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The Clockwork Chronicles #2
Flight of Fate
When destined for destruction, fate must be challenged.
Curator Dante Ramono must remove the priceless Farnese Cup from its hidden vault in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli to protect it from Allied bombing. A swift betrayal places the cup in Nazi hands, but not before it reveals its mystical powers. To recover the cup, Dante must join forces with cunning Theodora. Can he trust her, or will he be deceived once more?
In Prague, Kateřina Dubová works to care for the Jews she’s hidden. In her hour of greatest need, her trusted friend, Josef, has seemingly vanished. Danger closes in, yet an unseen protector steps in again and again. Could it be Josef, hidden in the shadows?
The clock is ticking. Is the future set in stone, or can courage and faith change history? Together, these four unlikely guardians must defy the odds to stop the Germans' dark ambitions or risk their very souls.
Betrayal, sacrifice, and destiny collide as unlikely heroes race to save a world at war from the power of a mystical relic.
Curator Dante Ramono must remove the priceless Farnese Cup from its hidden vault in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli to protect it from Allied bombing. A swift betrayal places the cup in Nazi hands, but not before it reveals its mystical powers. To recover the cup, Dante must join forces with cunning Theodora. Can he trust her, or will he be deceived once more?
In Prague, Kateřina Dubová works to care for the Jews she’s hidden. In her hour of greatest need, her trusted friend, Josef, has seemingly vanished. Danger closes in, yet an unseen protector steps in again and again. Could it be Josef, hidden in the shadows?
The clock is ticking. Is the future set in stone, or can courage and faith change history? Together, these four unlikely guardians must defy the odds to stop the Germans' dark ambitions or risk their very souls.
Betrayal, sacrifice, and destiny collide as unlikely heroes race to save a world at war from the power of a mystical relic.
304 pages, Hardcover
Published June 10, 2025
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Tricia Goyer
163 books1,676 followersTricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, grandmother of two, and wife to John. Somewhere around the hustle and bustle of family life, she manages to find the time to write fictional tales delighting and entertaining readers and non-fiction titles offering encouragement and hope. A bestselling author, Tricia has published thirty-three books to date and has written more than 500 articles. She is a two time Carol Award winner, as well as a Christy and ECPA Award Nominee. In 2010, she was selected as one of the Top 20 Moms to Follow on Twitter by SheKnows.com. Tricia is also on the blogging team at MomLifeToday.com, TheBetterMom.com and other homeschooling and Christian sites.In addition to her roles as mom, wife and author, Tricia volunteers around her community and mentors teen moms. She is the founder of Hope Pregnancy Ministries in Northwestern Montana, and she currently leads a Teen MOPS Group in Little Rock, AR. Learn more about Tricia at www.triciagoyer.com.
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June 30, 2025
It's hard for me to describe this novel other than to say it is enjoyably entertaining. It is steampunk but it is also historical fiction. The descriptions paint scenes very well. Goyer comments about being surprised at finding the role the Mafia played in WW II, including some in this novel. So there is also some historical fact in it. There is a mixture of alchemy, mystical action and the occult (on the part of the Nazis). I was happy to see there was a clear gospel message in this novel. The writing style is good as the action keeps happening. I was a bit disappointed a dream was not identified as such until after the reader is caught in the action. That's a pet peeve of mine.
This is a good novel for readers who like some fantasy, some imaginative steam driven contraptions, some mystical elements and a touch of romance.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book through Celebrate Lit. My comments are an independent and honest review.
This is a good novel for readers who like some fantasy, some imaginative steam driven contraptions, some mystical elements and a touch of romance.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book through Celebrate Lit. My comments are an independent and honest review.
June 15, 2025
I really enjoyed this 2nd book in a WWII series. It has a little of everything: action, suspense, intrigue, faith, seeds of romance, steampunk and more! Really liking this series!
May 1, 2025
I received a free ARC copy of this book from the publisher for being on their street team. A review was not required.
I stated in my review of the first book that this story didn’t initially grab me as much as I would have liked, so I went into this second book hoping I’d enjoy it more.
The prologue of this one, while interesting, had me a little confused at first. I was rather unsure what was going on and why we were flashing back to ancient Pompeii. It became clear later, though, and the introduction of new mystical artifacts had an interesting impact on the story.
That said, while I still found myself just not quite clicking with this story as much as I would have liked (For no discernible reason, either. It’s me, not the book.) I did like this second book better than the first. It did better at bringing the fantasy elements forward, so it no longer felt like a typical WWII story with only a little fantasy sprinkled in. The world started to feel more fantastical in general, and I got a better feel for the steampunk elements, too. I also liked how the characters developed and grew, and I especially liked Dante and Theodora. Their dynamic engaged me a lot, and I think their part of the story was my favorite.
Part of the reason for this was that Theodora was the daughter of a mafia family, and it is historical fact that the mafia aided the Allies during parts of WWII. I just thought it was very interesting to see a fantasy version of this play out, and the dynamic between Theodora and Dante was great. I also loved that people who believed in God helped influence Theodora to begin to change her life.
Katerina and Joseph engaged me more in this book, too, and I especially liked where things went with Katerina’s relationship with her father. Her relationship with a certain enemy added a lot of intrigue as well.
The big climax of the book particularly had me gripped!
