.@arthurjgonzalez #reviewshare #ya #scifi The Photo Traveler by Arthur J. Gonzalez

The Photo Traveler by Arthur J. Gonzalez
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Photo Traveler by Arthur J. Gonzalez explores family relationships and how it affects a person's past, present and future. This theme was executed well and Gonzalez even brings in the grandparents and uses Gavin's abilities to meet with his parents again.

I liked the writing but I found the pacing to be jerky and inconsistent. Gavin's mood swings do not help the pacing and I found his behavioural patterns work against the story. I also liked the overall concept that you can see a picture, travel to the moment but you cannot change the chain of events. Many scenes, characters and incidences were well thought out but the ending was too abrupt.

My favourite characters were Gavin's grandparents and his parents. Unknown to Gavin they each sacrificed as much as they could so he would not be harmed, very Harry Potter but okay, it suited the story. For a debut novel it was okay, not a favourite but if you're in the mood for a quick time travel book which is well-written, why not?

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.


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.@DeborahHawk3 #ReviewShare #AmReading Dance for A Dead Princess by Deborah Hawkins

Dance for A Dead Princess by Deborah Hawkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What lesson did you learn from the story? People aren’t always what they seem. It is easy to believe that Nicholas Carey is a womaniser. He has the power, money and looks. The notion that married life was wearing him down and he chose to get rid of his wife also seems plausible or is it? Many unspoken words between the two characters and I can’t wait to read other books by this author.

Five things you liked about the main character. Taylor was charming just as Nicholas is suave. She is inquisitive, professional, loving, a history buff and loyal. She didn’t walk away from Nicholas or Burnham until she knew exactly what was going on. Easy to connect with her and the two made a great combination.

Find one word that describes a character in your book very well. Taylor - Motivated. She tried to do her job quickly and she wanted to do it right. She wanted to know the truth and she wanted to save the abbey. In the end, she saved her own life and the Duke’s. All characters were well fleshed out and the writing was engaging.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.

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