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Timescapeby Gregory Benford(4 ⭐)

For an early 90s novel, I did not expect temporal science fiction was already this advanced. There are plenty of interesting thoughts and theories, some I've thought as well like the continuous loop, half way on/off switch, there's really no "past" and "future", just "now", etc. <br/><br/>However, I was saddened that the story ended up going the "split timeline" theory to solve paradoxes. It doesn't fit the whole plot and explanation presented. Somehow it was just patched.<br/><br/>For example, everything was good as far as the yellow paper experiment was concerned. Then at the end, we were presented with the split timeline theory, even explained how it works. If so, then why did Peterson received the yellow paper on the exact same timeline if it split?<br/><br/>Under the split timeline theory, Peterson shouldn't have received the yellow paper. But under the continuous loop theory it works. So, at the end, the novel created a paradox, the yellow paper paradox.<br/><br/>Other than that, it was a very good read. I enjoyed it and I'm glad to know my views of how time works is not new at all.

City of Heavenly Fireby Cassandra Clare(5 ⭐)

Wow. Beautiful ending. It's also sad to see the story end. Six books. So many years in the making. The tale of Jace and Clary, of Isabelle and Simon, of Alec and Magnus, is finally closed. Tears and joy. Sadness and laughter. Hatred and love. Angels and demons. A very touching saga.<br/><br/>What an adventure. What an adventure!!!

The Death Cureby James Dashner(4 ⭐)

I would given this book 2 or 3 stars only if not for the ending, it saved itself.<br/><br/>It was long, and I think most of it can be removed and it won't change anything. The story is no longer "book 3" per se as it is already about the outside world. What happened to it, how the characters are doing, and so on.<br/><br/>But I like how our main character chose not to remember versus his supposed to be best/girl friend who chose to remember and ended up discovering the truth (or the lie). Our protagonist showed that he doesn't need to remember to know that WICKED is wicked.<br/><br/>Then at the end, his best/girl friend died to save him. It was sudden. It shows how the reality of life and teaches us that we should never ever take for granted the people that matters to us. But what saddened me was our dear protagonist was numb at most. <br/><br/>He did not even realised the sacrifice she did. How much she loves him. And all the effort she did to be forgiven! No, regardless of what she did, what she explained, he never forgave her. It's annoying but again, it happens in real life. <br/><br/>So overall, yeah, it was the ending that saved this book. The ending was the peak. The ending was the meat of it. The ending was where all roads lead to and melded everything in a very chaotic way (characters clashing; beliefs being tested; friendships shaken), to end up in a very bitter sweet way.

Full Circleby Kirsten Beyer(4 ⭐)

A bit confusing. The time gap are so great. Understandably, it's because it spans before the Borg invasion and after it. Then it has too many flashbacks added to it. <br/><br/>Good nonetheless. A great comeback for Voyager for a new series.

Children of the Stormby Kirsten Beyer(4 ⭐)

Amazing story and lessons to be learned here. Though I'd say it's a bit of dragging in some places but still it's deserving of 5 out of 5 stars.

Raise the Dawnby David R. George III(5 ⭐)

Wow!

The Callingby James Frey(4 ⭐)

This is CRAZY! I'm definitely going to play Endgame ARG to influence Book 2, Book 3, the films, the short stories, novelletes.

Triumph of the Darkswordby Margaret Weis(4 ⭐)

I like the ending… but it could have been more overall.

Forging the Darkswordby Margaret Weis(3 ⭐)

Great intro and wasn't boring. Although there were parts that felt like it was dragging the story just to make it lengthy. Other than those, go ahead and read it.

The Blood of Olympusby Rick Riordan(4 ⭐)

For some reason, it seems lacking. It wasn't grand. It wasn't bland. The adventure of all the past books wasn't there. The characters weren't as interesting, I guess because they were all developed already and there's nothing left to tell.<br/><br/>But still good.

One Magic Momentby Lynn Kurland(5 ⭐)

One Magic Moment is the latest in the “de Piaget – MacLeod” world created by author Lynn Kurland. It is a historical romance book - and don’t dismissed it just because, the world of the de Piaget’s and MacLeod’s is full of paranormal, adventure, time travel, drama, and chivalrous knights-in-shining-armour.<br/><br/>Kurland’s books are for all types of readers, for all fans of different genres. Exactly what got me hook, and was the bridge for me to start reading romance - particularly historical romance books.<br/><br/>One Magic Moment is the story about Tess Alexander and John de Piaget. Published on May 3, 2011, Lynn Kurland continues the story of the Alexander sisters (which started in One Enchanted Evening) and the de Piaget brothers (numerous books to list).<br/><br/>This is the first “latest” (in publication and timeline) book I have read in the de Piaget – MacLeod world and having read a few of the earliest stories, I felt like I missed a lot. For in OMM, a lot of the characters from previous books either made an appearance or was mentioned in passing, and I can’t help but wonder about their stories.<br/><br/>However, that’s what I like with Kurland, her books are all stand-alone. One does not need to start from some earlier publication to grasp and get inside her creations. Whenever characters from previous stories were mentioned or made an appearance, no critical information is included that will only make the reader feel like having missed something important.<br/><br/>In this book, the story tell of the lives of Tess Alexander – who lives in our time; and John de Piaget – who was from the 13th century. Two characters trapped in a world trying to forget their past, their pains. Tess having lost her sister to a marriage with John’s twin brother Montgomery and chose to live in 1214. And John who had a row with his father and lord of Artane castle, Rhys de Piaget; and secondly, trapped in our time, no means of going back.<br/><br/>You can read the rest of my review here: http://jcsesecuneta.com/snoworld/one-magic-moment-by-lynn-kurland<br/><br/>

The Maze Runnerby James Dashner(4 ⭐)

Good book. Crazy. And it makes sense if you've read the prequel book first, made it more exciting. Although, a touch of humanity for the teenagers seems to be lacking. The group is unrealistic but that was the whole point of the experiment (or the story), to find the cure by finding an unrealistic group. Hence, 5 stars from me.

Federationby Judith Reeves-Stevens(4 ⭐)

I like this novel better than the Canon "First Contact". At the same time, I like how they used the Guardian of Forever to tell a different story of the Federation that supposedly happened in another universe.<br/><br/>It ended well, and made this book timeless because it happened elsewhere, not on the Primeverse. Then again, in-lore, which one is the Primeverse? <br/><br/>Gave it 5 stars out of 5. I truly enjoyed it.

The Kill Orderby James Dashner(4 ⭐)

I'm speechless. I can't even put my emotions and thoughts into order. I like this book and story a lot.

Lost Soulsby David Mack(4 ⭐)

Great ending and finale to the Borg - Federation plot (or plague).

Brinkmanshipby Una McCormack(5 ⭐)

Intriguing… betrayals… trust… politics… war… peace… and more revelations

The Collectorsby Christopher L. Bennett(5 ⭐)

Hilarious! Sorry, no spoilers.

