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Til Time: The Sultan's Siege
After three years in Edinburgh, Imogen Blaine has returned to London. She expects that a lot of things will have changed among her old school friends, especially with her best friend, Ashton Sinclair. She has no idea how much.
Their reunion takes a turn when the two are abruptly transported to an unfamiliar place… and time. Faced with the mystery of their sudden time travel and a strange land eight centuries in the past, they find themselves in grave danger as the forces of two opposing worlds clash violently around them.
The only people they can rely on are each other. The Sultan's Siege awaits…
Their reunion takes a turn when the two are abruptly transported to an unfamiliar place… and time. Faced with the mystery of their sudden time travel and a strange land eight centuries in the past, they find themselves in grave danger as the forces of two opposing worlds clash violently around them.
The only people they can rely on are each other. The Sultan's Siege awaits…
147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 3, 2022
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August 2, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. Please note I know the author and this review does not reflect that.
The Sultan's Siege is a great little start to potentially great series. I will definitely be continuing. Even though it was short, I believe that was a good choice. It gave a good start with little bloat, jumping into the action and plot fairly quickly. Making it accessible for its intended age range. Even though it was fast paced, I found the beginning a little slow. That could very much be because I was not interested in the modern day plot and was itching for the time-travelling to begin.
Once the book did get going, I was hooked. I enjoy studying Persian history and I loved the fact that this book explored the Persian side of the Crusades. Even though this book is historical fiction, I do believe I learnt some new things. Somehow the author balanced detailed information and a progressing plot quite well. The book also seemed well researched.
The main characters were quite interesting, they complimented each other nicely. Ashton's vast historical and cultural knowledge was great, it did at times feel like it was what pushed the plot in the beginning, but became less as the book continued, allowing for the plot to answer the questions rather than be told. Imogen on the other hand, fit the fiery red-headed female archetype. Unlike a lot of other modern young adult books I have read, she was not what I expected. Yes, she had a lot of physical skill and determination but still felt fleshed out and every skill had a back story. Though I would have loved some training to explore some medieval battle training. I do understand the plot did not allow for that time, as it was during a siege, but I still would have loved to see it.
At the end of the day, I really enjoyed this book giving it 4 stars. I cannot wait for the next book, The Frankish Fille, as it explores a time and place I have studied more. This book is written for young adults but I believe is still quite entertaining for adults. I cannot wait to see what else Matthew Ryan has up his sleeves. A great first book.
The Sultan's Siege is a great little start to potentially great series. I will definitely be continuing. Even though it was short, I believe that was a good choice. It gave a good start with little bloat, jumping into the action and plot fairly quickly. Making it accessible for its intended age range. Even though it was fast paced, I found the beginning a little slow. That could very much be because I was not interested in the modern day plot and was itching for the time-travelling to begin.
Once the book did get going, I was hooked. I enjoy studying Persian history and I loved the fact that this book explored the Persian side of the Crusades. Even though this book is historical fiction, I do believe I learnt some new things. Somehow the author balanced detailed information and a progressing plot quite well. The book also seemed well researched.
The main characters were quite interesting, they complimented each other nicely. Ashton's vast historical and cultural knowledge was great, it did at times feel like it was what pushed the plot in the beginning, but became less as the book continued, allowing for the plot to answer the questions rather than be told. Imogen on the other hand, fit the fiery red-headed female archetype. Unlike a lot of other modern young adult books I have read, she was not what I expected. Yes, she had a lot of physical skill and determination but still felt fleshed out and every skill had a back story. Though I would have loved some training to explore some medieval battle training. I do understand the plot did not allow for that time, as it was during a siege, but I still would have loved to see it.
At the end of the day, I really enjoyed this book giving it 4 stars. I cannot wait for the next book, The Frankish Fille, as it explores a time and place I have studied more. This book is written for young adults but I believe is still quite entertaining for adults. I cannot wait to see what else Matthew Ryan has up his sleeves. A great first book.
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