Jasmine A. (jasmineflower88) reviewed In Perfect Time (Wings of the Nightingale, Bk 3) on + 51 more book reviews
WWII fiction at its best!
With the 70th anniversary of so many important WWII events currently going on there has been a surge of interest, and with it has come a host of novels set in that era. Sarah Sundin's are some of the best! The story pulled me in from the very beginning and wouldn't let me go until the last page.
Sarah Sundin knows her craft well. She managed to make me care about a heroine who is polar opposite of me. I agonized with Kay every time Roger pushed her away. And sometimes I just wanted to give them both a good shake when they needed it! The characters pull the reader into their world, making you think about them even when you have to lay the book aside for awhile, and gosh was that hard to do!
In Perfect Time is a story full of emotion, new faith, forgiveness, and love. There is also plenty of danger and adventure, from the plane being downed over enemy territory to planes racing down a narrow canyon.
One of the things that really stood out to me in this book is that the face that people often show isn't the real person. Smiles and flirting can cover great pain and a multitude of past hurts.
In Perfect Time is an edge-of-your-seat ride through one of the most fascinating times in history that will leave wanting to read more and sorry when you turn that last page. Fans of historical fiction and WWII are in for a BIG treat with this book!
(I received a copy of this book from RevellReads in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.)
With the 70th anniversary of so many important WWII events currently going on there has been a surge of interest, and with it has come a host of novels set in that era. Sarah Sundin's are some of the best! The story pulled me in from the very beginning and wouldn't let me go until the last page.
Sarah Sundin knows her craft well. She managed to make me care about a heroine who is polar opposite of me. I agonized with Kay every time Roger pushed her away. And sometimes I just wanted to give them both a good shake when they needed it! The characters pull the reader into their world, making you think about them even when you have to lay the book aside for awhile, and gosh was that hard to do!
In Perfect Time is a story full of emotion, new faith, forgiveness, and love. There is also plenty of danger and adventure, from the plane being downed over enemy territory to planes racing down a narrow canyon.
One of the things that really stood out to me in this book is that the face that people often show isn't the real person. Smiles and flirting can cover great pain and a multitude of past hurts.
In Perfect Time is an edge-of-your-seat ride through one of the most fascinating times in history that will leave wanting to read more and sorry when you turn that last page. Fans of historical fiction and WWII are in for a BIG treat with this book!
(I received a copy of this book from RevellReads in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.)
Carole J. (PianoLady357) reviewed In Perfect Time (Wings of the Nightingale, Bk 3) on + 157 more book reviews
Simply stated, I enjoyed everything about In Perfect Time - and the whole Wings of the Nightingale series, for that matter. World War II fiction is a genre I've only started reading recently, and Sarah Sundin deserves a lot of the credit. While In Perfect Time can stand alone, characters and setting continue throughout and reading the whole series will give a much deeper reading experience. The previous books are With Every Letter and On Distant Shores.
This is an especially appealing series because World War II flight nurses were courageous pioneers - and while they didn't receive badges and medals, they risked their lives in dangerous operations. Sarah's writing exhibits extensive knowledge of historical events and locations, yet this never slows or overpowers the narrative.
Set in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, with a focus on war-torn Italy and southern France, Sarah has the ability to make readers feel like they are actually in the scenes with the way she blends the serious and fun times. We experience everything from an emergency landing behind enemy lines and the courage of partisans, to the big bands and U.S. war bond tour. Opening in March 1944, In Perfect Time reunites us with Mellie, Tom, Georgie and John from the first two books, but the focus is on Lt. Kay Jobson and Lt. Roger Cooper.
Something I especially appreciate about Sarah's writing is the depth she gives her characters. "For Lt. Kay Jobson, flight nursing . . . meant reconnecting a broken soldier with the shards of his humanity." With these opening words, we get a glimpse of Kay's heart for the wounded, a sharp contrast to the surface image she creates with her flirtatious dating of several men at the same time. She's bold and confident, driven to stay in control no matter what - but her bold façade masks deep hurts. Roger, a C-47 pilot who ferries supplies and paratroopers throughout the Mediterranean, is biding his time until he can become a big band drummer. Both Kay and Roger are appealing and vulnerable characters who have bought into the lies and put-downs received from their families through the years - Kay, that she was irredeemable, and Roger, that he would never amount to anything. Just like in real life, these inner beliefs had a disastrous effect on their personal relationships and job performance, and this really drew me to Roger and Kay.
Christian fiction should inspire readers, and that is exactly what In Perfect Time did for me. One of my favorite parts was when Roger followed God's prompting and gave his Bible filled with personal notes to Kay. Being so attuned to God that we can sense His prompting and then be willing to follow it - that's something I think many of us strive for. And being open enough to share a painful past because it just might be what someone needs to hear. Readers will find the spiritual journeys of Roger and Kay very moving.
Romance fans will not be disappointed, for while Roger and Kay's story is tender and sweet, the chemistry between them is great. In Perfect Time brings the storylines of Mellie & Tom, Georgie & John, Kay & Roger to a beautiful conclusion - and while many authors tend to rush their endings, Sarah gives one of the most satisfying conclusions I've ever read. Highly recommended.
Thank you to Revell for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
This is an especially appealing series because World War II flight nurses were courageous pioneers - and while they didn't receive badges and medals, they risked their lives in dangerous operations. Sarah's writing exhibits extensive knowledge of historical events and locations, yet this never slows or overpowers the narrative.
Set in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, with a focus on war-torn Italy and southern France, Sarah has the ability to make readers feel like they are actually in the scenes with the way she blends the serious and fun times. We experience everything from an emergency landing behind enemy lines and the courage of partisans, to the big bands and U.S. war bond tour. Opening in March 1944, In Perfect Time reunites us with Mellie, Tom, Georgie and John from the first two books, but the focus is on Lt. Kay Jobson and Lt. Roger Cooper.
Something I especially appreciate about Sarah's writing is the depth she gives her characters. "For Lt. Kay Jobson, flight nursing . . . meant reconnecting a broken soldier with the shards of his humanity." With these opening words, we get a glimpse of Kay's heart for the wounded, a sharp contrast to the surface image she creates with her flirtatious dating of several men at the same time. She's bold and confident, driven to stay in control no matter what - but her bold façade masks deep hurts. Roger, a C-47 pilot who ferries supplies and paratroopers throughout the Mediterranean, is biding his time until he can become a big band drummer. Both Kay and Roger are appealing and vulnerable characters who have bought into the lies and put-downs received from their families through the years - Kay, that she was irredeemable, and Roger, that he would never amount to anything. Just like in real life, these inner beliefs had a disastrous effect on their personal relationships and job performance, and this really drew me to Roger and Kay.
Christian fiction should inspire readers, and that is exactly what In Perfect Time did for me. One of my favorite parts was when Roger followed God's prompting and gave his Bible filled with personal notes to Kay. Being so attuned to God that we can sense His prompting and then be willing to follow it - that's something I think many of us strive for. And being open enough to share a painful past because it just might be what someone needs to hear. Readers will find the spiritual journeys of Roger and Kay very moving.
Romance fans will not be disappointed, for while Roger and Kay's story is tender and sweet, the chemistry between them is great. In Perfect Time brings the storylines of Mellie & Tom, Georgie & John, Kay & Roger to a beautiful conclusion - and while many authors tend to rush their endings, Sarah gives one of the most satisfying conclusions I've ever read. Highly recommended.
Thank you to Revell for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
If you have followed the Nightingale series at all, you have gotten the chance to really get to know these three nurses fighting to save our boys in WWII. While you dont need to read them in order to enjoy each novel, I believe youll have a stronger appreciation for the depth of characterization-especially for our heroine, Kay.
Kay is the quintessential nurse with a string of boys at every base. To uncover the deep-seated desires she has buried away in her heart and the hurt from her past made my heart hurt for her.
Roger is one of those heroes that has this, almost a persona, of being a great and godly guy-and he is, but he certainly dealt with his own sense of struggles from his past clouding his worldview. There is a certain theme to the book that makes the reader realize that the influence from our past, be it good or bad, has a strong influence on our present and often in the choices we make. How are we influencing those significant people in our lives?
The romance is rocky and difficult against the backdrop of the WWII landscape. But I, as always, appreciate the history layered so well with the characterization and romance of the characters and their lives.
Great to see returning characters from previous books and get to know our current hero and heroine all the better. Thumbs up reading!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to Litfuse for my copy to review.
Kay is the quintessential nurse with a string of boys at every base. To uncover the deep-seated desires she has buried away in her heart and the hurt from her past made my heart hurt for her.
Roger is one of those heroes that has this, almost a persona, of being a great and godly guy-and he is, but he certainly dealt with his own sense of struggles from his past clouding his worldview. There is a certain theme to the book that makes the reader realize that the influence from our past, be it good or bad, has a strong influence on our present and often in the choices we make. How are we influencing those significant people in our lives?
The romance is rocky and difficult against the backdrop of the WWII landscape. But I, as always, appreciate the history layered so well with the characterization and romance of the characters and their lives.
Great to see returning characters from previous books and get to know our current hero and heroine all the better. Thumbs up reading!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to Litfuse for my copy to review.
Mary N. (maggysue) reviewed In Perfect Time (Wings of the Nightingale, Bk 3) on + 811 more book reviews
Such a good series by Sarah Sundin. Interesting and very compelling to read. Highly recommended!!
Loraine N. (momrain) reviewed In Perfect Time (Wings of the Nightingale, Bk 3) on + 205 more book reviews
As always, this author has a gift for weaving historical details into a wonderful romance. When I think that her stories cannot get better, she proves me wrong. I really enjoyed the story of Kay and Roger. This book hit spiritual notes with me as Kay discovers God and that there is more to her than her looks. Roger is perfect for her even though it takes him long enough to realize it. Great story!
