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A Twist of Fate by Kelley Armstrong

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adventurous emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Compulsively readable.

heatherpearce's review

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mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

“A Twist of Fate” picks up almost three years after the epilogue of “A Stitch in Time” guessing by little Amelia's age. Prior to this novel, the readers were introduced to William’s close friend, Master August, third son of an Earl who seemed to have had quite an interesting past. Bronwyn had learnt about a certain Rosalind Courtenay and the mystery shrouding their shared past. With that as a que, this book details about what had happened to Lady Rosalind on that fateful night, four years ago and her struggles to reunite with her husband and one infant son who were left behind - 200 years into the past.

While this too had elements of mystery incorporated in the backdrop of romance, I found myself liking this one a whole lot more just because August’s character had been well developed enough to convey appropriate emotions, resultant of their unfortunate separation. Rosalind too undergoes a metamorphosis while she's stuck in the 21st century and makes herself useful rather than wallowing in self-pity. Both, stuck in their respective time period, have strong urge to move on, each in their own manner. August hoping to let go of his painful past and divert the entirety of his attention to his dear son, Edmond and Rosalind, pained by sight of every happy family, trying her best to decide if she should let go or hold on to what little hope she has left as each year ends, giving way to another year of loneliness.

This can be read as a standalone but it is better understood when read as a part of the series. Recommended if you enjoy independent women in your historical romances!

amlibera's review

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3.0

I don't have a good idea for how to rate for this book. I read it quickly and it kept me up late wanting to know what happens next. On the other hand, the combination of gothic and time travel is a bit of a hat on a hat and there's a sloppiness to the logic and sheer amount of event in the plotting that is frustrating (and this and that and this AND that as well). I'm settling on three stars but I have to give credit where it's due because I'll read more by this author when I'm in the mood for something that keeps me up reading.

romanceaddict77's review

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2.0

I have loved Kelley Armstrong since Bitten was her only book, but honestly, as much as I was dying to read this sequel, I was disappointed in how it was written. I never write reviews, but I am shocked that this book still 4 stars.

Am I the only one who felt like this book spent a lot of time apologizing for what it was? It was narrated by someone who wanted us to know every reason behind her thoughts and actions, to the point that I felt it kind of sucked out the best part of a romance—letting the emotions overtake. I get that Rosalind is sensible, and a sensible person may not have landed in such a series of unfortunate events, but that’s our job as readers, to suspend our disbelief! In absolutely every scene, the narrator makes a point to say that she is acting as Clara the Governess, as if every one of her emotions of wanting her past life needs to be reasoned through. And, I must say, I just didn’t love the reunion between her and August. I get that he had changed and the reason behind the way he accepted her return, but I feel like the emotional climax was missing from this, what is at its core, romance novel.

I love strong heroines, and I loved the concept of the Time Stitch series (I’ve reread the first book at least twice), this book just missed the mark for me as a novel, especially given that Kelley Armstrong has so much talent for building up romance.

alikatson's review

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4.0

Wow, this book was intense! I would hesitate to call it a romance honestly, more like a thriller with a strong romantic subplot. I loved Rosalind and her unwavering strength, she was a great heroine.