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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
I read the ARC that I got at YALLFest, and this in no way impacted my review-- though I did get it signed!! (the book, not my review)
This was a very cool wrap-up. There was lots of time-jumping and timeline shifts and tiny threads that found their place on the loom. SO GOOD. I kinda want another story with them, but at the same time don't, because this was a great ending. I'm completely satisfied. This better be the end.
This was a very cool wrap-up. There was lots of time-jumping and timeline shifts and tiny threads that found their place on the loom. SO GOOD. I kinda want another story with them, but at the same time don't, because this was a great ending. I'm completely satisfied. This better be the end.
HAHAHA, I finished!
This took me forever!
It was a little hard to get into, but the last 200 pages were a breeze.
I'm so happy!
*fangirls
This took me forever!
It was a little hard to get into, but the last 200 pages were a breeze.
I'm so happy!
*fangirls
Celkovo to bolo dobré. Síce romantické, ale na vyváženie aj dosť napínavé. Postavy boli veľmi rôznorodé, čo sa mi páčilo. Chcela som dať aj 4 hviezdičky, ale nakoniec som si povedala, že je to pekná kniha, ale priemerná. V knihe sa rozoberá cestovanie v čase (ktoré sa priznám, že sme ešte a nepodrobila nejakej hlbšej analýze) a rôzne obdobia sú popísané veľmi dobre, aj keď som čakala ešte trochu viac, hlavne keď hlavnou postavou je dievča, čo sa z modernej doby prenesie do otrokárskej Ameriky a ďalšou z hlavných postáv je černoch. A aj iné postavy mali oveľa väčší potenciál. Navyše ma sklamal koniec. Aby ste rozumeli. Ja mám rada skôr štýl ala Game of thrones, čo sa týka životnosti postáv. Ale zase niekomu inému také konce sedia. Každopádne, kniha stojí za prečítanie, hlavne romantické duše, ktorým nevadí nejaký ten dobrodružnejší príbeh si prídu na svoje.
More like 4.5 stars
OH MY GOODNESS THIS BOOK... I'm dead.
I don't know if I enjoyed this more than passenger, but I adored the characters in this book (especially Li Min omg that is my WOMAN I LOVE HER)
I found the story confusing sometimes, but by the end I was screaming my head off bc EVERYTHING WAS GOING DOWN HILL AND I HATED IT
The end made my heart swell <3 I was so happy reading the final chapter. But that epilogue though... what was that all about??
I'm going to miss this world so much. I feel like there should be another book. Please Alexandra, give us more of Etta and Nicholas!!
Btw there was only like two moments with them which was NOT OKAY. But the moments we did get... so lovely <3 <3
Now it's time to jump on the darkest minds bandwagon!!
OH MY GOODNESS THIS BOOK... I'm dead.
I don't know if I enjoyed this more than passenger, but I adored the characters in this book (especially Li Min omg that is my WOMAN I LOVE HER)
I found the story confusing sometimes, but by the end I was screaming my head off bc EVERYTHING WAS GOING DOWN HILL AND I HATED IT
The end made my heart swell <3 I was so happy reading the final chapter. But that epilogue though... what was that all about??
I'm going to miss this world so much. I feel like there should be another book. Please Alexandra, give us more of Etta and Nicholas!!
Btw there was only like two moments with them which was NOT OKAY. But the moments we did get... so lovely <3 <3
Now it's time to jump on the darkest minds bandwagon!!
Wayfarer is the beautiful conclusion to Alexandra Bracken’s Passenger duology. If you love reading YA and traveling, then these books will take you on the adventure your wanderlusting heart is looking for.
Wayfarer perfectly concludes the story Bracken began in her beautiful tale of love, adventure, and time travel in Passenger. The plot picks up right where the cliff-hanger ending to Passenger left us, pulling readers right into all the action.
While Nick and Etta have been physically separated by distance and time, they are still working toward the same goal of stopping Ironwood from destroying the world’s original timeline.
