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4.43 AVERAGE
4.43 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I absolutley love this series, and throwing in the twist of twins takes this story to a whole new level. Hope and Grace are two sides of the same time traveling coin. Hope is more daring, bordering on reckless. Grace is more reserved. Both are bright, curious girls that love with their whole hearts. Choosing between two times would be hard enough, but with a twin there is added pressure to pick the same path even if it may not be the “right” path. Discovering more about their mother and her family had my mind reeling and now i’m looking for connections everywhere. so excited for the next book.
THINGS CONSIDERED Score: 97/100
THINGS CONSIDERED Score: 97/100
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
For a Lifetime by Gabrielle Meyer is SO good. I mean, so, so outstandingly good! This is the sort of book you hate to put down. It’s the sort of book you stop reading at varying intervals just so you can tell anyone around what it’s about and what you think might happen and why you’re sobbing like a crazy person. Yeah, this book is THAT good! There is so much to love about this story: the historical settings, the amazing cast of characters, and the resonating themes are all perfectly crafted and well thought out. Meyer is a master storyteller!
I love how Meyer is able to write time periods that come so alive — I truly felt transported back in time. The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a terrifying historical moment, but no more so than 2024 is today. 1692 is filled with exactly what our time period today is filled with — fallible people who hurt and love, who lie and steal, who help and support, who are selfish and selfless. I will admit, though, I thought I knew what the witch trials were all about, but I was mistaken. School did not adequately teach on this subject. I was taught that it was about superstitious people letting fear get the better of them. And it was, to a degree. But it was mostly mean girls wanting attention, mentally unstable people not getting the help they needed, and politically and financially-minded leaders attempting to capitalize on the chaos in order to gain more power and wealth…just like today! There truly is nothing new under the sun. The 1912 storyline was my favorite. I loved the attention to detail, not just in what was historically happening, but in dress, mannerisms, and technology. I kind of feel like it was similar to what I experienced growing up. I grew up in the 80s and early 90s. We played outside mostly, it was a treat to get to watch TV, and our phones were rotary and fixed to a wall. If we left the house, there was no easy way to get in touch with us until we got back home and could check our messages. Then, by the mid-late 90s, things changed big time. The internet came on the scene, people began to have personal computers in their homes, and the cell phone was the thing everyone had to have. In 1912, the horse was replaced by the automobile, the Titanic — the ship that couldn’t be sunk — sank, and men and women could fly in the sky in contraptions called aeroplanes. What a time to be alive for sure, and Meyer captures it perfectly.
Meyer’s characters are impeccable. Our main characters are Grace and Hope, twin time-crossers. I absolutely love Grace. She is her name personified. She is so selfless and thoughtful and observant and strong. Grace is a quiet force to be reckoned with, but she doesn’t really realize it at first. I enjoyed watching Grace grow in strength over the course of the story. Hope is a character I grew to love. She is quite selfish and self-focused for the first half of the story. I didn’t dislike her — in fact I grew to really love Hope — but I did want to sit her down and have a heart-to-heart a time or two. Hope is truly a force to be reckoned with. I love that as Grace discovers her inner strength and power over the course of the story, Hope discovers her inner selflessness and ability to sacrifice for the good of others. Both Grace and Hope are strong women I cheered for from page one to page done.
The themes in this story are multifaceted and timeless. My favorite discussion is the one on prayer. Hope struggles with God because it feels like He is ignoring her and her requests. Isaac, the hero in the 1692 timeline, wisely tells Hope that prayer isn’t about presenting God with a to-do list and then getting exactly what we ask for. Rather, prayer is about being in a relationship with God. It’s communicating with God about the things on our heart and then finding out what God wants. Prayer is ultimately sitting in peace with God and letting God be God. Such a beautiful perspective shift for Hope, and a wonderful reminder for us all today. Too many times we do go to God with a to-do list and then get mad at Him for not fulfilling our desires in that moment. Instead, prayer should be us sitting with our Heavenly Father being in the moment with Him, and asking Him what He wants of us in that moment.