The main thing that wasn’t *quite* my personal cup of tea was that I can get easily creeped out by books that deal with demons, even when it’s done from a Christian perspective. I’m not criticizing the book for this. It’s historically accurate that the Nazis were into some majorly creepy occult stuff, and I thought the authors handled this topic well, acknowledging it, but never wallowing it in it. Holding back on the detail so I didn't feel like I was reading something I didn't want to read. And it’s made clear that God is far greater than any evil, so Christians need not live in fear of it. But let’s just say I was glad I didn’t read the creepy parts at night, right before bed. I just thought that element was worth mentioning since I have multiple friends who can be sensitive to such topics and might find that this story isn’t the best match for them because of it. But again, even though I did find it creepy, I thought it was handled tastefully and redemptively.
I don’t remember whether this story is a planned trilogy or duology. If there is a third book, I think I will check it out when it is released. But if this is where the story ends, I felt that the ending of this book landed really well and was satisfying. While it didn’t become a personal favorite series for me, I still recommend the Clockwork Chronicles to lovers of historical fantasy, especially those who like WWII stories. They truly are very creative.
Content Advisory:
Language:
None.
Violence:
The prologue flashes back to Pompeii, the night before the volcano blew up, and we see a young woman headed toward a ceremony to honor the false god Jupiter. We read of the beginning of the ceremony in which she cuts her hand and drips blood into a cup, but then the volcano erupts, so it doesn’t go any further. Mention of people running and screaming and ashes falling.
Someone has a nightmare where a woman gets incinerated by fire. This is described a bit (the sight and the screams), but not to an extreme.
This book didn’t seem to get into blood spray description as much as the first book, but there are some brief mentions of blood when soldiers die in battle, and, since this is set in WWII, there are multiple scenes of battle with many implied deaths.
Multiple mentions and scenes of gunfire throughout.
A character gets shot in the shoulder. Some mention of blood, but they live.
A demonic entity flings some people around, and is implied to have killed a bunch of occultists (completely off the page.)
A man cuts his hand in a similar ceremony to the one in Pompeii, and there is mention of blood.
A character threatens to jump from a height and end her life (because an evil person is trying to force/corner her into joining him), but she ends up not having to do that.
An evil character dies a fiery death off the page.
Sexual/Romance:
The prologue in ancient Pompeii features the perspective of a young woman who has been selected for the ceremony to honor Jupiter because she’s a virgin… Except, her anxious thoughts reveal that she has been with a man (no details, just a statement of fact), and she is battling with herself over whether or not to admit this before the ceremony begins. (She doesn’t.)
The two couples in this story have the typical fluttery feelings of attraction to each other, but the main plot is the historical fantasy with the romances as a side plot, so their feelings for each other don’t take over the whole story. Dante and Theodora mainly just have the beginning of feelings for each other, while Katerina and Joseph share one kiss by the end (mildly described in a couple of lines.)
Spiritual/Magic:
This book is Christian historical fantasy and continues to deal with imagining what would have happened if the golems from Jewish folklore existed during WWII. This second book also brings in other mythological objects, like a magical cup and dagger.
As stated in the main review, TRIGGER WARNING to those who are sensitive to darker spiritual themes. This story makes it very clear that God is far greater and stronger than any darkness, no matter how scary that darkness may look. But it does deal head-on with demonic power, and depicts demonic entities, which can be quite creepy in description. (These entities are always defeated, though.)
As stated, the prologue features a flashback to ancient Pompeii and the start of a ceremony to honor the false god Jupiter. Other pagan gods are named in passing as well. The pagan priest on hand blames the not-actually-virgin young woman for the volcano beginning to erupt, telling her she needs to confess whatever she’s hiding and let the gods strike her down instead of everyone else, but she refuses. Smoke comes out of the ceremonial cup that she’s holding (the one that she dripped blood into) and forms a shape that she thinks looks like Medusa’s head, and the woman’s legs apparently started to turn to stone even as Pompeii was destroyed. (Later on, it seems that this was actually a demonic entity coming out of the cup, not Medusa. I was a little unclear if the woman turning to stone was related to this, or if it was actually the volcanic eruption doing that.)
I never quite understood what was supposed to be the source of the mystical powers of the cup from Pompeii. The cup, when the characters find it in the WWII era, grants individuals brief visions of the future and the past. While the past is set in stone, it becomes clear that the future is not, since humans have free will. One evil character thinks the cup grants the ability to forcibly control the future, and he attempts to do this, but is proven wrong.
There are mentions of other supposedly mystical artifacts as well, like a dagger that (if I recall correctly) got its powers because of a falling meteor.
I got the impression that the source of power for these objects was not intended to be inherently spiritual, but the main characters did talk about how the usage of them was good or bad depending on the soul of the people using them.
Speaking of which, the story continues to acknowledge the historical fact that the Nazis sought out any object that they thought had occult power, in the hopes it would help them win the war. A bunch of occultists also attempt to use such power to defeat Hitler, but this backfires quite badly. Meanwhile, the good, God-fearing characters acknowledge that, just like in the Bible when people tried to reach heaven with the tower of Babel, such efforts to harness spiritual power will eventually prove futile.
References to the story of Dr. Faust and his deal with the devil.