The Revenge of Sevenby Pittacus Lore(5 ⭐)

The beginning…

Atonementby Kirsten Beyer(5 ⭐)

An epic conclusion to the Full Circle Fleet's "first chapter" in the Delta quadrant. The wait was worth it as in this novel, we get to see the ideals, ethics, beliefs, morals, and strength of each character, race, and galactic nation put into the fire.<br/><br/>Every turn of the page, there was a surprise. A new perspective. Characters you probably would have a hated, you'll love, and then hate again and later agree with. Or get to see what the Federation truly stands for and how that loyalty to the values of the nation can lead an individual to take extreme measures in either side of the spectrum.<br/><br/>Can you blame these character… these people… for taking the path they chose?<br/><br/>I'm sure you'll be able to identify yourself and our current global society while you're reading this novel.<br/><br/>My detailed review: https://snoworld.one/lit/star-trek-relaunch-atonement-voy/

The Fate of Tenby Pittacus Lore(5 ⭐)

An excellent sequel. This is a novel that I want to see in the big screen, with no 'cuts' and 'shortcuts'. Perfectly told. Pulls you into the action.<br/><br/>Thank you for this, I can't wait for the next one.<br/><br/>For my detailed review (and subtle spoiler), you can visit: https://snoworld.one/lit/the-fate-of-ten-by-pittacus-lore/

A March of Kingsby Morgan Rice(3 ⭐)

Not as good as the first book, sadly. This book was like 5 chapters of the first book that was stretched. Some parts were all too familiar like it was copied only from the first book. A rewording would have been a better choice. On to book 3!

A Fate of Dragonsby Morgan Rice(4 ⭐)

2015-09-10: So there was actually a character name that was cited wrong. It would have been easily dismissed as typographical error, but he scene was intense, the characters were well established, and these are major ones to have been mistaken or mixed up. Killed the immersion.<br/><br/>Let's see how the rest of the book is…<br/><br/>2015-09-13: Fine, good enough except for what I mentioned earlier.

A Charge of Valorby Morgan Rice(4 ⭐)

Names, names... mixed-up again. And there are more scenes, dialogues, thoughts, that were repeated, it does feel like you turned back pages when it happens. In fact, I no longer know which books I noticed it.<br/><br/>As I've mentioned in a previous book, the geography is confusing. The story, the world, it's all good. The characters are as well, it just need an editor.

A Quest of Heroesby Morgan Rice(4 ⭐)

Great story, promising, unpredictable. Although there were moments/thoughts that were repeated twice or thrice, it was awkward and felt like I accidentally turned back pages. The geography of the world is a bit confusing too, a province referred to as a kingdom, another province belonging to the east ring then later West ring.

A Sky of Spellsby Morgan Rice(4 ⭐)

Recurring things from Book 1 to Book 9:<br/>1. A confusing geography. I suggest keeping a map of the world.<br/>2. Character name mix-ups.<br/>3. Very important: perspective. How can a character know who's attacking who when they haven't met the commander? Please stick to one voice. We're in the head of a character that had no idea what's going on, and yet, he knew something he shouldn't have known. The storyteller and the character shouldn't be mixed together, it's too confusing.<br/>4. Too many clichés. Seriously.<br/>5. The same description, dialogue, thoughts in almost every book. The character was already established. We already know Thor finds it hard to speak whenever he wants to do something special. And the funny thing was, Gwen said it was the second time he saw Thor stammering when it was the third time already! Please don't copy and paste, or at least do not forget to re-write the scene, their words, it's too obvious it was a verbatim copy.<br/><br/>Don't get me wrong. The world, the characters, the story, it's all great, that's what saved it all, what kept me buying and reading. It's the writing and lack of an editor. I still gave a 4 out of 5 especially for this book.

Sight Unseenby James Swallow(5 ⭐)

An excellent novel and story. A new ground for an even more exciting Star Trek multiverse.

Day of the Dragonby Richard A. Knaak(5 ⭐)

My complete review is on my blog: https://snoworld.one/lit/warcraft-day-of-the-dragon-by-richard-a-knaak/<br/><br/>Richard A. Knaak brought his expertise in dragon and fantasy story-telling from DragonLance, and he surpassed his DragonLance works with this one, which further added to the whole magic. He was able to put into words and add more detail to what you and I have seen in the game, details that only a person who is literally standing in that world can see. He was able to capture my imagination and materialize this world, a world that I have known and yet it is not; and feel what these characters felt and relate to them.<br/><br/>You can read the rest of my review on my blog: https://snoworld.one/lit/warcraft-day-of-the-dragon-by-richard-a-knaak/<br/><br/>Thank you.<br/><br/>First read: 2009-09-17<br/>First finished: 2009-09-17<br/>

Jaina Proudmoore: Tides of Warby Christie Golden(5 ⭐)

An epic final chapter of a well-beloved character, Jaina Proudmoore. She has come full-circle in her life from her days as a young, nobody, princess to being the most powerful mage of Azeroth and queen of her own kingdom, Theramore.<br/><br/>It moved me tears. A very emotional ride as we finally see her close her book and begin a new one. Easy to relate to as well, as she was presented to be very human.<br/><br/>Even heroes fall. What makes them different is how they get up and embrace it for a brighter future. That's Jaina Proudmoore.<br/><br/>Forget about Garrosh Hellscream in this book, this is about the greatest heroine and most human of all.

Hearts and Mindsby Dayton Ward(5 ⭐)

A very good story true to the spirit of Star Trek. "Hearts and Minds" tells a story that we can relate to in our current real-life era. The problems that we are facing daily since the mid-1900s and the Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt we hear every morning today.<br/><br/>From the "perfect paradise" of the Federation, we're plunged into the issues of a world not much different from ours. Then it brings us back to the Federation with hope, something to look forward to. A hope that we can solve our current issues, a hope for a humanity that can live peacefully with each other before we even attempt to venture out there.<br/><br/>Highly recommended!

Headlong Flightby Dayton Ward(5 ⭐)

I love this one, perhaps because I like quantum physics and all the what-ifs that comes along with it. I hope we hear again from--not to spoil anyone--the inventors and that other universe that is, so far, the closest quantum neighbor of the Prime Universe.

Time's Mirrorby Rysa Walker(3 ⭐)

<strong>Pru pru!</strong><br/><br/>Probably best placed after the main series instead of as 2.5 since it doesn't add anything new to our main plot and main characters. Especially true if one has read 1.5 already.<br/><br/>Also, it felt rushed. Too short. Pru's story needs justice, her adventures, or misadventures, deserves to be told. We need to be in her mind. What made her, her. What drives her. What were her other trips in time. How was she molded. Who was she before the "correction" timeshift.<br/><br/>She's too important to be left as is.

Timeboundby Rysa Walker(5 ⭐)

<strong>A real time travel adventure!</strong><br/><br/>The best time travel story I've read. I like the serious play between past, present, and future. Have to read back a couple of times to get things in sequence properly and that's a sign it's no ordinary time travel adventure. It is no easy task, time travel story is very tricky and Rysa Walker did a very good job.

Time's Echoby Rysa Walker(5 ⭐)

<strong>A loud echo. Kate echoes.</strong><br/><br/>This answers a lot of questions and it helped in seeing the bigger picture of the timelines, who Other-Kate is. Who Current-Kate is. Why Kiernan remembers both Kate, and it's not because of the CHRONOS key - time is both linear and non-linear, think.

Time's Edgeby Rysa Walker(4 ⭐)

<strong>Time's Edge indeed</strong><br/><br/>A bit slow but it is a good way to further build up the characters and the world. There were one or two confusing chronological travels but negligible. Overall, a good sequel, more mystery, drama, and uncertainty, than the first book.

