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Whisper Falls #2
A Whisper in Time
I have never been useless in my life.
Rescued from a life of servitude by the boy she loves, Susanna Marsh escapes across two centuries, only to be plunged into a world she's ill-prepared to face. Unable to work or go to school, Susanna finds herself dependent on others to survive.
Immersed in the fun and demands of his senior year of high school, Mark Lewis longs to share his world with the girl who's captured his heart. But first he must tackle government bureaucracy to prove Susanna's identity.
Overwhelmed by her new home, Susanna seeks refuge in history and in news of the people she left behind. But when she learns that danger stalks her sister, Susanna must weigh whether to risk her own future in order to save Phoebe's happiness.
Rescued from a life of servitude by the boy she loves, Susanna Marsh escapes across two centuries, only to be plunged into a world she's ill-prepared to face. Unable to work or go to school, Susanna finds herself dependent on others to survive.
Immersed in the fun and demands of his senior year of high school, Mark Lewis longs to share his world with the girl who's captured his heart. But first he must tackle government bureaucracy to prove Susanna's identity.
Overwhelmed by her new home, Susanna seeks refuge in history and in news of the people she left behind. But when she learns that danger stalks her sister, Susanna must weigh whether to risk her own future in order to save Phoebe's happiness.
360 pages, Paperback
First published April 8, 2014
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Elizabeth Langston
16 books197 followersElizabeth Langston lives in North Carolina, midway between the beach and the mountains. When she's not writing stories, she likes to stream mysteries, travel to faraway places, or curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee.
Elizabeth writes historical/ women's fiction and YA magical realism. As Julia Day, she has also written contemporary romance.
Elizabeth writes historical/ women's fiction and YA magical realism. As Julia Day, she has also written contemporary romance.
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May 20, 2014
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Time travel series, and fish out of water fitting into a different time period, are probably my least favorite urban fantasy tropes. However, I am enjoying this series and the author does an excellent job of portraying two people with very different upbringings. As well, neither character is black or white, they experience difficulties bridging the gaps, make mistakes, and learn more about each other.
Story: Susanna is adjusting to life in the modern century. She grapples with the guilt of being a burden on the Lewis family and also not being there to help her family. Modern city noise, crowds, and feel daunt her and she finds herself at home most of the time. Mark, meanwhile, is doing everything he can to get desperately needed IDs for her so she can get a job and be self sufficient. But when Susanna starts researching more about Raleigh and her family, she will be pulled back into the Federal-era past and risk both her and Mark's lives in the process.
Most of the book is about current era and not about the travel back to Phoebe in the past. While the first book was about the mores and life of the Federal period of America, this book is an exploration of relationships. Mark and Susanna, their relationship with Mark's parents and grandparents, friends' complicated relationships, and of course Susanna's with her disconnected past and Phoebe. The book is also about choices - and the complications and repercussions, unintended or recognized, that happen as a result. If Susanna goes back to Phoebe, will she save her sister at the harm of another? If Mark devotes his time to Susanna, what will happen with the biking he has trained so hard for? If friends/Mark's sister stay with their relationships, will that choice cause them more harm than good?
The characters are especially well drawn. Susanna maintains her 1700s strength and maturity. Mark talks very much like a modern boy, sounding younger in comparison but appropriately so. But it's not all wine and roses - both have to continually work at understanding each other and not get frustrated. Susanna and Mark are good people and we can understand why they are drawn to each other. Other characters, Mark's friends at school and his sister, also have very complicated relationships that were interesting to read. Each was very different and each was dealt with differently.
Whisper in Time is not a perfect book. Some characters were completely unneeded (e.g., Gabrielle was there mostly to make a point about different type of relationships, rather than add to the story) and otherwise smart Susanna did make the classic YA "run into danger without help so you have to be saved" mistake. But those are minor quibbles for me.
In all, I am enjoying the series. A surprise since I don't read contemporary YA or time travel stories normally.
Reviewed from an ARC.
