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A review by rampion12
Twisted Fates by Danielle Rollins
5.0
This book is proof that a sequel can make you see the first book in a whole new light.
[b:Stolen Time|35053301|Stolen Time (Dark Stars, #1)|Danielle Rollins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529946567l/35053301._SY75_.jpg|56341426]was not what I expected. Unfortunately, I resented the book because of this. I know, I'm a horrible person. I honestly am not sure what compelled me to start reading this on a random Thursday night when I probably should have been sleeping. I wasn't really planning on continuing this series. Now, I'm seeing it as one of my new favorites and can't wait for the next one.
I don't really read time travel books, the only other one I can think of is [b:Passenger|20983362|Passenger (Passenger, #1)|Alexandra Bracken|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1446749751l/20983362._SY75_.jpg|40360384] which is more of a fantasy approach (and a way to quickly fall asleep). However, this series contains tropes and concepts that I don't doubt are commonly used in Time Travel stories. I can't help but feel that Rollins probably uses these elements much better than your standard fare. This book combines Time Travel with Dystopia and focuses more on friendship and loyalty rather than an all-consuming romance.
The First book set the stage for it's successor, which makes the sequel feel natural and part of the bigger story. Most trilogies don't succeed in this. The second book provides more details and insight on events of the first book, hence my whole new view on Stolen Time.
Whether you felt meh (like me) or loved Stolen Time, I recommend you pick up [b:Twisted Fates|46025047|Twisted Fates (Dark Stars, #2)|Danielle Rollins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1561400708l/46025047._SY75_.jpg|63154671].
[b:Stolen Time|35053301|Stolen Time (Dark Stars, #1)|Danielle Rollins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529946567l/35053301._SY75_.jpg|56341426]was not what I expected. Unfortunately, I resented the book because of this. I know, I'm a horrible person. I honestly am not sure what compelled me to start reading this on a random Thursday night when I probably should have been sleeping. I wasn't really planning on continuing this series. Now, I'm seeing it as one of my new favorites and can't wait for the next one.
I don't really read time travel books, the only other one I can think of is [b:Passenger|20983362|Passenger (Passenger, #1)|Alexandra Bracken|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1446749751l/20983362._SY75_.jpg|40360384] which is more of a fantasy approach (and a way to quickly fall asleep). However, this series contains tropes and concepts that I don't doubt are commonly used in Time Travel stories. I can't help but feel that Rollins probably uses these elements much better than your standard fare. This book combines Time Travel with Dystopia and focuses more on friendship and loyalty rather than an all-consuming romance.
The First book set the stage for it's successor, which makes the sequel feel natural and part of the bigger story. Most trilogies don't succeed in this. The second book provides more details and insight on events of the first book, hence my whole new view on Stolen Time.
Whether you felt meh (like me) or loved Stolen Time, I recommend you pick up [b:Twisted Fates|46025047|Twisted Fates (Dark Stars, #2)|Danielle Rollins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1561400708l/46025047._SY75_.jpg|63154671].