The Girl Who Looked Beyond the Stars

Sheena Meyer, Book 1

By: L. B. Anne

Narrated by: Alaura Howery

This story is a captivating blend of Christian science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. For 11-14-year-old listeners who enjoy books such as A Wrinkle In Time.

"Do you believe in angels?"

Sheena Meyer is the girl that brings an extra sandwich to school each day just in case someone doesn't have lunch. She's also the girl that questions and investigates everything, driving her parents and teachers nuts. She spends most days waiting for some grand event to happen and change her life. But this isn't what she had in mind.

The Murk is coming for her because of a gift she doesn't know she has.

Nine years ago an angel appeared in front of select kids all over the world. In Michigan, it appeared in a willow tree in front of a four-year-old little girl. She's the only child that saw it, the one with the gift. Sheena is now thirteen and has since forgotten what she saw. But things change when her father is in a terrible accident, and she witnesses a supernatural being save him.

"I saw what you did. Come back!"

An elderly man, the arrival of a peculiar new kid at school, and mysterious text messages will change everything Sheena has ever believed in, sweeping her out of a humdrum, teenage existence, and setting in motion what one little girl's destiny can mean to the world.

©2019 L. B. Anne (P)2020 L. B. Anne

Outstanding book

The love the narration in this book. She captivated the audience and the characters in the story. The story kept on me the edge wanted to know that’s going to happen next? I can’t wait to read the second book to find out happens to Sheena?

Disappointing

I chose to listen to all 4 books before doing a review. Overall, I gave this book a high review because it is written with talent and is very entertaining. However, as a Christian, this book sometimes insulted and appalled me. The biblical characters were lukewarm. They lied often. Over and over, the writer also promotes worldly music. She used scriptures, but she made a mockery of casting out demons in the name of Jesus.

Great middle grade series

Sheena is a special young teen who is coming into her powers as a gleamer. A gleamer sees angels and some, like Sheens, see visions. With the help of her best friends and a kind elderly gentleman, she navigates the confusing water that is her life.

This is a middle-grade series that weaves in religion, faith, and friendships into a fun, interesting story.

Alaura Howery really made this story come alive. I enjoyed the unique voice she lent to each of the characters.

Teen Angst and Angels

I enjoyed this book about a young teen girl whose life is changed by the knowledge that Angels exist. Filled with normal teen angst of school, friends and parents there were definite moments that made me feel all those things all over both from my own life and having raised teens. Not all teens end up with some sort of “gift/calling” that brings both good and evil into their lives in such a tangible way. The author show the insights of living through these “years” in many funny ways. The main character is smart, funny with quirky insecurities that come with adolescence.
This is part of a series and the first book ends with a major cliffhanger. Personally I would have liked a bit more of the loose ends tied up but I appreciate there is a next book. I do look forward to reading it. There is nothing overly preachy either.
The Narrator and her voice work is EXCELLENT. She has the perfect balance of youthful exuberance and differentiates the characters very well.

I really enjoyed this book and look forward to second one.

**I was given a free copy of this book in lieu of an honest review

The friends

The way she did the voice of all the people I loved and was in awe