I loved this book. The characters were described with such detail you could almost see them. The story between Xanthe and Liam was beautiful, as well as the friendships that were formed. Loved the character of Elizabeth and her special bond with Xanthe.

I received a complimentary copy of City of Time and Magic from NetGalley.  Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

I have loved every book in this series, and this one did not disappoint! I especially liked that Xanthe accepted the help of her friends: others who wished to assist in her greater calling. New elements of magic introduced in this novel open up a whole new world of opportunities for future books, for which I will be impatiently waiting. Elizabeth was an especially interesting addition to the storyline. Great book and also series!

I love all of Brackston's work, and this series is no exception. What was exceptionally exciting about this latest novel was the crossover with The Witch's Daughter and the appearance of Elizabeth as a main character. It makes it all the more enjoyable to know that Brackston's works all exist within the same world, and I'm hopeful that future novels in the series will allow us further peeks into the lives of Brackston's other characters.

Xanthe Westlake has a special ability to hear calls of people who need her help through items that were once theirs. To provide the help that is needed, Xanthe travels back in time to whenever the person’s need arose. With the ability to walk through time, Xanthe has to be prepared for the cultural, design, language and other difference that each time period has.

On her last trip back in time, she took her boyfriend Liam and he was kept behind by another spinner. Now answering a call, Xanthe hopes it takes her to the same time and place so that she can bring Liam home again. This time she takes her friend Harley to help her as she doesn’t know what she is going to have to face. With the help of her friends, both old and new, Xanthe will right a wrong and help those whose needs called to her. Each time there are questions, not only of who is calling her and what help they need, but what time will she be traveling back to….and more importantly, will she be able to return home again.

Paula Brackston is one of my favorite authors, I really do love most everything she writes. This is by far my favorite series of hers and I cannot get enough of Xanthe and her travels. If you have never read one of Paula Brackston’s books, you are missing out! If you have read her before and haven’t read this one yet, what are you waiting for? You’ll be hooked too!

Paula Brackston is the master of time travel novels and I adore going back and forth in time with Xanthe!
This is just a fabulous story!
I truly was caught up in the plot as we see Xanthe becoming more and more adept at time travel with the help of some very special items she finds at an estate sale!
I cannot wait for to see how she and Liam continue on with their lives together as the relationship is changing.
I am quite sure adventures will continue and I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series!!
Well done!!

This series of novels are great and this latest addition does not disappoint fans and readers alike. It’s extremely well written and the time traveling angle of the book is rich in historic detail. The characters themselves are well developed and relatable. The book itself would make a fantastic TV series or movie. The chapters all merge into one solid read with tons of action, mystery, romance and intrigue. A very well done book, highly recommend!!!!

As a devoted fan of the Found Things series, Paula has really outdone herself on this installment! Mistress Flyte, Erasmus Balmoral, and the Visionary Society will have you sipping tea and fanning yourself in dismay. I truly needed a victorian fainting couch! Remember to not keep your mouth open for too long dearest, when you discover the truth about Mr. William J. Morris.

I loved this book. , I got sucked in. The character development was fantastic and the between the two main characters was amazing. I could not put this book down.. I cannot wait for the next book!