Though watching them work together in Passenger was so much sweeter, having the two separated does allow us readers the opportunity to get to know some of the other characters in this tale a bit better, and they are FASCINATING characters to get to know. Julian and Sophia are particularly complex and interesting, maybe even more so than the book’s main characters. We also get to see more of Rose Linden’s backstory, and seriously, talk about your ultimate flawed character!
The thing that is most captivating about these books is the system of time travel that Bracken has developed. It is very intricate, and while that can be a bit difficult to follow at times, it also makes the story all the more believable. Bracken’s choice of destination, both in time and place, for her passages are perfect and will leave readers desperately wanting to visit themselves.
Though I would have liked for Etta and Nick to reunite a bit earlier on in the story in order to up the romantic tension a bit, I REALLY enjoyed this book. And as for the ending, well, it’s PERFECT.
Wayfarer perfectly concludes the story Bracken began in her beautiful tale of love, adventure, and time travel in Passenger. The plot picks up right where the cliff-hanger ending to Passenger left us, pulling readers right into all the action.
While Nick and Etta have been physically separated by distance and time, they are still working toward the same goal of stopping Ironwood from destroying the world’s original timeline.
Though watching them work together in Passenger was so much sweeter, having the two separated does allow us readers the opportunity to get to know some of the other characters in this tale a bit better, and they are FASCINATING characters to get to know. Julian and Sophia are particularly complex and interesting, maybe even more so than the book’s main characters. We also get to see more of Rose Linden’s backstory, and seriously, talk about your ultimate flawed character!
The thing that is most captivating about these books is the system of time travel that Bracken has developed. It is very intricate, and while that can be a bit difficult to follow at times, it also makes the story all the more believable. Bracken’s choice of destination, both in time and place, for her passages are perfect and will leave readers desperately wanting to visit themselves.
Though I would have liked for Etta and Nick to reunite a bit earlier on in the story in order to up the romantic tension a bit, I REALLY enjoyed this book. And as for the ending, well, it’s PERFECT.
It took a long time for me to become invested in this book, but the beautiful resolution pretty much makes up for it. Those last few chapters after the auction - wow! Also, I adore Henry. Just saying.
It's such a good book, so well written, but I really struggled through it. For me at least, I really wanted Etta and Nick to be together. I understand the separation and why it was needed, but I love their dynamics so much I wish I could have seen more of it.
Actual Rating: exactly 4/5.
It's kind of hard to write a review for a sequel when I never did for the first one. (For a great review of book one, you can read my friend Shahad's review of Passenger. So well put, and mirrored my thoughts on it exactly!)
But I am so happy to say that Wayfarer turned out to be a wonderful conclusion to [b:Passenger|20983362|Passenger (Passenger, #1)|Alexandra Bracken|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1446749751s/20983362.jpg|40360384]. And that ending...
There is so much I love about this duology. Alexandra Bracken wrote such a detailed and wonderfully emotional story. It's as much about time travel as it is about family-ties and heartbreak, love and revenge.
((BTW, if you've read Passenger but have trouble remembering the events-- and yeah how the time travel works exactly -- there's a really cool and very helpful recap!
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57d478de414fb51a88afb5c3/t/5863fce1cd0f689594067006/1482947821967/wayfarer+%281%29.png))
I love time travel stories! And I love the explanation for the characters' time traveling ability here. We get a satisfying idea of how it works in the first book. But in this sequel, the origins behind the astrolabe and the four families is revealed. And the war between the travelers intensifies as they all hunt after the astrolabe. There's the Thorns on one side, Rose on another, Etta, and Nicholas, Cyrus Ironwood, the Shadows and an old sinister threat they never saw coming. Every single one has their own agenda and reason for it.
I loved the world-traveling to different points in history that Etta and Nicholas took in the first book. There's even more traveling here! But better yet, in this book, the travelers' actions actually severely impact and shift world events as a result of everyone fighting for their own version of the timeline. And so, Etta and Nicholas are each faced with hard questions and choices, and not one easy option. So, the plot is definitely exciting!
