and the way he uses Miracle’s condition to peel back the layers of her family’s past is one of the series’ greatest strengths. Each trip into the past reveals something new, adding both emotional depth and another piece to the puzzle.
I’m still waiting for answers about what really happened to Miracle’s brother, and now Kim’s situation has only made me even more curious. Not every question is answered here, but it never feels frustrating. Instead, it feels like the story is building towards something much bigger, while giving the characters room to grow in meaningful ways.
Miracle continues to be such a compelling protagonist. Watching her struggle to stay anchored in the present while carrying the emotional burden of her ability is genuinely heartbreaking. And there’s one scene that completely caught me off guard, I actually had to stop reading for a second. No spoilers, but if you’ve read it, you’ll probably know the exact moment I’m talking about.
I’m really enjoying where this series is heading. The mystery keeps expanding, the emotional stakes continue to rise, and I’m more invested than ever in finding out what happens next.
As a mum, I also found myself connecting with Miracle's story in ways I hadn't expected. Her struggle with time, memory, and family made me think about the histories we inherit and the ones we're creating for our own children.
There's something especially moving about Miracle's fear of losing herself to the past. It reminded me how easy it is to get caught up in everything that's already happened, when what we really want is to stay present for the people we love. That emotional thread resonated with me just as much as the mystery itself.
I’m still waiting for answers about what really happened to Miracle’s brother, and now Kim’s situation has only made me even more curious. Not every question is answered here, but it never feels frustrating. Instead, it feels like the story is building towards something much bigger, while giving the characters room to grow in meaningful ways.
Miracle continues to be such a compelling protagonist. Watching her struggle to stay anchored in the present while carrying the emotional burden of her ability is genuinely heartbreaking. And there’s one scene that completely caught me off guard, I actually had to stop reading for a second. No spoilers, but if you’ve read it, you’ll probably know the exact moment I’m talking about.
I’m really enjoying where this series is heading. The mystery keeps expanding, the emotional stakes continue to rise, and I’m more invested than ever in finding out what happens next.
As a mum, I also found myself connecting with Miracle's story in ways I hadn't expected. Her struggle with time, memory, and family made me think about the histories we inherit and the ones we're creating for our own children.
There's something especially moving about Miracle's fear of losing herself to the past. It reminded me how easy it is to get caught up in everything that's already happened, when what we really want is to stay present for the people we love. That emotional thread resonated with me just as much as the mystery itself.
September 4, 2022
BOOK: MIRACLE'S JOURNEY-BOOK TWO OF THE CALIFORNIA DREAMING SERIES BY RODNEY LAMARR.
BOOK REVIEWER: OKOKO AYEZU TAMARAPREYE.
SYNOPSIS
A YA book with young Miracle as it's major character.It's a sports story on Miracle's dreams,visions and time travel journeys ;her relationship with Greg; forgiveness; and on her inquisitiveness in unraveling the mystery behind her brothers death.The book reveals Miracle's experience with sea piracy and plea for Mercy by victims.It raises questions on procreation and whether the evolution of internet and TV helps reduces procreation rate; and whether the girl child should be educated or end in the kitchen.This book exposes the complications in love from the irony of loving and causing pain to the one one loves deliberately; applauding those who caused pain;love triumping over hatred;the difficulties and hardships of marriages and the minor issues that may arise in marriage;the joy and beauty of marriage as well as the physical and mental passion.The book also touches on the prevailing power of truth through the lives of Dre and Kim.
LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE STORY
🔥Love triumphs over hatred just as we see the kids innocent love in the story could not be matched by the hatred of the man who threw a soda can at them.
APPLICATION OF LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE STORY
Love indeed triumphs over hatred even in modern day reality.
BOOK REVIEWER: OKOKO AYEZU TAMARAPREYE.
SYNOPSIS
A YA book with young Miracle as it's major character.It's a sports story on Miracle's dreams,visions and time travel journeys ;her relationship with Greg; forgiveness; and on her inquisitiveness in unraveling the mystery behind her brothers death.The book reveals Miracle's experience with sea piracy and plea for Mercy by victims.It raises questions on procreation and whether the evolution of internet and TV helps reduces procreation rate; and whether the girl child should be educated or end in the kitchen.This book exposes the complications in love from the irony of loving and causing pain to the one one loves deliberately; applauding those who caused pain;love triumping over hatred;the difficulties and hardships of marriages and the minor issues that may arise in marriage;the joy and beauty of marriage as well as the physical and mental passion.The book also touches on the prevailing power of truth through the lives of Dre and Kim.
LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE STORY
🔥Love triumphs over hatred just as we see the kids innocent love in the story could not be matched by the hatred of the man who threw a soda can at them.
APPLICATION OF LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE STORY
Love indeed triumphs over hatred even in modern day reality.
December 12, 2023
I am a time traveler, we all are. We are voyagers with incremental linear progression bouncing around between today and yesterday, sometimes there are hints of tomorrow. Mostly not.
History 101 in all its horrific terrible beauty. It’s a story I don’t want to hear and one I can’t forget, because 1992 on 115th street, in the neighborhood where I grew up, my life was forever changed. I don’t want to know this story; I wish I didn’t know it.
Miracle’s Journey by Rodney Lamarr is the second story of an amazing trilogy that everyone should read. In this second Journey we continue to navigate Miracle’s world and brace ourselves for each timeslip as it takes us through glimpses of a history of pain and triumph.
Rodney tell this story with an almost lyrical poetic cadence with A’rese Emokpae’s narration giving breath and life to every word. Her voice resonates with the eloquence that is Miracle.
And though I know I will never again see impossibly beautiful hazel eyes, with thick lashes, there are moments when I hear him, forever seventeen, he calls out to me, “Titi Lily,” and I’m a time traveler.
I’m there with Miracle, in joy and grief.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8CVwyBc/
History 101 in all its horrific terrible beauty. It’s a story I don’t want to hear and one I can’t forget, because 1992 on 115th street, in the neighborhood where I grew up, my life was forever changed. I don’t want to know this story; I wish I didn’t know it.
Miracle’s Journey by Rodney Lamarr is the second story of an amazing trilogy that everyone should read. In this second Journey we continue to navigate Miracle’s world and brace ourselves for each timeslip as it takes us through glimpses of a history of pain and triumph.
Rodney tell this story with an almost lyrical poetic cadence with A’rese Emokpae’s narration giving breath and life to every word. Her voice resonates with the eloquence that is Miracle.
And though I know I will never again see impossibly beautiful hazel eyes, with thick lashes, there are moments when I hear him, forever seventeen, he calls out to me, “Titi Lily,” and I’m a time traveler.
I’m there with Miracle, in joy and grief.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8CVwyBc/
September 14, 2022
Loved the part 1 and I can say the same for the part two of the series too..this one!!
The storyline, characters were as interesting as before.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The storyline, characters were as interesting as before.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 21, 2022
We finally get a bit more detail about Dre, and what went on in his life that led to his...situation, as Miracle's power manifests. It seems there's more than meets the eye...and I can't wait to see what happens next!
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