Time's Divideby Rysa Walker(5 ⭐)

<strong>More like, Time's Unity</strong><br/><br/>That was one unforgettable and epic adventure. You had to flip very fast but there are surprising twists and turns when you think it's almost the end.<br/><br/>Excellent use of time travel as indeed, spacetime is relative. In this case, relative is even more important and useful.<br/><br/>In the end, it's both sad and happy. We have to be positive but should not forget to be realist. Learn to take risks without sacrificing our family and love ones.<br/><br/>All of these and more were beautifully woven in this finale novel where fans are challenged to be in the shoes of Kate, Kier, and Kate.

The Last Remnantby Pam Brondos(5 ⭐)

<strong>A world so real, it will be greatly missed</strong><br/><br/>A world that will be missed. Real characters, growing relationships, it was like reading a true story that happened a few years ago.<br/><br/>I hope the world of Fourline will still be explored as there are no doubt other places, kingdoms, countries. An origin story is also one that is a curious one, especially the membrane. Or, new adventures by her sister Cal.<br/><br/>They will all be missed. It was an adventure that rings true for many of us. The discrimination, corruption, mistaken identities, judgment from people, the evil of war, being victims, passiveness, trying to survive, simply doing one's duty, you name it.<br/><br/>Great job. Perfectly executed.

Gateway to Fourlineby Pam Brondos(4 ⭐)

<strong>Well done on the introduction of this universe</strong><br/><br/>A good introduction to this universe. A bit less adventurous but the main character and the world were both firmly established. So now, on to Book 2.

On the Meldon Plainby Pam Brondos(5 ⭐)

<strong>Oooh, action & real characters in book 2!</strong><br/><br/>I definitely like Book 2. Now we're into action. I don't why this series is being compared to Narnia because it is far from it. This series is a great adventure to a parallel world where we are presented with real people with real challenges in their lives.<br/><br/>Characters who are growing every step of the way. Relationships being tested and made stronger. No cheesy lines, yet not too serious. No stupid decisions from the characters because stupidity is not common in real life in scenarios like what they faced. Level headed, that's what they are. And I can't wait to read the next book.<br/><br/>Well done. It stands out<br/><br/>Now, enough rambling. On to book 3!

The Atlantis Geneby A.G. Riddle(5 ⭐)

<strong>Atlantis & Autism Spectrum</strong><br/><br/>I have the print release of this book for years and like many books I collected, I haven't gotten the time to get past chapter 2. Now that I finished it, amazing touch on the use of the Autism Spectrum. As someone who is in the spectrum and with the continued discrimination against us, I highly approve how AS was presented in this novel. Maybe, it is indeed the next step, the beginning. Only time can tell.<br/>

The Atlantis Plagueby A.G. Riddle(4 ⭐)

<strong>A Closure to a Chapter that Started 70,000 years ago</strong><br/><br/>Overall, it was a good sequel and closing of the first chapter that spanned thousands of years. It also established the universe of this fiction world better as well as the characters growth.<br/><br/>However, there were too many lengthy dialogues from David, it felt like he was a history professor than a character analysing historical facts. I had to fight myself from skipping anything during that part. Maybe I'm biased, since I'm pretty much familiar with those events he explained.<br/><br/>It is also refreshing that the novel ended as a closer to the first, although there was an obvious hint of a sequel, the ending did not feel, not even pointed, that way.<br/><br/>It got me very curious though what earth would look like if Kate chose not to reverse the devolution protocol.

The Hole In the Worldby J.D. Robinson(4 ⭐)

<strong>Heart stopping</strong><br/><br/>This story is perfect for our era. The idea behind it, the ramifications of realising what the world is, the truth about our reality, as we discover more of our "real" world.<br/><br/>Although there were couples of typos and broken thoughts here and there, overall, the setup and the story are great. I admit I want to kick our protagonist for being very slow and fly-minded, but his "friend" countered that very annoying slowness of his.<br/><br/>It is also a scary story. Not in the sense of suspense or horror, but because of what it eventually reveals. What if there is truth about the latest theories about our reality?

Taintedby Alexandra Moody(4 ⭐)

<strong>Tainted!</strong><br/><br/>It was a good introduction to the series, although I would say it was hard to picture the place they were holed in. I understand it is deep below the mountains but the place lacked description or "feel". I can't quite fathom how they tell time. What the council is or who the members are (and why I should be bothered about them, and why they fear them).<br/><br/>The general idea was there. The world was hit by a meteor (it's a meteor once it enters earth's atmosphere), there was a mild ice age. ARC is holding the truth. But her experience inside ARC felt empty. It was like she was living a robotic life inside, colorless.<br/><br/>Or maybe that was the whole point?

Nexusby Emma L. Adams(5 ⭐)

<strong>Full Circle</strong><br/><br/>A poverty good ending to the series. Well executed. Not too fast, not too slow. The right balance between action and dialogues, and where to insert each.<br/><br/>This series can be turned into a movie or TV show. With countless of world's in the multiverse, there are also countless of adventures to share.

Catalystby Emma L. Adams(5 ⭐)

<strong>Catalyst</strong><br/><br/>Fast paced action, without the teenager/young adult drama. I like how the characters continually grew up as they faced one out-of-this-world multiverse problem after another.<br/><br/>Also great to see that questions left unanswered in the previous books in the series were finally answered here as it builds up tomthe ultimate confrontation.

Dividedby Emma L. Adams(5 ⭐)

<strong>Divided, Torn, Conflict</strong><br/><br/>A fitting title, Divided. There were no right or wrong. No good and evil. Everyone fighting and standing for what they believe, the right to live, to avenge for the wrongdoings done to them.<br/><br/>Very much a reflection of our real world. Endless conflicts mainly rooted in revenge and pride.<br/><br/>The characters also grew up, deeper, and their conflicts and weaknesses shown. Although annoying at times, especially the self pity, but that's me reacting because I'm not them. Thus it was refreshing to see it from another person's eyes, even if they were just fictional characters.

Nemesisby Emma L. Adams(5 ⭐)

<strong>Sweet</strong><br/><br/>Now we're talking. We are exploring the multiverse of this series and it is only getting more exciting each turn of the page.<br/><br/>On to book 3!

Collisionby Emma L. Adams(3 ⭐)

<strong>Too many repetition of the same discussions like none of it ever happined in the previous pages and chapters</strong><br/><br/>The story is excellent, however, there were a lot repeated discussions as if it was the first time it was discussed. I had to check multiple times if I accidentally turned back a few pages, even chapters, because the discussions the characters were having were having were exactly the same as the previous pages and chapters. It was like the characters have completely forgotten what they already talked about, even reported to the dragon, that they have to go through it all over again.<br/><br/>These repetitions was the turning point, again the story was good but those multiple instances of repeats killed immersion completely.

Adamantby Emma L. Adams(5 ⭐)

<strong>Turn this into a TV series!</strong><br/><br/>I can't believe TV producers has not taken notice of this amazing piece of multiverse! They're trying to get better shows up, this novel series should be at the top of their list!

