I really enjoyed the book. It was very nice written, I really liked the nice writing skil and the good plot. The descriptions were detailed and the characters well written. It was easy to find a connection with the story and I couldn't stop reading until I finished it.

This book has an interesting idea, but I'm not sure it really worked for me. The idea is that a doctor found a serum that ended up making several people, essentially, immortal. For me, it took too long for the author to explain that situation. It was the heart of the book, so I think we needed to know that right away. I spent way too much time wondering if the people I was reading about were even people.

There were a lot of main characters. I'm not sure I ever really understood how they all connected to each other or found each other. That would have been very helpful for me.

The other issue may have been because I had an advanced reader copy, I'm hoping that is the case. When there were long conversations between two people, I could not always tell who was talking. The quotes went back and forth a ton, but it wasn't always clear when the speaker had changed. And when the two speakers were both men, saying "he said" or 'he replied" or whatever really doesn't help.

All in all, I think the writer has great potential but needs to let the reader know what is going on a lot sooner to keep our interest.

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This novel picks up the thread of narrative from No Less Days, but with a new viewpoint character. After the crisis events that ended that previous novel, when the longevites (as the small band of immortals refer to themselves) had to mete out justice to one of their own, Zac needs time out of the spotlight to cope with that, so he stays in Harbor Vale, where David (main character from No Less Days) lives.

Then they discover two more longevites, Cady and Finn, who have come for help. Four others from their little family are dead or missing and they are trying to find out what happened. They believe that the doctor that originally gave them the immortality serum developed a 'cure', but it acted too quickly, and they are uncertain whether their friends chose the cure or had it forced on them.

Zac is ready to befriend them and include them in his circle, but David and the others are more cautious. Meanwhile, Zac's fears of closed spaces and being buried alive are escalating and his carefree facade is crumbling. Will he listen to what God is trying to tell him and stop fighting? Zac wants to keep his 'family' together and bring the new longevites into their circle, but as they track down the mysterious longevite that administered the 'cure' to the others, he realizes that uniting them all will be complicated at best. The grief, guilt, anger, loneliness, and fear have been brewing for more than a lifetime.

This is a series that should be read in order, in my opinion. Although Stevens gives enough background and explanation as this story develops, the characters and their struggles are complex enough that you will appreciate more fully if you read No Less Days first. And you should, because both books are so good!

The premise is fascinating, and the dilemmas and struggles of the characters are complex and realistic. The Biblical themes of forgiveness and reconciliation run through the story, and ring true even with human characters that are essentially immortal. They need a Savior - which some of them acknowledge, and some struggle against.

*I received a digital ARC of this book from NetGalley for the purpose of this review.

Even he can run from God for only so long...

There is no other word to describe this book but 'weird'. It totally fits. But I don't mean it in a bad way. If I hadn't liked the first book, No Less Days, I wouldn't have chosen to read From Sky To Sky. While labeled as Suspense this book, and its predecessor, are definitely in the Speculative fiction realm. It's a genre that I rarely read but enjoy when I find books like this one from Amanda G. Stevens.

From Sky To Sky takes on some interesting questions and themes. What if you couldn't die? How would that change your view of the world around you, of life itself? How would a person handle all the trauma, pain, and loss? Would it drive you to or away from God? Kinda makes the reader wonder how they themselves would handle it, and also think about how we do handle the pain that comes our way, even if we know we won't live indefinitely.

From Sky To Sky was a good read. Entertaining but still gets you to think. I appreciated the suspense element that Amanda G. Stevens wove through the story along with some nice faith threads. The book did end on a bit of a cliffhanger so I'll be awaiting the next book...impatiently waiting, of course.

(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)

"I feel like I am being spiritually fed without being preached at."

Other reviewers said it best:
"From Sky to Sky proves yet again that Stevens does not merely write books rather experiences that engage the heart and mind. Visionary and compelling, yet always extremely readable, Stevens continues her tradition of thought provoking speculative fiction."
"Ms. Steven’s masterful use of language, intricate weaving of faith elements, and vivid exploration of the impossible make this an exquisite work of speculative fiction art. Truly brilliant."