December 24, 2018
23/06/15 I received this book and the first one in the series for free through Goodreads First Reads. Finally won a giveaway! :D
As soon as I can, I'm going to read and review them :)
24/07/15 Read it and I must say that I liked the first one a little bit more than this one but still it was a good book. It was nice that the author showed the reality of their situation (that in 21st century Susanna doesn't exist so she doesn't have an ID, birth certificate etc).
As soon as I can, I'm going to read and review them :)
24/07/15 Read it and I must say that I liked the first one a little bit more than this one but still it was a good book. It was nice that the author showed the reality of their situation (that in 21st century Susanna doesn't exist so she doesn't have an ID, birth certificate etc).
April 19, 2014
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I'm sorry folks, I tried, but I am done with the Whisper Falls series. I was willing to overlook my concerns after book one, but book two, A Whisper in Time, gives me little hope for book three so I am opting out here and now.
Like book one, the narrative is remarkably lopsided. Susanna and her younger sister, Phoebe, are hugely sympathetic characters, but Langston's leading man, for the second time, falls short of the competition. His story arc isn't remotely comparable to Susanna's and the disparity in their maturity levels undermine the authenticity of the relationship they share.
Another problem I have? Consistency. Langston follows up with Susanna's mother, but doesn't reference Mr. Shaw, the fiancé she was about to marry at the conclusion of book one. I'm pretty sure Mrs. Lewis is bipolar as her character is drastically transformed. Langston even reimagined the parameters of traversing the space time continuum in ways that actually contradict the first novel. This is a follow-up, there is an obligation to build on the established foundation and Langston's decision to veer off course made her story very difficult to swallow.
My tolerance was tested further by the wealth superfluous plot points. Gabrielle Stone was an entirely unnecessary addition to the cast. Whatever is going on with her boyfriend is never really explained, but the same could be said of Marissa's relationship woes one shouldn't be surprised by the lack of clarity. No one seems to care that Mark has lost interest in competitive biking which is odd since his training was so dominantly portrayed in Langston's debut and don't get me started on Susanna's quest for contemporary identification.
Not for me and not something I'd recommend readers in any age bracket.
I'm sorry folks, I tried, but I am done with the Whisper Falls series. I was willing to overlook my concerns after book one, but book two, A Whisper in Time, gives me little hope for book three so I am opting out here and now.
Like book one, the narrative is remarkably lopsided. Susanna and her younger sister, Phoebe, are hugely sympathetic characters, but Langston's leading man, for the second time, falls short of the competition. His story arc isn't remotely comparable to Susanna's and the disparity in their maturity levels undermine the authenticity of the relationship they share.
Another problem I have? Consistency. Langston follows up with Susanna's mother, but doesn't reference Mr. Shaw, the fiancé she was about to marry at the conclusion of book one. I'm pretty sure Mrs. Lewis is bipolar as her character is drastically transformed. Langston even reimagined the parameters of traversing the space time continuum in ways that actually contradict the first novel. This is a follow-up, there is an obligation to build on the established foundation and Langston's decision to veer off course made her story very difficult to swallow.
My tolerance was tested further by the wealth superfluous plot points. Gabrielle Stone was an entirely unnecessary addition to the cast. Whatever is going on with her boyfriend is never really explained, but the same could be said of Marissa's relationship woes one shouldn't be surprised by the lack of clarity. No one seems to care that Mark has lost interest in competitive biking which is odd since his training was so dominantly portrayed in Langston's debut and don't get me started on Susanna's quest for contemporary identification.
Not for me and not something I'd recommend readers in any age bracket.
