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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
The second novel in the Found Things series finds time spinner and psychometrist Xanthe Westlake on a new adventure as she finds another object, a copper chocolate pot, which calls to her. Only this time, Xanthe learns that she is not alone in her time spinning gift, and the other time spinner is a formidable adversary. Yet, Xanthe has an ally, Mistress Flyte, proprietress of a chocolate shop (which rum-laced chocolate that will make you crave whilst you read!) who appears to know something about time spinners and a special book which might have already found its way into Xanthe's hands. In her present world in Marlborough, Xanthe has her mother and the handsome Liam. But Xanthe hopes that she will be able to reconnect with Samuel Appleby, the man she left (centuries) behind when she returned to her life at the conclusion of [b:Little Shop of Found Things|31450585|The Little Shop of Found Things (Found Things #1)|Paula Brackston|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1534190128l/31450585._SY75_.jpg|52153476]. The problem is that another time spinner, Benedict Fairfax, stands dangerously in her way. What does he want, and why is he following Xanthe through time?
This is a pleasant sequel to Little Shop of Found Things and I enjoyed having more information about the time travel of Xanthe's world. This is a good, light weekend read that doesn't really require having read the first book per se, though I think readers would gain more understanding of Xanthe herself by having read the first novel.
I received an Advanced Review Copy and paper review copy of this book from St. Martin's Press.
This is a pleasant sequel to Little Shop of Found Things and I enjoyed having more information about the time travel of Xanthe's world. This is a good, light weekend read that doesn't really require having read the first book per se, though I think readers would gain more understanding of Xanthe herself by having read the first novel.
I received an Advanced Review Copy and paper review copy of this book from St. Martin's Press.
adventurous
sad
Strong character development:
Complicated
Oh, this hurts. I was so excited to jump into this one after the first book, mainly so the story with Samuel could be resolved. Unfortunately, despite purportedly being the premise around which the sequel revolves, he is basically nonexistent as a character. If you are looking for any hint of the romance from the first story, this is not the book for you.
There are a lot of new time travel elements introduced, and a new villain, as well as an interesting new mentor character. The latter is the strongest, but unfortunately she doesn't think it's the time to tell her history.
I hate to write negative reviews. I just feel so disappointed, and since so many reviews seem to be from people who didn't read the first book, it feels important to contrast the two for others looking for a continuation of the first story.
There are a lot of new time travel elements introduced, and a new villain, as well as an interesting new mentor character. The latter is the strongest, but unfortunately she doesn't think it's the time to tell her history.
I hate to write negative reviews. I just feel so disappointed, and since so many reviews seem to be from people who didn't read the first book, it feels important to contrast the two for others looking for a continuation of the first story.