Review of “The Sea Before Us” by Sara Sundin

Review of “The Sea Before Us”

Sarah Sundin, author

“Sunrise at Normandy” series, Book 1

Published by Revell, 386 pages

Publish date:  February 6, 2018

Novels that are set in the days of World War II always tug at my heartstrings.  However, it’s the well researched book that will hold my complete attention.  This book did that from the very beginning.  This absorbing story pays tribute to the British Wrens whose contribution to the war effort were not always recognized.  Set in London in WW II, the storyline takes us through their effort  as they help plan the Normandy invasion.  Basing her story on known events, as well as filling in the gaps with believable details of her own,  Sarah Sundin has written a compelling story of love, loss, and victory.

Although we know the outcome of the D-Day invasion, I came to care about the main characters and truly wanted to see how they fared during the invasion.  There is a love story that weaves its way in and out of the plot  but it never overwhelms the focus on the resourcefulness and bravery of the men and women who planned the invasion.

The theme of forgiveness is a main component of this book.  The Paxton brothers struggle to find and accept forgiveness  as they all three find themselves in the same theater of war.  Each book in the series focuses on one of the brothers and their experiences during the invasion.

I’m looking forward to reading the other two books in this new series.

I received an advanced reader copy of the book through Net Galley.  This is my honest review of this book.