The cup gives Dante a vision of a past event where a group of occultists did attempt a ceremony (mention of chanting but no further details of what the occultists did) and successfully summoned a demonic entity. (The entity is described as a very creepy shadow being.) However, when the individual tried to order it to destroy Hitler, it attacked the occultists instead. (No description of the deaths except that the vision ends with the occultists screaming and running.) In the present, Dante comes across the location where the ceremony occurred and finds that the entity is still there. It begins to reach toward him, but Dante calls on God as his defense against it, knowing that he is not alone in facing this creature. He escapes unharmed by the entity.
Joseph and Katerina face the same demonic entity as well. They find it because the sky looks weird and the shadowy creature is coming out of the mystical cup full of wine (and possibly some blood) and attacking anybody that comes near, soldiers and citizens alike. Description of a creepy mist-like figure that is tossing people around. Spilling the cup makes the being go away.
There is further talk about God and His sovereignty, and it is reinforced over and over again that no matter what evils humanity tries to summon, it will never be stronger than God, nor will it change His plans.
In the end, a villain is defeated by their own evil machinations.
Substance use:
Only some passing mentions of alcohol.
I stated in my review of the first book that this story didn’t initially grab me as much as I would have liked, so I went into this second book hoping I’d enjoy it more.
The prologue of this one, while interesting, had me a little confused at first. I was rather unsure what was going on and why we were flashing back to ancient Pompeii. It became clear later, though, and the introduction of new mystical artifacts had an interesting impact on the story.
That said, while I still found myself just not quite clicking with this story as much as I would have liked (For no discernible reason, either. It’s me, not the book.) I did like this second book better than the first. It did better at bringing the fantasy elements forward, so it no longer felt like a typical WWII story with only a little fantasy sprinkled in. The world started to feel more fantastical in general, and I got a better feel for the steampunk elements, too. I also liked how the characters developed and grew, and I especially liked Dante and Theodora. Their dynamic engaged me a lot, and I think their part of the story was my favorite.
Part of the reason for this was that Theodora was the daughter of a mafia family, and it is historical fact that the mafia aided the Allies during parts of WWII. I just thought it was very interesting to see a fantasy version of this play out, and the dynamic between Theodora and Dante was great. I also loved that people who believed in God helped influence Theodora to begin to change her life.
Katerina and Joseph engaged me more in this book, too, and I especially liked where things went with Katerina’s relationship with her father. Her relationship with a certain enemy added a lot of intrigue as well.
The big climax of the book particularly had me gripped!
The main thing that wasn’t *quite* my personal cup of tea was that I can get easily creeped out by books that deal with demons, even when it’s done from a Christian perspective. I’m not criticizing the book for this. It’s historically accurate that the Nazis were into some majorly creepy occult stuff, and I thought the authors handled this topic well, acknowledging it, but never wallowing it in it. Holding back on the detail so I didn't feel like I was reading something I didn't want to read. And it’s made clear that God is far greater than any evil, so Christians need not live in fear of it. But let’s just say I was glad I didn’t read the creepy parts at night, right before bed. I just thought that element was worth mentioning since I have multiple friends who can be sensitive to such topics and might find that this story isn’t the best match for them because of it. But again, even though I did find it creepy, I thought it was handled tastefully and redemptively.
I don’t remember whether this story is a planned trilogy or duology. If there is a third book, I think I will check it out when it is released. But if this is where the story ends, I felt that the ending of this book landed really well and was satisfying. While it didn’t become a personal favorite series for me, I still recommend the Clockwork Chronicles to lovers of historical fantasy, especially those who like WWII stories. They truly are very creative.
Content Advisory:
Language:
None.
Violence:
The prologue flashes back to Pompeii, the night before the volcano blew up, and we see a young woman headed toward a ceremony to honor the false god Jupiter. We read of the beginning of the ceremony in which she cuts her hand and drips blood into a cup, but then the volcano erupts, so it doesn’t go any further. Mention of people running and screaming and ashes falling.
Someone has a nightmare where a woman gets incinerated by fire. This is described a bit (the sight and the screams), but not to an extreme.
This book didn’t seem to get into blood spray description as much as the first book, but there are some brief mentions of blood when soldiers die in battle, and, since this is set in WWII, there are multiple scenes of battle with many implied deaths.
Multiple mentions and scenes of gunfire throughout.
A character gets shot in the shoulder. Some mention of blood, but they live.
A demonic entity flings some people around, and is implied to have killed a bunch of occultists (completely off the page.)
A man cuts his hand in a similar ceremony to the one in Pompeii, and there is mention of blood.
A character threatens to jump from a height and end her life (because an evil person is trying to force/corner her into joining him), but she ends up not having to do that.
An evil character dies a fiery death off the page.
Sexual/Romance:
The prologue in ancient Pompeii features the perspective of a young woman who has been selected for the ceremony to honor Jupiter because she’s a virgin… Except, her anxious thoughts reveal that she has been with a man (no details, just a statement of fact), and she is battling with herself over whether or not to admit this before the ceremony begins. (She doesn’t.)
The two couples in this story have the typical fluttery feelings of attraction to each other, but the main plot is the historical fantasy with the romances as a side plot, so their feelings for each other don’t take over the whole story. Dante and Theodora mainly just have the beginning of feelings for each other, while Katerina and Joseph share one kiss by the end (mildly described in a couple of lines.)
