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Wishing Cross Station
"Don't stay a moment longer than you have to. Don't say too much. Don't pollute the timeline."
When nineteen-year-old college library page Keigan Wainwright is sent to pick up a private donation of books for the school's collection, he has no idea where one of those books will take him, or what it will take from him.
Retracing a powerful man's footsteps through the past, Keigan finds himself caught in the same dangerous trap: falling in love with a woman he was never meant to know, and uncertain he will ever find his way home.
Wishing Cross Station: A bittersweet fantasy romance from the author of GODSPEED and OF STARDUST.
When nineteen-year-old college library page Keigan Wainwright is sent to pick up a private donation of books for the school's collection, he has no idea where one of those books will take him, or what it will take from him.
Retracing a powerful man's footsteps through the past, Keigan finds himself caught in the same dangerous trap: falling in love with a woman he was never meant to know, and uncertain he will ever find his way home.
Wishing Cross Station: A bittersweet fantasy romance from the author of GODSPEED and OF STARDUST.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 13, 2015
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12 books86 followersFebruary Grace is an author, poet, and artist from Southeast Michigan. She is more than mildly obsessed with clocks, music, colors, meteor showers, and steam engines.
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October 10, 2015
3.5 Stars
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Another one of my TBR bowl reads. I'm normally not much of a romance reader (even more so, I try to stay clear from the books that actually mention it as main genre because all other genres already seemed to have been packed with romance and I already got my fair share of romance reading that way, However, this was a time travel romance and it's very hard for me (if not impossible) to say no to time travel stories.
This specific time travel moves around a special train (the so called Special) who arrives every now and then to bring people back and forth between now and the 19th century. When Keigan finds a book that's quite literally not from this world, he's to take the Special and bring the book back.
I was pleasantly surprised by this short book. The story, luckily, didn't draw too heavily on the romance part and there even was a small mystery to uncover. There was however not that much on time travel either. This is not the kind of story that provides with a reason as to why it's happening nor what the exact rules of time travel are. Nevertheless, it kept me entertained and I quite enjoyed myself. All in all, better than I expected.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Read all my reviews on http://urlphantomhive.booklikes.com
Another one of my TBR bowl reads. I'm normally not much of a romance reader (even more so, I try to stay clear from the books that actually mention it as main genre because all other genres already seemed to have been packed with romance and I already got my fair share of romance reading that way, However, this was a time travel romance and it's very hard for me (if not impossible) to say no to time travel stories.
This specific time travel moves around a special train (the so called Special) who arrives every now and then to bring people back and forth between now and the 19th century. When Keigan finds a book that's quite literally not from this world, he's to take the Special and bring the book back.
I was pleasantly surprised by this short book. The story, luckily, didn't draw too heavily on the romance part and there even was a small mystery to uncover. There was however not that much on time travel either. This is not the kind of story that provides with a reason as to why it's happening nor what the exact rules of time travel are. Nevertheless, it kept me entertained and I quite enjoyed myself. All in all, better than I expected.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
September 15, 2015
Would've been more like 3.5 stars, but that ending was super abrupt! Felt like I was missing at least fifty pages and it was such a depressing ending. Definitely deserves the comparisons to Somewhere In Time , which could be viewed as good OR bad. In case some people don't know the ending of that book/film, it could also be compared to . The writing and characters did pull me in though, which is why this is graded as high as it is.
*Edited because apparently I can't spell the word *characters*.....so, yeah.
*Edited because apparently I can't spell the word *characters*.....so, yeah.
July 2, 2015
Keigan is tasked with investigating a mysterious book, part of a legacy donation to his community library, but soon finds himself an uncertain time traveler, dumped in the past with no control over his return and wholly dependent on the townspeople.
It reminded me a little of Tesla's Attic in inventiveness, but this is definitely targeted at the older end of the market and doesn't fit neatly into a genre. (Normally I'd count time travel as science fiction, but this seems to stay away from any science aspects, but you could safely call it historical fiction with a touch of romance and mystery, enabled by SF/F. Vague enough?)
