I didn’t realize this is book two in a series. Guess that’s way I felt so confused through out the whole book. Fans of fantasy type books will probably like this book, I thought it was just ok. Thanks to Netgalley for the early copy

This book is very interesting. The emotional turmoil is intense, both first person and empathetic witness of what the others are dealing with. That left me somewhat unsettled, which is unusual. But dealing that closely with murder, I should have expected it.

I found the characters very believable, especially the way their circumstances shaped them over 100+ years of not aging. I grew to care for almost everyone, though it dit take me about 25% of the story to really connect with them. We are kind of dumped in the middle of the story, which isn't usually a big deal, but for some reason it stood out to me this time.

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Definitely a unique story line. I couldn't put it down! Not having read any prequels to this, I had some trouble at first figuring out what was happening, but there is enough backstory so as not to impede the enjoyment of the book.

This is a follow up to the first book in the series. I would not suggest reading this book first. Definitely get the first one and read it before this one. I loved the concept in this book of Longvites/Elderfolk. People who can't die. Amanda did a great job of portraying the triumphs, strengths and failings of these people who some would consider immortal. When most think of immortal they think powerful, wise, great. But these people were broken and hurting and they learned to live with their brokenness. They made mistakes like normal people and they carried the weight of loss of several generations. They all coped differently with their problems and they failed until they came to God. This was a great book that I would definitely recommend.

It should be noted that previous books regarding these characters should be read first. I found it difficult to get into the story and follow the ins and outs of their missions and relationships. I t seems to be a Christian fantasy book, but read only if you enjoy this genre and have read the other book. Characters and events are well written, but makes no sense unless you know the whole backstory.
I probably shouldn't give a review as I could not complete more than 30% due to no background information given in the first few chapters. Most series I have read are readable as stand alone and the other books enhance the knowledge, this one requires you know all the back story.
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I enjoyed this story very much. The character's were well done and I really like the questions and complexities of the longevites. They are the kind of things we all can feel and experience, even as mortals.

4 1/2 stars! From Sky to Sky by Amanda G. Stevens. Great book that I couldn't put down! When I started it I didn't realize that it was a sequel to a book I had already read. I am so glad that I discovered it because I forgot to follow the author. The premise of the book is interesting. What if you couldn't die? When Zac (the daredevil) discovers that there are others like them and some from the other group have died. He and his group try to discover what is going on. They all have to face good and evil and decide how they are going to handle it. The characters are intense and makes for an intriguing story line. I can't wait for the next book in this series.

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I happened upon this book on NG, requested it, got approved, started reading it and realized I had to read the first one in order to understand this one (the publisher should have noted that).

I'd call this genre contemporary speculative Christian. It's a very interesting premise, a group of people who were treated in the late 1860s /70s with a special serum that cures fatal injuries and keeps them young. They can't die a normal death.

The first book is about David and his discovery of Zac and the others (Moira, Simon and Colm) after so, so many years alone.

The second book is about Zac, the aftermath of what happened in book one, and his return to God.

Although these are definitely not the genre I like to read, I enjoyed this and the first, and I'm looking forward to more. Whose story will it be next?

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I had a hard time really getting into this read, at times I felt a bit lost, but what a concept living forever, longevities. Maybe starting with the second book in this case is not a good idea.
I did like the concept of trying to help a child, but could not imagine outliving all of my children.
What a plot, you can survive a fall that would kill anyone else, you feel pain, but in a couple of days you are your old self, tongue in cheek on the “old”.
This book is a Christian Sci-Fi and we have immortal people, but what if they become mortal? For me I loved the idea here, but I was missing something!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Barbour, and was not required to give a positive review.

I really struggled to get into this story. There was very little for character introduction or background. It was like I was thrust in at the middle of a story. Then I realized this was the second book in a series. I'd highly recommend reading book one first, and I've heard it's excellent. That would probably remedy any potential confusion.

This could be due to my not having read book one, but I had difficulty connecting with Zac, the main character. He felt very self-absorbed to me, though it was refreshing that he cared so much for a Make-A-Wish child. That made him feel more approachable.

The premise of the story was an interesting one. The idea of people living an indefinite amount of time opens the story up to a world of possibilities. The writing was good and flowed nicely.

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From Sky to Sky was an interesting story, but I really didn't enjoy it. When I reached the end, it left far too many questions unanswered. Zac is what he calls a "longevite" man that cannot die and has lived for more than a hundred and fifty years. Lots of room to make this story interesting, but it fails. I won't be reading it again.

I requested this because I am really excited to see Christian authors and publishers becoming more open to speculative fiction and sic-fi/fantasy. The concept was unique and intriguing enough to get me interested, however the writing wasn't enough to keep me invested. The book felt very stilted and very juvenile. The dialogue felt off. It was distracting for me. I wasn't able to connect with the characters or stay engaged in the story. I'm still excited that there are people interested in producing speculative Christian fiction though, Hopefully this is only the beginning.

The protagonist of this story is introduced as Zac Wilson. The story is told in the third person, and told in the modern day so the characters make frequent use of smartphones, text messaging and social media. Zac is a “people person” and a “YouTube” celebrity. He has a secret shared by a close knit group of friends with the same secret.

The main characters in the book are “longevites” or “Elder folk” who have a seemingly immortal existence and who heal quickly from any fatal wound but otherwise are vulnerable to minor injuries like other humans. This community of long lived persons work together to solve the mystery of two of their members who have gone missing.

The story explores ideas of guilt, grace, forgiveness and reconciliation. This is Christian speculative fiction, some of the best I’ve read. Amanda G. Stevens does an excellent job with the dialog of all the characters in the story. I haven’t yet read the prequel to this novel “No Less Days” and this book is fine as a stand alone read. I have already added the other works of this author to my reading list.