Before I talk about the wonderful characters and relationships in this book, I'm going to mention the writing - or rather its pace. The writing is beautiful -- but, in other ways, because of the slow pace, it's also the book's biggest flaw. This book is definitely an improvement on Passenger in terms on pacing, but it still moves a bit slowly at some points with the long descriptions, and also too-long inner monologues every time a character decides on something new. Sometimes you want things to move just a bit faster. Especially, Nicholas and Sophia's journey. I found Etta's parts moving along quicker.
But it's worth it to be patient because we get great character development and there's enough action, especially during that explosive climactic part.
Still, could have been 50 pages shorter or more, maybe.
(If you haven't read [b:Passenger|20983362|Passenger (Passenger, #1)|Alexandra Bracken|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1446749751s/20983362.jpg|40360384] yet, below are a couple of big spoilers for the first book. But don't worry, no big spoilers for Wayfarer).
This time, Etta and Nicholas are separated for most of the book, (after the final events in Passenger took Etta away from him).
And while I love their romance and partnership and waited for their reunion, that didn't bother me. It gave opportunity for each to move the same story forward with their own journey - Etta meets her father, Henry Hemlock, leader of the Thorns. And Nicholas gets caught up in a deadly deal while trying to find Etta.
But the best part about this were the new partnerships and character dynamics this provided! And amazing character development for everyone! I wasn't a fan of Sophia in the first book, but in this one, she is a lot more fleshed out and sympathetic, and so badass! She and Nicholas made awesome from-hate-to-friendship partners.
It provided some funny moments:
They go from despising each other and death-threats to being partners who could relate, and friends who become very protective of each other.
A new character Li Min - a fellow traveler and female pirate - joins and helps them too. She has a heavy and dark past, but she's a great ally to Sophia and Nicholas. And there's even a bit of romance between her and Sophia. And though it's subtle, it works very well, showing a bit more of Sophia's softer side.
And Etta gets to know her father, Henry Hemlock, who she's never met, and his side of the traveler family, which make up "The Thorns". And it leads her to learn more about her mother, Rose, and her secrets.
(Rose is, btw, an amazingly complex anti-herione that deserves more page time --and even her own book).
But also she meets Nicholas's spoiled and carefree half-brother, Julian Ironwood who (as was hinted at the end of Passenger) is not dead, and turns out to be a very fun addition to the story! And Etta gets stuck with him on her side of things, and they make a hilarious mismatched pair!
And some more later - I loved this line:
And, like with Sophia, there's some great character development for Julian!
But safe to say - absolutely no love triangles in this! Etta and Nicholas's romantic arc is just as strong even with them apart for so long.
But the family dynamics and friendships are just as impactful in this book which was my favorite part.
I do wish that the characters that were separated for most of the book and only met near the end had more scenes together - like Henry and Rose (can I get their love story please - I need that special Target edition with their novella!), Nicholas and Julian (I would have liked more resolution there), and a little more of Sophia and Nicholas after everything. But I just want more of these characters because they were all so likable and complex and just wonderful!
Overall, I'm happy with this book and conclusion to the story. And I would love for novellas to start appearing showing us what happens next to the characters and more of their journeys! And even if not - the ending of this book was perfect enough!
And if you're hesitant to read this because Passenger felt a bit slow-paced then just remember the fun parts of that book (when it started to pick up with the time-traveling), because this book has a lot more of that, and just overall more surprises.
"How sad for them, she thought, that they had grown up without any thorns with which to protect themselves."
It's kind of hard to write a review for a sequel when I never did for the first one. (For a great review of book one, you can read my friend Shahad's review of Passenger. So well put, and mirrored my thoughts on it exactly!)
But I am so happy to say that Wayfarer turned out to be a wonderful conclusion to [b:Passenger|20983362|Passenger (Passenger, #1)|Alexandra Bracken|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1446749751s/20983362.jpg|40360384]. And that ending...
There is so much I love about this duology. Alexandra Bracken wrote such a detailed and wonderfully emotional story. It's as much about time travel as it is about family-ties and heartbreak, love and revenge.
((BTW, if you've read Passenger but have trouble remembering the events-- and yeah how the time travel works exactly -- there's a really cool and very helpful recap!
