Gabrielle Meyer

4.5 stars I’ve really enjoyed this series! I’ve recommended them to several people, all who’ve come back saying how much they’ve also enjoyed it! I was a little nervous about the third book in a series, as sequels tend to not live up to the originals. Plus, how much new stories are there with time crossers? Apparently plenty, because this was another hit! And I hope they here are several more to the series because I would definitely read them.
Grace and Hope are identical twin sisters living in both 1692 in Salem during the witch trials, and in 1912 New York when aviation is taking off. ;) The sisters are opposites in personalities and interests. In 1912, Hope is a daredevil, and one of the few women pilots. Grace prefers solid ground, and is a newspaper reporter. In both timelines, she feels like she lives in Hope’s shadow. In 1692, the sisters are basically servants to their father, working very hard for very little in return. Their mother, they’re told, died shortly and mysteriously after their birth. Rumor has it she was hanged for being a witch. Both girls experience unrequited love in different timelines too. The end result of which, was fairly predictable from the start, but a fun ride nonetheless. There is a major plot twist though! I fancy myself able to spot most plot twists coming. I didn’t see this one. Well done, Gabrielle. Like I said in the beginning, I’ve loved this series! Like can’t put it down. It’s so creative and fresh, and the way she includes Godly values makes it believable. Whereas other Christian fiction time travel books don’t align well with the Bible. Given, there wasn’t a ton of talk about God and faith, but overall it upholds biblical values. The only criticism I can say is that I didn’t like Hope. She was quite selfish. Like all the time thinking of herself only and first. All characters undergo some transformation, as does Hope. But she was pretty awful. Which perhaps was the author’s intent—Hope represents hope for change/something better. And Grace deals with Hope very patient and gracefully, even when Hope doesn’t deserve it. Their names are reflective of who they are.
Thank you Library Thing’s Early Reviewer Program and Bethany House Publishers for the early copy! All reviews and opinions are my own.
… (mais)

*That God would love me, that He would call me His child and choose me for this time-crossing gift was amazing to contemplate. It was a burden, to be sure, but it was also a blessing.*
Grace and Hope Eaton are twins with different personalities. But their bond is so strong that they vow to stay together no matter what. Living in two different times is extremely difficult because in one timeframe they live in Salem Village in 1692 during the witch trials. They get a respite in the other timeline in 1912 where Hope is adventurous and learns to fly an airplane, while Grace makes strides as a journalist for a New York newspaper.
Their love lives are problematic as each one pines for a man who does not return their affections. But how can they marry before their 25th birthday, when they are to choose which time period to remain in for the rest of their days?
Lots of twists, turns and danger await them as well as unexpected meetings with people who are connected to them. And underlying it all is an abiding faith that knows God is in control of their lives.
This was another fascinating offering in a unique time-crossing setting that will astonish you and at the same time take you captive with its imaginative storylines.
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Bethany House through Interviews and Reviews via NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*… (mais)

I am so grateful I got to read an early review of this book because now I have a new favorite author! Gabrielle Meyer did an excellent job using history to instantly immerse the reader into the story. I loved reading about her research at the end of the book. It's cool to see how much of the story was based on real people and events. While this is the third book in her series you can easily read it as a standalone. It is difficult to have two different narrators with distinct voices but Meyer nailed it. Throughout the book, I found my interest changing between the two narrators. First getting engrossed in one of their stories and then the other. The pacing is well done. Overall, it's just an incredibly enjoyable read. There is also a Christian message throughout the story which was well done. It felt genuine and left me feeling uplifted at the end of the book. This would be a great book for a book club!… (mais)

In This Moment was a great read, keeping me engaged the whole time. It was difficult to put down due to the "what is going to happen in life #". Even with the chapter changes, I never forgot or felt like I was hanging on to the previous chapter.
The MC had a lot of hard choices throughout the book and I think that the author handled addressing them perfectly.
I hope that ending means that there is going to be a third book.

5/5 Stars

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.… (mais)