Someday (Sunrise Series-Baxter 3, Book 3)
by Karen Kingsbury
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Book Reviews of Someday (Sunrise Series-Baxter 3, Book 3)
Book Review: True Hollywood Story
Summary: 4 Stars
Newlyweds and movie stars, Dayne and Katie Matthews are on separate continents filming for their respective films. Even though they love and trust each other, doubts and fears begin to creep in. Then a tabloid prints a picture featuring someone who looks very much like Dayne frolicking with a female costar. Only Dayne knows the truth about the picture but he is sworn to secrecy. Will he ruin his new found reputation as a Christian and his marriage to protect the real perpetrator?
A few months ago, I felt like I was the only reader on earth who hadn't read a Karen Kingsbury novel. Then I picked up my first Baxter Family story and got immediately hooked. What I have enjoyed most about this series is the realistic portrayal of the life of a Hollywood actor. I'm ashamed to admit that I'm one of those who enjoy flipping through the gossip rags that are on display at the checkout counter. I like seeing what the stars are doing. So it was rather interesting to read what it's like from the celebrity's point of view of how damaging the paparazzi really can be. You never really think about how much the media can twist something into a lie. I really wanted to smack Luke while reading this book. As realistic as Dayne has been in the majority of the series, he struck me as kinda fake in this one. If I had been in his shoes, and my brother did something to make everyone in the world think I was a cheater and wreck my marriage, I would not be a happy camper. I'm not saying he should have punched Luke but it seem too easy to forgive him just like that. And Luke didn't really show that much remorse which made it more unbelievable that Dayne was forgiving like that. The stories involving the other members of the family were equally as riveting. I really like reading about John's growing relationship with Elaine. It's very romantic and touching to see two people with huge losses be able to come together and fall in love. I also enjoyed reading about CKT. I really wish we had one of those productions when I was growing up. I would have loved to be a part. I'm going to be sad to leave the Baxter family behind in the next book but as they say, "All good things must come to an end."
Book Review: Creeped out by the Flanigans
Summary: 3 Stars
OK...this wasn't my favorite of the series. I loved "Summer." I love Ashley. She is by far my favorite Baxter.
In this one I hated the deception and miscommunication that comes between Dayne and Katy. The author has given us, what, 7+ books so far to establish that they are madly, passionately in love, and they've been married what, six months--and already Katy believes Dayne is cheating on her? It just doesn't ring true to the characters or their relationship. (Again, though--Ashley saves the day. She always does.)
Is anyone else creeped out by the Flanigans? Think about it--the makeup of the "Flanigan" family--a daughter followed by five boys, three of whom are adopted from Haiti, mom's a writer--is identical to that of the author's own family...and the Flanigans are held up as the ideal, perfect, model family? At least the Baxters have their human side. The worst thing I've seen in all the books was when Jenny was briefly slightly annoyed with Katy because Bailey didn't get a big part in a CKT show. If that's the biggest flaw she has, yikes, there's no hope for the rest of us. Even the names of the kids are similar--"Bailey" and Kelsey, "Connor" and Tyler, "Justin" and Austin, etc. I definitely come away with the feeling that the author is holding up her own family, barely fictionalized, as the epitome of perfection, and it comes across as prideful...I'm reminded of Romans 12:3: "examine yourselves with sober judgment and do not think of yourselves more highly than you ought."
I'm sick of Dayne and Katy and the whole "fame" angle and I hope the last book focuses on Bloomington. That's where the Baxter fans want to be! Oh, I do like Dayne, though. He seems like a good person, especially because he hasn't yet drowned his awful brother Luke in Lake Monroe!
Book Review: One of the best in the Baxter series...
Summary: 5 Stars
I really, really loved this book! This is the kind of book that will warm your heart with inspiration and hope... If I had to summarize my feelings when I finished it, I would say I felt filled with HOPE. Hope for the future and faith in God's plans.
Dayne and Katy struggle to protect their marriage while living in the spotlight. Both, the reality show that they agreed to do and the tabloids start rumors that the couple is breaking up. This situation is especially hard on Katy, who starts wondering about their marriage. I love these two characters... and in this book they are so sweet and loving. They face serious problems, but they face them with love and faith.
Luke and Reagan also have a very complicated story in this book. I wish it could have been developed a little better. In the end, their story is a bit abrupt and we are not presented with many details. But I guess you cannot have all the details about every Baxter in a 350-pages book!
Elaine and John have some struggles as well... but everything works according to God's plans.
Other Baxters also appear in this book and other important things happen...but I don't want to spoil your reading... If you are a fan of this series you will not be disappointed...
Book Review: This is Going to Hurt....
Summary: 4 Stars
I've figured out something about Karen Kingsbury's storytelling skill. She is a master in foreshadowing. As I read Someday, I fell into that page turning trance that I tend to suffer from when opening one of her novels. With each chapter, I know something is going to happen that will rock the world of the characters and I somehow want to get to them to warn them, help them avoid it, because I've seen what Karen lets happen within the pages of her novels, and I know this isn't going to be good. Okay, yes, on one hand it's great because her characters grow and change...but the process. Aye-Yi-Yi!
Karen Kingsbury writes reality. I have a tendency, when life is really good, to look over my shoulder wondering if something lurks. Kingsbury incorporates that sense of impending upheaval into her books. My oldest daughter can't sit and read Kingsbury. She has to get up and pace on occasion.
If you haven't read her, and you like to be on the emotional edge of your seat....you might want to look into her. Blessedly she adds much hope to her stories and then pours on some grace. Someday is a tense continuation of the Baxter family saga. If you love the characters you will go for quite a ride.
Book Review: Sunrise Book #3
Summary: 5 Stars
Karen Kingsbury has done her usual exceptionally awesome job of writing with this book. She manages to spin a story line that keeps the reader on the edge of his/her seat for awhile, then that resolves itself. I am looking forward to her next book to find what happens to one couple who seemed to be left hanging in this book. I'll be the first in line to buy Sunset! I just can't say enough about how much I enjoy Karen's books and the new perspectives they have given me on some controversial issues. They have also helped me to have a breater insight into the trials and failures Christians face and how God can use these situations for His glory. Everyone should read this book (and the other books in this series. Personally, I think everyone should read ALL of Karen's books, but I AM a little biased, as she is my favorite author!