Stronger for Languageby Perry Elisabeth Kirkpatrick(5 ⭐)

<strong>Hilariously refreshing</strong><br/><br/>Now that was hilarious and refreshing! I enjoyed reading this scifi short story because of the very casual, normal approach. I also love how this isn't your typical "professional" and "serious" type of scifi.<br/><br/>Perry's approach here is out-of-the-box as far as space scifi is concerned. A toddler-language translator, crazy little twins, "Mother-of-the-Future" reverence, and an alien with humour on a not-so-typical First Contact encounter.<br/><br/>We've been so serious and professional when it comes to space scifi that we have created a box of do's and dont's. This short story reminds us to keep natural, realistic, and to just have fun in writing.

Pioneer Horizonby Denver Evans(5 ⭐)

<strong>A new colony, a new adventure</strong><br/><br/>A perfect story for a new colony. Choosing it to be a short story was good as well, as establishing a new colony doesn't have to be overly deep and lengthy to tell.<br/><br/>Perry captured what would have been like to venture into the unknown, not expecting the worst that could happen, the fear and uncertainty when reality hits us, and survival or moving on with life.

Auroraby Perry Elisabeth Kirkpatrick(5 ⭐)

<strong>Rescue and Live</strong><br/><br/>Now there's another story to tell. This one feels like a teaser to something bigger, dangerous, and outright impossible for the characters.<br/><br/>With the introduction of abilities and technologies, the Mydland Universe gets even more interesting.<br/><br/>Although I'd like to clarify if the Mydland license of CC By extends to this work since I noticed it is "All Rights Reserved".

Marking Timeby April White(5 ⭐)

<strong>Cool concepts</strong><br/><br/>A different take on time-travel and keeping the timeline intact, that's what truly got into me and I'll remember this book because if it. I've seen a lot of takes in time-travel and timelines, even have a bunch of my own, but the ones in this beautiful novel were totally new.<br/><br/>The start was slow and I can say dragging. It took a while for things to make sense and the adventure to set in. But after that, I just kept in turning to the next page faster than I probably should. It was also a few years ago when I last read a story where only one character was followed. It was weird but also perfect. The story was about a person's growth and relationship with those around her.<br/><br/>And speaking of her, her knack in making names for others was brilliant. It was funny, it felt like it was her way to cope up with her world and lack of good relationships when she was a kid. It brought us timber world and how different it was to live a life constantly on the move.<br/><br/>The supporting characters were at the right place and at right time. They did not flooded the character but their importance was felt in their own unique ways.<br/><br/>Great!

Offworldby Robin Parrish(5 ⭐)

<strong>Immersive and scary!</strong><br/><br/>That was one amazing mix and twist of things that we are facing today and the beliefs about the end-of-the-world. I recognised the sources, and I loved how Science and Faith wearing interwoven together.<br/><br/>The begging and middle were written in such a way that it felt like a horror story, which was perfect because of what happened to the planet and they thought they were the only ones left. Somehow there are answers somewhere but being the last humans on Earth makes our mind crazy wild.<br/><br/>Great work. Felt what it was like to be in such a situation.

UnEnchantedby Chanda Hahn(5 ⭐)

<strong>Fun</strong><br/><br/>A very fun story. This is why I fully support Free Culture and Public Domain, it allows anyone to adapt/remix stories to create new ones. This novel was one of it as it brought the Grimm Tales to the current time, linked together in so many ways.<br/><br/>I liked that there were many funny moments especially the restaurant date scene. I had to pause, reread, and laugh hard again and again. Likewise, I liked the build up to the story. I felt the dread and the wear when her clothes all turned red for the first time, for I knew that story very well. That one felt real, after all the revelations, especially since the first tale was presented ensuring the reader doesn't know any better than our dear Grimm heroine.

The Light Keepersby Mande Matthews(5 ⭐)

<strong>What a teaser!</strong><br/><br/>This one very good short story and teaser. You definitely got my attention.<br/><br/>Though a classic fantasy, it does have elements of a "party" in RPG like DragonLance and Forgotten Realms novels. In fact, I am confident to say at this point that this series ranks in the same greatness as DL & FR.<br/><br/>So, on to reading the rest of it!

Fire in Frostby Alicia Rades(5 ⭐)

<strong>Crystal Frost Fires Up</strong><br/><br/>I totally didn't expect it was about psychic abilities. It's direct to the point, which is nice, and there weren't overtly explanations of how psychic abilities work, which is great.<br/><br/>Using ghost and death as the first for the series was well thought, because it added not just suspense but heart-stopping "are you afraid of the dark" feel. When a story can make you emotionally attached or make your emotions react, it means it was an excellent work.<br/>

Golden Bloodby Melissa Pearl(4 ⭐)

<strong>Introduction to a Temporal Universe</strong><br/><br/>As always, it is refreshing to read a YA novel that isn't first-person. I take it that this is an introduction to a wider series as this first book lacks in the bit of adventure and concentrates more on character background and building the world.<br/><br/>Another good thing I noticed, split timelines were not used in this universe which itself is rare, it makes the time-travel more easier to understand for a wider audience. Good choice on that since we're also looking into a romance here.

The Time Machineby H.G. Wells(5 ⭐)

<strong>A masterpiece of time</strong><br/><br/>Reading the original for the first time made me realised how beautiful and exotic the future H.G. Wells's Time Traveler went to.<br/><br/>Definitely a very advanced picture of the future from the time he wrote this masterpiece. He might as well have actually met the Time Traveler as he had described in his book, and maybe he did!<br/><br/>Such wild, yet might very well be a prediction, imagination of the future. Descriptive but still left enough room for the reader's imagination. A true masterpiece, of time!

Legacyby L.J. Swallow(5 ⭐)

<strong>Wow!</strong><br/><br/>Straight to the action! That was awesome!<br/><br/>A common parallel worlds idea turned upside-down by using the Four Horsemen as the main characters. Giving these guys a complete character, personalities, unity and conflict, and love over the Fifth was well thought and unique.<br/><br/>

Boundby L.J. Swallow(4 ⭐)

<strong>The action continues</strong><br/><br/>The action continues in book 2 of the series. The characters have more depth and their struggles are real, human or half human. Also amazing how our dear Fifth found her power without actually thinking about it and to abuse it, naturally inclined to take over control of the Four Horsemen.

Guardiansby L.J. Swallow(4 ⭐)

<strong>Guardians…?</strong><br/><br/>The Guardians of the world, or are they? Twists and turns, character development, and more mystery, filled this book. It keeps it interesting and makes one want to skip to the last part. So, on to the next book!

Huntedby L.J. Swallow(5 ⭐)

<strong>The Hunted is Hot!</strong><br/><br/>Hot action. Hot twists. War engulfing all facets of life and reality, from relationships to politics. Plunged into a world beyond words, we learn more of the challenges of our dear Vee as she faces everything thrown at her by whoever is behind everything. And things are only getting hotter…

Chaosby L.J. Swallow(3 ⭐)

<strong>Chaos…</strong><br/><br/>I'd say this one was slow to build up. One can skip the middle and go straight to the end without killing suspense and the plot.

Descentby L.J. Swallow(4 ⭐)

<strong>Chaos, Order, Truth</strong><br/><br/>Personifying concepts, I haven't seen this grand personification of many key concepts we encounter in real life and it was well thought of.