Whew! Can you believe I’ve barely cracked the surface of For a Lifetime with this review?! The depth and heart of this story is HUGE, and one review would never be enough. Suffice to say, For a Lifetime is an amazing story. It is definitely going down as one of my top-3 books of 2024! For a Lifetime is a story that should not be missed. Purchase yourself a copy ASAP. You will not be disappointed you did!
I purchased a copy of this eBook edition from Amazon on May 6, 2024. I am under no obligation to leave a positive review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
I love how Meyer is able to write time periods that come so alive — I truly felt transported back in time. The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were a terrifying historical moment, but no more so than 2024 is today. 1692 is filled with exactly what our time period today is filled with — fallible people who hurt and love, who lie and steal, who help and support, who are selfish and selfless. I will admit, though, I thought I knew what the witch trials were all about, but I was mistaken. School did not adequately teach on this subject. I was taught that it was about superstitious people letting fear get the better of them. And it was, to a degree. But it was mostly mean girls wanting attention, mentally unstable people not getting the help they needed, and politically and financially-minded leaders attempting to capitalize on the chaos in order to gain more power and wealth…just like today! There truly is nothing new under the sun. The 1912 storyline was my favorite. I loved the attention to detail, not just in what was historically happening, but in dress, mannerisms, and technology. I kind of feel like it was similar to what I experienced growing up. I grew up in the 80s and early 90s. We played outside mostly, it was a treat to get to watch TV, and our phones were rotary and fixed to a wall. If we left the house, there was no easy way to get in touch with us until we got back home and could check our messages. Then, by the mid-late 90s, things changed big time. The internet came on the scene, people began to have personal computers in their homes, and the cell phone was the thing everyone had to have. In 1912, the horse was replaced by the automobile, the Titanic — the ship that couldn’t be sunk — sank, and men and women could fly in the sky in contraptions called aeroplanes. What a time to be alive for sure, and Meyer captures it perfectly.
Meyer’s characters are impeccable. Our main characters are Grace and Hope, twin time-crossers. I absolutely love Grace. She is her name personified. She is so selfless and thoughtful and observant and strong. Grace is a quiet force to be reckoned with, but she doesn’t really realize it at first. I enjoyed watching Grace grow in strength over the course of the story. Hope is a character I grew to love. She is quite selfish and self-focused for the first half of the story. I didn’t dislike her — in fact I grew to really love Hope — but I did want to sit her down and have a heart-to-heart a time or two. Hope is truly a force to be reckoned with. I love that as Grace discovers her inner strength and power over the course of the story, Hope discovers her inner selflessness and ability to sacrifice for the good of others. Both Grace and Hope are strong women I cheered for from page one to page done.
The themes in this story are multifaceted and timeless. My favorite discussion is the one on prayer. Hope struggles with God because it feels like He is ignoring her and her requests. Isaac, the hero in the 1692 timeline, wisely tells Hope that prayer isn’t about presenting God with a to-do list and then getting exactly what we ask for. Rather, prayer is about being in a relationship with God. It’s communicating with God about the things on our heart and then finding out what God wants. Prayer is ultimately sitting in peace with God and letting God be God. Such a beautiful perspective shift for Hope, and a wonderful reminder for us all today. Too many times we do go to God with a to-do list and then get mad at Him for not fulfilling our desires in that moment. Instead, prayer should be us sitting with our Heavenly Father being in the moment with Him, and asking Him what He wants of us in that moment.
Whew! Can you believe I’ve barely cracked the surface of For a Lifetime with this review?! The depth and heart of this story is HUGE, and one review would never be enough. Suffice to say, For a Lifetime is an amazing story. It is definitely going down as one of my top-3 books of 2024! For a Lifetime is a story that should not be missed. Purchase yourself a copy ASAP. You will not be disappointed you did!
I purchased a copy of this eBook edition from Amazon on May 6, 2024. I am under no obligation to leave a positive review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love this series. Being historical fiction, with the time crossing aspect. It's so intriguing. The first 2 books focused on one character crossing between times, but this book switched point of views between 2 twin sisters who cross time together in the same time periods.
One thing I love about these books, is that you'll learn a little history about the time they're in. This book was in the time where females could become pilots in 1912, and also the Salem witch trials in 1692. Very interesting! There was plenty of times that I thought I knew exactly what was going to happen, but I was always surprised with the plot. I love when a book isn't predictable. Gabrielle does a wonderful job with that!
