Book Two in The Gift Saga: The continuation of Evanthia’s Gift … heartaches. Now, more than thirty years later, they remain devoted and loyal, supporting each other through triumphs and sorrows.
Evanthia’s Gift follows the life of Sophia Giannakos. In Waiting for Aegina the saga continues from the perspectives of Sophia and her friends as the story drifts back and forth in time, filling in the gaps as the women grow to adulthood.
Naive teenage ideals are later challenged by harsh realities, as each of their lives takes unexpected turns. Now nearing their fiftieth year, Sophia, Demi, Amy, Mindy and Donna stand together through life-altering obstacles while they try to regain the lighthearted optimism of their youth.
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Waiting for Aegina: The Gift Saga, Book 2 by Effie Kammemou, narrated by Emily Lawrence is so wonderful! I cannot recommend it enough to everyone out there. Although it could stand-alone, you do not want to rob yourself of the opportunity to get to know how these characters came to be. I loved Book 1, Evanthia’s Gift, just as much as this one; I’m taken aback by the beauty and eloquence of Kammemou’s flowing words and beautiful storyline. These true-to-life characters have quickly become part of me. With them, I’ve laughed, cried, shared in their joys and successes, as well as their pains and sorrows. I recently lost my own mother to Cancer, and in a way, these characters have allowed me to feel not so alone. They have let me see that life goes on, and, in the end, everything works out just like it’s supposed to. Wirhout knowing, they have given me the friendship, hope, and courage that I needed. Thank you for that. 🙂
Narrator Emily Lawrence, again, puts on an absolutely amazing performance. She has made my listening experience memorable, and I can still hear her voice speaking to me as I type this. I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to her narrate every minute of this series. I am very much looking forward to hearing her again in Book 3 when it is released on audio.
A rating of 5/5 stars is not enough for this series…I’d give it 10, if I could! I have no doubts that Waiting for Aegina: The Gift Saga, Book 2 by Effie Kammemou, narrated by Emily Lawrence is one that will be enjoyed by all. It is highly relatable, as it is a story about all of us…life, love, loss, family, friendship, and everything in between. These characters and all they experience on their unpredictable journeys through life will stay with you long after the story, itself, ends. It has allowed me to reflect on my own life and decisions I have made, as well as my future, because I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters, as you will, too. Without hesitation, I give this book my highest recommendation.
Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope it was helpful. 🙂
Waiting for Aegina is a beautifully written story that follows the lives of the five “Honey Hill girls”.
We were introduced to the girls, Sophia, Demi, Mindy, Amy, and Donna in Evanthia’s Gift and now we find out even more details about them. The happy times and the sad, the good times and the bad… Seeing the strong bonds that formed between these girls, and how they were always there for each other… I feel emotionally connected to all of them, and that is due to the phenomenal writing of Effie Kammenou.
Emily Lawrence’s performance is also top notch. She truly brought out the emotions that Ms. Kammenou put to the page. I cant imagine anyone else narrating this series.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
Book Two in the Gift Saga, follows the stories of the “Honey Hill Girls.” Five childhood friends who have continually been there for one another. Supporting each other through tragedy, heartache, life-altering decisions, and love. The strength of their bond and the uniqueness of their friendships are the true binding force that keeps them in each other’s lives for decades.
Flashbacks throughout the book give us glimpses into the now forty-something friends earlier lives when teenage angst, mistakes, and decisions ultimately define who they will become as adults. A past that shapes their adult lives for better or worse and develops interesting and in-depth characters with realistic flaws and shifting perspectives. Through tragedy, love, heartbreak, and loss the “Honey Hill Girls,” realize the importance of life and friendship and the power of the inner strength they possess. Their journeys are what defines the story, the characters, and their place in each other’s lives, taking the reader on a voyeuristic ride through the complexity of living.
Kammenou again, pulls out all the stops when it comes to evoking emotional responses from her readers. The book, filled with moments of tenderness, fear, uncertainty, and joy, infuse the story with a sense of authenticity, for many of these moments were/are truth for all of us.
The second book in Kammenou’s continuing saga, portrayed in a deep emotional and though-provoking way, is sure to leave readers desperate to follow her characters through the final chapters of their stories. I for one can’t wait for Book Three.
this is part 2 of the Gift saga, it was a gift to me that i will never forget I loved this series , it is wonderful it picks up from the first book and it has sadness, happiness, and times where you need your friends and family. The story covers each of the 5 girls l( Honey Hill Girls) is what they call themselves , it tells their stories and what they have to go through and how they help each other. there are strong connection to each of their life and they always come back to the group. you will love this story it is well written and it will make you want to fit in and be a part of their life it makes you think what would i do. This is not a girl book it is for any reader. i am so glad that i read this book and it is a book i will read again when i started this series i had a hard time putting them down and i had to finish to find out what come next.