July 17, 2015
This was a YA book I picked up from Netgalley. First of all, I will say that it would have benefited me better to have read the first book in the series. I did feel like I was missing a big chunk of Susanna and Mark because I didn't. However, when looking at this as a stand alone book, I had some things I enjoyed. I really did enjoy Susanna as a character for the most part. I did find myself annoyed at times with her stubbornness, but otherwise she was an interesting individual. Mark I had a little more trouble relating to. I did like the switch of the normal time traveling motif gender wise. Usually time traveling books (in YA especially) are of a modern girl going back in time, not the other way around. That was a refreshing viewpoint in this book. Also, I liked that there was a great deal of interaction with Mark's parents. Normally in a teen book, parents are sort of this afterthought. I found it much more realistic that Mark's parents were involved not only with the day to day life but also the bigger decisions. I found though that the dueling voices between Mark and Susanna were sometimes confusing. I also found the ending a bit abrupt. It seemed like a couple of the loose ends got tied up without actually getting tied up. Overall, the book was fairly interesting, but not one I would read again.
January 5, 2019
I re-read this book again, and still very much enjoyed it. Elizabeth Langston obviously did her research to get the historical information accurate, but the story is very readable. The topics she addresses in this second book cover relationships, of course, but also the difficulties of establishing identity when you have no records. You might think this is no longer relevant in today's society, but recently during a discussion of voter ID requirements, two of my friends told me they had relatives who could not vote because they couldn't get a driver's license? Why? Because they were born at home, there was no birth certificate, and the church where they were baptized had burned down, destroying all records.
I look forward to reading the next book in the series and discovering what new challenges await Susanna and Mark!
I look forward to reading the next book in the series and discovering what new challenges await Susanna and Mark!
May 1, 2020
Still sucked into this romance story - BUT the historical aspect of it is soooo good and why I find myself reading a love story. :) If you’re like me and don’t typically read love stories, but you live historical pieces and excitement, I strongly encourage you to check out the whisper series. On to the next and final book!!
December 5, 2017
It's a good sequel to "Whisper Falls", and good to learn about what happened to Susana after what happened to her in "Whisper Falls". Although the story was a little drawn out and slow at times, it was still good.
March 6, 2019
Prikupna zgodovinska drama. Še od Outlanderja imam zelo rada tematiko potovanja skozi čas, vendar je Outlander neprimerno boljša knjiga. Nekateri deli slonijo na zgodovinskih dejstvih in so s tega vidika zelo zanimivi, kot recimo status mladih žensk v 18. stoletju. Prijetno.
December 7, 2021
Continuing on from where Book 1 left off, this one wasn't quite as engaging, but it did feel real. Most time travel books tend to ignore the issues faced by the displaced person, but this story addresses those issues.
April 23, 2014
Whisper in Time is the second book in Elizabeth’s series. In order to truly appreciate what takes place in this story, you will need to have read Whisper Falls, which I highly recommend you do! Right now… Really. You’ll love it. Here is my review for that masterpiece: http://dstyves.wordpress.com/2013/11/...
I warn that there may be some spoilers in this review for Whisper Falls, which is why I recommend not reading this review before having read that book.
I was slightly worried about Elizabeth matching the epicness of her first novel. To continue where she left off was going to be difficult. There were so many things that needed to be addressed, and I feared that certain concerns might be overlooked or ignored. However, Elizabeth left me delightfully surprised and slightly ashamed for doubting her awesomeness.
Elizabeth got to the meat and potatoes I was hoping for with this continuation of Mark and Susanna’s story. She addressed everything! She got into the details of getting identification for someone who simply doesn’t exist and the complications of not existing. I found those details so interesting and they enriched the story. The effects of time travel were given serious attention and the dangers of messing with the past were shown. What’s even better, is the main characters learned from their mistakes instead of continuing to make them. Susanna’s upbringing, abuse, and morals were expanded upon and thrown against modern ideas, which leads me into my next point:)
The interaction between Mark and Susanna was incredible. I applaud Elizabeth for how she portrayed the hardships both characters had to face. Mark was so patient with Susanna and stood by her through everything. He messed up a few times, but, come on, he is a seventeen year old boy after all. He wouldn’t be real if he didn’t make a few mistakes. Susanna was amazing. Her strength and acceptance of modern ways was astounding. I think the character development in Susanna was my favorite aspect of this book. She started out doubting so many things and not wanting to be part of the modern world she found herself in, but she grew and became an even more interesting character by the end of the book.
