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Summary: Dawn on a Distant Shore
Review: Wonderful Adventure!What fun, while DDS has a different feel than the previous book, ITW. I found that the story was lot of fun. I carried this book everywhere with me for the 3 days it took me to devour the text. It reminded me of reading DG's Voyager (not to be confused with the same as)... it was full of adventure, non-stop action, great linguistic touches that made me feel like I was on location. Elizabeth and Nathaniel have their hands full keeping their family together in this chapter of the ITW saga, there are some interesting surprises, new freinds to meet and some heartbreaking moments. I loved it and look forward to the next book with eager anticipation.
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Summary: A Wonderful and Riveting Read
Review: After waiting for so long for this sequel, I certainly was not disappointed! The beloved characters from Into the Wilderness were brought back in a big way. The descriptions and dialogue written by Ms. Donati take the reader right into the story so much you feel as if you were there. The story itself is fastpaced and the action is non-stop -- but all is believable! And the best part is the ending, which leaves everything open for a continuation. I, for one, highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Best Book of the Year
Review: Sara Donati is one of the best writers fiction has to offer. She is a master at creating emotional and exciting stories which are absolutely un-put-downable! In Dawn on a Distant Shore she continues the story of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Bonner and their family. For two days I traveled through upstate New York in the dead of winter, bit my fingernails in Canada, traveled the high seas and found my self up to my eybrows in intrigue and villiany in Scotland. Ms. Donati's marvelous writing style had me right there along with her characters. This is a wonderful story that's beautifully written. An absolute gem. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Wonderful reading!
Review: Sara Donati's first book hooked me in, this book keeps me coming back! Although different from the 1st, DDS is a fabulous read. I love the strength that Elizabeth shows, that she is willing and capable to do whatever she needs to do for those she loves. She is NOT a wimp! She loves and protects unconditionally. I also love how her relationship with Nathaniel continues to grow and deepen, and stays so real. So many romance books out there are trashy and jump from one unbelieveable sex scene to another... if that's what YOU like, great, but that's not me. This book has a wonderful story, believeable characters, good dialogue, and Sara's fabulous writing style. I have already recommended this series to several people.
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Summary: Donati Does It Again
Review: I have never reviewed a book before but feel compelled to review this one. I waited with baited breath for the sequel to Into the Wilderness and could not be happier with the result of that wait. Dawn on a Distant Shore was a wonderful book that brings back all the characters you know and love from Into the Wilderness and puts them into new and exiting situations. The best part, to me, was to see Hannah growing up. She is so mature and wise for her age. I really loved this book and I am already anticipating the next installment. Keep up the good work Sara Donati!
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Summary: DDS...a roller coaster ride!
Review: This book is different from Into The Wilderness, but that doesn't detract from it's worth! From the beginning to the end, the pace is breathless, wild and hectic. This is a chase novel, through and through. Ms. Donati keeps the emotions running high as we travel from New York to Canada to Scotland and the tension doesn't let up for a minute. She is able to convey the emotions and nuances of family ties and keep us interested in her characters. She comes up with a spectacular new villain and some protagonists that end up very sympathetically. While I admit I missed Hidden Wolf and the characters there, Ms. Donati has left many dangling threads that are sure to be dealt with in her third novel in the series and we'll see all these wonderful and not so wonderful people again. I really liked this book. I read it one sitting...long into the night!
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Summary: Fast paced sequel, great additon to wilderness series!
Review: This sequel to Into the Wilderness was fast paced and adventurous, but somewhow found time for us readers to see a bit more of the characters. (A deeper view) I kept turning the pages wanting more, and was rewarded. When all is said and done with this series, this book in paticular will have a special place with me. It's a delight!
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Summary: Engrossing Page-Turner
Review: What a wonderful, long awaited sequel! You will not be disappointed on reading the continuing adventures of Nathaniel and Elizabeth! It is a book you will be unable to put down until the last page has been turned!
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Summary: Dawn on a Distant Shore-Sara Donati
Review: I was extremely disappointed in this sequel. I had read "Into the Wilderness" and loved it for the writing and characterzations. It was done so well. This book hardly seemed to have been written by the same author. It was rushed, badly written and I could not get into it. Such a shame from someone who had been my new favorite author.
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Summary: I loved this book!
Review: After reading Into The Wilderness a few months ago and falling in love with the characters there, I was delighted to discover that this sequel was about to be published. The characters of Nathaniel and Elizabeth and their relationship with each other is so real and believable. What a love they have! While I was sorry to see them leave their wilderness for this story, it was a great adventure to follow them across the ocean to Scotland. And I enjoyed the ride immensely. Sara Donati does a wonderful job of describing the world of over a hundred years ago. I love the way actual historical people are sprinkled through her books. It adds even more realism to the story. She had me seeing and feeling it as if I were really there. I am recommending this book to everyone I come across!
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