Pages - 435
Published by Pan Macmillan in January 2013
Book kindly sent by publisher for an honest review.
The only things that gave me the strength to pull myself off that grassy spot and walk further from Holly were the images that flashed through my mind - Holly, sitting in that orientation, hiding the book in her lap with her name carefully written inside, her hair twirling around the pencil she was using to take notes. I had sat three rows behind her that day...today...and watched her the whole two hours.
Amazon Summary
Jackson Meyer has thrown himself into his role as an agent for Tempest, the
shadowy division of the CIA that handles all time-travel-related threats.
Despite his heartbreak at losing the love of his life, Jackson has proved
himself to be an excellent agent. However, all that changes when Holly—the girl
he altered history to save—re-enters his life. And when Eyewall, an opposing
division of the CIA, emerges, Jackson and his fellow agents find themselves
under attack and on the run. Jackson must decide between saving the love of his
life and the entire world . . .
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I was so looking forward to reading
this sequel. I really loved the first book Tempest last year as it gave a
refreshing YA spin on the time travel genre. Vortex takes the story to a whole
new level, and to be honest I found that rather confusing. The language and
descriptions were often quite technical and I felt it went a little over my
head. I just couldn’t get my head completely round the concept of full jumps,
half jumps and different worlds appearing with each jump. It actually felt like
a different series completely, as the book was such a change in style from the
first one.
The plot is fast paced and with lots
of information to be taken in, I found I struggled to enjoy it as much as the
first.
On reflection, I think this is a book
that needs to be read slowly. Not advisable for a book blogger on a mission.
The concepts need time to be digested. When read at a fast pace, you completely
lose the plot to the whole story. I kept thinking of the Matrix films where in
the first one I understood completely what was going on, but by the third I didn’t
have a clue. Tempest kind of hit me like that.
I can only imagine the third book will go completely over my head.
The fresh new characters were
interesting and really came alive in the book. Kendrick and Stewart really
stood out for me; especially as their very different relationships with Jackson
developed throughout the story. I also
loved the new developments and twists that occurred with the wellloved
characters from the first book. Holly’s transformation was amazing, although I
missed the love affair with Jackson that made the first book blossom so much.
This book would probably suit readers
who enjoy the Mission Impossible style thrillers.
Sounds like a read for Niece #2 but alas, easily confused by the mere thought of time travel, probably not for me.
ReplyDeleteShe might have a better grasp of it than I did. Went completely over my head.
DeleteI've had a review copy of this sitting on my TBR shelf for ages... should probably get round to reading it, but...
ReplyDeleteFeel a bit put off of it now? Sorry x
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