I finished this book and I still have no idea what I read. I am so confused...about everything...I was hoping that by the end things would have been more explained but it was just a mess in my brain. Unfortunately, besides not really having any idea what was going on I found the story hard to follow, it jumped around in timeline/memories or even realities at one point and it was not a smooth transition between the them. I did read an ARC of this book so I am hopeful that there was a good edit between this version and the final published one. 2.5 stars rounded to 3

I’ve really been into historical fiction lately and this has to be my top book in the genre. It was filled with action, twist and turns, and such lovable characters. The authors writing was amazing!!!! It made me feel as though I was apart of the book and I could visualize everything so vividly.

This was a very interesting book and loved the description of Cable Girls meets Peaky Blinders meets Titanic! This was different but in a good way. Loved the historical aspect of it, the storyline was entertaining and it was very easy to read but had the depth to keep it interesting.

Well written, with a great setting and quirky characters which I liked. Easy and entertaining, q quick read and something different which is always goo. I really enjoyed it.

Thank you NetGalley and Hypothesis Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

I was intrigued with this book because I’m a historical fiction kinda gal!
It was a light, easy read. I was entertained but not overwhelmed.
I’ll definitely check this author out again.

This is unlike anything I’ve ever read before. This historical fantasy grabbed my attention when describing itself as a Peaky Blinder meets Titanic. Say less and give me 14 more. It was a quick read that kept my attention throughout. I can’t wait to read more by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Stephanie Hansen for the opportunity to read this ARC!

I really enjoyed "Armored Hours", by Stephanie Hansen. The setting and story were great. I found it to be a fun quick read. I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author.

I was really really interested in the premise of this book! The setting and the characters, as well as the concept of Cable Girls meets Peaky Blinders sounded fantastic.

Overall, the book is good. It is a relatively fast read. Despite this, for me it felt like something was lacking. The first part of the story is a bit hard to follow before things begin to pick up steam. I often found myself having to go back a few pages to re-read something in order for what was going on to make sense.

Perhaps the rating is due to me wanting more of the magical realism element. With this book being on the shorter side, I feel like there would have been room to explore a little more. Maybe this is coming in Book 2? I hope so.

The characters are well written and the concept is interesting. I just wish that the author could have gone into their world a bit more!

A quick read that needed to be fleshed out more. The characters were interesting and offered a neat story of love, feminism, and a fantastic dash of magic.
The first third of the story was so jumbled it was hard to follow, but eventually it found its stride. Once you get past all the explanations of who everyone is and start to get a rhythm for the timeline, it is a clever tale.

Side note: some reviews are suggesting this is set in Paris, but my understanding is that it is set in Kansas City (thus "Paris of the Plains").

Armored Hours is an enthralling journey set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris of the Plains, where the glitz of the Jazz Age collides with the shadowy undercurrents of power and rebellion. This novel masterfully intertwines historical fiction with whispers of magical realism, creating a world as mesmerizing as it is dangerous. Fans of historical fiction laced with mystery and complex, compelling characters will find themselves captivated. The pacing keeps you on edge, and the subtle hints of romance are perfectly balanced with themes of sacrifice and rebellion. Armored Hours is a must-read for those who appreciate stories where every moment feels both fleeting and significant.

I liked this! It's a new type of fantasy world and it's a really interesting plot. The characters are well developed enough that you are interested in them as well as what's going on.

I've never read anything quite like this. At times I was left wondering what I was reading but the overall experience was a good one.

Part historical, part fantasy and it has a lot of intrigue to carry through the book. I felt a little lost at times but I think overall it's an interesting story with a lot of uniqueness while maintaining great character development and historical accuracy.

This was a strong start to the Reincarnated Souls series, it was a strong start to this series and was able to create a interesting world. The plot was everything that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall concept. I thought Stephanie Hansen had a great writing style and was able to create interesting characters and glad I got to read this. It had that element of a historical romance and worked overall.

Such a good book to read on a rainy cosy evening... loved every single second of this book. I rated it 4 stars and would love to read more books by Stephanie Hansen.

Part historical fiction, part fantasy, part mystery, part romance gave en experience I didn’t expect.
A very good read.