There is only one thing I didn’t absolutely love. In my opinion, there was a little too much of Phoebe. I understand that Elizabeth used Phoebe as a catalyst for Mark and Susanna’s relationship, and it was very well done. But I felt that there shouldn’t have been so much of Phoebe’s POV. I might just feel that way because I love Mark and Susanna so much and wanted more of them, though…
Waiting until the next book in this series is proving painful for me. And..misery loves company. So, join me by reading these wonderful books.
I warn that there may be some spoilers in this review for Whisper Falls, which is why I recommend not reading this review before having read that book.
I was slightly worried about Elizabeth matching the epicness of her first novel. To continue where she left off was going to be difficult. There were so many things that needed to be addressed, and I feared that certain concerns might be overlooked or ignored. However, Elizabeth left me delightfully surprised and slightly ashamed for doubting her awesomeness.
Elizabeth got to the meat and potatoes I was hoping for with this continuation of Mark and Susanna’s story. She addressed everything! She got into the details of getting identification for someone who simply doesn’t exist and the complications of not existing. I found those details so interesting and they enriched the story. The effects of time travel were given serious attention and the dangers of messing with the past were shown. What’s even better, is the main characters learned from their mistakes instead of continuing to make them. Susanna’s upbringing, abuse, and morals were expanded upon and thrown against modern ideas, which leads me into my next point:)
The interaction between Mark and Susanna was incredible. I applaud Elizabeth for how she portrayed the hardships both characters had to face. Mark was so patient with Susanna and stood by her through everything. He messed up a few times, but, come on, he is a seventeen year old boy after all. He wouldn’t be real if he didn’t make a few mistakes. Susanna was amazing. Her strength and acceptance of modern ways was astounding. I think the character development in Susanna was my favorite aspect of this book. She started out doubting so many things and not wanting to be part of the modern world she found herself in, but she grew and became an even more interesting character by the end of the book.
There is only one thing I didn’t absolutely love. In my opinion, there was a little too much of Phoebe. I understand that Elizabeth used Phoebe as a catalyst for Mark and Susanna’s relationship, and it was very well done. But I felt that there shouldn’t have been so much of Phoebe’s POV. I might just feel that way because I love Mark and Susanna so much and wanted more of them, though…
Waiting until the next book in this series is proving painful for me. And..misery loves company. So, join me by reading these wonderful books.
April 12, 2014
A deep, emotional, and absolutely lovely read, A Whisper in Time was just brilliant! I loved book 1 in this series, so I had high expectations for this book. And, I'm happy to say that it didn't disappoint. I. Loved. This. Book. It was pure perfection.
I just love the author's writing style. She has a way of creating a whole atmosphere that totally drew me in. It kept me totally absorbed in the world of the characters. And, I really appreciated that she made things realistic. Moving to a new century would come with a lot of struggles for Susanna, and that was realistically depicted. From the court process of establishing a legal identity, to just getting used to the new world, the story was portrayed with a delightful realism, with a touch of magic. I have to say, it was brilliantly done.
I already liked Susanna from book 1, and I like her still in book 2. She is really strong-willed and fiercely loyal to those she loved. Despite her past, or perhaps because of it, she refused to stand down when it came to what she believed was right. And, she was just so kind-hearted and truly likable. I thought she was wonderful.
Mark was just as adorable in this book. He was determined to help Susanna, whether it was in helping her lean how to navigate the 21st century, or going back to the 18th century to ensure her sister's welfare. He was amazing and I totally adored him.
The romance was so very sweet. Susanna and Mark are the perfect couple. I loved how they were so devoted to each other and never faltered in their feelings, even when things got tough. I just love them together. They were a lovely couple.
The plot was fast paced and I was hooked the entire way through. As I said before, the entire world of the book had me completely drawn in and I just couldn't put this book down. I loved the story and the ending was delightful. I can't wait to read the third (and, I believe, the final) book in this series. I excited to see how things turn out for these lovely characters.
