City of Time and Magic

What a treat to be drawn in to visit with old friends—-Xanthe, Liam, Harley, Flora! One could read this as a stand alone. But I think it is much richer if you read all the volumes in order, so that you know how Xanthe became a Spinner of Time, and what that means. The story——a voyage into Victorian England—-was, by turns, delightful and tragic, but always full of good company. New characters were as charming and engaging as the ones I already knew; with the exception of the bad guys, who really were quite bad (not badly written, just genuine evildoers). These volumes by Paula Brackston deserve the highest praise I can give: I look forward to reading them again (and maybe even again).

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.

I love this series!

The characters are superb - so realistic. Brackston is great at description, particularly in the past time periods. I could smell the streets of London and imagine the sounds and sights as I read.

Each book in this series builds on the last and I can't wait to read the next one. If you like time travel and mystery this series is a must-read.

Thanks Netgalley for the ARC.

I'll be honest before I got approved of the ARC I went back and looked into the first installment of this series to learn more on what it's about! I'm glad I started the first one because there were some questions left unanswered and City of Time and Magic filled them in nicely! I adore all the characters and Paula Brackston's writing!

Totally fascinating, I simply could not put City of Time and Magic down. I wondered, before I started reading if this book would be as riveting as the first three books. It definitely did not disappoint. I find the whole time travel part captivating!

I absolutely loved this adventure through time! Until now, I’ve only known Xanthe’s stories (which honestly just keep getting better and better), but now that I’ve discovered this is a crossover book, I’m off to read Brackston’s Witch’s Daughter series. It does make the book mourning period after an amazing read a tiny bit easier. There were some unexpected losses in this book that struck me harder than I thought they would, but the story as a whole was poignant and so beautifully done. Brackston’s careful attention to detail makes you feel like you’re deeply ensconced in the past along with Xanthe and her friends. And THREE singing items? I can’t even imagine where Xanthe will go next. I’m definitely following her.

Paula Brackston is an auto - read author for me and this her latest didn't disappoint! Another expertly woven story that kept me turning the pages.