Spiritual/Magic:
This book is Christian historical fantasy and continues to deal with imagining what would have happened if the golems from Jewish folklore existed during WWII. This second book also brings in other mythological objects, like a magical cup and dagger.
As stated in the main review, TRIGGER WARNING to those who are sensitive to darker spiritual themes. This story makes it very clear that God is far greater and stronger than any darkness, no matter how scary that darkness may look. But it does deal head-on with demonic power, and depicts demonic entities, which can be quite creepy in description. (These entities are always defeated, though.)
As stated, the prologue features a flashback to ancient Pompeii and the start of a ceremony to honor the false god Jupiter. Other pagan gods are named in passing as well. The pagan priest on hand blames the not-actually-virgin young woman for the volcano beginning to erupt, telling her she needs to confess whatever she’s hiding and let the gods strike her down instead of everyone else, but she refuses. Smoke comes out of the ceremonial cup that she’s holding (the one that she dripped blood into) and forms a shape that she thinks looks like Medusa’s head, and the woman’s legs apparently started to turn to stone even as Pompeii was destroyed. (Later on, it seems that this was actually a demonic entity coming out of the cup, not Medusa. I was a little unclear if the woman turning to stone was related to this, or if it was actually the volcanic eruption doing that.)
I never quite understood what was supposed to be the source of the mystical powers of the cup from Pompeii. The cup, when the characters find it in the WWII era, grants individuals brief visions of the future and the past. While the past is set in stone, it becomes clear that the future is not, since humans have free will. One evil character thinks the cup grants the ability to forcibly control the future, and he attempts to do this, but is proven wrong.
There are mentions of other supposedly mystical artifacts as well, like a dagger that (if I recall correctly) got its powers because of a falling meteor.
I got the impression that the source of power for these objects was not intended to be inherently spiritual, but the main characters did talk about how the usage of them was good or bad depending on the soul of the people using them.
Speaking of which, the story continues to acknowledge the historical fact that the Nazis sought out any object that they thought had occult power, in the hopes it would help them win the war. A bunch of occultists also attempt to use such power to defeat Hitler, but this backfires quite badly. Meanwhile, the good, God-fearing characters acknowledge that, just like in the Bible when people tried to reach heaven with the tower of Babel, such efforts to harness spiritual power will eventually prove futile.
References to the story of Dr. Faust and his deal with the devil.
The cup gives Dante a vision of a past event where a group of occultists did attempt a ceremony (mention of chanting but no further details of what the occultists did) and successfully summoned a demonic entity. (The entity is described as a very creepy shadow being.) However, when the individual tried to order it to destroy Hitler, it attacked the occultists instead. (No description of the deaths except that the vision ends with the occultists screaming and running.) In the present, Dante comes across the location where the ceremony occurred and finds that the entity is still there. It begins to reach toward him, but Dante calls on God as his defense against it, knowing that he is not alone in facing this creature. He escapes unharmed by the entity.
Joseph and Katerina face the same demonic entity as well. They find it because the sky looks weird and the shadowy creature is coming out of the mystical cup full of wine (and possibly some blood) and attacking anybody that comes near, soldiers and citizens alike. Description of a creepy mist-like figure that is tossing people around. Spilling the cup makes the being go away.
There is further talk about God and His sovereignty, and it is reinforced over and over again that no matter what evils humanity tries to summon, it will never be stronger than God, nor will it change His plans.
In the end, a villain is defeated by their own evil machinations.
Substance use:
Only some passing mentions of alcohol.
July 13, 2025
Tricia Goyer has long been a favorite Christian author of mine, so I jump at any chance I get to read one of her books. Once again she's written with her son.
Flight of Fate is the second book in the "The Clockwork Chronicles" series. We find some of the same characters as are in book one, Breath of Bones. I think it is best to read this series in order.
I still find the steampunk aspect combined with history to be intriguing. It's still not a preferred genre of mine, but the history makes it easier for me to digest. As usual, the historical research is impeccable, which totally captures my attention.
If you enjoy historical fiction, combined with steampunk and a little sci-fi, with a dose of faith and touch of romance, you will want to add this to your TBR list, for sure.
I received a complimentary copy. These opinions are my own.
Flight of Fate is the second book in the "The Clockwork Chronicles" series. We find some of the same characters as are in book one, Breath of Bones. I think it is best to read this series in order.
I still find the steampunk aspect combined with history to be intriguing. It's still not a preferred genre of mine, but the history makes it easier for me to digest. As usual, the historical research is impeccable, which totally captures my attention.
If you enjoy historical fiction, combined with steampunk and a little sci-fi, with a dose of faith and touch of romance, you will want to add this to your TBR list, for sure.
I received a complimentary copy. These opinions are my own.
July 17, 2025
Flight of Fate by Tricia and Nathan Goyer was the second installment of the Clockwork Chronicles, which is set in WWII. It carries the story forward from the first book masterfully. This was such a great book, filled with all the faith, adventure, tension and anticipation as the first one.
Josef is once again the main male character in this book. He has recently seen the invention and to some degree life form Golem used to destroy, rather than be used as his grandfather and he later came to agree, for good. This happens in the first book, but the authors here do a great job of tying it in, without having to go back or to read that book first. They also tie it in as not just a reminder or review, but as part of this book. Josef is in hiding from the Nazis, because they have plastered his face and association with Golem, making him a wanted man. He continues his work of helping the Jews, but now he must stay in the shadows.