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Amanda G. Stevens is not afraid of using flawed, broken characters. Nor is she afraid to branch out into the realm of perceived impossibilities in Christian fiction. Her previous alternate reality/futuristic fiction stories have proven as much. And this story is no different.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story for its characters. Mainly Zac, as it’s all in his POV. But the others were just as fascinating. Amanda expertly conveyed the depth of history of this immortal without once info-dumping. All of the past struggles of lifetimes experienced in his past came through to the reader as we were getting to know Zac. As if we walked alongside him in friendship as he loses and struggles to rebuild his community; as he attempted to fold in new-found immortals into his ‘family’; as he struggled with the curse of immortality and whether or not to accept that God still loved him and cared for him.

I love reading authors who know how to drop backstory in bits and pieces. It brings me deeper into the story because I don’t know what’s going on until he knows what’s going on. I don’t know why he’s reacting the way he reacts until he tells me (or the other characters) It’s so much fun.

Plus this story is so imaginative. Taking that dream-like, impossibility of immortality and turning it on its head. This story was adventurous, emotional, and thought provoking. I highly recommend!

I started this without realizing it was book two in a series, so I stopped, and read the first book, No Less Days. I’m glad I did because it made more sense when I picked this up again. This story beautifully depicts Zac rediscovering his faith. In book one, he came across as reckless and a bit flippant, but there is a change within him and once you learn his back story you will see how incredibly lovely he truly is. Both books have an element of sadness about them, which anyone would experience if they lived longer than all the people they loved. Nevertheless, I think it is a book of hope. If we surround ourselves with people who love us and if we put our trust in the Lord, we can find hope, no matter what trials may come. Life is hard, but God is good. I hope there is at least one more book that tells Simon’s and Moira’s stories and resolves the chasm between Zac and Moira. But for Zac this ends well.

The more I read from Amanda G. Stevens, the more I want to read from this author. It’s been almost two years waiting on the sequel to No Less Days (and if you haven’t read that title yet, why not? Go get it right now so you can immediately dive into From Sky to Sky) but this story was so worth the wait.

While this book is told entirely from daredevil/stuntman Zac’s point of view, Steven digs down into each of the main characters. From David and Tiana (who we met in book one) to Cady and Rachel (who are new to the series). From Zac’s empathy and the facades he wears to Cady’s love for her family and anger at what happened to them (no spoilers, you must read the book) to friendships, the loyalty of friends and family, and the sharing of burdens, Stevens creates memorable characters who stick with me.

The faith within the pages if firm, each person at different places in their relationship with God, yet not overpowering. The title of this book fits in so many ways. The sky remains the same through the years these immortals have lived, it’s a tangible reminder of God’s love for us that stretches farther than we can see, it’s the thing that grounds Zac when he’s at his lowest points in life, and it’s something that can always be seen, no matter where you are in the world.

This is one of those stories that sticks with you long after the final page is turned, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed this isn’t the last we see of this group of longevities (don’t know what that is? Read this series) because there are stories that remain to be told: Simon and what’s up with Moira?


Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this second book so much more than the first. The raw emotion we felt in Zac and his journey through his panic attacks and walk to redemption was really executed in such a way that I felt his struggles with him.

The author again did a great job with the immorality vs moral/Godly values battle and I felt it even more clearly in Zac's stubbornness and battle with God. The way he also emphasised with others made him a love-able hero vs the extreme risk taker he seems to be.

I enjoyed the fact that the longevites can get hurt even though they can't die - it makes them feel more 'human'. The new additions to the 'family' was also interesting and I hope to see more of them in what I hope to be future books.

At the end of the story, there is still so much unanswered questions/plots...David's struggle with his immorality, what Simon is working on in Florida. Moira's struggles and will we more of the new family members.

Again, a lot of questions raised and a story with a lot of twists and turns. I'm looking forward to see where this series will take us.

Intriguing Christian Sci-Fi

After reading From Sky to Sky I definitely wanted to know more about these characters and their world. Immortals grappling with their existence and faith meant a lot of deep-hearted discussions. Zac was a tortured character and we get to know his demons very well. The pace really picked up near the end and that’s when I had a hard time putting it down.

