Braving Fiery Waters
Braving Fiery Waters
Marina Stone planned an ideal family vacation, perfect for reconnecting with her two teenagers after their father’s death. But those plans go drastically away when she time sails to the White Cloud in the year 1849. Now she must face her greatest fears and complete a mystery mission before she can return to her life and children. But what if they no longer truly need her or want her?
A family vacation to South Haven, Michigan, was the last thing Aiden wanted for his summer. Having just been dumped by his girlfriend and ticket to his future, he’d rather numb his mind with adventure. But when he connects with Nevaeh, a girl whose beauty is only matched by her faith, he might find there’s no place he’d rather be. When his sister runs away, he must work with Nevaeh to help guide her home.
In this second book in the Time Sailors series, new friends join the old in a faith-filled time travel novel you won’t soon forget.
I was once again drawn into the time-sailing adventures. This time it featured a mom, Marina, and her two teenagers. I was engaged from the very beginning and needed to know what was going to happen. I liked the tie in with Claire from the first book in the series too. This one deals with some emotional topics, grief being a primary one. I really liked the faith content and how it helped the growth of the characters, dealing with grief both in the past and the present storylines.
Braving Fiery Waters by Sarah Hanks is the second book in the Time Sailors series. It can be read as a standalone, though I do plan on going back and reading book 1.
This was a fun read about time sailing, where there is a mailbox, and if you open the mailbox, there is a task for you to complete. You find yourself in the past, with the only way to communicate with the present is through the mailbox. Mariana is the widow and mother of two teenagers. She lost her husband recently and is having a hard time grieving the loss. Mariana is the one who finds herself in St. Louis during the great fire. She does not know what her purpose is, though she goes to work trying to help others. In the meantime, her teens, Aiden and Brinley, are left in the present day with Claire. Each character is going through something different. Learning to grieve, learning to lean into God and trust Him. I appreciate the historical aspect and learning about 1849, a part of history I did not know about.
This is a very unique book. It begins in the present with some very relatable teenagers, parents-to-be and a mother struggling with grief. We soon discover the meaning of “time-sailing”. I won’t give away specific details, but each of these characters encounters some new experiences that lead to personal, spiritual and emotional growth. This book will have you excited about specific historical events and what changing them could have meant. It will also remind you of young love, growing love and enduring friendships. There is a book one in this series, but book two can be enjoyed without reading that one, although I would highly suggest you read that, too!
I love the whole concept of ‘Time Sailing’ but this is more than a book on time travel, it is about dealing with life’s problems, both in the past and present. Things like grief not dealt with, over protectiveness, trusting God, not believing the criticisms of family, prayer, and healthy relationships. A very enjoyable read and I look forward to the next book.
I loved these characters and the world the author created. Not only was the story engaging, but the message was clear and encouraging. If you enjoy Gabrielle Meyer’s Timeless series, you should give the Time Sailors series a try! I can’t wait to go back and read book 1 and catch up on Stella’s story and I’m looking forward to book 3 already!