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Schaduw van de tijd #2
Shadow of Time - Book 2
Hannah and Josh broke up, but the story doesn't end there. When Ben confronts his best friend and asks him why he's treating his sister so badly for no apparent reason, Josh comes clean - and finally tells Hannah the secrets he's been hiding.
Together, they embark on a mission to battle the ghosts from his past.
Together, will they be strong enough to lift the curse that has plagued Josh for longer than Hannah could ever have imagined..?
Together, they embark on a mission to battle the ghosts from his past.
Together, will they be strong enough to lift the curse that has plagued Josh for longer than Hannah could ever have imagined..?
182 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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Jen Minkman
87 books504 followersJen Minkman (1978) writes YA paranormal romance, dystopian fiction and poetry. She is from the Netherlands and self-publishes her work in English. Her works are available in paperback & digital format (ebook and audio).
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Jen was born in the Netherlands and lived in Austria, Belgium and the UK during her studies. She learned how to read at the age of three and has never stopped reading since. Her favourite books to read are (YA) paranormal/fantasy, sci-fi, dystopian and romance, and this is reflected in the stories she writes. In her home country, she is a trade-published author of paranormal romance and chicklit. Across the border, she is a self-published author of poetry, paranormal romance and dystopian fiction. Her books are already available in English, Dutch, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and Afrikaans.
She currently resides in The Hague where she works and lives with her husband and two noisy zebra finches.
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Jen was born in the Netherlands and lived in Austria, Belgium and the UK during her studies. She learned how to read at the age of three and has never stopped reading since. Her favourite books to read are (YA) paranormal/fantasy, sci-fi, dystopian and romance, and this is reflected in the stories she writes. In her home country, she is a trade-published author of paranormal romance and chicklit. Across the border, she is a self-published author of poetry, paranormal romance and dystopian fiction. Her books are already available in English, Dutch, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and Afrikaans.
She currently resides in The Hague where she works and lives with her husband and two noisy zebra finches.
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August 13, 2014
I really liked reading about Navajo Nation and it made me want to know more about their interesting culture and beliefs.
I enjoyed this more than the first half. I feel like I might have enjoyed the whole story more overall if the two books were combined and tightened up in places, to be just one book. Sometimes the tension wasn't paced well enough - some things happened too fast, others too slow, so I found myself coming out of the story at times instead of just being absorbed and drawn through it.
The relationship between Josh and Hannah was beautiful and I loved the idea of them finding each other again throughout time.
Not done perfectly but it was a nice story and made me feel good after reading it.
I enjoyed this more than the first half. I feel like I might have enjoyed the whole story more overall if the two books were combined and tightened up in places, to be just one book. Sometimes the tension wasn't paced well enough - some things happened too fast, others too slow, so I found myself coming out of the story at times instead of just being absorbed and drawn through it.
The relationship between Josh and Hannah was beautiful and I loved the idea of them finding each other again throughout time.
Not done perfectly but it was a nice story and made me feel good after reading it.
January 4, 2017
My ranking rules:
5-star (*****) EXCEPTIONAL: Faultless; awe-inspiring; humbling; a good ambassador for the genre, deserving broad readership; potentially a classic of the genre.
4-star (****) EXCELLENT: Highly recommended; difficult to fault; completely satisfying.
3-star (***) GOOD: A really good read and thoroughly enjoyable; time well spent; minor and few misgivings.
2-star (**) OK: Unlikely to inspire or to offend; ultimately doesn't measure up to the broader body of work in the genre, and therefore may disappoint.
1-star (*) POOR: Life-shortening, ineffective, rife with error and a waste of ink (whether on physical- or e-paper).
5-star (*****) EXCEPTIONAL: Faultless; awe-inspiring; humbling; a good ambassador for the genre, deserving broad readership; potentially a classic of the genre.
4-star (****) EXCELLENT: Highly recommended; difficult to fault; completely satisfying.
3-star (***) GOOD: A really good read and thoroughly enjoyable; time well spent; minor and few misgivings.
2-star (**) OK: Unlikely to inspire or to offend; ultimately doesn't measure up to the broader body of work in the genre, and therefore may disappoint.
1-star (*) POOR: Life-shortening, ineffective, rife with error and a waste of ink (whether on physical- or e-paper).
November 25, 2017
I liked references to the challenges facing the Navajo Nation, "poverty, uranium pollution, unemployment, drug abuse". It's nice to have a taste of context and always important to speak truth to social injustice. I also really appreciated the author's note at the end "If you are Navajo and you spot any painful mistakes or inconsistencies, let me know." This is a great gesture towards cultural competency.
