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diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
A bit naive at times, but entertaining. :)
parkerlyndsay's review against another edition
4.0
Loved it! I was a huge fan of the 1st book, but this one was even better!
fjordic's review against another edition
5.0
Different enough not to feel like a sequel. Once again, the hook is amazing and the story deeply satisfying.
Cawpile review:
Characters 5
Atmosphere/art 5
Writing/lettering 5
Plot 5
Intrigue 5
Logic/credibility 5
Enjoyment 5
Score 35, 5 out of 5 stars
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Cawpile review:
Characters 5
Atmosphere/art 5
Writing/lettering 5
Plot 5
Intrigue 5
Logic/credibility 5
Enjoyment 5
Score 35, 5 out of 5 stars
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heathersbike's review against another edition
I was not expecting this series to jump storytellers, although I also thought Bronwyn had more than one tale so that may be why. This is actually more fun.
jlannh's review against another edition
1.5
The narrator spends a lot of time telling the reader why she can't do things or recounting the past instead of just living on the page. Classic "show don't tell"; the book would've been more enjoyable if it wasn't for this.
ahyggelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
Fans of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights will enjoy this one!
vivienned's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed [b:A Stitch in Time|53447303|A Stitch in Time (A Stitch in Time #1)|Kelley Armstrong|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1589940231l/53447303._SY75_.jpg|78491977], so I couldn't wait to read this! You can read either story as a standalone but I think they're better together and in order. This story is solely from Rosalind's point of view and (in my mind) I read the whole story in a rushed voice — in a good, but thrilling way. After all, Rosalind accidentally gets sucked into the 21st Century and trapped for 4 years, unable to get back to her husband and son. She's a survivor, though! The story focuses on her desperate attempts to get back to her time and reunite with her family... and then how she breaks the news to them. I'm on the fence about whether or not I wanted to read more about her time in the 21st Century because all I wanted was to read about that moment when she faces August (her husband) again in their time. So I think the amount that was included was enough. There are some parts where they joke about stories or things that happen in the future and those bits filled up that gap for me.
Compared to [b:A Stitch in Time|53447303|A Stitch in Time (A Stitch in Time #1)|Kelley Armstrong|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1589940231l/53447303._SY75_.jpg|78491977], this story focuses less on the world building and how the time stitch works. The romance is also less steamy although Rosalind & August are clearly not shy. I think I just wanted them to interact more... This is considered a gothic romance novel and I think it's my new favorite genre to dive into. Overall, I enjoyed it and recommend it if you like romance, historical, mystery, ghosts and — of course — time travel. It's a good fall read.
Thanks to NetGalley & Subterranean Press for my digital copy of this book to review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Compared to [b:A Stitch in Time|53447303|A Stitch in Time (A Stitch in Time #1)|Kelley Armstrong|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1589940231l/53447303._SY75_.jpg|78491977], this story focuses less on the world building and how the time stitch works. The romance is also less steamy although Rosalind & August are clearly not shy. I think I just wanted them to interact more... This is considered a gothic romance novel and I think it's my new favorite genre to dive into. Overall, I enjoyed it and recommend it if you like romance, historical, mystery, ghosts and — of course — time travel. It's a good fall read.
Thanks to NetGalley & Subterranean Press for my digital copy of this book to review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
michellegodardricher's review against another edition
5.0
This was a book I couldn’t put down. The characters and their struggles are so real, even the ghosts had their own distinctive personality.
lolasreviews's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the first book in the series and later after reading book 1.5 set in between these books I decided it was time to read the second book. A Twist of Fate is the story of Rosalind, who got stuck in the future. She desperately is trying to find a way back to her own time and when she spots the couple from book 1 in the future she knows it's possible to get back and she finally succeeds. She ends up being mistaken as the new governess for her son and that's how she makes her way back to her husband and son.
A Twist of Fate has a different feel than the first book, but I thought that worked well. I like how this series explores different ways of time travel. Rosalind is from the past and has now spend 4 years in the future before she goes back and I like the way that time in the future changed her. Just like the first book there is a again a haunting and a mystery. I liked the mystery of the haunting, there was an interesting twist toward the end that I didn't see coming and it was interesting reading how it all got resolved.
While I enjoyed book 1 more, I still had a great time with this one. I liked Rosalind and seeing her try and get back to her son and husband. The way she has to pretend to be someone else, while still letting pieces of herself shine through. I like how she is capable, smart and likes to bake. I also liked her determination of getting back to her family and I enjoyed the scenes with Edmund and seeing her joy at being reunited with her son and then later with August as well.
I also liked the romance with August, but I would've liked a bit more. Most of the book they spend separated, August not knowing yet that Rosalind is back. I appreciate how there is little drama, although a few things went a bit too smoothly. August and Rosalind had a few troubles in their marriage and the way those got resolved off page felt a bit unsatisfying, especially as we don't see August overcome this. And at the same time it was just really nice not to have the situation turn into more drama and the focus instead be on the plot and the joy of them reuniting.
To summarize: This was another great read in this series. I like the blend of time travel, historical and paranormal elements and the way it blends into a great story. The story kept my attention as I wanted to see how Rosalind finds her way back to her family. I liked the mystery and the unexpected twist at the end. I like Rosalind, the way she's smart, capable and determined and also how she likes to bake. I liked the romance between Rosalind and August, although I would've loved more scenes of them together as there aren't as many with how they spend most of the book apart. I like how low on drama this book was, although a few things do feel a bit too easy. I liked seeing how everything got resolved at the end and I look forward to the next book!
A Twist of Fate has a different feel than the first book, but I thought that worked well. I like how this series explores different ways of time travel. Rosalind is from the past and has now spend 4 years in the future before she goes back and I like the way that time in the future changed her. Just like the first book there is a again a haunting and a mystery. I liked the mystery of the haunting, there was an interesting twist toward the end that I didn't see coming and it was interesting reading how it all got resolved.
While I enjoyed book 1 more, I still had a great time with this one. I liked Rosalind and seeing her try and get back to her son and husband. The way she has to pretend to be someone else, while still letting pieces of herself shine through. I like how she is capable, smart and likes to bake. I also liked her determination of getting back to her family and I enjoyed the scenes with Edmund and seeing her joy at being reunited with her son and then later with August as well.
I also liked the romance with August, but I would've liked a bit more. Most of the book they spend separated, August not knowing yet that Rosalind is back. I appreciate how there is little drama, although a few things went a bit too smoothly. August and Rosalind had a few troubles in their marriage and the way those got resolved off page felt a bit unsatisfying, especially as we don't see August overcome this. And at the same time it was just really nice not to have the situation turn into more drama and the focus instead be on the plot and the joy of them reuniting.
To summarize: This was another great read in this series. I like the blend of time travel, historical and paranormal elements and the way it blends into a great story. The story kept my attention as I wanted to see how Rosalind finds her way back to her family. I liked the mystery and the unexpected twist at the end. I like Rosalind, the way she's smart, capable and determined and also how she likes to bake. I liked the romance between Rosalind and August, although I would've loved more scenes of them together as there aren't as many with how they spend most of the book apart. I like how low on drama this book was, although a few things do feel a bit too easy. I liked seeing how everything got resolved at the end and I look forward to the next book!
joelalan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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