On a Whim (The Katie Weldon Series #2)

by Robin Jones Gunn

Book Overview

Katie navigates her many relationships along with college studies and finds out who her true friends are. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310276578
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.4" x 0.8" x 5.4"

Customer Reviews

A Worthwhile Read!

As an avid fan of Robin Jones Gunn, I've read every series that she's ever written. However, out of this genre of her novels, the Katie Weldon books are clearly her best works. Katie Weldon, a relatable college undergraduate, is doing her best as an RA at Rancho Corona University. She has finally moved into the "fast lane" with her boyfriend Rick and has made new friends in her dorm. However, life gets complicated in the dorms when Katie meets Rick's roommate, Eli, who has an odd vested interest in her, and when an unexpected call comes from Katie's mother, and as Katie recieves some unwelcome news about her long-lost brother. However, through it all, Katie looks to God and keeps hope. I would highly reccommend this series. Katie is a lovable and complex character, who is easy to relate to and interesting to read about. In my opinion, Robin Jones Gunn is keeping up her reputation as a highly inspirational writer for teens.

It's like reading about my own life

Katie Wheldon is now in her senior year of college and she thinks she has everything planned out. She especially thinks she's ready to take her relationship with Rick to become more serious. Rick is ready too but his work schedule works havoc into making their intentions happen. So Katie steps back and lets things go more slowly. However after a midnight trip into the desert to do some star watching with Rick's roommate and events like Baby Hummer dying, Katie becomes confused about how her future should be planned out. Reading about Katie Weldon is like reading the story about one of your close friends. I grew up reading the Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen series so reading Katie's books is a must. I definitely miss being an undergrad student living in the dorms when I read this book. Dorm life is something everyone should experience. The adventures Katie has in the dorms just bring back a lot of memories. I loved the whole flower mystery. I was kind of worried about the way Katie and Eli's relationship was going. I don't want anything to compromise her relationship with Rick. The trip out to the desert, while breathtaking, did have grounds for concern from Christy and others. While totally innocent, I could see why eyebrows might have been raised especially at a Christian college. I do love reading about her and Rick's relationship. It's great to see Rick evolve from the high school jock who tried to get Christy to this really nice grown up guy who cares very much about Katie. I just do not understand Katie's mother. It seems that no matter what Katie does, she cannot please her. I would go absolutely berserk if she was my mom, but Katie handles her very well. She would be an interesting mother in law for whoever marries Katie. The whole story is just something almost every 20-something goes through. I, myself, could totally relate with Katie throughout her choice, decisions and feelings. I get excited every time I read a Robin Jones Gunn book because I know it will be a good read. I really love the characters she's created and I hope she'll never stop writing about them. I cannot until book 3 comes out!

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Read this Book!!!!!!

This Book is so so so so good!!!! I would highly highly highly reccomend this book!!!!!! It was full of surprises, and some chapters were hilarious!!!!! I can't wait for the third book to come out!! I am a HUGE fan of Robin Jones Gunn and I reccomend ALL of her books to everyone!!!!!

Another Winner for Gunn!

I have been eagerly awaiting this book to be released and I read it all in one afternoon. I just couldn't put it down! This book is full of surprises, and it has left my heart screaming, "more please!" I cannot wait for the next installment in this lovely series!