Favorite Quotes:
'Then tell her. It's time to eat some crow, man. You shouldn't decide about her life. Hannah is perfectly capable of doing that herself'
Favorite Quotes:
'Then tell her. It's time to eat some crow, man. You shouldn't decide about her life. Hannah is perfectly capable of doing that herself'
August 14, 2014
This was a good finish to Book 1. My only complaints (if they can even be called that) are with the editing errors and the dialogue during the historical scenes. The language used was too contemporary which made those particular scenes feel off.
Other than that, I enjoyed the way the story played out.
Other than that, I enjoyed the way the story played out.
March 29, 2024
Acá por fin descubrimos todo, el libro me parece un tris más lento que el primero, entender todo te da un alivio grande, pero cuando ya estamos viendo las memorias de Josh, llegó un punto que ya quería estar en el presente y que avanzará la historia, siento que no necesitaba tanta inmersion en esas memorias.
Ya en la parte final, en la cueva, por un segundo me dió miedo de la escena, y estaba un poco asustada de que fueran a asesinar a Ben, cómo estoy acostumbrada a que otros autores te enamoren de algún personaje secundario y luego lo mantén para que vivan en tus recuerdos para siempre... pues si, tenía miedo que hiciera eso la autora, pero no lo hizo y me siento agradecida, ya después cuando las cosas se solucionaron estuvo bien pero no sé, pudo ser mejor.
Me hubiera gustado ver más interacción con los animales espirituales. Pero en fin, el es libro ligero, no es una mala lectura y es chévere, no sabía casi nada de esa historia india y me gustó saberlo.
No sé si fui la única pero leyendo lo de la parte de historia indígena, me recordó un poco a crepúsculo, pues es el único acercamiento literario que tengo con respecto a historias de tribus indígenas en Estados Unidos, pero está me gustó más porque se sentía más real, si místico y fantasía, pero como más real a nuestra realidad, mejor construido.
Ya en la parte final, en la cueva, por un segundo me dió miedo de la escena, y estaba un poco asustada de que fueran a asesinar a Ben, cómo estoy acostumbrada a que otros autores te enamoren de algún personaje secundario y luego lo mantén para que vivan en tus recuerdos para siempre... pues si, tenía miedo que hiciera eso la autora, pero no lo hizo y me siento agradecida, ya después cuando las cosas se solucionaron estuvo bien pero no sé, pudo ser mejor.
Me hubiera gustado ver más interacción con los animales espirituales. Pero en fin, el es libro ligero, no es una mala lectura y es chévere, no sabía casi nada de esa historia india y me gustó saberlo.
No sé si fui la única pero leyendo lo de la parte de historia indígena, me recordó un poco a crepúsculo, pues es el único acercamiento literario que tengo con respecto a historias de tribus indígenas en Estados Unidos, pero está me gustó más porque se sentía más real, si místico y fantasía, pero como más real a nuestra realidad, mejor construido.
March 13, 2020
Book one had all the juicy stuff!
This was a disappointment. It was pretty much the last quarter or the third act of a novel. But where was all the steam? I guess after the main characters got back together, it just wasn’t there anymore. And all the flashbacks could have been nixed. They didn’t add anything to the story plotwise. I still loved all the Navajo stuff and the rituals they did. That stuff was cool. The climax was also kind of bland.
Readers could just do book one and read the free sample of book two and be satisfied.
This was a disappointment. It was pretty much the last quarter or the third act of a novel. But where was all the steam? I guess after the main characters got back together, it just wasn’t there anymore. And all the flashbacks could have been nixed. They didn’t add anything to the story plotwise. I still loved all the Navajo stuff and the rituals they did. That stuff was cool. The climax was also kind of bland.
Readers could just do book one and read the free sample of book two and be satisfied.
July 27, 2017
Brilliant.!
I read book one and of course had the link to download this book - which took me all of two seconds to decide to buy... which was earlier today... what can I say - I really enjoyed both books.
I read book one and of course had the link to download this book - which took me all of two seconds to decide to buy... which was earlier today... what can I say - I really enjoyed both books.
August 10, 2018
Satisfying conclusion
The story ended well. The mythology was fascinating and the characters and plot were great. The only things I didn't care for was the LGBTQ theme and the sex before marriage (although you don't see it you know it's there).