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57d478de414fb51a88afb5c3/t/5863fce1cd0f689594067006/1482947821967/wayfarer+%281%29.png))
I love time travel stories! And I love the explanation for the characters' time traveling ability here. We get a satisfying idea of how it works in the first book. But in this sequel, the origins behind the astrolabe and the four families is revealed. And the war between the travelers intensifies as they all hunt after the astrolabe. There's the Thorns on one side, Rose on another, Etta, and Nicholas, Cyrus Ironwood, the Shadows and an old sinister threat they never saw coming. Every single one has their own agenda and reason for it.
I loved the world-traveling to different points in history that Etta and Nicholas took in the first book. There's even more traveling here! But better yet, in this book, the travelers' actions actually severely impact and shift world events as a result of everyone fighting for their own version of the timeline. And so, Etta and Nicholas are each faced with hard questions and choices, and not one easy option. So, the plot is definitely exciting!
Before I talk about the wonderful characters and relationships in this book, I'm going to mention the writing - or rather its pace. The writing is beautiful -- but, in other ways, because of the slow pace, it's also the book's biggest flaw. This book is definitely an improvement on Passenger in terms on pacing, but it still moves a bit slowly at some points with the long descriptions, and also too-long inner monologues every time a character decides on something new. Sometimes you want things to move just a bit faster. Especially, Nicholas and Sophia's journey. I found Etta's parts moving along quicker.
But it's worth it to be patient because we get great character development and there's enough action, especially during that explosive climactic part.
Still, could have been 50 pages shorter or more, maybe.
(If you haven't read [b:Passenger|20983362|Passenger (Passenger, #1)|Alexandra Bracken|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1446749751s/20983362.jpg|40360384] yet, below are a couple of big spoilers for the first book. But don't worry, no big spoilers for Wayfarer).
This time, Etta and Nicholas are separated for most of the book, (after the final events in Passenger took Etta away from him).
And while I love their romance and partnership and waited for their reunion, that didn't bother me. It gave opportunity for each to move the same story forward with their own journey - Etta meets her father, Henry Hemlock, leader of the Thorns. And Nicholas gets caught up in a deadly deal while trying to find Etta.
But the best part about this were the new partnerships and character dynamics this provided! And amazing character development for everyone! I wasn't a fan of Sophia in the first book, but in this one, she is a lot more fleshed out and sympathetic, and so badass! She and Nicholas made awesome from-hate-to-friendship partners.
It provided some funny moments:
He was yanked back by his collar before he could swim closer.
"Would you stop making eyes at that bloody ship? It’s a siege,” Sophia grated at him. “If they catch us, they won’t just kill us; they’ll make a whole show of it. Use our decapitated bodies to boost morale.”
Right. Yes. Siege.
They go from despising each other and death-threats to being partners who could relate, and friends who become very protective of each other.
As much as Etta was his heart’s helpmate, Sophia was the sword at his side on the expedition he undertook now.
A new character Li Min - a fellow traveler and female pirate - joins and helps them too. She has a heavy and dark past, but she's a great ally to Sophia and Nicholas. And there's even a bit of romance between her and Sophia. And though it's subtle, it works very well, showing a bit more of Sophia's softer side.
Nicholas wondered briefly if it was his destiny to be surrounded by women possessing varying degrees of murderous intent.
And Etta gets to know her father, Henry Hemlock, who she's never met, and his side of the traveler family, which make up "The Thorns". And it leads her to learn more about her mother, Rose, and her secrets.
(Rose is, btw, an amazingly complex anti-herione that deserves more page time --and even her own book).
But also she meets Nicholas's spoiled and carefree half-brother, Julian Ironwood who (as was hinted at the end of Passenger) is not dead, and turns out to be a very fun addition to the story! And Etta gets stuck with him on her side of things, and they make a hilarious mismatched pair!
"You’re rather handy, Linden-Hemlock-Spencer,” he said. “That was some brilliant teamwork, if I do say so myself.”
"I’m not sure you know what that word means,” Etta managed, her teeth clenched.
