By Diane Hoh
Usually a horror writer, Diane Hoh creates a splendid story revolving around the infamous sinking.
Elizabeth Farr is in first class with her parents on her way to New York, her parents have arranged for her to marry the rich Alan Reed. Elizabeth instead wants to go to college and become independent while avoiding marriage to Reed. Elizabeth is constantly arguing with her parents over her future. Then, Elizabeth meets Max Whittaker who is the son of a rich family. But, Max is the black sheep of his family, after bucking his parents' rules he went to Paris. Max helps Elizabeth realize the best way to show her parents her reliability is not but shouting and having tantrums like a child.
Katie Hanrahan is in third-class with her childhood friends Paddie and Brian. Everyone thinks that Katie and Brian are a perfect match but Katie is really interested in Brian's more mischievous brother, Paddy. Paddy however much a troublemaker, does have a sense of honor and refuses to even consider Katie while he thinks that Brian loves her. While on board Katie becomes responsible for two children.
Both girls must find a way to survive when the ship begins to sink. Elizabeth must leave her father and Max on board and Katie must save the two children while looking for Paddy and Brian. Who will survive?
I loved this book! Its compelling to see Elizabeth grow up from a child focused on what she wants, to an adult developing her independence. Paddy is a delightful character with an unexpected sense of honor that runs deep. Despite the horrific event that is the focal point of the story, for the most part a happy ending is given...to almost everyone.
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