A Whisper in Time was a magnificent YA romance. I completely and totally loved this book. From the wonderful characters, to the riveting story, this book was just brilliant. Fans of book 1, you will love book 2. And, YA lovers, this is definitely a series you don't want to miss.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
I just love the author's writing style. She has a way of creating a whole atmosphere that totally drew me in. It kept me totally absorbed in the world of the characters. And, I really appreciated that she made things realistic. Moving to a new century would come with a lot of struggles for Susanna, and that was realistically depicted. From the court process of establishing a legal identity, to just getting used to the new world, the story was portrayed with a delightful realism, with a touch of magic. I have to say, it was brilliantly done.
I already liked Susanna from book 1, and I like her still in book 2. She is really strong-willed and fiercely loyal to those she loved. Despite her past, or perhaps because of it, she refused to stand down when it came to what she believed was right. And, she was just so kind-hearted and truly likable. I thought she was wonderful.
Mark was just as adorable in this book. He was determined to help Susanna, whether it was in helping her lean how to navigate the 21st century, or going back to the 18th century to ensure her sister's welfare. He was amazing and I totally adored him.
The romance was so very sweet. Susanna and Mark are the perfect couple. I loved how they were so devoted to each other and never faltered in their feelings, even when things got tough. I just love them together. They were a lovely couple.
The plot was fast paced and I was hooked the entire way through. As I said before, the entire world of the book had me completely drawn in and I just couldn't put this book down. I loved the story and the ending was delightful. I can't wait to read the third (and, I believe, the final) book in this series. I excited to see how things turn out for these lovely characters.
A Whisper in Time was a magnificent YA romance. I completely and totally loved this book. From the wonderful characters, to the riveting story, this book was just brilliant. Fans of book 1, you will love book 2. And, YA lovers, this is definitely a series you don't want to miss.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
April 29, 2014
3.75 Stars!
An enjoyable read! The ending was a disappointment for me, but I enjoyed the entire story for the most part. Susanna is lovable as always, though a bit more frustrating now that she's in a setting where she's more freedom to express her feelings and act on her actions (for better or worse is up for you to decide). Mark is also as lovable with his sweet devotion to Susanna, but it too can be overwhelming. Mark and Susanna's relationship certainly isn't stagnant so be prepared for the ups and downs they constantly go through.
The big disappointment for me was, as I said, the ending. It's not the ending itself, but rather where it ended. It felt too abrupt and random to be a good ending spot for a novel IMO. I mean I guess I can see why it'd be chosen to be an ending, but I think the ending could have left off at a more resolved spot.
My verdict: Read it. If you read the first one and enjoyed it, you'll most likely like this one. The only thing might deter you are the semi-big changes in character for Mark and Susanna, but I personally don't think it's drastically to the point where you can't bear to read them anymore. That being said, I'm absolutely anxious to see what happens next in this story!
An enjoyable read! The ending was a disappointment for me, but I enjoyed the entire story for the most part. Susanna is lovable as always, though a bit more frustrating now that she's in a setting where she's more freedom to express her feelings and act on her actions (for better or worse is up for you to decide). Mark is also as lovable with his sweet devotion to Susanna, but it too can be overwhelming. Mark and Susanna's relationship certainly isn't stagnant so be prepared for the ups and downs they constantly go through.
The big disappointment for me was, as I said, the ending. It's not the ending itself, but rather where it ended. It felt too abrupt and random to be a good ending spot for a novel IMO. I mean I guess I can see why it'd be chosen to be an ending, but I think the ending could have left off at a more resolved spot.
My verdict: Read it. If you read the first one and enjoyed it, you'll most likely like this one. The only thing might deter you are the semi-big changes in character for Mark and Susanna, but I personally don't think it's drastically to the point where you can't bear to read them anymore. That being said, I'm absolutely anxious to see what happens next in this story!
September 29, 2014
Susanna Marsh is grateful that her boyfriend, Mark Lewis, rescued her from a life of servitude, but now she must learn the ways of a world two centuries apart from her own. For comfort, she seeks out information on the past and learns there is ill in store for her sister. She can't help but to return to the past, forcing Mark to set out to save her once again.