I was a bit surprised at all the “aftermath” the characters were dealing with, but I didn’t realize it was the 2nd book when I received a free copy from Netgalley and Barbour Publishing (thank you!). Still, this one was intriguing enough for me to finish it, and from what I gleaned, the first book must have been really good and I’d like to go back and read that one.

Opinions are all my own. #fromskytosky #netgalley

This book is the second in the series and I felt very lost in the beginning so I wouldn't recommend reading it alone. "No Less Days" begins the series. The author strives portray a normal group of people living in today's society that happen to be immortal and really old but still look young. She explores their relationships in light of their Christianity and their purpose in life. They have normal concerns such as "why am I here/" and what is my purpose?' They deal with the anxiety of someone finding out their secret and when others of their type begin dying is it because their time is up or is someone killing them.
It is an intriguing book.

It's called Christian Suspense/Fantasy and not something I usually read but.. I really enjoyed this story.  Saved after a..  well, almost fatal accident Zac now doesn't age and injuries don't kill him. Someone has figured out that he has some miracle healing quality and targets him to prove it. Interesting story on immortality as we discover there are more in Zac's family group with the same situation. Some suspense, drama and surprises that make this speculative fiction almost believable. I hope there is another book coming soon! I was gifted a copy, no review was required. My review is voluntary.

No Less Days was one of my top reads of 2018 because of the unique premise: a group of immortals living among us. As such, I’ve been waiting to read this sequel for around eighteen months.

And that break between novels was a problem. I’ve read a lot of books in those eighteen months. So while I remembered the main premise of No Less Days, I had forgotten a lot of the smaller plot elements and some of the minor characters.

This made From Sky to Sky hard to get into. It jumps straight into the plot with no playing catchup. As a result, the first few chapters were confusing, and I didn’t think the story really got going until around the one-quarter mark. Even then, there were a few glitches (like one character who seemed to have a personality transplant that didn’t make sense).

But From Sky to Sky was worth the effort. This story focuses on Zac, the daredevil whose “lucky” escape was the catalyst for bookstore owner David meeting Zac and the other “longevites” in No Less Days. But they find out two longevites have just died. How? Was it natural causes … or something more sinister? Zac thinks he knows the answer, but now he has to convince his friends not to take justice into their own hands.

In No Less Days, Zac was very much the don’t-care daredevil (well, it’s probably easier to be a daredevil when you know it’s not going to kill you). In From Sky to Sky, Zac becomes more human as he has to acknowledge why he ran away from God a century ago, and face his own worst nightmare in the race to convince a newfound longevite that life is worth living.

There are a lot of good things about From Sky to Sky. The writing is excellent. The characters are interesting and well-developed, and the story is definitely Christian fiction as Zac is challenged about his relationship with God.

If you haven’t read No Less Days, definitely read that first. If you have read No Less Days, it might be worth reading (or skimming) it again so you’re not as lost as I was. No, this isn’t an easy read, but it’s a well-written novel with a unique and intriguing premise. It’s worth the effort.

Thanks to Shiloh Run Press and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.

From Sky to Sky is the second book from the series, No Less Days, by Amanda G Stevens. Since it is part of a series, I believe it is best for readers to start with book one titled the same as the series, No Less Days. I think it would flow better for the reader. I did not find this one an easy read. It was hard getting into the first half. After I started learning more about the characters, I did not want to put the down until the end. There were a few twists I had not expected to happen. It was intriguing to read and it really made think.
I am giving From Sky to Sky three and a half stars. I would be interested in reading a third installment from the No Less Days series in the future. I think many readers who need an inspirational and thought-provoking novel, they will want to give this one a try.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.

Fantasy or speculative contemporary fiction is probably my least favorite genre, yet I found this series from Amanda Stevens absolutely fascinating. It is based on the premise that a doctor has injected numerous people with a serum that will make them immortal or as known in the book as a "longevite."

The characters from the first book make an appearance once again in this second book with the addition of a couple of new ones. The dynamics within the group of longevites as well as their inter-relationships are intriguing, and their support for one another through all the ups and downs they face is amazing. God plays a major role in most of their lives, and Zac, the MC, is searching for his way back to both forgiveness and God's love. Redemption is a strong theme throughout this book and Stevens always weaves it in beautifully without sounding preachy.

