Snag No Journey Too Far (McAlister Family #2) By Carrie Turansky Accessible In Publication

is book two, and while I'm eager to go back and read book, I didn't feel lost or overwhelmed with details, It's a gripping story, with several high hope points, There were several 'other shoes' that drop, keeping the pace of the story high,

I sympathized with Garth and all of the angst he has to deal with, between his two missions of finding and reuniting with his sister and his sweetheart.
His strength, determination and quick thinking, and the fact that he knows his limits makes this story shine, especially when it comes to Emma's situation.


I didn't like Grace's 'adoptive' parents, and that plotline was awkward, but I enjoyed watching Grace figure out how to be her own person, learning how to care about and for others, and be a 'regular person' instead of being a princess in a gilded cage.


I received a copy of this book from NetGalley, and chose

to review it here, All thoughts are my own, This is my first encounter with this author and it won't be my last, This is the second book in this series and I highly recommend that you read the first one as this one follows the characters from the previous story.
When I started this one I realized that so I quickly grabbed it from the library and read it so I could get caught up with this one.
I am so glad I did! It sets up this story quite nicely and gives you a bit more insight on the British Home Children.
The setting of this story takes place in Canadaduring the Great War, We see Garth McAlister return home to find his long lost younger sister and his sweetheart, We see two storylines here, Grace's and Garth and they merge well together in the course of the story,

This story definitely has a bit of everything, It has a romance and a bit of suspense, It also has quite of historical facts that I honestly did not know much about and had me digging and searching for more.
I do love when fiction does that! It's always sad to grasp the thought that children were taken from their families and some never got to be reunited with their siblings.


Overall I thought this story was beautifully written, You can tell that Carrie Turansky did a lot of research for this book which was greatly appreciated by me, I also loved how she weaves God's message of redemption within the story, I highly recommend you grab this one if you enjoy historical fiction but definitely grab the first one as you will enjoy it even more especially seeing the growth of these characters between these two books.


I received a copy of this book from the publisher, I was not required to post a positive review, All views expressed are only my honest opinion, Readers learn more about the CanadaBritish Home Child prejudice as Emma Lafferty is in a fight for her life, Garth searches for his true love, Emma, and his sister Grace, He seeks out Grace first and then went on a wild, frantic search for Emma, This is a thrilling, heartwarming conclusion to the McAlister family saga,

Grace was young when she was adopted, but her parents never talked about it, Grace had a hole in her heart and an ache in her soul for her family, She was grateful to her adoptive parents and that they treated her well, She was raised in a privileged home, and she did her best to please her parents and followed the rules, so she would be viewed in the right light for the coming out season.
But her adoptive parents wanted her to never speak about being a home child, This did not sit well with Grace, How could she not be honest with her husband to be, or anyone else for that matter,

I always enjoy the author notes: She states, “I wanted to continue the story not only to tell what happened to Grace and Garth, but also to highlight some challenges British Home Children faced when they became young adults.
After they finished their indentured contracts, many had to strike out on their own and find ways to make a living and provide for themselves.
Some young men went off to fight in WWI or WWII, and not all of them survived, Those who did often hide the fact theyd come to Canada as Home children, because of the stigma and prejudice against them, ”

The author does a brilliant job of showing the hardships and prejudices of this group, I like how she also showed the triumphs, This is a wonderful conclusion, showing a familys search for love and restoration, I liked the natural spiritual thread as these characters seek answers for their future,

It is a satisfying, entertaining, informative summer read, and one that would work well for your next book club pick,

Disclosure of Material Connection: I have received a complimentary copy of this book by the publisher through NetGalley, I was not required to write a positive review, The opinions I have expressed are my own, I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade CommissionsCFR, Part“Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”

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Having read the first book of this series No Ocean Too Wide I was eagerly looking forward to diving into this second book, No Journey Too Far to follow up with the McAlister family ten years later, in.
It was well worth the wait, as this book was an absolutely fabulous conclusion! This novel checked off all the boxes for me about what I love in a great inspirational and historical novel: wonderful characters, strong faith themes seamlessly woven into the story, pageturning drama and plot, and sweet romance.
This book portrayed true love at its finest, not only in the romantic sense, but also in the love of family, siblings, and lasting friendships.


I would definitely recommend reading the first book in the series before picking up this one, as it provides the incredible backstory of the fictional McAlister family and the very real topic of British Home Children which I had never heard of before reading No Ocean Too Wide.
Carrie Turansky did an amazing job weaving historical facts with the storyline to provide readers with insight regarding the practice of bringing British Home Children into Canada during the midnineteenth century into the twentieth century.
Her memorable characters and marvelous storytelling made this a book I would want to read again as I closed the book with a very contented sigh, relishing the heartwarming characters and inspiring messages of trust, forgiveness and hope.
I cant recommend this book enough and wish I could give it more thanstars!

I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher and NetGalley and was not required to write a positive review.
The opinions expressed here are my own,
I feel very lucky to have been selected to be part of the Launch Team for No Journey Too Far and to receive an advance copy of this book via NetGalley.
This was the moving conclusion to the story of the McAlister family which began with the first book No Ocean Too Wide, The search is on for the remaining member of the McAlister family, Grace, who as a young child was sent to Canada, The stories of British Home Children brought to life through historical fiction is an excellent way to highlight the plight of so many children, many of whom were not orphans at all but were separated from their families.
Thank you, Carrie Turansky, for this satisfying conclusion to the story of the McAlister family, .