A Whisper in Time is the second book in the Whisper Falls series. Susanna and Mark first met in Whisper Falls, the first book in the series, and this novel continues their tale of a magical waterfall and a love that transcends centuries. The characters have grown in personalities in this new novel and may not seem the same to readers. However, the book remains true to the love of this young couple and leaves readers looking forward to the next. Also, the struggle that Susanna faces in trying to invent herself within this new century without identification gives light to the reality of how much we depend upon government identification in the United States.
A Whisper in Time is the second book in the Whisper Falls series. Susanna and Mark first met in Whisper Falls, the first book in the series, and this novel continues their tale of a magical waterfall and a love that transcends centuries. The characters have grown in personalities in this new novel and may not seem the same to readers. However, the book remains true to the love of this young couple and leaves readers looking forward to the next. Also, the struggle that Susanna faces in trying to invent herself within this new century without identification gives light to the reality of how much we depend upon government identification in the United States.
August 29, 2015
This series continues to suprise me with how many things it can do to Susanna and Mark
Susanna has been rescued from 1796 and is now safely in 2016. But she learns that there my be trouble for those she left behind.
So one thing I didn't like was the sexuality talk. I know that since its the 2010's nobodies as pure anymore and its sadly rather normal for high schoolers to engage in this stuff, I don't like to read it. Susanna is a breath of freash air because she wants to wait and to be married. Mark is understanding but some of thier conversations made me uncomfortable. I also didn't like that Susanna lied to Mark and was willing to break a PROMISE to him. Thats the easiest way to make your relationship non-existent Susanna! Mark was the better character and did more to grow than Susanna
But I still love them both. I like Marks family and friends and I was so happy that there was a sequel to Whisper Falls. I love the cover and I like how Susanna and Mark have what feels like a real relationship. Their fights seemed real too.
I need book 3 NOW! Recommened to fans of the series
Susanna has been rescued from 1796 and is now safely in 2016. But she learns that there my be trouble for those she left behind.
So one thing I didn't like was the sexuality talk. I know that since its the 2010's nobodies as pure anymore and its sadly rather normal for high schoolers to engage in this stuff, I don't like to read it. Susanna is a breath of freash air because she wants to wait and to be married. Mark is understanding but some of thier conversations made me uncomfortable. I also didn't like that Susanna lied to Mark and was willing to break a PROMISE to him. Thats the easiest way to make your relationship non-existent Susanna! Mark was the better character and did more to grow than Susanna
But I still love them both. I like Marks family and friends and I was so happy that there was a sequel to Whisper Falls. I love the cover and I like how Susanna and Mark have what feels like a real relationship. Their fights seemed real too.
I need book 3 NOW! Recommened to fans of the series
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June 30, 2014I'm a sucker for historical fiction that mixes modern times. A WHISPER IN TIME, book two in the WHISPER FALLS series did not disappoint. I was completely sucked right back in to these characters' lives. It's a terrific series for anyone who wants to learn some interesting and little known facts about American history and indentured slaves in the late 1700s.
There's an element of time travel and altering the past that readers will like. Elizabeth Langston has a knack of pointing out what we take for granted and how odd these things would be for someone from the eighteenth century. Like an elevator - a moving box would certainly be terrifying, even a parking garage with its low ceilings and cars everywhere.
Mark and Susanna's romance definitely feels authentic. Plenty of trials and tribulations to overcome with a satisfying ending.
Love history connected to present day? Then you'll love this YA series.
There's an element of time travel and altering the past that readers will like. Elizabeth Langston has a knack of pointing out what we take for granted and how odd these things would be for someone from the eighteenth century. Like an elevator - a moving box would certainly be terrifying, even a parking garage with its low ceilings and cars everywhere.
Mark and Susanna's romance definitely feels authentic. Plenty of trials and tribulations to overcome with a satisfying ending.
Love history connected to present day? Then you'll love this YA series.
