Trust the Stars by Tricia Goyer Review

 

Trust the Stars by Tricia Goyer is an awesome book. This story takes you from present day in the slums of Kibera, Kenya, plus a safari also in Kenya, to a royal palace in the fictional country of Allori, to the inner city of Little Rock, Arkansas, to a concentration camp in Germany during WWII. 

As the reader we get to see the story from three points of view. The first two are in present day. The first is Olivia Garza, the voice of a video docu-series which has brought her to the slums of Kenya from her home in America. The second is Prince Louis who is in Kenya to get away from the media during a time of heart break, when his ex is getting married. And the third is Princess Alessandra, a royal during the time of WWII who risks her freedom to help Jewish children escape the Nazis. We get her story in third person, and also through journal entries.

Forgiveness plays a big role in this story as Olivia is on her journey following her mother's footsteps in an effort to come to terms with the life she had been dealt because of her mother's lifestyle choices. She'd been filming this docu-series without revealing who she actually was, and planned to reveal herself at the end of her time in Kenya. That is, until she spends a delightful day on safari with a man who doesn't tell her he is a prince. However, she then feels betrayed when the truth is revealed and she never wants to see him again. But Prince Louis had recognized Olivia's voice from the docu-series, and wants to get to know her better. 

Here follows an adventure in Little Rock and also in Alloria, getting to know these characters even more and seeing their heart for those who are in need. I love seeing Olivia's and Prince Louis's relationship evolve. And I love the importance that is placed on trusting in God. 

And of course, there is are the journals of Princess Allessandra and learning the truth of what happened to her and how it connected to the present day story. 

I loved this story, and only wish we could have had more time with Princess Allessandra before she was sent to the concentration camp, and more details of her time in the camp. And I really wish this was the beginning of a series so we could see more of these characters and how their lives continue.

Here is a quote that stuck with me, "Tough I walk through the shadow of death. .  .Today, I choose to rejoice in the shadow, because for a shadow to be cast, that means there is light beyond. I must remember that light, and I must share it. For this season, I am where I do not belong, but even here, God reminds me to be a light as He is the Light-to sing a song unseen."

If you are a fan of dual timeline stories, stories that take place during WWII, and/or royal romances, you are going to want to check out this book. 

I was given this book as a part of the launch team but was not required to write a positive review. These are my own honest thoughts.