Book Review: "Departures" Two Rediscovered Stories by Robin Jones Gunn

Book Review: Departures; Two Rediscovered Stories by Robin Jones Gunn

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review”.

Book Review:

Christy Miller & Sierra Jensen cross paths on their way to summer vacations that reveal what a gift it is to have a true Forever Friend.

Now Boarding at Gate 10. After her high school graduation, still aching from Todd's departure, Christy joins her family on a trip to Wisconsin to visit relatives. While there, she reunites with Matthew, an old firend from junior high. When Matthew starts to show a romantic interest in Christy, she realizes this summer vacation could change everything she thought her future would be.

In the Event of a Water Landing. Fifteen-year-old Sierra Jensen can't wait to spend her summer vacation with her friend Jana at a pristine lake in Montana. But when they arrive, it becomes clear that Jana's only interest is acquiring a boyfriend. Sierra just wants to hang out with the guys as friends, but Jana turns every encounter into a possible romantic relationship. As their friendship begins to suffer, Sierra wonders if it's possible to find a Forever Friend who will listen to you, laugh with you, and keep your confidence.

My Review: Having previously read a book by Robin Jones Gunn, I was very excited to find another that I could review. This book worked a little differently. It seems to be 2 short sections of some longer books? I was actually a little confused on the fact that the back page review gave you the impression that these 2 girls lives were intertwined a little deeper than what they actually are. Both stories are still wonderful, but I would love to read a longer version of each one. Seems like there could be quite a story with a kind romance involved in each. Still a thumbs up for Gunn!!