“You’re the brawn, I’m the brains, kiddo,” he told her. “You don’t need my help with this.”
And some more later - I loved this line:
She blinked. “That was… surprisingly useful.”
"As I like to say, always aim to disappoint in life,” Julian said. “That way you’ll never fail to be a delightful surprise when you don’t.”
And, like with Sophia, there's some great character development for Julian!
But safe to say - absolutely no love triangles in this! Etta and Nicholas's romantic arc is just as strong even with them apart for so long.
But the family dynamics and friendships are just as impactful in this book which was my favorite part.
I do wish that the characters that were separated for most of the book and only met near the end had more scenes together - like Henry and Rose (can I get their love story please - I need that special Target edition with their novella!), Nicholas and Julian (I would have liked more resolution there), and a little more of Sophia and Nicholas after everything. But I just want more of these characters because they were all so likable and complex and just wonderful!
Overall, I'm happy with this book and conclusion to the story. And I would love for novellas to start appearing showing us what happens next to the characters and more of their journeys! And even if not - the ending of this book was perfect enough!
And if you're hesitant to read this because Passenger felt a bit slow-paced then just remember the fun parts of that book (when it started to pick up with the time-traveling), because this book has a lot more of that, and just overall more surprises.
Review over on Little Lillie Reads!
Wow, I am so impressed by this book. Alexandra Bracken has grown tremendously in her written capabilities. Passenger was my favorite book in 2015, as I read it right after YALLFest, and I was immediately ready to be wrecked by the second book. As I predicted, I was absolutely correct - I was destroyed by this book. Alex has this amazing ability to create luscious depictions of locations around the world and scenery that sticks with you. As much as I was lost in the writing, I was lost in the world of time traveling. I want to experience what these characters can do (without being hunted, of course). Wayfarer has to be the best book Alex has written in terms of rich writing, decadent plot development, and just overall amazing story telling. I've so much respect for the author she has become and cannot fathom the great things she will accomplish in the future. (*Also, maybe slight spoiler alert, because this is a sequel and a lot happens in this book that would probs spoil the first. So I'm gonna try to review it without spoiling anything, but please take caution!!)
For starters, I really want to talk about the plot and themes of this book, because it was totally brilliant. Where Passenger is really focused on infatuation and romance, with some action packed chase scenes and time traveling thrown in there, Wayfarer is the exact opposite. Wayfarer is all about seeking the truth and the light in the darkness, and going out and doing things for yourself that would otherwise not be handed to you. This is a fighting battle, both physically and mentally, with characters who choose their own destiny and their own way of thinking. Everything about this book is exciting, riveting, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I'll tell you right now, it does get confusing if you aren't entirely paying attention to this story. However, I love thought provoking books - and this was exactly that. If you're coming into this book hoping for love, romance, and lots of kissing, you are not going to get that - you're going to get something even more powerful and insightful.
I thought the character development in this book was excellently crafted. Sometimes I find that characters in a sequel lose the essence of their being, but if anything, this whole cast gained an entirely new sense of spirit. Etta Spencer's life changed drastically in the span of a month, but without panicking, she was able to make power through the situation and change her outlook on life as she knew it. Etta is a badass main character - she's artistic, empowering, fearless, and an unapologetic fighter. Nicholas Carter - I love him. He's got an optimistic, persistent attitude, that keeps him ultimately alive. He's strong-willed, has a fighter's heart, and is a great partner in crime, for he has a brilliant mind. Along with them, Sophia, Li Min, and Julian are incredibly well thought out characters. They each have their own dynamic personality that ultimately adds to the story. The way they all work together creates a bigger sense of community and despite differences that peg them against each other, they learn how to overcome their prides and strive for the greater picture. I loved Sophia and Li Min. They are two seriously strong characters who cultivate a spunky and kick-ass connection with each other.
