I would like to thank Netgalley and Imbrifex Audio for providing this ALC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The Celtic Deception is the second book in the A Jump in Time series by Andrew Varga. This is a middle grade/YA historical fiction/fantasy audiobook about Dan and Sam, seventeen year olds who have inherited their father’s jobs as time jumpers. The audiobook is told from Dan’s POV. It is the responsibility of time jumpers to save history when something threatens it, and Victor Stahl was using his time jumping abilities to try to take over the world. The two met on an earlier time jump, and had become friends and maybe something more. In this story, they jumped back to the Celtic Island of Anglesey in 60 CE and had to perform a series of heroic actions in order to retain the timeline. This was entertaining and a history lesson all in one. I enjoyed Mark Sanderlin’s narration. It really brought Dan’s story to life and he definitely did justice to the voice of a seventeen year old boy, thrust into a role he wasn’t ready for. I think this series has a great deal of promise and will appeal to youths who have an interest in history and enjoy the fantasy aspects as well. It is an empowering story of teens vs evil adults trying to take over the world, which is a popular concept in middle grade and YA fiction. I really enjoyed this audiobook and recommend it for listeners who enjoy these genres.

Many thanks to Netgalley, Imbrifex Audio and the author, for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Celtic Deception is the second book in A jump in time series. In this book Dan is back in his time being a regular school kid waiting for another time glitch for him to jump to, so is his beat friend Sam. The book starts off a little time after the end of the last book. We have our main villain appearing and threatening Dan to stay out of his way and his wicked plans. And then voila the a glitch occurs that takes them both to 60 AD Wales, just before the Romans attack the Celts in the battle of Anglesey. They need to find the glitch, solve it and leave before the battle starts all while trying to find clues as to the real conspiracy is.

I enjoyed this one way more than book 1. The dialogues and structure was also much better. The supporting character however was kind of portrayed as, to be crass, stupid naive or stupid greedy people. I don't think all of the human society even in that era fits into just these 2 categories. I both read and listened to this book at the same time and it was fun and fast paced to do that. The narrator did the job extremely skillfully.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading more of Dan's adventures.

Yes! Yes! Yes!
Coming back to this little cutie of a student was a nice listening. I was waiting to see if the ''non-love-story'' was going to stay that way, and I was happy that it was going still that way. Sam is too good for him clearly, but at the same times... The fact that she was known from Victor made me question everything. Like what if... So yes, I want to continue the story. Dan is still a big mix of a spy and a warrior. The fact that he was jealous and then let a woman approche him was so teenager move.

The Celtic men and women were so funny. I feel like I could have a book only on there life. Even if I know that there is not much about them to do an other full book. When I was thinking that they were trap and then everything went south and came back, and then again, well those emotion were real.

Victor is one of the mysterious vilain that you don't know for sure how much he can win? But at the same times don't know if you should be interested in him. Like... the universe is better then the main storyline. I could be transport in every period with Dan and Sam.

Daniel and Sam are thrown headfirst into another time jump and once again have to race to fix history before it is rewritten forever. This time they land in ancient Britain, just in time for a brutal battle between the Celts and the Romans.

I love Andrew Varga's detailed research about the time period Dan and Sam are in. It's a fun exciting read and I really enjoyed the setting and time period. I also enjoy the way that Dan and Sam really become part of the time period they are in, making friends, helping out as much as they can without changing time. Their growing friendship is also very sweet. There were a few scenes with nudity that I felt were a little inappropriate for younger readers but otherwise I really enjoyed the book.

My son and I listened to the first book on audible and loved it. We started listening to the second book and we are just as in love. I love how it's based on real historical events and teaches kids about these lesser known events. My son just loves the time we spend together listening.

The stories are very well written. The added chapter that talk about the actual historical event adds more to the story itself. Highly recommend!!

I thought the first book in this series was good but this second is even better. New elements of the jumps in time are used and it adds a new layer to this series and I’m so excited to see where it goes next in book three.

