I have to start by saying that I'm not a big fan of romance novels. I'm a fairly voracious reader, though, and I've always enjoyed other books by Alana Terry, so when I heard the premise of this book, I was intrigued. Add in the hope of GOOD Christian fiction, and I knew I had to give it a try.Without giving away any details best left for you to discover on your own, this was one of the best stories I've ever read. I immediately fell in love with the characters - probably because I saw so much of myself in many of them. Obviously, authors try to get the audience to identify with the main characters. That's one of the basic tenets of good storytelling. But in this story, I saw myself everywhere - not just in the main characters. I found myself identifying even with minor characters. Who hasn't rolled their eyes or groaned inwardly when that one sweet-but-OH-so-longwinded little lady stood up to "share just a word" with the congregation? I saw myself in the awkwardly shy young man who so obviously wanted to ask Susannah out, in the people who tried to offer comfort and support without knowing exactly what to do or say. Just about the only person I didn't see myself in was the elderly prayer warrior - other than to wish I was as strong as she.I really enjoyed the way the story alternated between the viewpoints of the two main characters. Seeing the story through their eyes brought it to life in a fresh, new way. Knowing what I knew going in, it was readily apparent how the story would end, but the author did a great job of building tension. Both of the main characters developed an inner conflict that I found completely relatable. The conflict between what I want and where I think God is leading can sometimes leave me in a situation similar to some of those in the novel. The book really succeeds on this level - showing the struggle of trying to follow where you feel God leading, even when it means leaving behind things you held dear.Overall, I would highly recommend What Dreams May Come to anyone who loves Christian romance. My experience with the genre is admittedly limited, but I found it totally different from the few other examples I've tried.