I enjoy stories that allow us to think differently about time. (At the onset of my reading, I was curious as to whether the author would cause the characters to search for such a legendary figure as Prester John or Ponce de Leon’s “fountain of youth” as an explanation of the origin of timeless ones. However despite the absence of that element I liked the story as written). The characters are well-drawn. The Christian theme is subtle and not preachy.

I would encourage others to read this book because of the interesting story and engaging characters.

There really should be a note telling readers to read book one in this series first. It took me some time to figure out what was going on. Overall, a good story to provoke thought/discussion about immortality. I especially enjoyed the character development.

3.5 stars

This is second in the series, and the reader will benefit from reading them in order.

I haven't read a ton of books in this genre, but I'm quickly starting to enjoy it. The book gives the reader a lot to consider, particularly in relation to mortality, faith, forgiveness, and redemption. It's great to see the development with Zac. I'm not a fan of first person POV, but it works well for the story line. The spiritual angle is woven throughout, but it's not preachy. It would be interesting to read this as part of a book club, as the discussion questions could prove interesting.

Turns out this is a hard one for me to rate and review.

There is a small handful of people that are longevites- they are immortal. Because of a special serum given them when younger (in the 1800's) they have the opportunity to live forever. Not all of them are happy about this. When some of these individuals start to die, the rest take it upon themselves to find out what happened. This is a story of loss, love, and finding the way back to faith.

I felt like I was slogging through the first half of the book. I didn't connect to the characters, I had a bit of a hard time figuring out what was going on... it was rough. It probably wasn't until the very end of the book that I started to have the desire to find out what was going to happen with the characters. It wasn't too preachy, which I appreciate. At the same time, the bible and prayer references almost felt forced. But while it was clunky, it didn't bother me that they were there. The book discussion questions at the end were good, and I almost wanted to discuss this book with a group of people and get their take on it.

For the actual book- I would maybe give 2 stars. For the thoughts I had about what it would be like to know I would live forever... I'll round up to 3 stars.

Thank you NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for an ARC for my honest review.

From Sky to Sky is book Two in a series written by Amanda G. Stevens. I did not realize it was a part of a series at first and there were a few times where I felt like I was a few steps behind in the beginning. But a third of the way into the book, the plot takes off and it doesn't seem like I missed too much by not reading the first book.

Christian Sci-Fi is a new genre for me, and I am very surprised at how much I liked this book. One of the main characters, Zac Wilson is a well known celebrity for his adventurous stunts. He also seems like a genuine person but is baffled by his friend, David's faith in God. Zac seems conflicted between unbelief and longing for that same level of faith and commitment.

That conflict continues into the plot developing between Zac, David and the two new friends they have the ability to never age just like they do. The four of them are trying to research the past to figure out why they are so different and what is killing them...is it a person or something else?

I like the book so much more than I thought I would. Not only does it have a good plot, but it deals with big issues like our mortality, how we live our lives, faith, redemption, forgiveness, love and so much more. I love the character development, especially in Zac. The first person narrative is perfect for this book. Can not wait to go back and read the first one, then comes the wait for book number three!

I received an advanced digital copy of From Sky to Sky and wish to thank NetGalley, author Amanda G. Stevens and publisher Barbour Publishing, Inc.! As always, my opinions are my own.

When I first received this, it doesn’t describe the book as #2 in a series, so I was unaware I should read another book first. Since I didn’t read #1 first, I lost a decent chunk of the backstory, which was frustrating, and needed to be read for this series, to get the full effect because it felt like something was missing.

Having said that, the soury’s premise definitely reminds me of the Twilight series- a group of people who don’t age or die (except one way). Hopefully by describing the premise like Twilight I didn’t just scare you away, haha!

Other than the similarity between the character premises (this novel they are called Longevites...not vampies obviously!), there’s really nothing else like the Twilight series. This novel is Christian sci-fi, and there are so many twists and turns along the novel. It is told from Zac’s (the main character) perspective, as he struggles through finding meaning, connection and ultimately returning to the Lord. I was definitely intrigued and connected with the novel throughout. It is worth the read, just make sure you read the first book in the series, No Less Days, before you begin this one.

From Sky to Sky by Amanda G Stevens. This is the second book in the series that explores the life of an immortal in a Christian sci-fi/fantasy setting. Well written and engaging.

In this follow-up to No Less Days, Zac Wilson has stuck around in town with David Galloway, after connecting with the fellow longevite under terrible circumstances. While there, he is approached by more people like him, who claim that several more of their kind have been dying. Are they finally aging out, or is something darker happening?

In my review of No Less Days, I mentioned that it would have made a good series, and I was right! Having this book added to the first makes the story much richer, and watching these characters struggle with their odd balance of humanity and immortality becomes an epic battle rather than a skirmish snapshot. I questioned how one's faith in God might grow, or stagnate, over several lifespans that didn't result in a face-to-face meeting - that was delved into more thoroughly in this book, and it added so much to the story. There are still questions hanging out there, and I can only hope that there are more books to come to continue this unusual story of a family knit together by unique circumstances and not necessarily by choice. I'm so interested to see how they find their way back together, and if they can find peace with what seems to be their lot.

I give this book 4 stars. I almost didn't pick it up because its description is so odd for a Christian fiction novel, but I'm so glad that I did! It definitely gives the reader a lot to think about how they handle their small breath of years they get to spend here.

I received a digital copy of this book, via NetGalley, from the publisher, in exchange for my honest review.