The Little Shop of Found Things was an interesting and entertaining read. The concept of time travel is fascinating to me but I tend to gravitate toward more “modern” time travel novels. While I enjoyed the basic story, I had a hard time connecting with any of the characters. I recently read that this novel is the first in a series, so perhaps there will be more character development as the story progresses through the rest of the series. Brackston’s writing and descriptions of the locales are quite lovely.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the chance to read this book.

I did like the story - but not as much as other Brackston books I have read. I felt that the characters were not as fully developed as they could have been. As a result, I did not care as much what happened to them. This is usually the type of story I enjoy, it just felt a bit flat and rushed for me. If this becomes a series, I would read more because I was intrigued enough to hope for more of a backstory.

Paula Brackston has another hit on her hands with Xanthe and The Little Shop of Found Things. Every world she creates, the reader wants to be in, every character we want to be friends and her newest novel is not different. There are two sets of mothers and daughters that show what a mother will do for her daughter as well as the other way around. Family is feature a lot in Paula Brackston's book and not always a conventional one and not always an easy one, but always with love at the heart of it. This book is narrated by Margaret and Xanthe as they are taken on a journey to find the lost, including themselves and I cannot wait until the second book comes out to see where the journey continues. Little Shop will sing to the reader as all the found things do to Xanthe. This review is possible by St. Martins Press and Netgalley for providing an ARC for this review.

I really wanted to read this book for the cover and description. I haven’t read anything by this author yet. I enjoyed the book and the story. I thought some of the story set in the past was a little boring. I liked that it had some mystery and romance mixed together. I loved the time travel aspect! I will be watching for the next one, thinking this is a series- maybe??

While I enjoyed the premise of the story I found there was not enough detail given to fully become engrossed in the adventure.

Lovely book. Xanthe Westlake is a young woman making a new start with her mom setting up an antique shop in a new town. She has a special gift where she can sense items that a deceased person has a special attachment to and finds herself on course for an unbelievable mission when she finds herself drawn to a chatelaine being sold at auction. She experiences some much needed emotional healing thanks to meeting a Mr. Samuel Appleby. Very fetching read.

I'm no stranger to Brackston's witchier novels, so when I saw this contemporary time travel adventure set around a woman with psychometry -- aka the ability to connect or feel impressions from objects -- I was intrigued. Not quite witchy but also a little bit magical.

THE LITTLE SHOP OF FOUND THINGS is a slow build of a mother and daughter starting over in a small town after both have faced hardship, both wanting to move on and begin anew. Xanthe's ability to connect with objects is given extra pull by the interference of a spirit from the 1600s who demands Xanthe's help to save her daughter. That's right. She <b>demands</b> it. She threatens harm if Xanthe doesn't do what she demands. That spirit/ghost lady was a total wench.

Honestly, the idea of the story, Xanthe traveling back and forth in time to solve a mystery, save a girl, etc, was great. But while the historical accuracy, the hardships she had to face trying to pass as a servant in order to pursue justice, and the clock-is-ticking thrilling aspect of it were interesting, the romance was rushed, the daughter whose neck was literally on the line seemed disinclined to help herself, making things unnecessarily frustrating, and yeah, as mentioned, this ghost was completely horrid. There was also a sorta-love interest for Xanthe in the present day who she.. I don't want to say took advantage of, but.. well.. she kinda did.

The slower build of the mystery, the fleshing out of this little town, as Xanthe and Flora settle in to revitalizing the little antique shop, even some of the neighbours and townsfolk, I liked all that. And even the time travel-y bits were interesting. I just think some things were too rushed and as a result I couldn't care for them. And as it seems this is a series.. why not give it a cliffhanger? Why not take the time to flesh it up and pick it up in the next installment?

Depending on the plot surrounding the next one, I may or may not read on. Again, this was interesting, but I did have to push myself to keep reading, and was definitely not sold fast-tracked romance. However, that said, the characters that seem to be an integral part of the modern day setting? They might bring me back again.

I received a copy of this book in advance from the publisher in exchange for a review.

I really enjoyed The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston. This is the first book of hers I have had the opportunity to read, and it ticked off many things on my "ideal book" list. Antiques, time-slips, ghosts, historical artifacts, artwork, a mysterious child, handsome men, and secrets. There may be spoilers ahead!

The main character, Xanthe, finds herself thrust back in time to save an Elizabethan girl's life. Alice's mother is a ghost that haunts the ancient jail that is on the property of an old antique shop Xanthe and her mother have bought. She insists Xanthe set her daughter free from a crime she did not commit, or else torment Xanthe and her ailing mother Flora. All is well, until Xanthe falls in love with a man in the past. Will she fulfill her promises in time?

