Passenger (Passenger Series, Vol. 1) by Alexandra Bracken

Passenger (Passenger Series, Vol. 1) (Passenger, #1)

by Alexandra Bracken

'GRABS YOU BY THE HEART FROM ITS OPENING NOTES AND DOESN'T LET GO UNTIL ITS KNOCKOUT, BLOCKBUSTER FINALE.'
-- Sarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series

In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows and loves. Pulled back through time to 1776 in the midst of a fierce sea battle, she has travelled not only miles, but years from home.

With the arrival of this unusual passenger on his ship, privateer Nicholas Carter has to confront a past that he can't escape and the powerful Ironwood family who won't let him go without a fight. Now the Ironwoods are searching for a stolen object of untold value; one they believe only Etta can find.

Together, Etta and Nicholas embark on a perilous journey across centuries and continents, piecing together clues left behind by an enigmatic traveller. But as they get closer to the truth of their search, and the deadly game the Ironwoods are playing, treacherous forces threaten to separate Etta from Nicholas, and her way home, forever.

The first book in this highly anticipated duology from the New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds trilogy.


MORE PRAISE:

'Aptly titled. I was truly transported through this novel, a willing passenger pulled through its pages alongside riveting, romantic characters and an immense world with no end in sight ... I can't wait to voyage through the next volume.' -- Victoria Aveyard, New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen

'An ambitious and exquisite symphony of adventure, romance, and dynamic characters, Passenger grabs you by the heart from its opening notes and doesn't let go until its knockout, blockbuster finale.' -Sarah J. Maas, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series.

Reviewed by Leigha on

3 of 5 stars

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A young woman fights to keep an ancient artifact from a tyrannical leader and falls in love with her companion.

Let me just tell it to you straight - I did not like this book because of the time travel. Ugh, I can't stand time travel! While the book explains in detail the mythology and principles of time travel, it made no sense to me.

However, this book was not necessarily bad. The characterization was great (and can we get a slow clap for a POC perspective?). While I enjoyed Etta, it was Nicholas that drew me into the story. A main reason I tolerated the time travel was watching his reaction to the social customs of each era. I do think the author did a remarkable job of historically reconstructing each setting, and I highly enjoyed the diversity of locations. The plot tended to drag in places, mostly to make room for developing the tepid romance.

tl;dr If you are a time-travel fan, you are going to love this novel showcasing unique settings, a great male protagonist, and an interesting plot twist.

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