The setting is in Florida on a beach. Do you love the beach?
Caley is a marine vet who specializes in sea turtles. Have you ever seen a sea turtle in its habitat or at an aquarium?
Shepherd Lightman is all solider. He follows orders and doesn’t get emotionally involved which is good in his opinion because he isn’t good at comforting someone. Why do you think that is? Are you a good comforter?
Do you think Shepherd’s reasons for not pursuing Caley romantically were justified? Why or why not?
Which character did you relate to most? Least?
Caley is afraid to walk on deep waters for fear of drowning, so like her turtles she sticks her head in the sand. Do you find it hard to trust God when He calls you to walk in faith during hard times or uncertainty? Why or why not?
What message did you take away from this story?
Shepherd carries a lot of shame over his past. Can you relate to him? How have you overcome your past?