If you are someone who loves historical fiction, a bit of romance, and some unique time crossing. This is the series for you! I can't wait for the next book.
One thing I love about these books, is that you'll learn a little history about the time they're in. This book was in the time where females could become pilots in 1912, and also the Salem witch trials in 1692. Very interesting! There was plenty of times that I thought I knew exactly what was going to happen, but I was always surprised with the plot. I love when a book isn't predictable. Gabrielle does a wonderful job with that!
If you are someone who loves historical fiction, a bit of romance, and some unique time crossing. This is the series for you! I can't wait for the next book.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death
Minor: Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Grace and Hope are identical twins. They share the same face, and the same ability to live concurrently in two timelines. When they go to sleep in 1692, they wake up in 1912 and vise versa. But on their 25th birthday, they each to choose just one timeline.
In 1692, they live and work in their father's tavern and have a front row seat to the Salem Witch Trials. As the drama amplifies in the village, the twins, with the help of a handsome childhood friend, begin to search for the truth about their mother and try to avoid losing themselves in the hysteria.
In 1912, Grace is an investigative journalist, and Hope is an aspiring female pilot. When their parents' orphanage falls under threat by someone Grace exposed for wrong doing, Hope decides to enter a cross-country contest in search of the cash prize. As the girls travel with the help of a dashing French aviator, emotions get complicated when tradegy strikes.
Grace and Hope had decided which timeline they would choose, but when life circumstances complicate each timeline, they are left with many decisions about when and who to choose. Will they be able to stay together, or will their desires pull them apart?
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I was iffy going into this book knowing that the 1692 timeline centered on the Salem Witch Trials, but Meyer's deft hand crafted a story that was engaging, empathetic, and entertaining. With a mystery that had me really contemplating the ramifications of the revelations, this timeline added so many layers of nuance to this series as a whole.
And the 1912 timeline had me literally gasping several times. I did prefer this timeline mostly because it makes more sense to my modern sensibilities. But also because the personalities of the girls really shone here. Free from the extreme weight of Puritan ideals, the girls are more free to be their authentic selves here and we get to experience them unfettered.
I don't cry easily in books and I'm pretty sure this book made me teary twice. I'm so excited to see where this series goes. They are fantastic as standalone books but they are immensely better read in light of the journey Gabrielle Meyer is taking us on in this world of time crossers.
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This is a closed door, kisses only historical time travel romance. It is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone.
Thank you Netgalley and Bethany House Fiction for the gifted book!
In 1692, they live and work in their father's tavern and have a front row seat to the Salem Witch Trials. As the drama amplifies in the village, the twins, with the help of a handsome childhood friend, begin to search for the truth about their mother and try to avoid losing themselves in the hysteria.
In 1912, Grace is an investigative journalist, and Hope is an aspiring female pilot. When their parents' orphanage falls under threat by someone Grace exposed for wrong doing, Hope decides to enter a cross-country contest in search of the cash prize. As the girls travel with the help of a dashing French aviator, emotions get complicated when tradegy strikes.
Grace and Hope had decided which timeline they would choose, but when life circumstances complicate each timeline, they are left with many decisions about when and who to choose. Will they be able to stay together, or will their desires pull them apart?
_____
I was iffy going into this book knowing that the 1692 timeline centered on the Salem Witch Trials, but Meyer's deft hand crafted a story that was engaging, empathetic, and entertaining. With a mystery that had me really contemplating the ramifications of the revelations, this timeline added so many layers of nuance to this series as a whole.
And the 1912 timeline had me literally gasping several times. I did prefer this timeline mostly because it makes more sense to my modern sensibilities. But also because the personalities of the girls really shone here. Free from the extreme weight of Puritan ideals, the girls are more free to be their authentic selves here and we get to experience them unfettered.
I don't cry easily in books and I'm pretty sure this book made me teary twice. I'm so excited to see where this series goes. They are fantastic as standalone books but they are immensely better read in light of the journey Gabrielle Meyer is taking us on in this world of time crossers.
_____
This is a closed door, kisses only historical time travel romance. It is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone.
Thank you Netgalley and Bethany House Fiction for the gifted book!