The story itself is told with a certain grace. The simplicity of the words allows the characters to shine unhindered by prose, but don't underestimate the author's skill. I'll definitely be looking for more by February Grace.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
It reminded me a little of Tesla's Attic in inventiveness, but this is definitely targeted at the older end of the market and doesn't fit neatly into a genre. (Normally I'd count time travel as science fiction, but this seems to stay away from any science aspects, but you could safely call it historical fiction with a touch of romance and mystery, enabled by SF/F. Vague enough?)
The story itself is told with a certain grace. The simplicity of the words allows the characters to shine unhindered by prose, but don't underestimate the author's skill. I'll definitely be looking for more by February Grace.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 28, 2018
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Wishing Cross Station by Grace February
Booktrope Publishing, 2015
Fantasy/Science Fiction; 153 pgs
Upon collecting boxes of donated books for the college library he works for, Keigan Wainwright comes into possession of a particularly unusual book. One whose province is quite the mystery. Promising to return it to its rightful place, Keigan takes on more than he bargained for. He suddenly finds himself back in time, stuck in a small town whose residents do not like strangers, and losing his heart to a young woman he knows he has no future with.
Such an interesting premise! I could not resist the mention of books, especially one so unusual that might be a key to time travel. Although more of a novella in length, the author does a good job of setting up her character of Keigan and the task he is about to undertake. Keigan seems like a decent chap and adjusts rather easily to life in the mid-1800's. He is not sure how long he will be stuck there, although likely through Christmas, but he is resourceful enough to know getting a job and a place to stay are critical. This is more of a quiet story than I expected and a rather sad one at that. I would like to have known more about Marigold, the girl from the past. Mr. Best, the jeweler, made quite an impression on me, and was probably my favorite character in the novel. I guess you could say Wishing Cross Station is a bit of a mystery as well as a love story. I do wish there had been more to it in the end. This is a story which deserves a full length book.
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Wishing Cross Station by Grace February
Booktrope Publishing, 2015
Fantasy/Science Fiction; 153 pgs
Upon collecting boxes of donated books for the college library he works for, Keigan Wainwright comes into possession of a particularly unusual book. One whose province is quite the mystery. Promising to return it to its rightful place, Keigan takes on more than he bargained for. He suddenly finds himself back in time, stuck in a small town whose residents do not like strangers, and losing his heart to a young woman he knows he has no future with.
Such an interesting premise! I could not resist the mention of books, especially one so unusual that might be a key to time travel. Although more of a novella in length, the author does a good job of setting up her character of Keigan and the task he is about to undertake. Keigan seems like a decent chap and adjusts rather easily to life in the mid-1800's. He is not sure how long he will be stuck there, although likely through Christmas, but he is resourceful enough to know getting a job and a place to stay are critical. This is more of a quiet story than I expected and a rather sad one at that. I would like to have known more about Marigold, the girl from the past. Mr. Best, the jeweler, made quite an impression on me, and was probably my favorite character in the novel. I guess you could say Wishing Cross Station is a bit of a mystery as well as a love story. I do wish there had been more to it in the end. This is a story which deserves a full length book.
November 22, 2015
Wishing Cross Station
**I received a free eBook copy of this book via NetGalley for an honest review. Thanks also to February Grace for writing such a fun book!**
Wishing Cross Station is a cheerfully short story about a man who gets caught up in some time travelling shenanigans. I really enjoyed reading it and whilst it was a quick read (coming in at just over 150 pages) I found the atmosphere of the book to be a lot of fun. The characters are quite interesting and it’s a great little period setting that probably makes the book. It is also a tad sad but don’t worry, it’s manageable. I absolutely adore the cover and I really want to the buy the book (I read it as an eBook) so that I can stare at it’s pretty face all day long. *Sigh*. And, of course, this book gets brownie points for being a book about books (sort of) – well, a book is a key element to the time travelling aspect of this novel.
