Monday 24 June 2024

Book Review: Downstream by Maressa Mortimer

 


Hello my Bookaholic friends. This week I bring you my review of Downstream, book three in the Elabi Chronicles by Maressa Mortimer.

 Blurb

Radio signals have been picked up that might reveal the location of Downstream. Macia longs to find her mother there and tries to persuade her friends Gax and Cecilia to join her in the search. But is it a dangerous mistake or a mission from God? Many difficulties await them and they will need to trust God as they encounter darkness and danger, reaching out with the Light.

Review

If you have not read books one and two in this series I would strongly advise you to do so before reading this one. This is Christian Dystopian at its best and you will not be sorry you read the series. We meet the characters from the first two books as they depart on another dangerous quest, this time downstream. The characters are well drawn and believable and one can see there development as they grow in their faith nd grow in courage. The storyline itself rattles along with danger, adventure and intrigue, all of which tests their faith as they follow God's guidance. The setting is also exceptionally well drawn and it was easy for me to imagine myself there. The world may be different to the one we know but Mortimer brings it skilfully to life. 

Did I enjoy this book? I can say a categorical yes from start to finish. The storyline kept my interest and I found my self wanting to read more. I can highly recommend this book.

I was given an Advance Reader Copy as part of the Reading Between The Lines Blog Tour. Thank you to Lynsey Adams for the opportunity. At no point was I asked to provide a positive review and this review is based on my reading of and enjoyment of the book. 


Author Bio 

Maressa grew up in the Netherlands, and moved to England soon after finishing teaching training college. Married to Pastor Richard Mortimer they live in a Cotswold village with their four children. She is a homeschool mum, enjoying the time spent with family, travelling, reading and turning life into stories, she wants to use her stories to show practical Christians living in a fallen world.