Maggie and Andrew have had visions of each other that make the two desperately want to meet. They have had visions of each other from a very young age, they see each other grow up. Maggie comes off as sweet and nice while Andrew is that tough Scottish man with a soft side. The reader will be rooting for their difficult romance throughout the novel.

When Maggie is captured by slavers, Andrew knows he must decide whether the visions were "all in his head" or real...which would mean he needs to try to rescue Maggie. She is a strong character who the reader can admire. She goes through so much adversity and pain in the novel, yet still doesn't waver in her beliefs and ability to love. Andrew is a charismatic character who will have the reader believing in the possibility of true love. The whole novel consists of the two trying to reach each other and seeing each other in their visions. The novel itself is tied together by romance. UNDER THE SAME SKY would be perfect for an avid romance reader.