Time Frameby Douglas E. Richards(5 ⭐)

<strong>Perfect! Action-packed! Thrilling!</strong><br/><br/>The first sequel to the Split Second series is perfect. It is action-packed and the plots are unpredictable (if you truly understand the technology). Obviously, there will be another sequel and I can't wait for it. I hope this turns into 7 to 10 book series.

The Dragon Songs Saga: The Complete Epic Quartetby J.C. Kang(5 ⭐)

<strong>Amazing! Epic!</strong><br/><br/>The Dragon Songs Saga is an epic, high-fantasy tale set in a different time and parallel world. Filled with political drama, love stories, court life, twists and turns, that plunges any reader into the world of our own ancient past.<br/><br/>J.C. Kang created an amazing very complex universe with relatable characters. He also did well in keeping it all simple and easy to follow, guiding the reader slowly before dropping the grandier picture and intersecting lines and twists.<br/><br/>This saga deserves to be made into a TV series with an Asia-Pacific production. It will blow GoT TV to smitherines! Yes, a truly Asian masterpiece.<br/><br/>Rating: 100 over 5 stars!

Soulboundby Bethany Adams(5 ⭐)

<strong>A story about elves, not humans</strong><br/><br/>A very excellent introduction to a this universe. It is also worth mentioning it was a very good decision this isn't another human-centric scifantasy. Being about elves and half-elves, it brought a unique perspective, not an easy task to pull as we are humans (unless the author is an elf in disguise).<br/><br/>Well done, excellent!

The Legacy of the Keyby S.L. Morgan(4 ⭐)

<strong>Legacy of The Key</strong><br/><br/>The universe is excellent, well made. Though the relationship dance between took to long and could have been inserted here and there. The Earth representatives were mentioned but ignored, they would have been the ones with a lot to say in the council, it's hard to believe they kept silent considering the greed of humanity and desire for control, if not for protecting their own. This could nave played a factor in The Key's decision to leave Earth altogether.<br/><br/>Other than those, a good read.

The World Beneathby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>Parallel Worlds Beneath Earth</strong><br/><br/>At first it was like, "uh, what? Too confusing." But as the story developed and the multiverse started to make sense, it gets very interesting. This is a parallel world adventure unlike any other. Seekers find long lost treasures scattered or hidden throughout the worlds beneath Earth.<br/><br/>Yes, you read that right. Parallel worlds that are beneath Earth… literally. Earth is the central hub, travel between the parallel worlds must always pass through Earth. But it gets interesting that creatures and beings from there other worlds mostly stay away from Earth but Seekers loves to enter their worlds and bring back something.<br/><br/>This is the story of Mira Brand, a Seeker out to prove something, together with her unlikely friends, they set out to find treasures no one else have ever found… until now.

Fallen Empire Books 1-3by Lindsay Buroker(5 ⭐)

<strong>A journey you'll never forget</strong><br/><br/>The Fallen Empire Omnibus (Books 1-3 and Prequel) introduced us in a far distant trinary system full of planets and countless moons. Far removed from Sol System, humanity thrived and developed in ways similar yet different from Earth and its history.<br/><br/>Full of intrigues, politics, and personality clashes, different characters were forced to face and make decisions for survival in a world where the hunters are now the hunted. Past allegiances are tested every turn. Biases brought to the front and has to be confronted. Life and death hangs in the balance for everyone.<br/><br/>If you love this kind of twists and turns, of drama and adventure, this is a trilogy for you.

The Open Source Time Machine: A Short Storyby Joe Vasicek(5 ⭐)

<strong>Short but Serious</strong><br/><br/>Very relevant in our time today, proprietary vs. free/libre open-source. Not only that, it also touches on "All Rights Reserved" versus "Free/Libre Open-Content" / "Copyleft/Share-Alike", in the scientific community (read: journals) and Literature (see: commons and public domain).<br/><br/>In a fractal time, anything and everything is possible. Now the question is, is this short story in the Commons/Copyleft/Open Content? I sure hope so because it can and it will greatly contribute in Commons Literature.

Alone, Untouched, Soullessby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>Wow! WOW!</strong><br/><br/>It started slow but it's like that when an author already had a whole plan of novels set. Introduction first. Setting the world. Building the characters. Igniting the plots and twists and arcs.<br/><br/>Books 1 to 3 has all of it. We were introduced into a world not that different from our own but with gods, goddesses, monsters, and all the stuff of legends, myths, fantasy, and fiction, all alive and real. But if you think it's another story about humanity standing up for the myths and monsters and cruel gods, you are mistaken. This is a story about their world. Their secret world.<br/><br/>A story about how they too are divided over beliefs, principles, politics, wars, alliances, and secret elite organisations. Every single thing ordinary humans wastes their time on in pursuit of dominance or fighting for what they believe is right, is the same in the world of metas, as they are called.<br/><br/>Different organisations of metas spread all around the world with different agendas and end goals, thrust into a complex web of personal and organisational vendettas and views.<br/><br/>While an innocent girl in the box is at the center of it all is still grasping at the reality that was forcefully shoved down her throat. Who, as we all do, is fighting to have a normal life.

Aloneby Robert J. Crane(4 ⭐)

<strong>A great introduction</strong><br/><br/>A new world deserves a great introduction and in this first book in a new series, we were presented with a world much like our own but with stuff of myths and legends alive.

Untouchedby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>To Save Your Loved One</strong><br/><br/>Standing up for what you believed in and for your principles is what our protagonist has to face in this second novel in The Girl in the Box series. From one's self and for another's.

Sunderedby Bethany Adams(5 ⭐)

<strong>A Bonded Family</strong><br/><br/>A perfect sequel to the first novel. Sundered is a story about family bonds. The love that ties us together and how important it is. It wasn't just blood and soul that binds together, has been proven repeatedly in this beautiful follow-up.<br/><br/>Though there were a few typos here and there, some obvious immediately while some only until after it was mentioned again, the overall story remain intact and the impact of the message still strong.

Soullessby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>The circle closes</strong><br/><br/>In this third novel in The Girl in the Box series, we'll come to see the circle closes as our protagonist find her answers to her questions most of which she was afraid to ask and face. Only to have even more questions raised s a precursor to the next set of novels.

Exiledby Bethany Adams(5 ⭐)

<strong>Too short! But two good stories!</strong><br/><br/>This was a very good novella. A short look into other events in the series from the perspective of other people. Clearly, there are stories to be told other than the main characters in the first two books.<br/><br/>The bonus story, though nothing official if it existed in the same multiverse, is equally colourful and intriguing. If it does exist in the same multiverse, it seems to be set in the distant past after humanity started banishing magic and non-humans. Or, it could very well be another set of hidden worlds accessible through different means in the same multiverse. Regardless, I want to see this a series, it will be a very good read.

Masters of Deceptionby J.C. Kang(5 ⭐)

<strong>The Story Finally Told!</strong><br/><br/>We first encountered about this mysterious adventure when Jie was sent to the mission and disappeared from the narrative in the original novels. She later reappeared, never talked of it, and then when she met her new friends again, she shared an understanding and closeness with them that no one understood in the original novels.<br/><br/>This was that adventure.<br/><br/>An adventure that is memorable and which explains that special camaraderie this group showed in the original novels in this universe. Wow.<br/><br/>Other than that, as usual, JC Kang showed his amazing eye for details and excellent skills in weaving together more than 8 stories into one big maze and slowly unravel it as clear as a web. The interconnections, the questions, the twists and turns, the intrigues, will keep you guessing and glued in this world.<br/><br/>Well done once again! Superb! Highly recommended! Congratulations!

