The cover of Where the sea takes me was absolutely lovely!

However, I did not finish the book because the plot ended up not working. It ended up not being my cup of tea at the time I read it after all.

Thank you for the chance.

Heidi knows how to how to write prose and characters. I appreciated seeing beloved characters again and living in their world once again.

This story is just very heartwarming. Also I read the second book 1st so do read the part one then go for this book.

Oh, I am so happy that this story had a sequel. I couldn't help but be left wondering at the end of the first book what was going to happen to Sea and to Deni. They were well on their way to finding themselves again and healing from their own personal tragedies. But of course they both had even more soul-searching and maturing to do. And you knew that they couldn't really be happy apart from each other. And now they have their second chance.

I have to say that I am disappointed in Spider. He was such a good friend to Sienna when they were kids, and I thought he would continue to be so. But now as young adults, he has gotten too wrapped up in her and made a 180 from the friend he had been in the past. Jealousy is not a good look on him.

It's beautiful to see how far Sienna and Deni have come. They are embracing their lives and starting to fulfill their dreams. And now that they are together, sort of going back to their roots, they can find a new manifestation of themselves and their life goals. And that love that they have for each other, which never really went away, isn't going to hurt any.

I admire these two for being so selfless and wanting to do whatever they can to help other people. I don't know that I would have it in me to go to another country like this and take on the missions that they do. Their work is a noble work, especially a particular issue that they undertake as a side gig. They are very brave for standing up for what is right and doing what they can for justice.

I loved reading this installment of their story and am desperately hoping that the series can continue. And while you don't need to have necessarily read the first book in order to appreciate this one, I think you will get a lot more out of it if you do read the first one. It helps you to truly appreciate where they came from and how far they have come in the past couple of years.

Man, I really really struggled writing this review. So first, thank you to the publisher for reaching out and providing me with a free arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book is the sequel to Where I Found You and it starts off 2 years after Sienna returns home from a life changing summer in Indonesia, where she worked with orphan victims of the tsunami and where she fell in love with Dani {which broke my heart}. Fate stepped in and she had to return home, leaving him behind, but alas, just as she was starting to maybe move on again, fate stepped in again when her tells her that Dani is coming to visit them and all her emotions are rising to the surface again but will it be the same? After all, 2 years is a long time. That being said, this book was so uniquely written and captivating with a deep topic at the forefront-human/sex trafficking. Which was really freaky to read about since it’s such a sad and harrowing reality.

All in all, this was a really feel good romance. Take chances, you never know where it Might lead you.

I did not finish this book. I had a really hard time getting into it. The characters and the plot were really boring to me. This book just wasn't for me.

I enjoyed this book because of its setting - it takes place overseas and brings social issues to light. I thought that made the book unique from a typical YA contemporary. All the other elements are there - love triangle (a little), blended family, character growth etc. I would recommend this to teens who don’t know much about global issues but would like reading about them in a contemporary setting. I think the first book should be read first.

Nope. Not for me. I'm just not into love triangles. But I know some chick lit lover? romance lover will enjoy this story. It's not bad, I suppose, just not my type. Oh, and read Pt.1 before this one, it may make more sense..

A different kind of story in the sense that it ties in and brings to light some current events/social issues not normally touched upon in your "usual read". It was a welcome change, yet, at the same time makes you a bit sad that there are still these issues in the world. Not having read the first book in this series, I jump into the story where Sienna is finally starting to let go of a life-changing fling she had with a boy she met in Indonesia two years ago. That is, until he suddenly reappears in her life, in HER world (back home in the states). They embark on another adventure, this time to Cambodia, where they are faced with a whole new beast--the sex trafficking industry. The two take on this whole new world and a second chance at their relationship in this emotionally packed tale. Their second chance story was so intense, I'm quite interested in reading their original story! Where the Sea Takes Me is a good read for those who are bored of the meet-cute-happily-ever-after cycle and are looking for something a little more without taking too much of the romance out of the equation!

I was not impressed. As a reader I wanted Deni and Sienna to end up together, but it was almost boring. Even the possible romance and tension with Spider was over quickly since Sienna was still infatuated with Deni. After stretching it out over most of the book, the reason Deni was not married was dull.
There was a lot to their trip that was far-fetched. That they would see the exact human trafficker who took the girl's sister AND find the sister. When Deni jumped in the pool and saved Sienna after we know he can't swim, unless they were in the shallow end, that also seems hard to believe. This sequel was not needed.

3 stars. This was an ok book but i did like the first book (Where I found you) more. I found Where I found you more interesting than Where the sea takes me. But I did enjoy this book, tge character are good and are interesting to read about. I do like the ending of the book as it leaves it off well. I would have liked the characters to be described better though and know more about them and see more of other characters such as Amelie as she was an interesting character. But all in all this was a good book.

