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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
I enjoyed the first three books quite a bit. None of them were favorites, but they were amusing romps through historical situations that attempted to give us a first-person view of what "really" happened. I never really got attached to the characters, and honestly, I can only name a couple for them.
My first mistake with this book was waiting a while to read this after finishing book #3. I had forgotten exactly where it ended up, so I was confused for a while in this book. By the time I started getting my footing, we start hurtling through time in quick succession without having a chance to settle on any events. Then, we learn that every historian has a locator device embedded in their body that can give you the exact time, location, and space in the timeline. What?! Was that always there and I missed it? Didn't they sometimes spend large chunks of book locating a missing team member? What a huge cheat code that is. And if it wasn't new, why was Max so shocked that the time police could find her so easily?
At any rate, after that is resolved, we spend a fair amount of time in a different version of St. Mary's from an alternate timeline. So, now I'm confused again. First of all, did this world establish branching timelines? If so, that locator is even more unbelievable because you now need to add a fourth dimension to its abilities. Secondly, wouldn't every odd thing they do in the past (which is pretty much the basis for every book) severely alter the St. Mary's they jump back to? Do they always specify a timeline to come back to? I have so many questions.
I checked out at about the 65% mark and decided I will assume the series stops at book #3. That had a fairly satisfying ending and I don't remember there being so many plot holes.
My first mistake with this book was waiting a while to read this after finishing book #3. I had forgotten exactly where it ended up, so I was confused for a while in this book. By the time I started getting my footing, we start hurtling through time in quick succession without having a chance to settle on any events. Then, we learn that every historian has a locator device embedded in their body that can give you the exact time, location, and space in the timeline. What?! Was that always there and I missed it? Didn't they sometimes spend large chunks of book locating a missing team member? What a huge cheat code that is. And if it wasn't new, why was Max so shocked that the time police could find her so easily?
At any rate, after that is resolved, we spend a fair amount of time in a different version of St. Mary's from an alternate timeline. So, now I'm confused again. First of all, did this world establish branching timelines? If so, that locator is even more unbelievable because you now need to add a fourth dimension to its abilities. Secondly, wouldn't every odd thing they do in the past (which is pretty much the basis for every book) severely alter the St. Mary's they jump back to? Do they always specify a timeline to come back to? I have so many questions.
I checked out at about the 65% mark and decided I will assume the series stops at book #3. That had a fairly satisfying ending and I don't remember there being so many plot holes.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I continue to love these series. Madcap adventures through time but also good characters and a great found family.
If there were more options, I'd put this down as a 3.5. Still love Max. Still love the location. The plot in this case was a bit hard to get into. I enjoyed the last half of the book quite a bit, but if I weren't already in love with the series, I doubt I would have made it past the first quarter.
Best line (of many), Max when facing an interview with this entry's villain: "I prepared to be difficult." Love this series.
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
By the dates read, it looks like it took me forever to read this. When really I read 60% on the 6th, and the rest on the 16th. I continue to love these books. Fun romps through history with a bit of romance thrown in. I think this one has started the series in a new direction and I’m very excited to see where it goes. I do love Max and Leon. And will always be down to see more from both sides of history.