A Song Unheard, the second installment of Shadows Over England by Roseanna M. White is like a perfectly composed piece - a melody that immerse listeners into their own worlds. My reading interests tends to lean towards strong heroines, and Willa Forsythe is as strong as they come. Let me clarify. I like a strong heroine, but there are times it can come off forced or too much. Yet, Willa is just the right balance of strength and sensitivity.

"'True love knows when the object of its desires is near.' At that, she rolled her eyes, as he'd known she would. 'What utter rot. I certainly hope you don't actually believe such nonsense.'"

If I can tell you my favorite parts of A Song Unheard, I would tell you it's the connection between Willa and Lukas. From their meeting to their flirtatious banters to the events that unfold, and can easily change their lives, I was enraptured into their relationship. He was simply a mark to her, or is he? Yet, his charm seems to ooze out of every word printed in this book. It was actually quite surprising, since he seem to be quite the downer (very understandable given his experience, and worry), but the moment these two were mentioned, sparks ignite. Sparks that like a moth to light, one can't help but gravitate towards.

". . . filling him from top to bottom, was a . . . longing. A yearning. Not to take, but to give. . . to give. . . that could make them soar like a sonata."

"It wasn't love at first sight. It was intrigue at first sight. . . Love at first listen.." 

Yes, the romance is beautiful, but I also love Margot. She is one of those characters I just can't help but love. Words aren't enough to say how I wish there will be more of her to come. Then there's the message of faith woven throughout that is just as composed, and like the music described, in harmony as well. I love how the image of the devastation of war can also be expressed in the message of restoration.

"War is knocking on our door, and it is bigger than any of us. But the Lord is bigger than war. HE will take care of us, if it is His will. And if it is not, then it will be to His glory. Rest in Him."

I never expected to love A Song Unheard more than the first book, A Name Unknown, but it is quite possible. I'll have to reread it in order to decide. There's something about this book, the romance, the characters, the story, but in the end I relish in the simplicity, yet fervent essence of faith the most. And I pray that A Song Unheard will be heard.

"Our faith is the rock we stand on. . . but we don't demand anyone else stand here with us. Though if ever you wanted to, there is plenty of room. God is real - my friend. And I daresay you have seen Him - you just didn't know it."

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