From Sky to Sky

This book was so good! It hooks you on the first page and keeps you reading to see what happens next. To really get the most out of this book I recommend you read No Less Days first. It has twist and turns and makes you stop and think. If you like Christian sci-fi, you don't want to miss this book! I enjoyed every minute spent reading this book. Thank you Barbour Publishing, Inc  Shiloh Run Press via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

I finished From Sky To Sky last night. I am sitting here trying to decide what to say about this book. It is definitely thought-provoking. I mean, what if you couldn't die? How would you live your life? How would you form relationships knowing that they would end and you would go on ...alone? I love From Sky To Sky as much as or even more than the first book, No Less Days. I really hope that there will be a third book as I want to know more. The characters are interesting and I love the relationships between them. I also love the theme of redemption and forgiveness. 
So grab a pot of tea and a warm blanket. Cuddle up and enjoy a fascinating read by Amanda Stevens.

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley.com with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

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.

It’s rare I finish a book thinking wow, can I re-read that right now, but twice now Amanda G. Stevens has produced that effect for me with her No Less Days series. This series is such a unique blend of speculative fiction and suspense saturated by God’s love story toward mankind throughout time set against a beautiful backdrop of Michigan beauty all woven together to create an irresistible story. 

    I can’t recommend highly enough; this series truly is special and not typical of any other in its genre, and I doubt you’ll regret picking it up.

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.

I received this book from NetGalley and all opinions are my own.

I was given an ARC copy by NetGalley to read and review. My review is my honest opinion. 

From Sky to Sky is the second book in a series by Amanda G. Stevens. I didn't realize this when I requested the ARC, but then remembered that I had the first book, No Less Days, on my list to read. I read From Sky to Sky even though I hadn't yet read the other. I didn't find this gave me any trouble warming to the characters or story, although I'm pretty sure I learned a few things that would have been revealed in the first book. I still plan to go back and read it. Now on to my no-spoilers review of From Sky to Sky.

I love science fiction and fantasy, and I'm also interested in how faith and spirituality are dealt with in those genres. I'm always excited when I see speculative fiction that allows those things to intersect. This book handled it so well. Not all of the characters have a faith, others had strong faith, and some were on the spectrum in-between, which struck me as so realistic. 

I loved reading this character-driven journey of Zac's, as he tried to hold together his family of longevites, old friends and new, yet also struggled with his own inner demons. I can relate to the anxiety that so often triggered for Zac, and yet the story doesn't leave him or the reader mired in that, but leads him through such a satisfying arc. Zac was such a wonderful, likeable character. 

All of the characters were well drawn. Stevens keeps each one consistent with the personality she's given them. Their decisions and actions make sense with who they are. The events flow naturally as a result, rather than it seeming like characters do things for the sake of the plot.

In short, I really enjoyed reading this book and I'm so glad I have the first one to go back and read, and hope there will be more to come. I want to know more about what happens to these characters and their unusual family of friends. 

Some other reviews say it should be YA because there's no cursing or explicit sex. I guess they haven't read much YA, because the genre definitely contains those things these days.  I did not find this to be aimed at a younger crowd at all, just because Stevens can tell a compelling story without giving me an anatomy lesson or crude language. I also didn't find it boring at all. If you did, maybe you just don't like character-driven fiction. I don't have a single negative thing to say about this book. It was great. I also didn't feel I had to have read the first book to jump in here. I was quite easily able to put together what had happened previously, since this book continued to deal with those events.

I LOVE THIS SERIES! I was sorely disappointed in the abrupt ending, because there is so much left unanswered! But it makes me look forward to the next book even more. 

I love the concept of the storyline, even if it is unrealistic. I love that they are discovering new longevites, and that they are finding more factions of their people. 

It is a favorite of mine when a book series focuses on a different character you're somewhat familiar with, but gives their whole story in a subsequent book. I am looking forward to finding out everyone's stories, and getting to know them. I think the dynamic of them all trying to work together as a family of sorts, and work through their feelings of what happened with Rachel, 

Loads of food for thought in this book, interesting storyline, endearing characters...checks all my boxes. I am so thankful I have received this series, and look forward to the next book!

