Friday, December 12, 2014

Slave Again by Alana Terry

*Warning: this book contains content not appropriate for children under 13.*

 
About Slave Again: After escaping a North Korean prison camp, Mee-Kyong is hustled over the border and sold into the Chinese underworld. She vows to survive, but sheer determination and willpower won’t save her this time. Is she fated to remain a slave forever?



Slave Again is a Christian suspense novel from award-winning author Alana Terry, whose debut novel, The Beloved Daughter, won awards from Women of Faith, Grace Awards, The Book Club Network, and Readers’ Favorite.

Buy It: Amazon 



My Review:  Alana Terry is a fantastic author. She knows how to write a book that is not only engaging, but emotionally, spiritually, and heart-achingly beautiful. At times, this story was frightening. There were moments I cringed at the descriptions and the horrors of what Mee-Kyong endured and did. This novel brings to the forefront the problem of sex trafficking and the horrors the girls that are in that life have to face. It's not for the light of heart.

I liked Mee-Kyong, as a character. Her struggle to accept what she calls the "Westerners' diety" was very well represented and real.  I didn't care for Juliette and Roger at all. At times I felt like they were completely clueless about the refugees staying in their own homes. I'm glad they had the heart to bring refugees under their wings and try to witness to them, but I believe they failed miserably at it sometimes. 

The message, for me, was a little choppy. I understand that Juliette and Roger were acting as the mouthpiece in which Mee-Kyong and the other refugees could learn about the Lord and ultimately accept His offer of salvation, but because they were so clueless about their refugees thoughts and lives, I think the message was not well delivered. I like to think, at the end, it got through to Mee-Kyong.

Overall, if you're looking for a poignant story with twists, turns, and surprises, Alana Terry's Slave Again is the book for you. You should also check out her debut novel, The Beloved Daughter.

*Thank you, Alana, for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*




About the Author: Alana is passionate about human-rights issues in North Korea and has devoted her writing to raise both awareness and funds to help North Korean refugees find freedom and safety. You can find out more about Liberty in North Korea and Alana’s rescue campaign at http://www.alanaterry.com/.

3 comments:

  1. Sounds like a very powerful story! I love books like this. Been meaning to read The Beloved Daughter for a while.

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    1. You definitely should! They are both phenomenal stories!

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  2. Thank you so much for the review and kind words!

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