Despite not reading the first book in the series it wasn't difficult to follow the plot. The author gives hints throughout the book about what happened before when Deni and Sea met without spoiling the book for those who didn't read the first part of the series. I really enjoyed this story. The couple is adorable and the book addresses an important issue which is sex trafficking.

This is the follow up to Where I Found You but it can be read as a stand-alone.

2 years have passed since Sienna said goodbye to Deni. Now she is just about to finish up college for the summer and getting ready for a trip to Cambodia to help traumatized girls who have been sex trafficked. But she is in for the shock of a like when Deni makes a surprise appearance in her life – could this mean a second chance for them?

Ah… this book was just as actioned pack and full of adventure as the first. I thought for a second I could smell a love triangle in the works but thankfully this didn’t happen. On a side note, I would like a book about Spider.

It was great to see that Sienna had matured and grown p a bit, she has finally accepted her father’s relationship with Val and she has a little brother now. I felt like she was emotionally in a better place in this book.

The tension and happiness when she is reunited with Dani is just tangible. I loved it, it certainly hits you in all the feels. Deni is still the chill free spirited guy he was in the first book. I can’t tell you how much I was rooting for these two to sort through thier shit and be together, it was so obvious that they still have very strong feelings for one another.

Finally, the ending was just so perfect!

Where the Sea Takes Me was a sequel to Where I Found You. And I found this out a bit way 20% done with it. I was discouraged to continue on then but I saw some say that it’s totally okay to read Where the Sea Takes Me without reading Where I Found You.

Cover. The cover looks gorgeous. I am a sucker for anything that features skies. Requested this book solely based on its cover and the word of mouth that it was an amazing read. Fortunate enough to be approved of the title.

Plot. It follows the story of Sienna who was lost and blue; lost her mother through an unfortunate accident and forced to leave her love, Dani from a volunteer work in Indonesia.

As life was starting to fall back into order; her best friend Spider in love with her and it seems to be mutual. But when Siena receives a news from her father that a person is scheduled to visit them and this person is Dani. Shocked to her core. Her life seems to be messier than it ever was.

Yes, there is a love triangle involved in here. And I am not huge about it. Why? A character from one side of this triangle was dropped like Rose’s necklace to bottom of the ocean.

There were no further settlements or elaborations that bridged his relationship with Siena. Then everything was rainbows and butterflies in Siennalandia’s love life.

I love that it tackles on the topic of sex trafficking in South East Asian countries, it brings highlight to how actively present it here in SEA countries. As a person who lives in this area, it was a topic that easily captures my heart. Although it was discussed here in a light manner still a point not to ignore.

Characters. Inspiring and interesting, the breadth of diversity is notable.

Overall, it has interesting and not so interesting narratives throughout. A read that brings light to second chances and a new hope.

Where the Sea Takes Me has:

-diverse characters
-discusses social issues
-love triangle
-quick burn romance

I honestly could not get into this book. I ended up dnf (did not finish). I'm really thinking it's because it's a second installment of a series. The synopsis didnt give an indication that it was a "book 2". I really would appreciate publishers to somehow make that be on the cover somewhere. I've done this twice now. I mean it's my own fault for not looking it up before requesting from netgalley but I was so excited to receive the opportunity to read and review a book.

Where the Sea Takes Me by Heidi R. Kling is the 2nd book in the Sea series, and my first book by this author. Sienna Jones first met orphan Deni two years ago while working with Team Hope, when they fell in love. Last time she saw Deni was on the shores of Indonesia, until he came to America to see her family and make a presentation to the University. Sienna still feels the sparks of love, but Deni was promised to another. I enjoyed this book, but might of enjoyed it more if I read book 1 first. I found this book to be interesting, but not a great love story.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is such a charming little story. Where the Sea Takes Me will truly touch your soul. I thought this was a cute second story in a series. Although I haven't read the first, I didn't feel as though I missed anything in the series. Although you should check it out (Where I Found You (Sea #1) on Goodreads). I will be reading book one next because I loved this story so much.

In Where the Sea Takes Me we follow the main character of Sienna whom I really enjoyed. She had great character qualities and really seemed like a realistic college student. She is chasing her dreams and working hard to achieve them. She is still interested in a boy that she left behind, a boy that should be in her past. That boy is Deni, he is charming and from Banda Aceh. When he comes to America her world is completely shaken.

I thought the plot of this book was well crafted and the author did a great job of researching things as or before she wrote the book. This book gives you a great look at charities. More about how they work and their pitfalls. It was a different perspective than one I have seen before. It was like a peek behind the scenes.

The romance in Where the Sea Takes Me is swoon-worthy. Seeing the main characters grow and mature together was great. This is a slow burn romance which I really enjoyed. This made this a five-star book for me.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book through Entangled teen in exchange for my honest review.