It's a quick, escapist read and I would recommend it to fans of Outlander or anyone who enjoys historical mysteries with a light women's fiction flair.

I really enjoyed The Little Shop of Found Things, and I am so happy that there will be more related time travel adventures and romance since this is the first book of a new series. I don't know how I will wait for the second book.

This is a book for you if you enjoy time travel and historical fiction with romantic elements. This also has delightful bits of cozy feeling contemporary British village life, wonderful characters, and a slightly magical feeling. There were, admittedly, some sections that felt a bit slow moving to me, and I would have preferred more of the romance, but I highly anticipate it will continue in the next book. I recommend this book and I am all in for this series!

I received an ARC of this book from St. Martin's Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

I give this book 5 stars. The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston is spectacular! Paula did an outstanding job painting a vivid picture of the story and characters, it made me feel like I was in the book. The story has delicious morsels of magic, whimsy, history, time travel, and romance; I could not put it down! Can we get the next book in this series soon, please?

The Little Shop of Found Things had me hooked from the beginning. The premise of someone having a "psychic" connection to objects is one that I found irresistible. Details are slow to come, it made me wonder if there was a book prior to this that would have delved into the main characters' back stories. No matter, it's a great book and full of historical details. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

I love a good time traveler story and The Little Shop of Found Things hit the spot! I want more and I need more information! I know it’s #1, so that tells me my prayers will be answered. I love the character of Samuel and am hoping Liam might be a descendant!
My favorite line in this book..”Unknowable. And yet I would know you. Unclaimable, and yet I would with all my heart claim you”
Thank you NetGalley.com and Thomas Dunne Books for this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved all of Brackston' witch books. Im not usually a fan of time travel but, frankly, the cover of this one spoje to me.
After some personal difficulties, Xanthe and her mother, Flora, open an antiques shop in a small town. Xanthe has the ability to "read " antiques and a Victorian chatelaine leads her down an adventurous path.
Xanthe is a well-drawn and likable character. However, the time-travel elements were weakly handled and stretched the bounds of reality just a little too far for me.
Fans of Susanna Kearsley and Diana Gabaldon may appreciate this a bit more than I did, but i found it fell a bit short of Alice Hoffman and Sarah Addison Allen.
I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book.
This wash’s sweet little book that would appeal to fans of Outlander and Sara Addison Allen just not my cup of tee

I love the cover of this book. I was excited to read this book. I liked tbe aspect of time travel and how one character travelled time to save another in the 1600's. It was an interesting plot line, but was hard to follow in tbe beginning.

I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a review copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion of it.

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

I look forward to reading more from this author.

The Little Shop of Found Things ~ Paula Brackston


History has a special place in my life. So it when I come across historical fiction with a supernatural twist, I am hooked. This book kept me hanging one each and ever word. Paula has managed to cast a spell over the reader, thrusting them backwards in time. I was so enthralled with the characters and the story that I finished reading this book within hours of picking it up. I am already waiting with heavy anticipation, for the next installment in this new series.

Xanthe Westlake is a very well written character. She was dealt a bad hand by her ex and took the punishment meant for him. She and her mother have moved to a rural town in England from London. Where they have purchased an old antiques shop, filled with old china, mirrors books, and one Spector that is bent on getting Xanthes help no matter the cost. They meet neighbors and work on getting the flat and store in order in their new home town.

When Xanthe gets sent to the past to right a wrong done, she makes a few friends who help along the way. She also learns a thing or two about life in the 1700’s. Becoming a kitchen maid just to be where she needs to be. It is while in her new employers house that she meets an architect of the times. They bond over old (new) architecture and eventually form a romance, unfortunately she isn’t to remain in that time period.

I urge everyone to give this new series a read. It is captivating and completely charming.

I loved this book and the characters in it. I'm sincerely hoping that there is a sequel to it. If you like time slip novels, a bit of romance and a good story then this book is for you.

This was a terrific story with characters full of depth and a nice cozy atmosphere. I love books that involve aspects of time travel, so this one sounded right up my alley, and it didn't disappoint. I'd definitely recommend it, and I'll be on the lookout for more from Paula Brackston.

If you are a fan of Diana Gabaldon or Susanna Kearsley, you will like this book. Time travel, history, a bit of romance, its all in this book. Xanthe is an excellent character and I look forward to the series continuing. The book seems to be a bit slow in spots but once it got rolling it was hard to put down. I recommend this book.