Lines in the Sand Crossing the Line edition by SC Montgomery Literature Fiction eBooks
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Two best friends. One emotional adventure.
When Reed Young and Jonah King unearth some mysterious remains at their favorite beach hangout, their summer is thrust into an exciting tailspin.
Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, they embark on a heartrending journey to find out the truth . . . and make it right.
But neither of them expected the secrets they would find.
***Reader note***While Lines in the Sand is a standalone novella, appropriate for younger readers with only some mild language, it is intended as a prequel to Two Blue Lines, which continues Reed Young’s story as he’s forced into a situation nobody wants to find themselves in at sixteen. Read and enjoy at your own discretion.
Lines in the Sand Crossing the Line edition by SC Montgomery Literature Fiction eBooks
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Lines in the Sand Crossing the Line edition by SC Montgomery Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
LINES IN THE SAND is a great short story about two young teenage boys, best friends, who start out with a typical summer day at the nearby beach and discover something in the sand that completely changes the course of their day. And in some ways, their life.
S.C. Montgomery does an incredible job at capturing the emotions and reactions of Reed and Jonah as they set out on the adventure of solving the mystery they've unveiled. She's balanced her story with the interesting characters the boys meet, the pretty girls they are crushing on, and by enveloping the reader in their family dynamics. Artfully drawing you in page by page as the boys uncover more than the answers to the mystery that began their quest.
For me, Lines in the Sand is a story about recognizing the value of both the tenderness of youth and the security of a caring family. It is well-written, making me laugh and making me cry over the sweetness of emotions displayed at the end. Very enjoyable prequel for the new Crossing the Lines series. 4.5 stars
I'm not going to go into great detail about what happens, since it's a novella and I don't want to give everything away. But, Reed and Jonah's friendship is an interesting one. There are tiny bits of jealousy from Reed (who's POV the story is told from) toward Jonah, for reasons I will leave for you to find out, but he generally can see why he's jealous, and why he shouldn't be. They really are pretty good friends to one another.
When the boys make a strange discovery on the beach, they're not really sure what it is, or if there is any way to find out. But once they figure out just exactly what it is that they've found...let's just say you'll be shocked. And it's really beautiful how they help rectify the situtation.
I also have to comment on the things the boys are focused on in this story. Let's just say I teach middle school English, and the author is SPOT ON when it comes to what boys this age are thinking about. ;-)
After reading this novella, I am EXTREMELY intrigued as to what it is preparing us for in Two Blue Lines! I guess I'll have to start it and find out!
The summer before high school, Reed and Jonah discover a bone and a strip of leather with the name, Lettie, etched into it on a south Texas beach, thus launching an adventure that changes both of their lives. This novella, a prequel to S.C. Montgomery’s Two Blue Lines which takes place three years after Lines in the Sand, delves into Reed’s character. We learn what makes him tick, how his friendship with Jonah came to be so strong, and are introduced to his attraction to Melissa.
The book is a quick read that stands well enough alone. It’s not particularly deep, nor gripping, but it’s a good story and I learned to love Reed and Jonah in the short 39 pages. I’m rooting for both of them now that I’m well into Two Blue Lines.
Plot
The plot is about the mystery of who Lettie was and what happened to her. I was surprised when I learned the truth about Lettie and never saw the twist at the end coming. While the primary plot is the mystery, the novella does a fabulous job of establishing both Reed’s and Jonah’s characters so that on page one of Two Blue Lines, I knew these two boys and could understand why they react the way they do. The story of Lettie is interesting and gives us even more insight into them, but I almost think that’s secondary to the character development.
Characters
The characters are the strongest aspect of this novella. Both Reed and Jonah are utterly believable as 13-year-old boys trying to figure out where they fit into the world around them, life in general, and girls in particular. As they unravel the mystery of Lettie, they learn more about themselves. The relationship each boy has with his family, and their friendship with each other were well crafted and came across as authentic.
Bottom Line
Lines in the Sand is a solid prequel and sets the stage for Two Blue Lines.
Disclaimer
I was provided a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is a prequel story to Two Blue Lines but the style is very different as the characters are as lot younger in this book. Lines in the Sand follows Reed Young at the age of 13, on a Summer adventure that redefines his life. This is not a YA book even though the rest of the series is, it reads more as a middle grade story, but it is still very enjoyable and gives you a better insight into Two Blue Lines.
I like reading books in a male POV because it's not something you see too often. Reed was only 13 but I found him to be fairly mature for his age, he still had his boyish innocence and curiosity but he was also able to understand some pretty deep concepts.
The story was only very short and simple. it was enjoyable and I really wanted to find out who was on the beach and why. This story is a pivotal moment in Reed's life that redefines everything, where he discovers what family really is. It is only a very short story but it gives a lot of insight into Reed's character.
I would really recommend reading this book if you're planning on reading Two Blue Lines as you really get to see Reed grow and understand some of the references to 'that Summer' that are throughout the book. The books are written in very different styles at the character is at different stages if his life throughout each but they are both very well written and even though Lines in the Sand was obviously younger, I still really enjoyed it.
3.5/5
*I received a copy of this book free in exchange for my honest review*
What a great story!!! I can't wait to see what's in store for Reed and Jonah! I loved the way the past parallels the present!!!
Wow what a story! Loved it such a beautiful story of friendship, and unending mothers love despite her hardships! Mystery it just had it all!
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