Brilliant and eye-opening!
Thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Teen for the opportunity to read and review Where the Sea Takes Me by Heidi R. Kling!
Sienna has just finished college finals and is planning a Team Hope trip to Cambodia. Her friend, Spider, wants to make their relationship more than just friends and Sienna isn’t too sure about that idea. Her father knocks her off her feet when he calls to tell her that Deni will be visiting soon. Deni, as in the Deni that Sienna fell in love with two years ago and who she helped recover from the tsunami in Indonesia on her last Team Hope relief trip. Deni arrives and he and Sienna fall instep with each other and Spider doesn’t quite know how to handle the situation. Team Hope travels to Cambodia on a long ride and Sienna has her eyes opened wide to the beautiful country torn apart by war, poverty and sex trafficking. The Cambodian people have extreme perseverance and are living in the results of Pol Pot’s destruction. Realistic fiction, adventure and history create the story and a touch of romance brings it all forward. Where the Sea Takes Me is a brilliant, eye-opening read, 5 stars!

Achingly Gorgeous, Incredibly Moving and Absolutely Inspirational

Where the Sea Takes Me by Heidi R. Kling is a wonderfully written story about second chances, hope, and love. The FEELS in this book... so ridiculously overwhelming that made my heart and soul ached. It was too much to bear sometimes, but I honestly enjoyed going on this emotionally moving and inspirational journey with Sienna and Deni.

The ending in Where I Found You broke my heart into pieces, so I couldn’t wait to see if Sienna and Deni would get their HEA. Well, I was definitely not disappointed and the romance was adorable and totally swoony. As soon as I started this book, that intense wave of feels I've missed swallowed me back and I enjoyed every single moment.

Like the first book, this was amazingly sincere, delightfully fascinating, and exceptionally moving. Kling’s prose is so real, affecting and just so heartbreakingly beautiful. I definitely cried a few times and had to stop to take a breather. The plot was very intriguing, quite suspenseful, and engaging. I thought the characters, both old and new, were just charming, realistic, and relatable and I had fun spending time with them all. I enjoyed the romance too, even if I didn't get as many swoony scenes between Sienna and Deni. The ending, while not as emotionally epic as the first, was still satisfyingly sweet and incredibly touching.

I knew that this would not be an easy read considering I was an emotional mess after the first. However, I was not expecting it to be excruciatingly difficult and painful to read. Child trafficking and the sex trade business are extremely sensitive and tough topics to address and talk about. There were plenty of disturbing scenes that made me uneasy, upset, and at times just really angry. The world can be unpleasant, scary and even dangerous… So much hatred, violence and deaths. BUT, amidst all the cruelty, pain and animosity, there's hope, kindness, and love. Kling certainly didn’t shy away from revealing the worst and ugliest parts of humanity, but she also showed that there’s something worth fighting for… something beautiful and that’s what I loved about this series. It touches your soul and leaves you wanting to make a difference in the world.

Where the Sea Takes Me is an emotionally driven story I won’t easily forget. The writing is evocative and breathtaking, the characters so relatable, and the story is undeniably beautiful, heartfelt, and inspirational. The romance was slow burn in this one, but could still feel the intense chemistry between Sienna and Deni, and was rooting for them the entire time. I enjoyed learning a little bit about Cambodia and loved exploring the gorgeous temples, the floating villages, and junk boat river cruises. I learned so much from this story and will try to never stop moving.

If you're looking for a story that will move you and give you all the FEELS, then add this series on your TBR.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher Entangled Teen via NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Basically, this is a book in two parts.

In first part, there is love triangle between Sienna, Deni and Spider. This, even Sienna agrees to, is not so great. Spider likes Sienna and wants her to move in with him. Sienna is struck in her past, that is, Deni. Deni is back from wherever he was for two years. Now Sienna is really in dilemma about her desire and her duty. She yearns to go back to Deni yet she is afraid of being left to collect her shattered heart like two years ago.

Sienna becomes the object, for which the two boys seemed to be in the middle of the fight and this book was turning to be a Twilight, when the second part starts. Spider is gone and both Sienna and Deni are on Indonesia trip.

The Indonesia trip is to empower the children who escaped from the human trafficking gang. Sienna is responsible for teaching the three survival girls who survived the trauma of body business. She comes face to face with the reality that prevailed and the effect it had on the girls. She vows to bring this to an end. Deni is there to shoot the film so that he could use it to spread awareness against this all and bring more help to them.

The writing style is easy to read and simple. The characters are a little bit jumbled up and there isn't any attraction to them. Only the character of Deni seemed a little bit intriguing, otherwise the characters were a little bit off. The story seemed better in the second part than the first one. There is a sequel coming to this book and I hope Spider will be given a little more importance than just Sea and Deni. The little bit more information about Sea's mom would have been great to read.

Still this book is good and one can try this if one wants to read about two broken souls that heal each other in their own broken way. They both lives apart yet want to be united into one.

This e-ARC was provided to me by Netgalley. I want to thank the publisher and Netgalley for this review copy. All the thoughts are my own and honest.