This is an interesting premise, and I enjoyed the time travel elements of it. I also enjoy the overarching conspiracy that is being set up.
That said, the romance fell flat for me and I wasn't super into the main character, but I think I'm not really the audience, so that makes sense. Overall a decent read, would recommend to fans of Celtic or Time Travel stories, especially younger YA readers. It does contain sexual harassment from a step father, vague depictions of rape and torture in the aftermath of battle, and domestic abuse that is mainly verbal.

The Celtic Deception is the second installment from Andrew Varga's A Jump in Time. It was a great addition to the series that I love. Five stars.

The Celtic Deception is book two of a series about a young time traveler, Dan Renfrew, he comes from a long line of time travelers that seek to make right any errors in the timeline of history. Dan only discovers he’s a time traveler after his dad is brutally attacked in the first book. In book two Dan and his friend Sam travel back in time to the times of the Celtics. Unlike the previous book where the two had to search for the thing causing a historical anomaly this time a fellow time traveler reveals why he brought them to the time period. While in this time period they endure a lot of hardship from going to war, being betrayed and enslaved. Friendships are formed as well. Loved the second book as much as the first. Enjoyed the character development of Dan and Sam as well as the further details about the sinister time traveler Victor Stahl.

Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.

I enjoyed this one as much as I did the first one! It has been a fun series to read so far and I look forward to seeing what comes next. The narrator is perfect for this as well.

Thank to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great continuation of this series. There was a lot of action and I like the relationship/friendship that is building between Dan and Sam. The history and culture that is shown and discussed in the book is so wonderful and I love this time period. I look forward to the next book and want to learn more about Victor’s plot in the next book.

This was the second book in A Jump in Time series. I appreciated that even though I had not read the first book, enough information was sprinkled throughout that I didn't feel confused.
My heart went to the main character at the beginning with his unrequited love for Sam and wanting to save the people from the Romans, but no one would listen to him.
The idea that showing people of the past anything from the future (like constructing advanced weapons) would cause a ripple in time & bring serious consequences was a cool concept that really added to this story for me.

All in all, I enjoyed it and really liked the characters!

Thank you, Netgalley, for the advanced copy!

This is the second book in the ‘A Jump in Time’ series and can be read as a standalone, And was what I did, though I recommend reading book one first. I have to read it as well. The author has a way of giving historical facts and making it interesting and entertaining. I think is a perfect read for teens and adults. I’d say it’s a mix of historical facts & fiction, mystery, time travel, with a bit of romance thrown in, lots of adventure. I HIGHLY recommend!! I really can’t wait for the next book in this series

This is the second Andrew Varga book I've read and was just as enjoyable as the first! If not a little more so, perhaps.
Teenage time jumpers Dan and Sam arrive in Roman Britain, on Anglesey, just as the Romans are poised to destroy the druids who occupy the island.
The Celtic Deception is a clever concept for a story, with lots of intrigue and adventure to draw in the YA reader. Varga's writing style will entice the reader in and grip them to the very end.
Highly recommended

This is the second book in the Jump in Time series, I recommended that you read the series in order to fully understand the storyline.. The series revolves around Daniel, a descendant of time jumpers, whose purpose is to travel back in time to fix anomalies that could alter history. Once Dan has successfully traveled to the past, he must remain there until he repairs the past.

The first book tells the story of how Daniel's father passed on the responsibility of time jumping to him before he was attacked. He was then transported to 1066 when the Vikings were attacking England, and the Norman army was preparing to attack the south. Dan struggles to keep the past on the correct path while a group of malicious time jumpers determined to change past events impede him.

In book 2, The Celtic Deception, Daniel and Sam jump to 60 AD Wales to fix things. The Celts were in the midst of escaping the Roman army committed to destroying their way of life. As Daniel fights for his life, he accidentally creates a new glitch in time. Sam searches for the original glitch in hopes of fixing the unintended consequences. Both young men wonder if they will ever see their own time again.

The bad guy in this series is Victor Stahl. He demands that Daniel and Sam pledge their fidelity to him or surrender their jump sticks. A stranded time jumper created the initial glitch in time.