The Kacy Chronicles Complete Boxed Set (The Kacy Chronicles)by A.L. Knorr(5 ⭐)

<strong>A different way of storytelling</strong><br/><br/>What can I say? The Kacy Chronicles blew me away! Without spoiling anything, the way it was written, the way things developed are far from the usual we see in any genre. Just when you thought it things are being either too obvious or too fast, it wasn't the big reveal, it wasn't the surprise twist. This for me was refreshing.<br/><br/>There were also minor drops that would have taken attention but were simply not in this series. Like "what? Why was it mentioned?" And then you realised there's a story to tell there in another time.<br/><br/>Enjoyed it!

Transgressionby Randall Ingermanson(5 ⭐)

<strong>Surprisingly unique</strong><br/><br/>First time I've read a story where Natsari/Netzari/The Way/HaDerech is the main focus and the main character is of this faith. Also first to see where faith and the clashes between faiths were major factor in the relationships of the characters without it overtaking the main plot or becoming preachy.<br/><br/>This was a well written story. Research was also well done in so many areas and a few took were completely new to me.<br/><br/>To also have read this during Sukkot… well, I don't believe in coincidences as even physics has proven there is no such thing as "random". Everything happens for a reason. Cause and Effect, or should I say, Effect and Cause according to quantum physics. Things happen the way it should happen.<br/><br/>Magnificent novel and writing! 1000/100 stars!

Time Ship: Book Oneby Ian C.P. Irvine(5 ⭐)

<strong>Intriguing</strong><br/><br/>The first few chapters weren't captivating. Personally, it has to do with the flow or arrangement of the story. One chapter, we re talking about the present-past, in the next chapter, it's a very lengthy, multiple chapters, past-past before it caught up to present-past.<br/><br/>There were also a very confusing switching between first-person, third-person limited, and third-person god. The sub-sections barely worked because of it.<br/><br/>However, I'm giving 4 out of 5 because of the story itself. The plot. The repercussions considered of what happened which is not tackled in any other similar story in this genre, or rarely touched. It is refreshing and it stays within the realms of possibility and reality as much as possible.<br/><br/>

Worlds Unseenby Rachel Starr Thomson(4 ⭐)

<strong>Refreshing</strong><br/><br/>A different take on Christian fiction. All of the elements of a good fantasy fiction is in this work while there are the subtle nods to the elements of Christianity. It is an adventure, truly enjoyable and relatable.

Free to Infect, First to Dieby Ian C.P. Irvine(5 ⭐)

<strong>Time-Travel is cool but have we looked beyond the cool factor?</strong><br/><br/>What an page turning conclusion to this great story! Every aspect, factors, consequences, effects, repercussions, results, were considered and explained well for every situation in this book. The gravity of a world-ending plague, the needs of the many outweighs the needs of the few, and of accepting that time-travel is reality. Well done. Well done!

London 2012: What If?by Ian C.P. Irvine(5 ⭐)

<strong>That's a lot of Ifs</strong><br/><br/>And indeed, we have a lot of what ifs in life. We want to escape our current reality and live in another without realising that we are who we are today because of the decisions, choices, and actions we've taken in the past. We will always go back to this reality because it is what defined and defines us.<br/><br/>This is what this two-book series is about. How one man was accidentally transferred into another reality in answer to his many what ifs. Only to learn and long to get back to his own.

Time Ship: Book Oneby Ian C.P. Irvine

<strong>Intriguing</strong><br/><br/>A different take on the same plot while sticking as close as possible to reality and possibility. Taking on factors usually ignored in other stories of the same device.

The City of Liesby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>Great adventure</strong><br/><br/>A nice break from the Seeker adventures yet still one in a way. This book also introduced us more into how this universe works. What the Voids really are, how travel works, the trinkets, and the systems in place.<br/><br/>There were a few errors, like how one gate was opened by this character but a few paragraphs later the gate was supposedly opened and closed by the other character. There was also a rule about using trinkets, a restriction on what you can use but was multiple times ignored in the rest of the novel. Or, I could have misunderstood this trinket rule/restriction.<br/><br/>Regardless of those, full 5 stars for book 3! Now, let's begin the real adventure in book 4!<br/><br/>Oh, didn't I mention how the characters grew? Well done on building them up and keeping them realistic, characters we can relate to.

We Aimless Fewby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>We Are A Family</strong><br/><br/>For me, "We Are A Family" is more fitting as Book 6 was completely about Families and Relationships. Touching on the very old "we know better than you so just listen to us" was a very brave decision, if this was written before the 1980 or 1990s, it surely would have received a very strong backlash.<br/><br/>At the same time, paring that up with teenagers turning young adults who demonstrated they can understand the world and sees it for what it is was a good way of balancing out the things this novel has brought to the surface.<br/><br/>A must read. Both parents and coming-of-age kids will learn a lot from this 6th book in this ever expanding world of Mira Brand.<br/><br/>Book 7 next!

Brightby L.J. Swallow(4 ⭐)

<strong>A bridge</strong><br/><br/>This was a good bridge from one series to another. Concise yet full of action and humanity. I just hope the new character isn't who I think he is.

Nomadby Matthew Mather(5 ⭐)

<strong>Hard-Science Fiction</strong><br/><br/>It's rare that I encounter sci-fi based on hard-Science that is very gripping, exciting, and scary. Nomad captured it all and catapulted me into a scenario I have always imagined but can not quite get all the pieces together to form the big picture.<br/><br/>Excellent work. A must read!

Destinyby Matthew Mather(2 ⭐)

<strong>Must be a TV Series</strong><br/><br/>This must be turned into a TV series. Great story overall. Hard Science. Reality. The danger we face and the uncertainty of it all. What if we are indeed caught unawares?

Clockwise & Goneby Nathan Van Coops(5 ⭐)

<strong>A Carson Adventure</strong><br/><br/>Nice to see a Carson adventure and another glimpse into the Time Travel Community.<br/><br/>Now, I really think this isn't fiction… I remember hearing about this operation once… &#x1f914;&#x1f914;

The Rewind Filesby Claire Willett(5 ⭐)

<strong>Brilliant</strong><br/><br/>Brilliantly written. Time travel is a very hard subject to use in fiction and in this novel, it was perfectly done.

Time Patrolby Bob Mayer(5 ⭐)

<strong>Transition</strong><br/><br/>That was a well though transition. Well written. Deep. With characters we learned to love in the previous books and now we've known far better.

Black Tuesdayby Bob Mayer(5 ⭐)

<strong>Packed</strong><br/><br/>The most packed in the Nightstalker / Time Patrol series so far. However, I noticed something incorrect. The Administrator already told the Team he was from a different Timeline in the previous book. But in the beginning of this book, he (re)-introduced himself to the team and said he is from the Team's Timeline, what's more, not a single member of the Team corrected him for his lies.<br/><br/>Then at the end of the book, Sin explained (again) that the Administrator is from a different Timeline.<br/><br/>I think this was a mistake. The Administrator being from a different Timeline is the correct one, otherwise the previous novel and this one wouldn't make any sense at all.<br/><br/>Just thought I should mention it.<br/><br/>Other than that, I'm still giving this novel 5/5 stars.