A Story of Time Travelling Accidents and a Few Other Things
The basic plot of this book is that a 19-year old man, Keigan Wainwright, works for the library and is helping clear out an old man’s attic to take some of those old books to the library when he is given a very odd book. There’s a bit of a story behind it and after visiting someone in a retirement village he ends up travelling back in time and getting stuck in England, 100 years in the past, in a quaint little village for a whole month. Yikes. Pressed with the reality of a cold English winter he has to figure out how to survive his month in the past until he can travel back home again. As suggested by the title, this book does involve trains – but I really liked not knowing much about the book before I went into it so I won’t say anything more on that matter. Overall, I really enjoyed the time travel aspects of the book but I was constantly stressed that Keigan was going to blow up the world with all his antics – like geez, man, you’ve got to be careful with these things.
Whilst this general storyline is enjoyable, it is a very short book and the ending is really quite abrupt. It did feel a little like a slap in the face – if there was one thing I could change about this book, it would be that. Another 50 pages maybe could have really tied this together nicely – it did feel a little like Grace wasn’t any more able than us to figure out a solution.
Characters
Keigan
I both liked and hated him, he was a cool nerdy guy who worried about his pet goldfish when he got stuck in the past, but he had no problems with other matters that had far more serious consequences.
He did provide a cool look at what happens when someone with contemporary values and ethics is put into a period where those are completely out of place. There were quite a lot of times where both Keigan and I struggled to keep our mouths shut with some treatment of characters.
Marigold
I really liked Marigold, and it was pretty obvious from the get-go what was going to happen, or at least, what her role in the book would be. I thought she was a little hot-headed sometimes and made some questionable decisions but all-in-all I thought she was a pretty great character.
The Watchmaker
The Watchmaker (as I call him, although technically he’s a jeweller) was one of the highlights of the book for me. I loved how kind he was to Keigan and I thought he really helped tie-in the events of the novel nicely. For me, he really helped paint the atmosphere of the town and drew the reader into the experience just that bit more. It was like you could really feel as though you were in his house with him facing the challenges of 20th century Britain.
Summary
I have to say, I would not mind reading more of Grace’s work as whilst this wasn’t perfect it was definitely enjoyable. If you’re looking for something new and fresh with a dash of excitement that won’t take you long to get through then I would recommend this book for you. Whilst the ending was somewhat frustrating it was a definite and complete ending – which was a nice change to read a book like this that is a stand-alone; we’re not subjected to the torture of waiting a year to find out what happens next. And as I said before, this is definitely a book I will be buying in physical copy later on at some point because I really like it’s cover!
Happy reading!
**I received a free eBook copy of this book via NetGalley for an honest review. Thanks also to February Grace for writing such a fun book!**
"Retracing a powerful man’s footsteps through the past, Keigan finds himself caught in the same dangerous trap: falling in love with a woman he was never meant to know, and uncertain he will ever find his way home."Overview
Wishing Cross Station is a cheerfully short story about a man who gets caught up in some time travelling shenanigans. I really enjoyed reading it and whilst it was a quick read (coming in at just over 150 pages) I found the atmosphere of the book to be a lot of fun. The characters are quite interesting and it’s a great little period setting that probably makes the book. It is also a tad sad but don’t worry, it’s manageable. I absolutely adore the cover and I really want to the buy the book (I read it as an eBook) so that I can stare at it’s pretty face all day long. *Sigh*. And, of course, this book gets brownie points for being a book about books (sort of) – well, a book is a key element to the time travelling aspect of this novel.
A Story of Time Travelling Accidents and a Few Other Things
The basic plot of this book is that a 19-year old man, Keigan Wainwright, works for the library and is helping clear out an old man’s attic to take some of those old books to the library when he is given a very odd book. There’s a bit of a story behind it and after visiting someone in a retirement village he ends up travelling back in time and getting stuck in England, 100 years in the past, in a quaint little village for a whole month. Yikes. Pressed with the reality of a cold English winter he has to figure out how to survive his month in the past until he can travel back home again. As suggested by the title, this book does involve trains – but I really liked not knowing much about the book before I went into it so I won’t say anything more on that matter. Overall, I really enjoyed the time travel aspects of the book but I was constantly stressed that Keigan was going to blow up the world with all his antics – like geez, man, you’ve got to be careful with these things.
Whilst this general storyline is enjoyable, it is a very short book and the ending is really quite abrupt. It did feel a little like a slap in the face – if there was one thing I could change about this book, it would be that. Another 50 pages maybe could have really tied this together nicely – it did feel a little like Grace wasn’t any more able than us to figure out a solution.
