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4.43 AVERAGE
4.43 AVERAGE
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ & 3/4 (4.75 stars - rounded up to 5 stars)
Read: May 2024
Format: paperback
Challenge Prompt: CNL’s #41 of 50 — “That includes sisters”
Book #50 of 2024: Another wonderful book in the amazing Timeless series! For some reason, stories with twins are really interesting to me. Throw in time-crossing abilities and it packs quite a punch!
Hope had my inner “Grrrr!” going at times but she definitely grew up, gained wisdom, and discovered sacrificial love throughout the story. Grace did as well but in subtler ways. She was the dependable rock. They both grew in their trust and faith even when faced with many difficult circumstances.
The Salem witch trials in the late 1600s are only something I’ve read about once before. Yet it is still heart-wrenching to read about. Side note: I didn’t realize that hygiene (in general) was so terrible at that time!
I also learned many things about the aviation and journalism scenes during the 1912 portion that I did not know before.
A small item: I did find that Part 1 was a bit dry and long in places. It seemed to be more about the townspeople than about the twins. That is why I rated this novel 4.75 stars, but rounded up to 5 for the rating system in place here.
For me personally, Part 2 was EPIC!!! The biggest twist to this book was one that I had *thought* was going to be the big twist in book 2!!! Part 2 was just brilliant in so many ways.
So many of the minor characters add even more to this book. The twins’ ‘father’, stepmother, and all the witch accusers make your skin crawl and really illuminate the evil that took place at the time in Salem.
‘Tis now that I must bid thee fare well, Goody—or mayhap?— Goodman Reader. I pray thou mayhap the good fortune to read this tale. (<<
Read: May 2024
Format: paperback
Challenge Prompt: CNL’s #41 of 50 — “That includes sisters”
Book #50 of 2024: Another wonderful book in the amazing Timeless series! For some reason, stories with twins are really interesting to me. Throw in time-crossing abilities and it packs quite a punch!
Hope had my inner “Grrrr!” going at times but she definitely grew up, gained wisdom, and discovered sacrificial love throughout the story. Grace did as well but in subtler ways. She was the dependable rock. They both grew in their trust and faith even when faced with many difficult circumstances.
The Salem witch trials in the late 1600s are only something I’ve read about once before. Yet it is still heart-wrenching to read about. Side note: I didn’t realize that hygiene (in general) was so terrible at that time!
I also learned many things about the aviation and journalism scenes during the 1912 portion that I did not know before.
A small item: I did find that Part 1 was a bit dry and long in places. It seemed to be more about the townspeople than about the twins. That is why I rated this novel 4.75 stars, but rounded up to 5 for the rating system in place here.
For me personally, Part 2 was EPIC!!! The biggest twist to this book was one that I had *thought* was going to be the big twist in book 2!!! Part 2 was just brilliant in so many ways.
So many of the minor characters add even more to this book. The twins’ ‘father’, stepmother, and all the witch accusers make your skin crawl and really illuminate the evil that took place at the time in Salem.
‘Tis now that I must bid thee fare well, Goody—or mayhap?— Goodman Reader. I pray thou mayhap the good fortune to read this tale. (<<
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first two in this series were, as I recall, solid 5-stars for me. This one slips a *little* for me, but don't worry, I still loved it and am looking forward to Book #4.
I love how this format and time-crossing concept allows the reader to compare and contrast specific time periods in history. That's absolutely my favorite aspect of this entire series. I felt like Meyer really utilized that feature in Book #2 to great effect, but it was a little less obvious in this one. (nothing good or bad there, just an observation) If anything specific was being compared, it was the treatment of women between the two eras, which is a topic kind of hard to avoid when you're talking about Salem MA in 1692 and the US in 1912. In 1692, women were constrained in more than one way, in 1912, they could soar. Literally!
But this book was not a feminist manifesto - instead it was the story of two sisters and their love for each other and the sacrifices they made - or were willing to make - for each other. It was also about forgiveness and having the courage to face another day when all hope is gone.
I guess the reason my rating slipped just a bit from the first two is because there were a few things I found a little distracting from the story. Grace's interest in Isaac at the beginning was often mentioned, but not didn't seem realistic or genuine. The other thing was something that maybe I didn't catch in the first two books but might have been in them as well - other readers of this series can maybe help me figure this out: when the author says that as they sleep, their consciousness is in their other timeline, is that meant to be literal? Like, 12 hours here, 12 hours there? How did that work, then, with the 3 timelines in Book #2? Or am I thinking too literally here? I think that is probably the case. LOL. But a bigger deal was made of it in this book, I think, but I can't explain more because spoilers.
Those were just minor things, though. I really loved the characters and their stories and how everything worked out. And I loved the look into the very dark and disturbing time that was the Salem Witch Trials. Part of me wants to read more - I've always been curious about that time - but part of me is a little apprehensive. Such a confusing and dark period of history.
Anyway, I enjoyed the third installment of this series, I loved the peek into book #4 and am looking forward to its publication.
I love how this format and time-crossing concept allows the reader to compare and contrast specific time periods in history. That's absolutely my favorite aspect of this entire series. I felt like Meyer really utilized that feature in Book #2 to great effect, but it was a little less obvious in this one. (nothing good or bad there, just an observation) If anything specific was being compared, it was the treatment of women between the two eras, which is a topic kind of hard to avoid when you're talking about Salem MA in 1692 and the US in 1912. In 1692, women were constrained in more than one way, in 1912, they could soar. Literally!
But this book was not a feminist manifesto - instead it was the story of two sisters and their love for each other and the sacrifices they made - or were willing to make - for each other. It was also about forgiveness and having the courage to face another day when all hope is gone.
I guess the reason my rating slipped just a bit from the first two is because there were a few things I found a little distracting from the story. Grace's interest in Isaac at the beginning was often mentioned, but not didn't seem realistic or genuine. The other thing was something that maybe I didn't catch in the first two books but might have been in them as well - other readers of this series can maybe help me figure this out: when the author says that as they sleep, their consciousness is in their other timeline, is that meant to be literal? Like, 12 hours here, 12 hours there? How did that work, then, with the 3 timelines in Book #2? Or am I thinking too literally here? I think that is probably the case. LOL. But a bigger deal was made of it in this book, I think, but I can't explain more because spoilers.
Those were just minor things, though. I really loved the characters and their stories and how everything worked out. And I loved the look into the very dark and disturbing time that was the Salem Witch Trials. Part of me wants to read more - I've always been curious about that time - but part of me is a little apprehensive. Such a confusing and dark period of history.
Anyway, I enjoyed the third installment of this series, I loved the peek into book #4 and am looking forward to its publication.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Once again, I am in awe of Gabrielle Meyer's writing and storytelling! This was so engaging, and this tied with my favorite book in her series so far. (The first book is the one it is tied with). I love a good sibling book, and this one was no exception. There are some dark spots in the book (because of the time period). Over all, this was a book I couldn't put down!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
After reading When The Day Comes, the first book in the Timeless series, each time I have picked up the other books I have wondered how Gabrielle will write another time-crossing book that will keep me interested and yet she has done it again. The uniqueness of the twins aspect for Grace and Hope made this even more interesting. These books are rich with history and I appreciate the obvious research that has gone into the writing of these books.
The Salem Witch Trials were a sad and scary part of our history and this book shines a light on what it may have been like during that dark time of hysteria. The girls’ path in 1912 was equally interesting as the early days of aviation were on display.
I thought I knew how this would play out and was so wrong but I loved the path the author chose for each girl. The romances were subtle and sweet and a great part of the story. It will pull at your heartstrings for sure and keep you on the edge of your seat.
Content Notes: Kisses
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes