Author: Suzanne Weyn
Review: Stephanie Best
Set in the turn-of-the-century 1900s, when cars were just being born, and nickelodeons had very little existence, Distant Waves follows the young lives of the five Oneida-Taylor sisters Mimi, Jane, twins Emma and Amelie, and Blythe, but most specifically Jane. After experiencing a man-made earthquake produced by the scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla, Jane, at the age of four, moves with her mother and sisters from New York City, New York, to the small town of Spirit Vale, New York, a popular town for all assortments of spiritualists. Yet, Jane’s young encounter with Tesla stays with her, becoming obsessed and reading anything she can about him. When Jane is sixteen, Mimi, the oldest and wanting to escape the small town, convinces Jane and herself to take a visit back to New York City so Jane can interview Tesla for a journalism contest. While there, Mimi meets a wealthy woman who asks Mimi to be her companion which she accepts. While there, Jane meets a boy, Thad, who is Tesla’s assistant, and whom Jane instantly feels attracted to. What will become of Jane and Thad? Will Jane ever see Mimi again? And how does the Titanic tie into all of this? A story of love, loss, history, and the frequent spirits, Distant Waves takes on a new version of the story of the Titanic and is sure to surprise you at every turn.
I absolutely loved this book and I give it five stars. I found all of the characters to be very relatable to. I really enjoyed all of the historical references mentioned, and if one has a good recollection with history and historical persons, one can easily foreshadow events, even some which may not be mentioned in the book. I highly recommend this book for all.
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