The story ended well. The mythology was fascinating and the characters and plot were great. The only things I didn't care for was the LGBTQ theme and the sex before marriage (although you don't see it you know it's there).
September 21, 2017
Wow!!! Totally Awsome read
Considering I normally don't read this genre, it was a thrill to read. Can't wait to read her next book
Considering I normally don't read this genre, it was a thrill to read. Can't wait to read her next book
March 24, 2020
Degna conclusione per questa bella storia
November 7, 2021
O wauw wat een boeken! In 4 dagen uitgelezen!!! Heeft me meegesleurd door het verhaal. Ik raad mensen echt aan om deze boeken te lezen!!!!!
March 22, 2017
Me encanto!
Pues comencé leyendo el primer libro que terminé de leer en muy poco tiempo. Y el cual me dejó con ganas de terminar de conocer el desenlace y por supuesto el gran final.
Pues comencé leyendo el primer libro que terminé de leer en muy poco tiempo. Y el cual me dejó con ganas de terminar de conocer el desenlace y por supuesto el gran final.
January 11, 2015
'A la sombra del tiempo' ha sido pues una bilogía aceptable y entretenida pero que solo destacaría por el aluvión de información más que interesante sobre el pueblo Navajo, tanto histórica como cultural, de la que podemos aprender mientras vemos juguetear a la autora con unos personajes poco construidos que desfilan por un contexto más dado a las típicas películas de poco presupuesto emitidas un sábado tarde. Ee esas que aceptamos ver en nuestro televisor porque no están mal, pero podrían estar mejor.
Reseña completa: http://nubedemariposa.blogspot.com.es...
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April 8, 2015
Only half a book so the stars awarded reflect this. You need to have read book 1 of the same title for this to make any sense. If the 2 halves of book were combined to make one title I would have awarded more stars.
The characters are engaging, the Navajo culture interesting but not shown in great depth, the historical research didn't add all I would have hoped to the story, but again was interesting.
I hope one day that the author can go and visit a reservation and experience some of the places she describes. I think it would be very rewarding for both her and the readers of subsequent books.
The characters are engaging, the Navajo culture interesting but not shown in great depth, the historical research didn't add all I would have hoped to the story, but again was interesting.
I hope one day that the author can go and visit a reservation and experience some of the places she describes. I think it would be very rewarding for both her and the readers of subsequent books.
June 2, 2016
Mixed feelings
I enjoyed the first book so much and really wanted to know what would happen with Hannah and Josh. However after reading this book I feel like the book was split just to create a second book out of something that really was one book. And the ending of the curse doesn't sit well with me. Seems like the author couldn't figure out how to end the curse so ended this way after giving up on finding a good way to end it. Overall though I enjoyed the book.
I enjoyed the first book so much and really wanted to know what would happen with Hannah and Josh. However after reading this book I feel like the book was split just to create a second book out of something that really was one book. And the ending of the curse doesn't sit well with me. Seems like the author couldn't figure out how to end the curse so ended this way after giving up on finding a good way to end it. Overall though I enjoyed the book.
November 26, 2015
A book about love, mystery and time travel. Who could ask for more!! It had a happy ending too!!
It kept my interest all through the different times. I wish this were true and we come back and fix things from our past.
It kept my interest all through the different times. I wish this were true and we come back and fix things from our past.
January 25, 2017
Good story
Okay, so this was a very good story, but I just can't get over that fact that I felt tricked into buying it because of the way the first book ended. It ruined a wonderful story for me. They should be sold as a set.
Okay, so this was a very good story, but I just can't get over that fact that I felt tricked into buying it because of the way the first book ended. It ruined a wonderful story for me. They should be sold as a set.
March 18, 2015
Loved it from beginning to end! This sequel to Shadow of Time - Book 1 is a breathtaking story taking bonds between characters to a whole new level.
January 14, 2016
Enjoyed the story but again- it should have been one book. I really did not like how it was divided. Love the idea and concept.
March 17, 2016
I just loved it!?
March 26, 2016
I enjoyed this book more than the first one, the link to the Navajo traditions and myths was fun to read
September 24, 2016
Ik voel me verbonden met Hannah, Ben, Josh. De cover nodigde mij uit tot lezen. Pagina na pagina genoten. Een mix van spanning, romantiek en fantasy. In facebooktermen: ik vind het leuk
October 14, 2017
Great sequel. Again love the historical references and attention to the culture of the Navajo people.
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