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This is the first book I have read by this author. This book was very interesting, suspenseful and it discribed Hawaii.
This story takes place in the beginning in Hawaii and then goes to California and Hollywood. It is about an up and coming Hollywood star and all the trials and tribulations she goes through. The struggle with her faith and those around her.
I really liked this story. It kept you engaged until the very last page.
I would read more by this author. Very good story - it makes you think on many different levels.

Nora St. Laurent - Book Club Servant Leader
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This was my first experience with Kristen Heitzmann books. She is a wonderful Christian writter and I enjoyed the book. I am reading another of her books and have a third one waiting to be read.

Another reviewer summed up my feelings about this book pretty well. The dialogue is good, particularly between Jade and Cameron (Kai), the protagonists of Heitzmann's novel. The book could have benefited from some judicious editing, but overall the story flows along nicely, like a stream exiting a mountain.

The one nagging problem I had was with Jade (aka, Gentry Fox, an actress). Why on earth would any Christian assume that he or she could immerse themselves in the world of acting, film and television and spend countless hours with nonbelievers and come out unscathed, faith intact, given what Paul wrote at 1 Corinthians 15:33 ("Bad associations spoil useful habits.")? Given that this culture in particular idolizes actors, why would any Christian put themselves on a pedestal this way? How is Christ honored by people screaming your name?

Anyone who belives, as Jade/Gentry does, that their faith will remain intact in spite of their chosen occupation and the risks it entails is delusional.

I finished the book in one sitting. It's really not that bad, considering some of the truly idiotic Christian fiction out there, but it's not the greatest novel I've ever read. I'm hoping some of Heitzmann's other books are better.

Enjoyed the book very much.

This book takes you to the location, Hawaii, and makes you feel like you are in the midst of the characters.

A good story with lots of intrigue. The author does an excellent job of making the characters, especially Gentry and Kai, "real." Their emotions are vivid and you can feel them through the story- everything from joy to rage, fear, desire and sorrow. There is also a great cast of supporting characters- Nica, TJ, Rob, Allegra and Okelani. However, sometimes it seemed that the author got to wrapped up in telling their side stories.

While I enjoyed the book, it was far too long. It could have easily been edited down to 2/3 of its size or split into multiple books. But it is good one to take on a trip and not have to worry about packing an extra book.