Where the Sea Takes Me (Entangled Teen, June 2018) is the sequel to Where I Found You, formerly published as Sea, by Heidi R. Kling.
Now, I’m not taking any credit for this sequel happening. Buuut, back in 2012, I *did* email the author bursting at the seams with questions and begging her for a sequel. And she *did* write me back. So. There’s that.
Where the Sea Takes Me reunites us with Sienna and Deni, despite the fact it’s been two years, Sienna’s supposed to be with Spider now, and last time we saw Deni, he was engaged to someone else. Together, Sienna and Deni take a trip to Cambodia to help rehabilitate young girls who have, very sadly and devastatingly, been sex-trafficked. This novel deals with heavy themes of rape but handles them gently, with tact, in an honest but YA-appropriate way.
Something about the sequel felt a little rushed, but I’m not complaining; I’m so glad either way that Kling gave us a satisfying resolution to Sienna and Deni’s relationship, and all these years later, I’ve gotten the closure I wanted. Kudos to Kling and Entangled Teen for making it happen. I can’t wait to see (sea) ‘where she takes me’ next! (Oh, stop groaning.)
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Achingly Gorgeous, Incredibly Moving and Absolutely Inspirational
Where the Sea Takes Me by Heidi R. Kling is a wonderfully written story about second chances, hope, and love. The FEELS in this book… so ridiculously overwhelming that made my heart and soul ached. It was too much to bear sometimes, but I honestly enjoyed going on this emotionally moving and inspirational journey with Sienna and Deni.
The ending in Where I Found You broke my heart into pieces, so I couldn’t wait to see if Sienna and Deni would get their HEA. Well, I was definitely not disappointed and the romance was adorable and totally swoony. As soon as I started this book, that intense wave of feels I’ve missed swallowed me back and I enjoyed every single moment.
Like the first book, this was amazingly sincere, delightfully fascinating, and exceptionally moving. Kling’s prose is so real, affecting and just so heartbreakingly beautiful. I definitely cried a few times and had to stop to take a breather. The plot was very intriguing, quite suspenseful, and engaging. I thought the characters, both old and new, were just charming, realistic, and relatable and I had fun spending time with them all. I enjoyed the romance too, even if I didn’t get as many swoony scenes between Sienna and Deni. The ending, while not as emotionally epic as the first, was still satisfyingly sweet and incredibly touching.
I knew that this would not be an easy read considering I was an emotional mess after the first. However, I was not expecting it to be excruciatingly difficult and painful to read. Child trafficking and the sex trade business are extremely sensitive and tough topics to address and talk about. There were plenty of disturbing scenes that made me uneasy, upset, and at times just really angry. The world can be unpleasant, scary and even dangerous… So much hatred, violence and deaths. BUT, amidst all the cruelty, pain and animosity, there’s hope, kindness, and love. Kling certainly didn’t shy away from revealing the worst and ugliest parts of humanity, but she also showed that there’s something worth fighting for… something beautiful and that’s what I loved about this series. It touches your soul and leaves you wanting to make a difference in the world.
Where the Sea Takes Me is an emotionally driven story I won’t easily forget. The writing is evocative and breathtaking, the characters so relatable, and the story is undeniably beautiful, heartfelt, and inspirational. The romance was slow burn in this one, but could still feel the intense chemistry between Sienna and Deni, and was rooting for them the entire time. I enjoyed learning a little bit about Cambodia and loved exploring the gorgeous temples, the floating villages, and junk boat river cruises. I learned so much from this story and will try to never stop moving.
If you’re looking for a story that will move you and give you all the FEELS, then add this series on your TBR.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher Entangled Teen via NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
By heidirkling
Where the Sea Takes Me (Entangled Teen, June 2018) is the sequel to Where I Found You, formerly published as Sea, by Heidi R. Kling.
Now, I’m not taking any credit for this sequel happening. Buuut, back in 2012, I *did* email the author bursting at the seams with questions and begging her for a sequel. And she *did* write me back. So. There’s that.
Where the Sea Takes Me reunites us with Sienna and Deni, despite the fact it’s been two years, Sienna’s supposed to be with Spider now, and last time we saw Deni, he was engaged to someone else. Together, Sienna and Deni take a trip to Cambodia to help rehabilitate young girls who have, very sadly and devastatingly, been sex-trafficked. This novel deals with heavy themes of rape but handles them gently, with tact, in an honest but YA-appropriate way.
Something about the sequel felt a little rushed, but I’m not complaining; I’m so glad either way that Kling gave us a satisfying resolution to Sienna and Deni’s relationship, and all these years later, I’ve gotten the closure I wanted. Kudos to Kling and Entangled Teen for making it happen. I can’t wait to see (sea) ‘where she takes me’ next! (Oh, stop groaning.)
Achingly Gorgeous, Incredibly Moving and Absolutely Inspirational
Where the Sea Takes Me by Heidi R. Kling is a wonderfully written story about second chances, hope, and love. The FEELS in this book… so ridiculously overwhelming that made my heart and soul ached. It was too much to bear sometimes, but I honestly enjoyed going on this emotionally moving and inspirational journey with Sienna and Deni.
The ending in Where I Found You broke my heart into pieces, so I couldn’t wait to see if Sienna and Deni would get their HEA. Well, I was definitely not disappointed and the romance was adorable and totally swoony. As soon as I started this book, that intense wave of feels I’ve missed swallowed me back and I enjoyed every single moment.
Like the first book, this was amazingly sincere, delightfully fascinating, and exceptionally moving. Kling’s prose is so real, affecting and just so heartbreakingly beautiful. I definitely cried a few times and had to stop to take a breather. The plot was very intriguing, quite suspenseful, and engaging. I thought the characters, both old and new, were just charming, realistic, and relatable and I had fun spending time with them all. I enjoyed the romance too, even if I didn’t get as many swoony scenes between Sienna and Deni. The ending, while not as emotionally epic as the first, was still satisfyingly sweet and incredibly touching.
I knew that this would not be an easy read considering I was an emotional mess after the first. However, I was not expecting it to be excruciatingly difficult and painful to read. Child trafficking and the sex trade business are extremely sensitive and tough topics to address and talk about. There were plenty of disturbing scenes that made me uneasy, upset, and at times just really angry. The world can be unpleasant, scary and even dangerous… So much hatred, violence and deaths. BUT, amidst all the cruelty, pain and animosity, there’s hope, kindness, and love. Kling certainly didn’t shy away from revealing the worst and ugliest parts of humanity, but she also showed that there’s something worth fighting for… something beautiful and that’s what I loved about this series. It touches your soul and leaves you wanting to make a difference in the world.
Where the Sea Takes Me is an emotionally driven story I won’t easily forget. The writing is evocative and breathtaking, the characters so relatable, and the story is undeniably beautiful, heartfelt, and inspirational. The romance was slow burn in this one, but could still feel the intense chemistry between Sienna and Deni, and was rooting for them the entire time. I enjoyed learning a little bit about Cambodia and loved exploring the gorgeous temples, the floating villages, and junk boat river cruises. I learned so much from this story and will try to never stop moving.
If you’re looking for a story that will move you and give you all the FEELS, then add this series on your TBR.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher Entangled Teen via NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.