Overall, Alexandra Bracken continues to impress me with her writing and story telling. I look forward to the books she has planned for the future and hope that they bring me just as much pain that all of her past ones have. Wayfarer was an excellent end to this duology and a story I will continue to push people to read. It's an adventure in more ways than one and a thrilling exposition on the concept of time traveling. Much props to Alex, as I'm sure it got hella confusing at times to plot out specific scenes and figuring out where characters ended up in what era, etc. The reason I took a star off is really my fault. College has gotten in the way of my reading and so I would constantly take week long breaks between 100's of pages, resulting in me not really developing a connection to the story and really causing some confusion. I am positive that the next time I reread this (and I sure as hell will) I will develop a stronger connection with the book. As always, I recommend Passenger and Wayfarer to those wishing to take a break from reality. You'll be taken to paths unknown and on an adventure so breathtaking, you'll forget all about what was bothering you in present time.
Wow, I am so impressed by this book. Alexandra Bracken has grown tremendously in her written capabilities. Passenger was my favorite book in 2015, as I read it right after YALLFest, and I was immediately ready to be wrecked by the second book. As I predicted, I was absolutely correct - I was destroyed by this book. Alex has this amazing ability to create luscious depictions of locations around the world and scenery that sticks with you. As much as I was lost in the writing, I was lost in the world of time traveling. I want to experience what these characters can do (without being hunted, of course). Wayfarer has to be the best book Alex has written in terms of rich writing, decadent plot development, and just overall amazing story telling. I've so much respect for the author she has become and cannot fathom the great things she will accomplish in the future. (*Also, maybe slight spoiler alert, because this is a sequel and a lot happens in this book that would probs spoil the first. So I'm gonna try to review it without spoiling anything, but please take caution!!)
For starters, I really want to talk about the plot and themes of this book, because it was totally brilliant. Where Passenger is really focused on infatuation and romance, with some action packed chase scenes and time traveling thrown in there, Wayfarer is the exact opposite. Wayfarer is all about seeking the truth and the light in the darkness, and going out and doing things for yourself that would otherwise not be handed to you. This is a fighting battle, both physically and mentally, with characters who choose their own destiny and their own way of thinking. Everything about this book is exciting, riveting, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I'll tell you right now, it does get confusing if you aren't entirely paying attention to this story. However, I love thought provoking books - and this was exactly that. If you're coming into this book hoping for love, romance, and lots of kissing, you are not going to get that - you're going to get something even more powerful and insightful.
I thought the character development in this book was excellently crafted. Sometimes I find that characters in a sequel lose the essence of their being, but if anything, this whole cast gained an entirely new sense of spirit. Etta Spencer's life changed drastically in the span of a month, but without panicking, she was able to make power through the situation and change her outlook on life as she knew it. Etta is a badass main character - she's artistic, empowering, fearless, and an unapologetic fighter. Nicholas Carter - I love him. He's got an optimistic, persistent attitude, that keeps him ultimately alive. He's strong-willed, has a fighter's heart, and is a great partner in crime, for he has a brilliant mind. Along with them, Sophia, Li Min, and Julian are incredibly well thought out characters. They each have their own dynamic personality that ultimately adds to the story. The way they all work together creates a bigger sense of community and despite differences that peg them against each other, they learn how to overcome their prides and strive for the greater picture. I loved Sophia and Li Min. They are two seriously strong characters who cultivate a spunky and kick-ass connection with each other.
Overall, Alexandra Bracken continues to impress me with her writing and story telling. I look forward to the books she has planned for the future and hope that they bring me just as much pain that all of her past ones have. Wayfarer was an excellent end to this duology and a story I will continue to push people to read. It's an adventure in more ways than one and a thrilling exposition on the concept of time traveling. Much props to Alex, as I'm sure it got hella confusing at times to plot out specific scenes and figuring out where characters ended up in what era, etc. The reason I took a star off is really my fault. College has gotten in the way of my reading and so I would constantly take week long breaks between 100's of pages, resulting in me not really developing a connection to the story and really causing some confusion. I am positive that the next time I reread this (and I sure as hell will) I will develop a stronger connection with the book. As always, I recommend Passenger and Wayfarer to those wishing to take a break from reality. You'll be taken to paths unknown and on an adventure so breathtaking, you'll forget all about what was bothering you in present time.