Salt & Stoneby A.L. Knorr(5 ⭐)

<strong>What a beautiful start to a new series</strong><br/><br/>This novel is a beautiful beginning for this new series. If you thought the characters were well established in the Elemental Origins series, you're gravely mistaken, there are more to know about them.<br/><br/>I can say I have now fallen in loved with the Elementals universe of A.L. Knorr. There are so much more to it than what we've seen in the Elemental Origins.<br/><br/>This novel and series is more focused, personal. It sets a high bar for this series and all the rest of the post-Origins series to come. I am sure, A.L. Knorr will keep breaking that and surprise us.

Devil's Seaby Robert Doherty(5 ⭐)

<strong>The circle is half complete</strong><br/><br/>And the circle is half complete. This is the most exciting I've read in the "Ones Before" universe. I started on Nightstalkers and finished Time Patrol before I started on this series. I've debated long how I'll do the "Ones Before" universe and I can truly say I made the right decision to read the three series in this particular order — it made this series, in particular this book, very heart pumping. The variables and probabilities were amazingly woven together without conflicting any established "canon".<br/><br/>Yes, I'm calling the Nighstalkers, Time Patrol, and Atlantis as the "Ones Before universe" together.

A Hole in Timeby Clark Graham(3 ⭐)

<strong>Could have been good. Needs an editor.</strong><br/><br/>The first book was amazing and clean. Unfortunately and as much as I hate doing this, this sequel have too many spelling mistakes, typos, incorrect names, and mixed up here and there, it was very distracting and killed the enjoyment and immersion.

Happy New Yearby Jason Ayres(5 ⭐)

<strong>Read this last</strong><br/><br/>This book is better read last. Finish the main-line of novels first before going through these second-line of novels. Otherwise you'll be in one heck of major spoilers!<br/><br/>10/5 stars. Best adventure in this novel-multiverse!

A Royal Apocalypseby Louisa Lo(5 ⭐)

<strong>Unique parallel world</strong><br/><br/>Inderesting and unique parallel world. Nicely done on mixing different periods, realities, and your typical brat meet life and responsibility. Well done and good editing.

Sea of Dreamsby C.L. Bevill(5 ⭐)

<strong>Different … curious</strong><br/><br/>It was a post-apocalyptic Earth but the apocalypse wasn't what the world expected it to be. In book 1, it was good that the bigger arc was placed in the background, as it would have distracted from the story of the main character.<br/><br/>The story also started slow, the build up of the characters were slow. But as this is a series if novels, it is understandable as this is an introduction to this new Earth.

Intangibleby C.A. Gray(5 ⭐)

<strong>Amazing</strong><br/><br/>Amazing story and world. It's a story set in the modern world but revolves around the number one legend in history. Fantasy beautifully woven into science. As they say, magic is science not yet understood.

Her Royal Spynessby Rhys Bowen(5 ⭐)

Wow, it was a very amazing read. Funny, excellent lens, yet serious investigative work. It would be great if Her Royal Spyness is a real person, that's how amazing she was.

Reader's Digest Select Editions, Volume 297, 2008 #3: The Ghost / The Choice / The Watchman / Her Royal Spynessby Reader's Digest Association(5 ⭐)

A great collection. A great introduction to new series of novels too.

Heroby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>Felt like it's the end.</strong><br/><br/>Another circle completed. Longer this one and more dramatic and deep. I love the truth revealed about the mass media and social media. Even the revelations on how it all works which no one wants to admit. Great novel!

Flashbackby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>What an adventure</strong><br/><br/>Once again a novel full of surprises, emotions, and love. It was a well thought masterpiece, perfectly inserted at the right place within the series. Even though the ending was obvious at the beginning—if you love time travels—the intense action and her growth made sure the novel is human. Perfect!

Controlby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>Was this a Sienna Nealon novel?</strong><br/><br/>This is the best book in "The Girl Out of the Box" series at this point. I love how all the arcs started to fit into places as well as how the revelations were placed at certain parts (not to early, not to late).<br/><br/>In addition to those, it was great to pull on the bits of side information from all the other 37 books which were forgotten immediately (didn't matter back then) but turned out to be very important in this showdown.<br/><br/>10 out of 5 stars if it's possible.

The Antecessor Conundrumby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>A Great Adventure Ends</strong><br/><br/>A memorable and fitting ending to Mira's adventure. The perfect way to end the whole story especially the answers to the questions lingering the whole series, like what the worlds really are in relation to the universe or multiverse, and the beings, the lives of everyone.<br/><br/>If there will be a new series for the Seekers, I do hope it won't be Mira Brand. Her story has ended, she is now a legend. It's time to tell the adventures of her friends or even whole new characters.<br/><br/>For now, congratulations. A must read series.

A Rift in Timeby Clark Graham(4 ⭐)

A good closure to the series. However, there were incorrect years (sub-heading of Chapters) which kind of introduced confusion with the flow. Another thing is, as we get nearer to the end, the story was rushed losing what made the series an awesome time travel drama.

Salt & the Sistersby A.L. Knorr(5 ⭐)

<strong>Lovely</strong><br/><br/>This was a lovely a novel. The overreaching arcs beautifully wove back in together, completing the puzzle once and for all. Though there were one or two still left unanswered, it still gave one amazing close to our Water Elemental. I can't wait for the next series in this Elemental Universe!

Chosenby K.F. Breene(5 ⭐)

<strong>Great introduction</strong><br/><br/>Great introduction to the series. Already hooked. Amazing characters, intriguing relationships, and a mysterious world. If it sounds typical, it's just the surface. Once you join in the adventure, one discovers how different it is.

Siegeby K.F. Breene(5 ⭐)

<strong>Deserves to be a movie.</strong><br/><br/>How awesome was Book 5? It deserves to be turned into a movie with the exact battle as it played out including all the funny moments.

Invasionby K.F. Breene(5 ⭐)

<strong>Amazing battle</strong><br/><br/>The battle was very beautiful. The way it was told pulls the reader in and see in happening as if we're there. It was a dance. A merging of two opposites working together for good. Very well done. I love the writing style and words!

Agent of Timeby Nathan Van Coops(5 ⭐)

<strong>Excellent</strong><br/><br/>A great story from that timeline which was only hinted at in the originals. I've always wondered what happened to that timeline, the stories it can tell, and I'm glad to finally see one from it. Great job as always!

Second Guessby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>We're back!</strong><br/><br/>As usual, it's another great story in the world of the Slay Queen. This new arc looks promising. It doesn't seem to be about powers this time but more about life and policies. The "what it is like to live in a world post-serum" and "what is it like for heroes who are just doing their jobs"?<br/><br/>How long wilu the Nealon extended family last holding on to their ideals? To let humans rule? Are they or someone else end up bringing back the old order in the end? Or will it lead to a hunting?<br/><br/>A very great start for an exciting new arc.