Daniel and Sam have great chemistry that is entertaining and engaging. The first book ended abruptly, leaving readers with unanswered questions. The same thread continues in book 2, creating continuity throughout the series. The plot is a mixture of historical fact and fiction, making it a perfect blend of history and sci-fi. With each book, the stakes get higher, and readers are left wondering what will happen next.

As for the audiobook itself, I thought it was a fun listen, and Mark Sanderlin did an excellent job reading the story.

This is the second book in the A Jump in Time series. The first book, The Last Saxon King is one of my favorite books of this year. Now I can’t say that. I just have to say this series is one of my favorites this year because The Celtic Deception is an absolute masterpiece and A Jump in Time is quickly becoming one of my favorite series of all time. If I had a Time Machine one of my first stops in the future would be the date the next book comes out.

This is not a stand-alone, you should read The Last Saxon King before this book. In book one, you find out who and what time jumpers are, you meet the villain, Victor Stahl, and find out part of his plan.

We again follow our main character Dan. At the end of the first book Dan’s father was in the hospital after being stabbed by Stahl. Dan wants revenge but he has to play it smart and figure out what Stahl has planned. Luckily Sam, Dan’s time jumper friend he met in the first book is back. Sam was my favorite character in book one and that continues in book two. She is such a strong character and I love the friendship between her and Dan.

Once you read the book you will understand this and I bet some of you will do this too. At the end of the book when Dan learns if he is making a difference, I audibly cheered.

This is a perfect sequel. Great characters continue to develop and get stronger, an interesting plot gets even more interesting, and it perfectly sets up the next book.

You are doing yourself a disservice if you do not check out this series.

I was excited to receive an audiobook version of Andrew Varga’s The Celtic Deception. The first book in this series was so much fun that I actually looked forward to reading the second book. It did not disappoint.

The Celtic Deception is full of exciting adventures and fascinating history. The main characters, Dan and Sam, are relatable and enjoyable to follow, and the villains are despicably villainous enough to provoke boos and hisses (if this were a pantomime). Although this book provides some pretty great historical insights, I feel its main objective is to entertain, and it does a great job at that. If you enjoy history, adventure, and time travel, this book is for you.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Teens who enjoyed the Time Warp Trio series as kids will love this second book in Andrew Varga's new time travel series, A Jump in Time. In the first book, Dan's father is viscously attacked and Dan unknowingly transports himself back to 1066, trying to reset the course of history and save the future.

In this new book, Sam, whom he met during his first time jump, is once again to around to help him unravel the mystery of what went wrong and how to fix it. This time the two are on the Celtic island of Anglesey trying to help the Druids and Celts stave off a Roman invasion. In addition to dealing with bloodthirsty Celts and Romans who want to enslave them, the two must also watch out for and try to fend off enemy time jumpers, all while setting time right but not accidentally changing something that will affect the future.

As if living and fighting in the past aren't big enough challenges, Dan and Sam both have difficulties to face in the present. They are both still in high school. Dan's dad is still in the hospital and Sam's home life is a bit of a train wreck.

Recommended for those who enjoy fantasy, adventure, and historical fiction. Mark Sanderlin, narrator of a number of YA and tween books, convinces is he is Dan, telling the story. This one's fun.

This is another fabulous history story. This author’s writing makes history come alive and as I was listening to the excellent narrative, i felt like i was a witness as history played before me! The details are so well described and the story so well written that my imagination is totally immersed in the culture, characters and places that are portrayed!

I loved the first book and this one might be even better! This story is full of adventure, history, time travel, mystery and so much more. Such a fun read! Hard to put down! Ready for the next book please!!

The history in this book is so fun to read, it is so ancient that I knew very little about it until now.

The way the story and characters are developed in this book help you experience so many emotions - sadness, humor, suspense, regret, fear, celebration and hope. The main characters are young adults that are easy to relate to. I love the way the characters share what they are thinking and then say something totally different, because what they are feeling is an unacceptable response. You learn so much about them thru their thoughts. They think things that all of us have thought, whether young or old.

The action in the book is a fast paced and unpredictable. There is an epilogue that gently ends the book and sets you up for the next book.

The narrator did a good job bringing the story to life.