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Elisabeth travels back in time to save a man but both must outrun a fate worse than death in Pompeii. Elisabeth is finished with time travel. It’s much too dangerous and puts her family in peril. But all that changes when a man pleads with her to go back in time and save him. She initially refuses but when she gets home, she changes her mind. Flinging back in time, she expects to be in Scotland. She soon discovers she’s in Ancient Rome instead. Her mission is to rescue Aquarius, only it’s far more complicated than she first thought. He’s a slave in Rome, sentenced to die a public death in an arena. It’s tricky but she aids in his escape. On the run, they flee to safety, only to find themselves facing a sleeping giant ready to erupt in Pompeii. Can Elisabeth and her new love, Aquarius, escape a molten death?

The Sleeping Giant is a time-travel adventure not to be missed. From the beginning, the story intrigued me. Elisabeth is a complex character, even though she’s a teen. Her strengths lie in her wit and quick thinking under pressure. I liked her right away. The premise of time-traveling to Ancient Rome appealed to me right away. The historical accuracy was 100% which scored high points with this reader. The world-building is intricate, seemed plausible, and captured my imagination. The narration is both emotional and descriptive. The plot moves at a fast pace. The stakes were high and caused me to whip through the pages to see what would happen next. There’s a human element to this story that goes to the author’s storytelling ability. I found myself wondering what I would do in Elisabeth’s shoes. If you’re like me and love time travel through big historical events, pick up The Sleeping Giant. A wonderful fantasy adventure for teens and adults. Highly recommend!

Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it.

My Rating: 5 stars