September 21, 2014
I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I loved book one in this series, Whisper Falls and I was elated when the author contacted me to read and review book two. I'm so glad that I got to continue on this journey of finding out where you belong in any century. I love that our characters were faced with issues relating to the relationships whether it be with family or friends no matter which time period they lived in. Even better than that I liked learning how they would overcome those said obstacles. I also really enjoyed the journal entries, it let us know what was happening or going on in the past and it let Susanna still have that connection despite living in the present.
I can't wait for the last book in the trilogy. I'm excited to see what our characters will have to deal with next.... I can imagine lol. I would recommend this series to any time travel fanatics. I'll be waiting for book three.
I loved book one in this series, Whisper Falls and I was elated when the author contacted me to read and review book two. I'm so glad that I got to continue on this journey of finding out where you belong in any century. I love that our characters were faced with issues relating to the relationships whether it be with family or friends no matter which time period they lived in. Even better than that I liked learning how they would overcome those said obstacles. I also really enjoyed the journal entries, it let us know what was happening or going on in the past and it let Susanna still have that connection despite living in the present.
I can't wait for the last book in the trilogy. I'm excited to see what our characters will have to deal with next.... I can imagine lol. I would recommend this series to any time travel fanatics. I'll be waiting for book three.
February 7, 2019
I love this series....I somehow missed the first book and I am going back to read it now. I love the story of Suzanne and how she is managing to learn how to live in this century and to be able to maintain a relationship with her love and rescuer, Mark, a high school senior. Living a hundred years in the future has its advantages but it also has draw backs. Like being able to see what has happened to your friends and family. Can She go back to her own time and help those that she knows and loves? It is a decision that she must weigh carefully. If caught in the past, she will be returned to her "master" as an indentured servant. The very man whom treated her so inhumanly and caused her scars. It could mean never seeing Mark again, But she must warn her sister of what is to come...can she and get back to Mark?
June 7, 2014
I didn't think the second book would be able to live up to the first, but it did. I give this a 4.5 for a slightly slow start, but once it got rolling, I loved it! Such an original, fresh story, and I adore all the new characters. I really wasn't sure how Whisper Falls would play into this second book, but it played just as wonderful a role once again! Looking forward to the next book in the series!
November 15, 2014
I've really enjoyed this series, and look forward to the third. Our star-crossed lovers, Mark, a contemporary high school student, and Susanna, an indentured servant from 200 years earlier, face new challenges in this sequel as Susanna struggles to realize all the 21st century has to offer, and Mark realizes he may have bitten off more than he can chew in taking on responsibility for another person. Recommended for high schoolers and up.
August 18, 2014
No lull in reading this one, and while I enjoyed the ride of the story, I was annoyed by some plot holes. I still don't understand the romance between the two main characters. I will read the final book in the trilogy, but I'm not in love with the story or characters as much after the second book.
April 12, 2014
This book is a great blend of fantasy and realism. There was no "living up to" the splendor of a greater predecessor here. This story is just as engrossing as the first, and takes the series in new and exciting directions.
Full review to come!
Full review to come!
July 6, 2014
Another beautiful book from Elizabeth Langston. Compelling characters and realistic situations in a fantasy premise. Langston has a way of making the fantasy elements completely believable and the jumps between times seamless. I can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
January 9, 2019
A Whisper in Time
The second installment of Whisper Falls continues the story of Mark and Susanna but loses some of the excitement. The modern-day setting of most of the story accounts for this. Nevertheless, a good book and series that I plan to continue reading.
The second installment of Whisper Falls continues the story of Mark and Susanna but loses some of the excitement. The modern-day setting of most of the story accounts for this. Nevertheless, a good book and series that I plan to continue reading.
May 26, 2014
3.5 of 5 stars
May 16, 2014
I'm enjoying this series quite a bit, and I'm looking forward to the third book!
June 8, 2014
review coming shortly
April 10, 2015
3.5 stars
September 17, 2015
Another great book from Langston. I couldn't put it down!
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