Based on the captivating thesis of immortality, it definitely makes the reader wonder what life would be like if that was a possibility.

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley. Opinions are mine alone. I was not compensated for this review.

From Sky to Sky was such a different story, from the literal first page you are immersed in this world where a few people have been blessed, or cursed, with long life. Amanda G. Stevens took me on a journey of questioning why we live each day as if we have an infinite amount when we truly do not know how many days we get to live. She presented the gospel through her characters in a very meaningful and honest way, not shying away from the struggles people face. I thought that Zac was an interesting character and that he showed a lot of caring given his situation. The other secondary characters were also well developed, and I hope to learn more about them in the books that follow, as this book left me with a sense of just beginning to know their characters.

I would highly recommend reading this series in order as From Sky to Sky does drop you into an already moving plot, that is easier to understand after having read the first book. I give this book 4 out of 5 stars for the creative storyline, the consistent characters, and for making me think about how fragile life really is.

*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.

Christian Scifi. For those who want a hyper preachy Christian book with a sense of the former Iaon Gruffudd tv show Forever... this is your book. If you liked the show and can withstand hyper preachy Christian elements, you're still going to like this one. Or if you've never seen the show but the general idea of humans that can live forever after ingesting a serum intrigues you... you'll probably enjoy this one too. Overall the story of how a group of people like this find each other and deal with the guilt of having to kill one of their own that turned into a serial killer over the decades while also struggling to uncover why some of them are suddenly aging and dying within days, the story here was well told and intriguing. Just, as mentioned, hyper preachy. Ultimately it is how a reader feels about the hyper preachy element that will likely determine just how high they rate it, for an average reader anyway. (I typically try to not let such things impact how I rate a tale unless they don't fit within the overall structure, and here it is clear from the beginning of the text that this will be that type of book.) Recommended.

Sky to Sky is the second book in the No Less Days Series.

I really enjoyed getting to know Zac who was a minor character in the first book in the series. In this book, we are introduced to some other longevities, Cady, Finn, and Rachel. Actually, Finn is in the first book, but we aren’t really introduced to him as much as we are in Sky to Sky.
Zac is struggling with a lot in which this book goes into detail, and one of them is his relationship with God, and what happens to Colm in the previous book. Zac is still living in Harbor Vale, Michigan, and still getting to know David, another longevite and Tiana, David’s girlfriend and employee at his bookstore. Some of the themes that I noticed in Sky to Sky were having a community of people who advocate for you and support was definitely something that was looked at through the lens of Zac being a longevite. It shows him having to admit he needed help with his anxiety (panic attacks), or at least admit it was a problem. It shows that we all need a community that would support one another through forgiveness and fellowship. I really got to like the character of Zac, he was shown in a favorable way and I was able to relate to him in ways I did not in the first book.
If you want to really enjoy reading this book, and you will enjoy it; if you read the first book! It goes a long way to explain some of the characters and well you’ll like Sky to Sky that much more!

My gratitude to Shiloh Run Press, Barbour Publishing and NetGalley for this copy of the eBook. All opinions expressed are my own.

I liked the premise of this story but have to say I was disappointed especially after enjoying the author's Haven Seeker series. This is Christian fiction which does not bother me but I just didn't feel connected to the characters and had a feeling of confusion and indifference throughout the book. I could have easily put the book aside but made myself finish because I wanted to see if it got better or something pulled me in but I never did get invested in the story or the characters. The writing itself was good and well edited hence 2 stars. I received a copy of this story for free from Netgalley at my own request and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.

The title fits one of the main characters well since the sky is important to Zac Wilson and helps calm him. The complex characters and story in this captivating book hold the readers’ interest but sometimes make it hard to follow. I didn’t realize this was the second in a series until I was in the midst of it. So much backstory begs to be more fully explored to be better understood, so read the first book before plunging into this wild ride. I struggled to connect with and care deeply about the intense characters. The premise of people who can’t die and the challenges they face as longevites offers a compelling puzzle. The question of suicide is explored too. What I really liked was the way some of the characters were there for each other no matter the circumstances. I appreciate the faith element thread, but some words were not ones I expected to read in a Christian novel. If you like speculative fiction and want the challenge of navigating this intriguing adventure, check out this series. I received a copy from Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own.