Book Beginnings and Friday56
Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader and share a non-spoiler sentence or two. First Line Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Reading is my Superpower that asks you to share the first sentence of the book you're reading.
I always enjoy Sarah Sundin's WW2 stories. This one is more about sabotage than the WW2 action, so if you prefer a lighter WW2 book, you should check this one out.
Through Waters Deep
About the book:
It is 1941 and America teeters on the brink of war. Outgoing naval officer Ensign Jim Avery escorts British convoys across the North Atlantic in a brand-new destroyer, the USS Atwood. Back on shore, Boston Navy Yard secretary Mary Stirling does her work quietly and efficiently, happy to be out of the limelight. Yet, despite her reserved nature, she never could back down from a challenge. When evidence of sabotage on the Atwood is found, Jim and Mary must work together to uncover the culprit. A bewildering maze of suspects emerges, and Mary is dismayed to find that even someone close to her is under suspicion. With the increasing pressure, Jim and Mary find that many new challenges--and dangers--await them.
Sarah Sundin takes readers to the tense months before the US entered WWII. Readers will encounter German U-boats and torpedoes, along with the explosive power of true love, in this hopeful and romantic story.
Sarah Sundin takes readers to the tense months before the US entered WWII. Readers will encounter German U-boats and torpedoes, along with the explosive power of true love, in this hopeful and romantic story.
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Book Beginnings
On a platform by the bow of the USS Ettinger, Mary Stirling prepared supplies no one would notice unless they were missing.
On a platform by the bow of the USS Ettinger, Mary Stirling prepared supplies no one would notice unless they were missing.
Friday 56
Lately the sea felt more stable to Jim than Land.
Lately the sea felt more stable to Jim than Land.
My thoughts so far
If I had more time or needed less sleep, this story would have been done within a day or two.
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I don't typically read many books set during WW2, but this one looks interesting. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to read about the different view points of America's involvement in WW2.
DeleteThis sounds good. Hope you continue to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteSo far I am!
DeleteThat's an interesting beginning! I hope you enjoy your book.
ReplyDeleteMy First Line Friday post.
Thank you - happy reading :-)
DeleteI love Sundin's books, they're always good! Hapy weekend!
ReplyDelete*Happy
DeleteAlso a favourite author of mine. Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteIt is! Especially everyone's emotions about America's involvement in the war.
ReplyDeleteI loved this one. Sundin never disappoints. Hope you have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteLove sarah Sundin. This book was a favorite.
ReplyDeleteMy first line comes from Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard:
Southeast Alaska. August
Autumn Long had no plans to give up without a fight, even though it might be killing her a little every day.
Reading this now :-)
DeleteI hope you enjoy this one! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI did!
DeleteI adore WWII fiction. This one is new to me. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
I especially love Sarah Sundin's WW2 novels.
DeleteOooh! Sabotage! I enjoy books set in and around World War II. I haven't read anything by Sarah Sundin but will have to check her books out. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy her WW2 novels!
DeleteI’m currently reading Husband Auditions by Angela Ruth Strong. It’s fun!
ReplyDelete“We pay the day-use fee and get the indoor pool to ourselves for the moment.”
I hope you have a great weekend! 😀❤️📚
I read that beginning of last week - it was a fun audiobook!
DeleteI haven't read Sarah Sundin's older books. I'm just starting Bound by a Secret by Jolene Navarro. The first line is: "Greyson McKinsey rolled his neck and stared at the Texas sky above him." Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteA great backlist for you :-)
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