Katerina is this book’s female lead. She was once oblivious to the Nazi cause and mostly indifferent, since she was a reporter for a newspaper. She just looked for the next big story, but after some mysterious encounters in the first book, she became involved with helping the Jews escape and caring for them while they are in transition. In this book she is stuck between continuing to play the perfect girlfriend to a stone-cold Nazi killer and helping the Jews without getting compromised. She wants to do more to help, but she is limited in funds and time as she can only go to the hideout at certain times without being too noticeable. There is also a curfew for everyone, so even she must be in during that time or risk at a minimum being suspected of collaborating with the Jews.
Josef and Katerina worked together in the first book after meeting and finding a commonality in searching for the key to make Golem work. As mentioned earlier, Josef is in hiding, but he helps Katerina however he can with stealing food and clothing from the Nazis and leaving it for her. Now Katerina is set to go to a notoriously gruesome concentration camp, and she must call on Josef for help. Josef has stayed away from meeting with her directly to protect her, but now he must decide if protecting her from being with him is better or being together again, especially because they both seem to have fonder memories of each other more than friendship.
Josef and Katerina encounter another woman that Katerina met at the end the first book. Her name is Theodora she is a mysterious character, and she is a hunter of sorts of strange and valuable artifacts. She will enlist Katerina to assist her in her search for a particular artifact and by extension Josef will also get pulled into this search. The artifact was in the possession of Dante, a supporting character took over as the curator from his mother of a museum. Katerina is unsure if she should get involved, but Theodora has not given any reason to suspect that Theodora means harm or has any malicious intent. Josef and Katerina go on a wild ride as they delve deeper into finding this artifact.
I highly recommend grabbing your copy of this book when it is released. This book is a must read if you are a fan of speculative fiction. Even if you are not a fan of this particular genre this is an exciting book to read.
I received a complimentary copy from the author through Celebrate Lit, for my honest opinion.
Josef is once again the main male character in this book. He has recently seen the invention and to some degree life form Golem used to destroy, rather than be used as his grandfather and he later came to agree, for good. This happens in the first book, but the authors here do a great job of tying it in, without having to go back or to read that book first. They also tie it in as not just a reminder or review, but as part of this book. Josef is in hiding from the Nazis, because they have plastered his face and association with Golem, making him a wanted man. He continues his work of helping the Jews, but now he must stay in the shadows.
Katerina is this book’s female lead. She was once oblivious to the Nazi cause and mostly indifferent, since she was a reporter for a newspaper. She just looked for the next big story, but after some mysterious encounters in the first book, she became involved with helping the Jews escape and caring for them while they are in transition. In this book she is stuck between continuing to play the perfect girlfriend to a stone-cold Nazi killer and helping the Jews without getting compromised. She wants to do more to help, but she is limited in funds and time as she can only go to the hideout at certain times without being too noticeable. There is also a curfew for everyone, so even she must be in during that time or risk at a minimum being suspected of collaborating with the Jews.
Josef and Katerina worked together in the first book after meeting and finding a commonality in searching for the key to make Golem work. As mentioned earlier, Josef is in hiding, but he helps Katerina however he can with stealing food and clothing from the Nazis and leaving it for her. Now Katerina is set to go to a notoriously gruesome concentration camp, and she must call on Josef for help. Josef has stayed away from meeting with her directly to protect her, but now he must decide if protecting her from being with him is better or being together again, especially because they both seem to have fonder memories of each other more than friendship.
Josef and Katerina encounter another woman that Katerina met at the end the first book. Her name is Theodora she is a mysterious character, and she is a hunter of sorts of strange and valuable artifacts. She will enlist Katerina to assist her in her search for a particular artifact and by extension Josef will also get pulled into this search. The artifact was in the possession of Dante, a supporting character took over as the curator from his mother of a museum. Katerina is unsure if she should get involved, but Theodora has not given any reason to suspect that Theodora means harm or has any malicious intent. Josef and Katerina go on a wild ride as they delve deeper into finding this artifact.
I highly recommend grabbing your copy of this book when it is released. This book is a must read if you are a fan of speculative fiction. Even if you are not a fan of this particular genre this is an exciting book to read.
I received a complimentary copy from the author through Celebrate Lit, for my honest opinion.
July 16, 2025
Flight of Fate is the second book in a fun historical fiction series that is also fantasy. You do need to read the series in order. Book one is more historical fiction (which I’m in love with) and less fantasy(I’m not a huge steampunk/fantasy person). This series does have the fantasy element and brings in the occult and demons that can be seen, but it does give you a solid historical fiction storyline as well.
This is a Christian novel. There is scripture, and good triumphs over evil. Because it is set around WWII, there is some violence, but nothing too intense or graphic.
I loved the unique part about including that the Mafia actually played a role in helping the Allies take Italy. They had been suppressed under Mussolini, and the Allies’ taking over would give them more freedom to do what they wanted.
Our main Italian characters happen to include the daughter of a mafia man. She is a fun character, and I love the storyline with her.
