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jujubee9's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It was enjoyable, especially with the crossover characters taking more of a role in the story. I didn't like how the plot and conflict of this story was different from the other books in the series. The previous books focused on the main character figuring out one person's problem, unravelling a small but important mystery. Now the main character is the head/protector of a whole society of time travelers and she's fighting against two other spinners that we know almost nothing about to keep information away from nameless powerful people including at least one future Nazi leader. I just preferred the smaller, more intimate focus on the lives and difficulties of a few people over the sweeping "save the world" kind of story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
decembermagpie's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Violence
starshine1's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
I don't usually 'do' series and usually go for standalones, but I'm enjoying this series. It appears I like books with a time travel theme! This book has a bit more depth than the previous ones and is definitely better than book 3, the last book in the series. As with the other books, we travel back in time with the help of some antiques - this time to the Victorian times. Mistress Flyte is again a main character and we learn more about her. Liam plays a bigger part, as does Harley and there are some new characters introduced. There is a bit more character development. Scene setting and description of the period outfits is good.
We learn about 'Time Steppers' and something called 'The Visionary Society'. I can't really say much without revealing what happened or the meaning of things. The significance of the brooch with a lock of hair and the meaning of names was interesting.
Little niggles: I'm a little surprised at the risks Xanthe took involving Harley and the Spinners' book. Also, Liam mentions that Xanthe can sense other Spinners (people who are able to travel through time), although she didn't know this herself or tell him. It's quite an intriguing book and transports you to another world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Child death, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Injury/Injury detail