Through Waters Deep (Waves of Freedom, #1) in Readers Unite

Aug 01, 2015 E.A. rated it really liked it

Shelves: review-copy, historical-adult, romance

Take a journey back to 1941 and the Boston Navy Yard with Sarah Sundin's latest release, Through Deep Waters.

Filled with historical gems, romantic tension, and a mystery to solve, Through Deep Waters will draw you in and have you thinking like Nancy Drew right along side Mary Stirling and Ensign Jim Avery.

I have an affinity for WWII era novels and have loved the books I've read from Sarah. With that in mind, I had high hopes for this first book in her new series, "Waves of Freedom". I really en ...more

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Aug 10, 2015 Laura rated it it was amazing

THROUGH WATERS DEEP is a fantastic book! I loved how Jim slowly became enchanted with and fell in love with Mary. It felt realistic. I also could identify with how Mary felt so uncomfortable in the limelight. While I never had a traumatic experience as she did, it is something I struggle with as well. I also loved how Jim worked on her to draw her out of her shell.

A hint of suspense, a war underway, and there is plenty of tension to go around. If you like WWII books, then THROUGH WATERS DEEP is ...more

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Jan 12, 2015 Brittany rated it really liked it

Once again, while reading one of Sarah Sundin’s books, I felt totally immersed in the time period of the story. This time, I traveled back to 1941, shortly before the United States would fully enter World War II.

This story was a great combination of romance and the feeling of reading a Nancy Drew mystery. I enjoyed trying to determine who the saboteur was, right along with Mary. The author did a good job of providing many people in the story who could possibly have the motive and means to pull o ...more

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Aug 06, 2015 Alyssa rated it really liked it

Shelves: mystery, historical, romance, christian-fic

There truly was good mix of mystery, intrigue and romance. The time period, right before WWII 'officially' broke out, certainly lends a hand to the intrigue. People were being divided into pro-war or anti-war groups. Both Jews and Germans were being targeted and under almost constant suspicion. Sundin does a good job of twisting and turning the story, so that, just like Mary, we are suspecting one character or the other up to the very end.

Mary and Jim themselves are good characters and they str ...more

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Aug 14, 2015 Candice rated it it was amazing

I was hooked from the first page. With a gripping plot set amidst the enchanting and war-torn era of the 1940's, Through Waters Deep will stick with you long after the first page.

Boston Navy Yard secretary Mary Stirling reunites with high school acquaintance Ensign Jim Avery during the USS Atwood's sabotaged christening. Together they embark on a journey of clues to find the saboteur. As they narrow down suspects, their friendship blossoms into something more. Will their feelings for one anothe ...more

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Aug 14, 2015 Kari Trumbo rated it it was amazing

I won this book on Sarah's blog, it in no way guarantees a positive review.

Mary works as a secretary for the naval shipyard in Boston. She loves her job and it precipitates her meeting an old friend, Jim, from high school. She agrees to show Jim and his friend around Boston. While they are getting to know each other again, there is an act of sabotage on the destroyer Jim and his friend are going be shipped out on.
The plot thickens, and more acts of sabotage convince Mary that she needs to use h ...more

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Nov 15, 2023 Caryl rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mystery-suspense, 2023challenge, christian-historical

Sundin has crafted an exquisite masterpiece. From the opening scene to the final one, I was immersed into the drama. Twists and turns kept me guessing until the end. This novel is hard to put down.

I so enjoyed Jim and Mary's story. Mary has encouraged me to trust the Lord to work all things out for my good and His glory.

Recommend to reader who enjoy historical fiction.

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Apr 22, 2016 Crystal Barnes rated it it was amazing

This is my first Sarah Sundin book to read. Let me tell you, it won't be my last. I love finding authors who write true Christian fiction--where the spiritual thread is interwoven into the story. A definite must-read. ...more

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