This is one of the authors I’ve always enjoyed, and I appreciated that her son helped her write this series. Here’s hoping for book three to come out soon. I’m not actually sure if there will be a book three, but I’m hopeful.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
This is a Christian novel. There is scripture, and good triumphs over evil. Because it is set around WWII, there is some violence, but nothing too intense or graphic.
I loved the unique part about including that the Mafia actually played a role in helping the Allies take Italy. They had been suppressed under Mussolini, and the Allies’ taking over would give them more freedom to do what they wanted.
Our main Italian characters happen to include the daughter of a mafia man. She is a fun character, and I love the storyline with her.
This is one of the authors I’ve always enjoyed, and I appreciated that her son helped her write this series. Here’s hoping for book three to come out soon. I’m not actually sure if there will be a book three, but I’m hopeful.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
July 3, 2025
Riveting blend of historical fiction, steaming and fantasy. It took me awhile to grasp the way the authors wove these elements together, but once engaged, I found the story captured my imagination. With elements of fantasy and steampunk woven through the historical fiction aspect, the reader needs to be willing to look for the inherent truths throughout. I loved the faith elements that walked hand in hand, providing light and hope in the darkness of evil.
Katarina, Josef, Theodora and Dante, have separate goals that will unite in keeping power out of the hands of the enemy.Katarina once again appears as the central figure, one that the others are drawn to. Her willingness to sacrifice for the many Jews she is hiding is heroic. I also took delight in her faith journey, with spiritual guidance coming from an unexpected source.
One of the things I like about this series is that each book highlights a legend surrounding an item that can bring the wielder power that can be used for good or evil purposes. In this story it was the Farnese Cup. An overarching legend throughout the series is that of the golem. The authors conclude with brilliant foreshadowing for an epic conclusion to the series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher. I was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Katarina, Josef, Theodora and Dante, have separate goals that will unite in keeping power out of the hands of the enemy.Katarina once again appears as the central figure, one that the others are drawn to. Her willingness to sacrifice for the many Jews she is hiding is heroic. I also took delight in her faith journey, with spiritual guidance coming from an unexpected source.
One of the things I like about this series is that each book highlights a legend surrounding an item that can bring the wielder power that can be used for good or evil purposes. In this story it was the Farnese Cup. An overarching legend throughout the series is that of the golem. The authors conclude with brilliant foreshadowing for an epic conclusion to the series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher. I was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
April 21, 2025
Disclaimer: I was given an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this book as a part of the publisher’s street team.
This thrilling sequel to Breath of Bones picks up where the first book left off. As Nazi forces tighten their grip on Prague, Katerina and Josef hurry to find a way to save the Jewish people in the city.
I loved how we were introduced to new artifacts from Greek/Roman mythology in this book and shown their powers. It makes me deeply intrigued for what will happen in the next installment of the series—this book left me with so many questions about the magic system. I’m excited to see how the cast will utilize the objects to continue fighting against the Nazis.
Once again, Katerina emerged as my favorite character. I loved seeing how she’d fully embraced her choice to help the Jewish people in Prague, and watching her navigate her relationship with Hilbert, with them now on opposing sides. I also loved the twist at the end involving her family—I’m so excited to see where her adventures take her next!
Between Breath of Bones and Flight of Fate, I’d say that Flight of Fate has emerged as my favorite in this series so far! The tension in this story kept me hooked throughout, and the climax had me riveted. So excited to see where this series goes.
This thrilling sequel to Breath of Bones picks up where the first book left off. As Nazi forces tighten their grip on Prague, Katerina and Josef hurry to find a way to save the Jewish people in the city.
I loved how we were introduced to new artifacts from Greek/Roman mythology in this book and shown their powers. It makes me deeply intrigued for what will happen in the next installment of the series—this book left me with so many questions about the magic system. I’m excited to see how the cast will utilize the objects to continue fighting against the Nazis.
Once again, Katerina emerged as my favorite character. I loved seeing how she’d fully embraced her choice to help the Jewish people in Prague, and watching her navigate her relationship with Hilbert, with them now on opposing sides. I also loved the twist at the end involving her family—I’m so excited to see where her adventures take her next!
Between Breath of Bones and Flight of Fate, I’d say that Flight of Fate has emerged as my favorite in this series so far! The tension in this story kept me hooked throughout, and the climax had me riveted. So excited to see where this series goes.
July 2, 2025
Christian Historical Fiction is a great genre Flight of Fate by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer is Book 2 in The Clockwork Chronicles series. It actually is a mix of Adult Historical Fiction with Steampunk Fantasy. I have read Book 1 in this series and have been anxiously waiting for this book to be released.
WOW, this book is just as intriguing at the first. I was drawn into the story from the first chapter. The main characters are Josef and Katerina. Katerina is a journalist and she is working with Josef to help with Jews in Prague in the 16th Century. 2 additional characters have been added to this book, Dante Ramono and Theodora. Dante needs to put in trust in Theodora to help retrieve a magical cup and he isn't sure she is to be trusted. Katerina is worried when Josef goes missing. Danger lurks for Katerina yet she seems to be protected. The Historical and Steampunk Fantasy in this book really click together and flow nicely. There is a lot of action going on, yet the storyline is very intriguing. I am excited to read the rest of the series as the books are released! I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Historical and Steampunk Fiction! FANTASTIC BOOK!
