Sunday, February 24, 2019

UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS by Author SC STEPHENS




MY THOUGHTS AFTER READING...

This is my first SC Stephens ARC. I requested to read it on Net Galley and was lucky enough to be granted the chance. I was practically happy dancing. The Thoughtless Series was one of my fave series, and I have every paperback. Kellan Kyle was one of my fave book boyfriends!


Oh man... Where do I even begin? I love the story.... I admit, it was a slow burn for me but its part of what makes this story great. I've never been on a plane crash and I have never been lost in the cold wilderness of Alaska— I can only imagine almost every part that was described.... but I have been in a relationship and I have experienced tremendous loss... and while people deal with grief differently, I understand their love-story has to be written this way. 


I can relate about Michael's resentment towards God but at the same time I can also relate to Mallory's gratefulness towards God. I'm Catholic and while I'm far from being called religious, I do try to make time to pray and go to church. I think it's awesome to point out about the little things we tend to take for granted... like waking up alive, or thankful for our eyesight... or limbs. Or knowing our family is still around...


I felt every emotion—the frustration, the anger... the helplessness... and I also felt the grief... the wariness and the love... This story will surely pull on your heartstrings. I never thought this one will be an emotional read, but it is—well at least to me. 


Michael's stubbornness and resistance was exasperating and Mallory was almost pathetic waiting for a scrap of affection, but it made for a great build-up... for the thrill... like you're climbing up and waiting whether to jump over the precipice or not... and when they finally did, it was such a relief but still painful at the same time.


While I was reading, I kept on thinking... this would make an awesome movie. There's action, there's drama and romance... 


I think this is the best book the author has ever written... my only complain is that the ending seemed hanging. I wish there was an epilogue of them starting a family. The romantic sap in me needs it, lol But who knows, maybe they will have a novella.


Like I said I love this book. It's not a quick and easy read but I finished it overnight. It was too captivating to put down. This story will teach you to have faith in God and to have faith in the goodness of others... it also teaches you to be brave and to take risks... 


If you love Devney Perry, A.L Jackson and Kennedy Ryan, or if you're simply looking for something heartwarming to read, then this is the book to pick up next!