Somewhere Between Water and Sky (Shattered Things Series)

The first book of the series I gave 2 stars - this one is 5. The plot and the characters were balanced. Character development, interactions, behavior, dialogue etc were believable and realistic. This book is definitely not as dark as the first book, since this is the aftermath of book 1. Triggers and kidnappings. She makes friends and lives a new life.. until her past catches up with her. I hoped that I would have more closure on what happened to her dads “business” and the sex ring. I’d like to know if it was shut down after that last scene with her father. Yet that is not enough to lose stars over. Book 2 closed the series nicely, with the implication of a happily ever after, after the book ends. No epilogue, but in this case I think it would have taken away from the sparkly promise of HEA.

Loved this more than book 1. I loved watching Stephanie grow into the person she needed to be. I loved watching her get stronger and able to fight for herself. This was the perfect conclusion to Stephanie’s story. I still had the spacing issues that I had with book one. I haven’t seen any reviews mentioning it so maybe my downloads had errors, I don’t know.

When I read the first book I had no ideal it had a sequel. However, I was so invested in the characters I was glad if only to give some closure to what happened next. The what happened next was an understatement! I think I was more engrossed in the sequel. I love these characters and how their lives unfolded and the new characters were great. I really appreciated the storytelling. It was definitely worth the chance I took on reading something different. This series is definitely an emotional page turner.

I didn't know Elora Ramirez's writing could get any better than Every Shattered Thing, but somehow she managed to outdo herself with this one. Ramirez is a fantastic writer whose work just keeps getting even more amazing with every new work she releases. Somewhere Between Water and Sky is one of the best sequels I've ever read, and Stephanie is a character who stays with you long after the last page. This is a story of beauty and darkness and hope that will haunt and inspire you. Ramirez is a writer of wonderful talent and promise. I can't wait for this series to be turned into movies.

I read this in one setting. There were tears & smiles. The hurt, pain & severe trauma seize you in a tight hold. The characters are so real that you can almost feel their emotions running through you. A must read!

The title and the cover of this book attracted me to read it, but I didn't know it was a sequel. The writing is simply phenomenal and Ramirez nails it with her descriptions and narrative-conscious thoughts! I really felt for Stephanie who was obviously running away from something since the very beginning of the book. I felt sorry for what happened to her in the past, but she escapes to a small part of California and befriends two coworkers- Ren and Jessa at the coffee shop. Each character is very well developed. I can picture Ren looking lanky like Shaggy from Scooby-Doo sans the brown hair, and I can picture Jessa looking like a young Cindi Lauper (hint- 80s kids like me remember these guy). Even the setting is painted perfectly through Ramirez's details, especially when they enter an old abandoned house off the beach. I would have loved to have seen this scene developed a little more. Here is where I felt the story could have picked up steam, but instead, we are sent into another one of Stephanie's flashbacks. I did finish the book because the writing is really that good! Ramirez's words are like silk on paper and make you feel like you're inside of the scene. But, the plot itself fell short, for me. I wanted so much more. I think as a reader you're forced to stay in Stephanie's conscious too long, and as her backstory gets darker, layers of her past and what really happened unfolds a bit too late. Before I wrote this review, I went back and read book one for more insight. Having done so, I actually think both books could have easily been made into one, and then I would have given it a better rating. We needed more action in book two, more dialogue, and less summary and narratives.

She is a great story teller who writes beautiful characters. It is a page turner... and gives more depth to Stephanie`s character. There were a few times that I got tired of seeing *#ck over and over again.

This can't be the end of their story. I hope something new transpires into a third part to the series. Maybe a series on Ren & Jessa? The characters are so interesting, captivating and real that you are left with a desire to read more! Definitely following Miss Elora to see what else she has in store. A must read!

It's a great book, intriguing and exciting. The story is a good continuation to the first book and a very good way to raise awareness about human trafficking.

I loved Elora Ramirez's first book, Every Shattered Thing, but if it's possible, I think I loved Somewhere Between Water and Sky even more. There is the right amount of tension and suspense, and a satisfying ending, but the depth of the characters in this books was extraordinary. You will fall madly in love with Jessa and wish you could have her in your life. There is so much hope in this story, and the writing is so beautiful. Elora does a masterful job using the California backdrop to allow her poetic style of writing shine. I could see every image so clearly. I got to the end, and just wanted more.