WOW, this book is just as intriguing at the first. I was drawn into the story from the first chapter. The main characters are Josef and Katerina. Katerina is a journalist and she is working with Josef to help with Jews in Prague in the 16th Century. 2 additional characters have been added to this book, Dante Ramono and Theodora. Dante needs to put in trust in Theodora to help retrieve a magical cup and he isn't sure she is to be trusted. Katerina is worried when Josef goes missing. Danger lurks for Katerina yet she seems to be protected. The Historical and Steampunk Fantasy in this book really click together and flow nicely. There is a lot of action going on, yet the storyline is very intriguing. I am excited to read the rest of the series as the books are released! I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Historical and Steampunk Fiction! FANTASTIC BOOK!
July 11, 2025
Flight of Fate by Tricia Goyer & Nathan Goyer is the second book in The Clockwork Chronicles. It is Adult Historical Fiction with a Steampunk twist. Having read the first book in this series and having been a long-time follower of Tricia Goyer, I looked forward to reading this second book in this series. I have to say it lived up to my expectations.
With familiar characters from the first book, you definitely will want to read these books in order. I loved getting to know Katerina, Josef, and the other characters in this book.
The authors expertly develop characters and weave together storylines that keep your interest. This book and series provide an interesting twist to a historic event. I definitely recommend reading the series in order for the best experience.
So if you want to read an Adult Historical Fiction novel with a steampunk twist, check out Flight of Fate by Tricia Goyer & Nathan Goyer along with the first book in the series for yourself.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.
With familiar characters from the first book, you definitely will want to read these books in order. I loved getting to know Katerina, Josef, and the other characters in this book.
The authors expertly develop characters and weave together storylines that keep your interest. This book and series provide an interesting twist to a historic event. I definitely recommend reading the series in order for the best experience.
So if you want to read an Adult Historical Fiction novel with a steampunk twist, check out Flight of Fate by Tricia Goyer & Nathan Goyer along with the first book in the series for yourself.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.
May 18, 2025
Flight of Fate is an adventurous, historical fantasy with a steampunk flair. The descriptions of WWII and steampunk details throughout the book made it a fantasy beyond my imagination. It's a world where evil battles and things aren't always what they seem.
The characters are well-developed. There is deception, betrayal, a sense of budding romance, and the ability to try to stand up for the defenseless, at a time when trust is a precious commodity.
The storyline takes you on a roller-coaster ride that seamlessly weaves past historical details and steampunk. Parts of the story about the suffering of the Jews brought tears to my eyes, and there were times when I laughed due to playful banter. This is such a well-written book, and the historical details seemed well-researched.
I received a complimentary copy from the author; a positive review is not recommended. All opinions are my own.
The characters are well-developed. There is deception, betrayal, a sense of budding romance, and the ability to try to stand up for the defenseless, at a time when trust is a precious commodity.
The storyline takes you on a roller-coaster ride that seamlessly weaves past historical details and steampunk. Parts of the story about the suffering of the Jews brought tears to my eyes, and there were times when I laughed due to playful banter. This is such a well-written book, and the historical details seemed well-researched.
I received a complimentary copy from the author; a positive review is not recommended. All opinions are my own.
July 1, 2025
This steam-punk setting during World War II in Italy and Prague pits the German invaders against those trying to save their nation, with both sides using mystical supernatural forces to aid their efforts. If you enjoy suspense with a bit of speculative elements, this should engage you. The historical novel could be read alone—it stands solidly as a well-told tale, but the first book in the series provides background details and happenings and fills in the blanks this story might make you wonder about. The struggle between good and evil is palpable, and even those in the right must deal with the challenges of using the wrong to work things for good. War brings out the best and the worst in people, as displayed in this book. I’m glad for the surprises just when you think they might never get out of a seemingly impossible dilemma. The writing style is easy to read plus the dramatic saga makes you think. I received a copy from Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own.
July 3, 2025
This is an adventure where history, steam -punk, faith and imagination meet to form an exciting story. I loved how the vivid details bring the story to life. It was easy to picture the machines shiny metal against the backdrop of bombs going off. They are methodical and zeroed in on destroying anything in its path. The historical facts are polished and add authenticity to the story.
The characters are well defined and I loved following them on their quest. With a hint of fantasy, the story leaps into a war that changed lives. I couldn’t wait to see if this treasure everyone was after would be used for good or evil.Along with intrigue there is a hint of faith sprinkled into the story to illustrate trust. Get ready for an epic adventure into a world where history and fantasy meet.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
The characters are well defined and I loved following them on their quest. With a hint of fantasy, the story leaps into a war that changed lives. I couldn’t wait to see if this treasure everyone was after would be used for good or evil.Along with intrigue there is a hint of faith sprinkled into the story to illustrate trust. Get ready for an epic adventure into a world where history and fantasy meet.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
July 17, 2025
I found this book to be interesting. It was different from what I normally read but good nonetheless. It was sort of strange having the steampunk element thrown in and things being mechanized that normally wouldn't have been. It also made it a bit hard to know what was actual history and what was just part of the fantasy of the book. I was a bit confusing at first wondering how everyone's point of view was going to come together. I didn't read the first book in the series so I think that added to my confusion. I look forward to reading more books by Tricia and Nathan Goyer.
I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.
I got a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own and given voluntarily. No compensation was received for my review.