In Times Like These: Books 1-3by Nathan Van Coops(5 ⭐)

<strong>The best time travel trilogy I've read to date!</strong><br/><br/>I don't know where to begin. I haven't encountered a time travel trilogy that only gets better in each release.<br/><br/>The author did very awesome in tracking down every single "period" of the travels of each characters in their different versions. As well as interweaving the biggest arc of all in each novel arc and the side arcs and the minor arcs. I can not even imagine how time consuming it all was, unless of course he himself is a time traveler. Then again, he already showed us how he tracked of time for each character, if you think about it.<br/><br/>Great characters. The actions are intense, you want to just skip to know the ending but you know you can't. The growth of the characters, especially, Ben and Mym were simply perfect. The comical dialogues. The adventures in time. The use of various historical records and future imagination combined, made this trilogy one any time travel fanatic should never miss.<br/><br/>I'm sure this series is a legend in the time travelling community.<br/><br/>Then again, the author might actually be a time traveller, could very well be their story, of Ben and Mym.<br/><br/>Or maybe, I'm a time traveler who wants to leave a mark here in December 2017 because I saw my review in the Temporal Academy in 2317. We can't have paradoxes, right?<br/><br/>;)<br/><br/>Mabuhay!<br/><br/>-2317.

Time of Deathby Nathan Van Coops(5 ⭐)

<strong>Awesome</strong><br/><br/>Simple, easy to follow. Many times we have forgotten that a time travel story doesn't have to be complicated to be awesome. This is one of it.<br/><br/>Also, a nice touch on the 10-minute localised pa*****. I didn't see that one coming, and it made perfect sense.

Electric Midnightby Nathan Van Coops(5 ⭐)

<strong>What a journey</strong><br/><br/>Interesting to read the part of that sky elevator, Mars, and synth from years before the original series. What made it cool was that, their timeline was as it is in the original series because of a Travers descendant. Which leads to the question, which came first? A great example of the Block Universe theory.

Tomorrow Detectiveby Nathan Van Coops(5 ⭐)

<strong>Superb!</strong><br/><br/>Yet another Nathan time travel series had come full circle. This novel was amazing because it combined the elements and writing style of Paradox P.I. and the original series, In Times Like These. It was a like a bridge. And no ordinary bridge, it's a bridge to the two series both out-of-character (OOC) and in-character (IC). One can actually start with Paradox P.I. before reading the In Times Like These. Perfect 10 as always! I can't wait for the next series.

Born of Aether (Elemental Origins, #4)by A.L. Knorr(5 ⭐)

<strong>Freedom and Love</strong><br/><br/>An adventure to gain one's freedom and a beautiful tale of love across spacetime to a man who seeking justice and peace.

Portalsby Douglas E. Richards(5 ⭐)

<strong>Amazing adventure</strong><br/><br/>Now, I definitely want sequels. Amazing adventure here, and it's a great idea to use our addictions, the current issue of our world that we ignore. Those are very, very good points. <br/><br/>Also of note, the way the other side of the argument was presented. To understand our current situation, we have to understand the opposite of it. Two extremes. Two scenarios. Which one do we want? How much are we willing to sacrifice?<br/><br/>

Quantum Chaosby Douglas Phillips(4 ⭐)

<strong>The best and I love it!</strong><br/><br/>The best in the series so far. I am familiar with most of the Science in this book (and the series) were based on so I greatly appreciated how these were weaved this way. For example, randomness and seeds (and seeds of seeds for that matter). There is nothing truly random, be it "by design" or "natural". And what comes before "creation"? Yes, it's either "out of nothing" or "eternity". We cannot avoid these. We just haven't reached that far yet.

Homeby Robert J. Crane(5 ⭐)

<strong>Amazing. Love it!</strong><br/><br/>Wow. This is what I've been waiting for! I love the instant jump into the plot and focusing on it, it's a fresh take on this series' storytelling. Also, even though it was easy to figure out the best course of action on how she can solve the issue, the limitations were unexpected and fitting, great thinking there! (I don't want to spoil.)<br/><br/>Amazing. Love it

United as Oneby Pittacus Lore(5 ⭐)

7th and final book in the Lorien Legacies series. After years of training, of enduring pain, and learning to love, the war has finally ended.<br/><br/>Yet, a new war begins. A war with humanity's greed, paranoia, and selfishness. A story we will never know. A universe we can only hope will be expanded into another set of novels.<br/><br/>A fitting farewell to the characters we've loved and hated. To characters we mourned their deaths and plotted their deaths. A goodbye to a story that started from a planet far away. An adventure, life threatening as it may had been.<br/><br/>Well done. Well done. It's rare to see great series like this penned.<br/><br/>P.S.<br/>John and Marina? Why am I not surprised?

Warpworldby Kristene Perron(4 ⭐)

<strong>Easily relatable</strong><br/><br/>A good introduction to a new parallel world story. It was slow in the beginning, trying to familiarise with the terminologies used but eventually picks up. It demonstrates what it's like to visit a parallel world. It displays and brings to the forefront our cultural biases. Finally, no matter how apaat our worlds or cultures may be, we all have major nationalistic issues to face… or turning a blind eye and deaf ear to. This could become a good movie or TV series.

The Marvelous Multiverse Appby Aurora Winter(5 ⭐)

I like the story, great job on that. But some feedback I hope you'll consider.<br/><br/>1. Instead of saying "thanks to her parkour training" 3x and then later changed into "thanks to her martial-arts training", it will be better to have it written in detail. Mentioning it once is enough, something like "I never thought training in basic parkour/martial arts will save me", then the rest are descriptions of what she did based on those trainings. How did she roll, how did she jump, and so on.<br/><br/>2. By doing the above, you could've avoided switching to "martial arts". When I read that, my thought was, "this teenage girl suddenly learned this and that, how convenient!" It just popped into my head. Or, instead of martial arts, call it "basic survival skills" and then go to detail describing what those skills are that she used.<br/><br/>I think that's about it. Everything else is great. I like where you're going with the series, and I look forward to learning what this "multiverse" is. Currently, it appears not as a multiverse but a simple planet-to-planet traveling within the same universe, so now I'm curious what this multiverse is, and what governs it.<br/><br/>

The Purificationby Adair Hart(3 ⭐)

Book 3 was not as good as Books 1 & 2. In Book 3, there was so much "relieved herself" and "smells feces" everywhere. I understand the need to be realistic, but doing it more than once is already far too much.<br/><br/>Strictly once is enough as it established the character is still an organic being that needs to do their organic stuff. And as for "smells feces", other than it was overused, it could've been expressed as a generic ugly smell, it doesn't have to be specific—we already know organic lifeforms in their universe also do №1 and №2.

The Evaran Chronicles: Books I, II & IIIby Adair Hart(4 ⭐)

Book 3 was not as good as Books 1 & 2. In Book 3, there was so much "relieved herself" and "smells feces" everywhere. I understand the need to be realistic, but doing it more than once is already far too much.<br/><br/>Strictly once is enough as it established the character is still an organic being that needs to do their organic stuff. And as for "smells feces", other than it was overused, it could've been expressed as a generic ugly smell, it doesn't have to be specific—we already know organic lifeforms in their universe also do №1 and №2.<br/><br/>Lastly, I don't understand the need to always mention they're eating breakfast or drinking coffee or tea everytime the conference room is mentioned. If the objective was to establish how the set up was casual despite it being the "conference room", the readers already understood it the first two times it was mentioned in each book.