REBECCA'S REVIEW:
"It's the difficult things that mold us and shape us, challenging us to become better versions of ourselves."
Consequently, what if "ourselves" were literally one person living two timelines with no direct knowledge of how, or why? Caroline Reed lives on Middleburg Plantation in South Carolina with her authoritative grandfather while Caroline Baldwin lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her parents; her father being a renowned preacher of the Gospel.
When her 1727 grandfather tries to press Caroline into marriage with an unwanted suitor, she does the only thing she knows to do . . . run . . . far, far, away . . . which ultimately lands her on a ship full of pirates, disguised as a young boy. When Caroline's 1927 family skirts the edges of scandal, she goes to great lengths to weave her two lives together by locating her mother. If only she could decide what to do about the two men in her life; a question that looms in the background every time she wakes up in an alternate timeline. Unknowingly, Caroline has a few short months to make a lifelong decision.
From beginning to end, Caroline's choice was carefully and creatively concealed, leaving the story with plenty of room to explore the universal longing to be known, loved, forgiven, redeemed; waiting with rapt expectation for God to reveal His plan . . . and He does!
"My life hadn't been a curse, but a blessing, one I wanted to share with the people I loved."
*I purchased a copy and was under no obligation to provide a positive review. 3.5 stars
KIM'S REVIEW:
I absolutely love this series! I am so glad there are going to be five books! I could definitely see it going even longer! My favorite thing about these stories is their uniqueness. I’ve read time travel before, but nothing this creative or exciting! There are so many unexpected things that happen within each timeline! It’ll keep you on your toes, for sure.
Caroline is living in two different times -- 1727 and 1927. I really enjoyed both timelines, but I have to say, 1727 was my favorite. I really liked how different this timeline was. I loved Marcus and his back story. I also loved how kind he was to Caroline and their adventures on the ship. I felt like the 1927 timeline was missing something and while I did really like this story, I felt like it was missing some conflict that was prevalent in the other stories in this series. I can’t go into any details because of spoilers. That being said, I did enjoy this story and definitely recommend it!
Although Across the Ages by Gabrielle Meyer is book four in the Timeless series, it can be read as a standalone. I would suggest reading them in order though because there are pop up characters from other stories and you will more fully understand what the timelines mean for each character and the decisions they must make. I highly recommend this entire series. It is excellent!
*I purchased this book and received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own. The faith thread is prominent. 4 stars.
BackCover Blurb:
Caroline
holds a deep secret. Living in 1727 and 1927 simultaneously, each night
she goes to sleep in one life and wakes up in the other. In search of
answers to her unique existence, Caroline stumbles upon a letter from
her mother hinting at her own experiences as a time-crosser, sending
Caroline on a daring quest to uncover the truth. In 1727, Caroline
disguises herself as a cabin boy and joins a ship sailing for the
Bahamas, her mother's last known location, where she crosses paths with a
ruthless but handsome pirate and is caught in a web of secrets,
deception, and unexpected alliances.
In 1927 St. Paul, Minnesota,
Caroline grapples with her other life as the daughter of a renowned
preacher. Her two older brothers have fallen prey to the corruption
rampant during Prohibition, and Caroline struggles to keep their
involvement hidden to save her father's career. As her search for
answers about her time-crossing leads her to the dangerous yet exciting
world of speakeasies, Caroline enlists the help of a childhood friend
who is now a police officer. But with her family's future at risk and
their loyalties tested, Caroline faces a life-altering decision that
could reshape her destiny.
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