Through Waters Deep(Waves Of Freedom,#1)

 

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It is 1941 and America teeters on the brink of war. Outgoing naval officer Ensign Jim Avery escorts British convoys across the North Atlantic in a brand-new destroyer, the USS Atwood. Back on shore, Boston Navy Yard secretary Mary Stirling does her work quietly and efficiently, happy to be out of the limelight. Yet, despite her reserved nature, she never could back down from a challenge. 

When evidence of sabotage on the Atwood is found, Jim and Mary must work together to uncover the culprit. A bewildering maze of suspects emerges, and Mary is dismayed to find that even someone close to her is under suspicion. 

With the increasing pressure, Jim and Mary find that many new challenges--and dangers--await them 

 

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 Mysterious. Adventurous. 

I have read SARAH SUNDIN’S series, Wings Of Glory last year and fell in love with the story. When I found out that my library had an electronic copy of THROUGH WATERS DEEP , I knew that I needed to check out. I enjoyed the book, and there were a few great aspects of the story. However, I did not enjoy it as much as I thought that I would; some parts in the book were not interesting as the other aspects of the book. I loved the mystery aspect of the book, and like Mary, I was curious about who was behind it all. How can you not be? Bombs on the ship. My main question was, why? I hoped that the mystery would be figured out soon before someone got killed. 

Mary. She was my favorite character in the book. She’s the type of girl that everyone wants to be friends with. I thought that it was unique how she took notes about everyone in her notebook. Even though it was smart, I was afraid that she would get into trouble if anyone found out what she was writing in that notebook. I loved that she did not give up until the mystery was resolved, even when she was told to stop. That was what I loved about her; she was determined. Second, I loved how she cared about others, even if that meant letting go of someone she loved, to make her friend happy. I cannot believe she dared to do something that painful. That isn’t something I would ever be able to do. It’s impossible not to love her. 

Jim and Mary. You could see the connection between the two of them. I did feel that they developed feelings for each other too fast. I think there should be a bit more time for their feelings to the surface. I wanted two of them together, and it was clear how the two felt for each other. I was waiting for the two of them to get together. I hoped that Jim would come to his sense and tell Mary before she leaves for good. I loved the ending. I couldn’t help but smile. THROUGH WATERS DEEP might not be my favorite, but I enjoyed the story. I want to check the rest of the book in the series and see what happens with Arch and Lillian in the next book.