This book was amazing.  I could not put it down without thinking about it until I could get back to it. The characters had both strengths and weaknesses like we all do. I truly enjoyed getting to know them. When I closed the book, it felt like leaving friends. The book club questions at the end are great conversation starters about real life situations we can all relate to. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

From Sky to Sky
by Amanda G Stevens
Barbour Publishing, Inc.
 You Like Them
Shiloh Run Press
Christian , Sci Fi & Fantasy

This book hooked me from the start!  Thanks to Net Galley and Barbour Publishing for providing the ARC for me.  I had not read the first book in the series so I felt like I was missing something.  For followers of this genre it will be a great read!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming  Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

I thought that this book was interesting and a fabulous read for anybody who loves the idea of living a longer life. When I first came across the description of this book, I knew that I wanted to read it and find out what happens to the characters in this story. For anybody who is wanting to read this series, please read the first book No Less Days before jumping into this one. I think that the author has an incredible imagination to have come up with a creative story plot and characters, so kudos to Amanda G. Stevens!#FromSkyToSky#NetGalley

*Thank you to NetGalley & Barbour Publishing, Inc. for allowing me to read an e-copy for free in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

I feel as though I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this series, because as soon as I try to put voice to my thoughts, they all gush up at once and get jammed in my throat. Or fingers, as the case may be! My number one tip is to read NO LESS DAYS before this one. This is a series that is essential to read in order for maximum impact. Other than that, it’s perhaps best if I try to separate my thoughts into distinct categories.

Firstly, the premise—a group of previously unconnected people who acquired immortality when they were injected with a special healing serum at some point during the 19th Century. It’s not so much the premise itself as what the author does with this premise that makes this series so compelling. It’s led me to consider life and death, justice and mercy, human frailty and human resilience from a completely new perspective. And I mean COMPLETELY new. I guarantee this series will have you considering questions you’ve never asked yourself before. Unfortunately I can’t say any more than that for fear of spoilers!

Secondly, the characters. Okay, even just saying “the characters” has the whole gush-jammed-in-my-throat thing happening again because oh my goodness I love these characters. I love their complexity; I love their humanness; I love their idiosyncrasies; and in Zac’s case (since this is his book), I love how deeply he feels things. His personal struggle in this story was deeply affecting, and I actually had to remind myself to breathe at those times when he was gasping for breath himself, so deeply immersed was I in his character. My heart ached for this prodigal son, and yet amidst his own pain, he has such compassion for others. 

But it’s not even just the individual characters that I love. It’s the dynamic between this whole group—which again, I can’t elaborate on much due to spoilers. They’re joined by a unique commonality, and yet they are so very different from each other, each strained in their own ways by their immortality and their circumstances. I simply can’t get enough of them. They’re enigmatic, startling, and endearing, and I can’t wait to take the next part of their journey with them.

This is a must-read series for the thinking Christian—bold, unique, and compelling.

Let me start this review with one simple expression: I need book three! STAT!

Okay, I love, love, loved book one in this series, No Less Days. But I had one question at the end. And Amanda Stevens fulfilled my wish by providing an answer in From Sky to Sky. Picking up right where No Less Days ended, From Sky to Sky is an emotionally wrought tale filled with myriad characters and well-placed plots.

Zac Wilson is immortal, and so much more. His backstory will break your heart, and you’ll be ready to jump into the book as he faces his darkest nightmares. We all have things we want to forget, and we have a limited lifespan. Can you imagine what a century of running from God would be like? I can’t fathom it, but through From Sky to Sky I was able to see into a bleak world of darkness and pain that still held a glimmer of light and hope.

From Sky to Sky is a prodigal son story you won’t be able to put down.

Zac’s anger is so visceral and raw, at times, it will take you by surprise. He sees himself as broken and has difficulty asking for help. This makes him flawed and relatable, something I love in my characters. Fans of speculative fiction, I highly recommend this series. You might want to start with No Less Days, as there is a lot of storyline that continues moving forward. Plus, I just love both books and think you should read them too.

I requested a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. I was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

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.

This book captured my attention from the first page....and did not let go  until the final chapter.  Give yourself the gift of savoring this story...you will not be disappointed.  Five Stars!

Amazing read!  I enjoyed the first book in this series as something new and unique. The second installment built on this excellently, further developing the characters. You can’t help but like Zac; he’s funny and kind and down-to-earth and just a little bit scarred. He was one of my favorites in the first book and I loved reading his story. Just be aware, if you haven’t read the first book, you won’t understand the second very well. Definitely dive into this read!!  I look forward to the next book in the series. 

Rated PG-13 for some violence
—no sex
—no language
—some violence 

I was provided this ebook free from NetGalley for an honest opinion.

If you are looking for a unique, intriguing story—something out of the ordinary—look no further than From Sky to Sky (but first, No Less Days). 

 Zac Wilson has a secret—he does not age, and no matter what happens during his daredevil stunts, he will not die. When he receives startling news, he begins to question everything he has believed about his life.

 I do not want to say much more about From Sky to Sky because it is just one of those books that needs to be experienced. As speculation meets engaging characterization and plotting, I found it oh so easy to sink into the atmosphere of the novel and revel in the ways it made me think. I highly recommend reading Amanda G. Stevens.