2.5/5 stars. To be released June 2022.

I was drawn to this book due to its setting - Scotland. Scotland is one of my favorite places in the world so I naturally wanted to pick this up. The book gives off Outlander feels as one of the character is transported to the future. The author implements a lot of Scottish and Celtic mythology and legend into this novel. I read about 75% of this book and then ended up skimming the rest. It was interesting, but not interesting enough to keep me engaged. The pacing and writing was okay, but I felt no clear connection to the characters or the relationship the two main characters developed. It was a interesting concept, but unfortunately that was not enough to keep my interest sparked.

Breaking time is perfect for fans of Outlander or for readers enjoying historical fiction, romance, fantasy. I enjoy the plot, world building and character development.

Breaking Time is a magical fantasy novel with time travel and beautiful descriptions of Scottish lands and old beliefs. Klara is a teenager who has decided not to go to college but afraid to tell her dad, had her mother pass away and moved back to Scotland all the the last year. She finally leaves the house only to think she hit someone with her car! Enter Callum by way of time traveling and the nasty magical beasts that are chasing them. This is a quick read with a little romance thrown in.

The historical locations visited within the novel created excellent landmarks providing insight into Scottish folklore. The writing style focused primarily on the emotions and physical interactions of the characters. In the process, the potential to explore in-depth world-building utilizing the scenery and locations was lost. Often long distances were traveled without context for sake of transition to the next plotline creating an indistinguishable timeline in a limited time frame.

A light read perfect for Young Adult readers who are new to the genre of romance.

Thank you Inkyard Press for providing me with an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.