Characters
Keigan
I both liked and hated him, he was a cool nerdy guy who worried about his pet goldfish when he got stuck in the past, but he had no problems with other matters that had far more serious consequences.
He did provide a cool look at what happens when someone with contemporary values and ethics is put into a period where those are completely out of place. There were quite a lot of times where both Keigan and I struggled to keep our mouths shut with some treatment of characters.
Marigold
I really liked Marigold, and it was pretty obvious from the get-go what was going to happen, or at least, what her role in the book would be. I thought she was a little hot-headed sometimes and made some questionable decisions but all-in-all I thought she was a pretty great character.
The Watchmaker
The Watchmaker (as I call him, although technically he’s a jeweller) was one of the highlights of the book for me. I loved how kind he was to Keigan and I thought he really helped tie-in the events of the novel nicely. For me, he really helped paint the atmosphere of the town and drew the reader into the experience just that bit more. It was like you could really feel as though you were in his house with him facing the challenges of 20th century Britain.
Summary
I have to say, I would not mind reading more of Grace’s work as whilst this wasn’t perfect it was definitely enjoyable. If you’re looking for something new and fresh with a dash of excitement that won’t take you long to get through then I would recommend this book for you. Whilst the ending was somewhat frustrating it was a definite and complete ending – which was a nice change to read a book like this that is a stand-alone; we’re not subjected to the torture of waiting a year to find out what happens next. And as I said before, this is definitely a book I will be buying in physical copy later on at some point because I really like it’s cover!
Happy reading!
November 12, 2017
I'm not sure what to make of Wishing Cross Station. It's a time travel romance of sorts, it's also got a bit of a young adult mystery feel. It's not my usual sort of read but it's not a bad choice. It was full of intrigue. Will Keigan make it back to the present? What secrets were buried in the community of Wishing Cross?
I found the writing style easy to read. As I normally read dark crime fiction, I found this a refreshing change despite it being set in the depths of winter.
Many thanks to Booktrope and Netgalley for my copy of Wishing Cross Station.
I found the writing style easy to read. As I normally read dark crime fiction, I found this a refreshing change despite it being set in the depths of winter.
Many thanks to Booktrope and Netgalley for my copy of Wishing Cross Station.
October 31, 2015
I'm not sure what I was expecting from this book, but it wasn't what I got.
Keigan (our protagonist) finds himself traveling through time and into the past, to finish the job of another man. Things get complicated (as they usually do in good books!) and the reader gets to experience Keigan's journey into 1880.
The scenery and world building was well done. The feel of the station, the trains and the time, we're all rich and brightly coloured. Probably my favourite part of the story. The opening scene was especially beautiful.
Keigan is not your typical protagonist too, he's an asthmatic, librarian and appealed to my inner nerd and geek-meter.
I also liked Mr Best. Marigold was a bit flat for me, I wanted a little more out of her, she seemed to just go with the flow too much.
Overall, it felt a little lacking in heart, so, despite being a good story, it just fails to reach 4 star territory.
**Note: I was provided an electronic copy of this book through NetGally in return for an honest review.**
Keigan (our protagonist) finds himself traveling through time and into the past, to finish the job of another man. Things get complicated (as they usually do in good books!) and the reader gets to experience Keigan's journey into 1880.
The scenery and world building was well done. The feel of the station, the trains and the time, we're all rich and brightly coloured. Probably my favourite part of the story. The opening scene was especially beautiful.
Keigan is not your typical protagonist too, he's an asthmatic, librarian and appealed to my inner nerd and geek-meter.
I also liked Mr Best. Marigold was a bit flat for me, I wanted a little more out of her, she seemed to just go with the flow too much.
Overall, it felt a little lacking in heart, so, despite being a good story, it just fails to reach 4 star territory.
**Note: I was provided an electronic copy of this book through NetGally in return for an honest review.**
January 25, 2017
What a let down. Full review on its way.
June 26, 2015
Wishing Cross Station my February Grace is a fantastic novel that caught my imagination unlike any book has in a while.
July 13, 2015
Received via NetGalley from Booktrope in exchange for an honest and completely unbiased review.