August 5, 2025
I apparently had forgotten a pretty key character from book 1, so I recommend reviewing book 1 before starting this one, they are more connected than I previously realized.
I enjoy the concept of this, but I really want an author's note about what they changed, their research process, etc. Same comment I made on book 1. There are interesting possibilities for the next book.
I enjoy the concept of this, but I really want an author's note about what they changed, their research process, etc. Same comment I made on book 1. There are interesting possibilities for the next book.
July 11, 2025
This is a return to the steampunk WWII world created in the first book. I enjoyed meeting the new characters and revisiting the old ones. The "what if" ideas were fun and believable. Highly recommend!
December 3, 2025
Love the creativity and steam punk thread in this series! Love the sharing of the Gospel, also!
December 31, 2025
I really enjoyed this second installment in the Clockwork Chronicles! It is such an interesting idea to mix WWII with steampunk and, while it sounds a bit odd, it actually works really well together!
January 13, 2026
Someone protect Dante. Please and thank you.
A solid follow up to the previous book. I did feel like Dante and Theodora didn't get the chance to be as fully developed as characters as Josef and Katerina (which is unfortunate, because as previously established, I would give my soul for Dante). I felt like I was never quite sure why Theodora especially was doing the things she was doing (and I NEED more info on her being a freakin' mobster). But I loved how the magic elements were brought into this one and excited to see where the final book in the trilogy goes from here.
Sensitive topics/content:
-dark magic/the occult
-deals with antisemitism and the Holocaust
Representation:
-Jewish
A solid follow up to the previous book. I did feel like Dante and Theodora didn't get the chance to be as fully developed as characters as Josef and Katerina (which is unfortunate, because as previously established, I would give my soul for Dante). I felt like I was never quite sure why Theodora especially was doing the things she was doing (and I NEED more info on her being a freakin' mobster). But I loved how the magic elements were brought into this one and excited to see where the final book in the trilogy goes from here.
Sensitive topics/content:
-dark magic/the occult
-deals with antisemitism and the Holocaust
Representation:
-Jewish
August 5, 2025
Flight of Fate is a brilliant mashup of steam punk and historical fiction.
"Prague has always straddled the thin veil between the seen and the unseen. It's the magic capital of Europe, a nexus for those who seek to peer beyond the veil."
Although these genres are not what I typically reach for, Tricia and Nathan do an excellent job immersing readers into this alternate history of WWII. They make you feel the despair, fear, and suffering the characters experience. It was a horrific time in our history, and Tricia and Nathan don't shy away from that. I was most fascinated by how they chose to incorporate the Italian mafia into the plot. This group of individuals who seemed to exist and flourish outside the bounds of the government were fun to read about. I had no idea they actually played a part in fighting back against the Nazi regime, so that was really cool to learn.
In Flight of Fate, I still loved Katerina, but I connected really well with Josef this time too. He's grown a lot, and his courage made me cherish his quiet strength. I also enjoyed all his new inventions and gadgets. There is more tech created and used in this book, but I never felt lost or overwhelmed. We also got a new POV (yay). Multi-POV books are some of my absolute favourites! Dante was equal parts adorable and hilarious. He works with a character from the Italian mafia, and their interactions were priceless! Literally so funny.
Again, the pacing of this book was great. It reads more like a historical thriller. The plot moves at a swift pace, and doesn't linger like a true historical fiction might. The steam punk technology also gives some flare to a very familiar time period, with a sprinkle of magic. I also loved the slow burn romance. It was never a major component to the overall storyline, but there were flickers of it here and there. The intentional unraveling of the romance made some of the ending scenes very sweet and satisfying (fun fact: there are two subplot romances this time). This story is very well-written.
I am anxiously waiting for book 3!! I need to know what happens to all the characters!!
"Prague has always straddled the thin veil between the seen and the unseen. It's the magic capital of Europe, a nexus for those who seek to peer beyond the veil."
Although these genres are not what I typically reach for, Tricia and Nathan do an excellent job immersing readers into this alternate history of WWII. They make you feel the despair, fear, and suffering the characters experience. It was a horrific time in our history, and Tricia and Nathan don't shy away from that. I was most fascinated by how they chose to incorporate the Italian mafia into the plot. This group of individuals who seemed to exist and flourish outside the bounds of the government were fun to read about. I had no idea they actually played a part in fighting back against the Nazi regime, so that was really cool to learn.
In Flight of Fate, I still loved Katerina, but I connected really well with Josef this time too. He's grown a lot, and his courage made me cherish his quiet strength. I also enjoyed all his new inventions and gadgets. There is more tech created and used in this book, but I never felt lost or overwhelmed. We also got a new POV (yay). Multi-POV books are some of my absolute favourites! Dante was equal parts adorable and hilarious. He works with a character from the Italian mafia, and their interactions were priceless! Literally so funny.
Again, the pacing of this book was great. It reads more like a historical thriller. The plot moves at a swift pace, and doesn't linger like a true historical fiction might. The steam punk technology also gives some flare to a very familiar time period, with a sprinkle of magic. I also loved the slow burn romance. It was never a major component to the overall storyline, but there were flickers of it here and there. The intentional unraveling of the romance made some of the ending scenes very sweet and satisfying (fun fact: there are two subplot romances this time). This story is very well-written.
I am anxiously waiting for book 3!! I need to know what happens to all the characters!!
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