Also posted on Silk & Serif
February Grace's newest novel Wishing Cross Station is about a young man who is given a book with a mystery only he can solve. A mystery that is over a hundred years old.
Lately, Ive been attempting to venture into new literary avenues without straying too far from what I know. Wishing Cross Station is filled with things I know absolutely nothing about (trains and the 1800s), yet it has familiar elements. February successfully develops a decent story by melding our reality with time travel.
Keigan Wainwright is not your typical hero: a skinny, asthmatic library worker who is by all accounts your average kid. His ordinary life is set off track when a he is tasked to pick up a private book donation. One book from this particular the donation delivery is extra special and sets Keigan on an adventure that will change Keigan indefinitely. When Keigan meets Marigold he wants to tell her everything, but anything he tells her could change the timeline. Torn between his desire to help Marigold and his duty to protect the historical time line, Keigan must choose between the girl he's falling for and protecting the future to which he may never be able to return.
The novel was an easy read and I never felt bored or impatient with the storyline. Unfortunately, it looks like time traveling trains that visit the 1800s is not my cup of tea. I am glad I chose Wishing Cross Station for this experiment because there is more than enough romance and mystery to keep things interesting. The mystery surrounding Marigold, Wishing Cross Station's strange recreation in our time and The Book are more than enough to capture the imagination. Although time traveling trains apparently aren't my thing I found February's graceful prose and unique ability to bring characters alive to be refreshing..plus that ending! I'll definitely read more of her work..I've noticed she's written a book with Fairy Godmothers! Definitely on the TBR list!
Wishing Cross Station is a novel that kept me reading and unable to foresee what was coming until the last moment. I am not certain if this is simply because I'm not familiar with this genre or skill on the part of the author, but Wishing Cross Station was well worth the read!
This book will appeal to those who enjoy historical fiction, time travel tales, romance and the idea of magical trains. A definite read for someone who has read this genre before and loved it.
Also posted on Silk & Serif
February Grace's newest novel Wishing Cross Station is about a young man who is given a book with a mystery only he can solve. A mystery that is over a hundred years old.
Lately, Ive been attempting to venture into new literary avenues without straying too far from what I know. Wishing Cross Station is filled with things I know absolutely nothing about (trains and the 1800s), yet it has familiar elements. February successfully develops a decent story by melding our reality with time travel.
“I’m looking for a ticket back home,” I said, choosing my words carefully. “I just got here on the Aurelia Belle, and I didn’t realize how far it would take me.”
I scanned the slate board behind her, marked with train names, numbers, times, and schedules, and nowhere upon it did I even see the Belle mentioned.
“That train is the special,” she replied emotionlessly. “We are never advised in advance exactly when she’s coming in, she just pulls into the station, only on the first track. Only train to ever use the first. Then she goes on her way.”
Keigan Wainwright is not your typical hero: a skinny, asthmatic library worker who is by all accounts your average kid. His ordinary life is set off track when a he is tasked to pick up a private book donation. One book from this particular the donation delivery is extra special and sets Keigan on an adventure that will change Keigan indefinitely. When Keigan meets Marigold he wants to tell her everything, but anything he tells her could change the timeline. Torn between his desire to help Marigold and his duty to protect the historical time line, Keigan must choose between the girl he's falling for and protecting the future to which he may never be able to return.
The novel was an easy read and I never felt bored or impatient with the storyline. Unfortunately, it looks like time traveling trains that visit the 1800s is not my cup of tea. I am glad I chose Wishing Cross Station for this experiment because there is more than enough romance and mystery to keep things interesting. The mystery surrounding Marigold, Wishing Cross Station's strange recreation in our time and The Book are more than enough to capture the imagination. Although time traveling trains apparently aren't my thing I found February's graceful prose and unique ability to bring characters alive to be refreshing..plus that ending! I'll definitely read more of her work..I've noticed she's written a book with Fairy Godmothers! Definitely on the TBR list!
“What? Wait, what?” I said, as she pulled me toward the front lawn.
“Miss Sutton, what are you doing?”
“We’re going to make snow angels,” she said, looking left and right to be sure no one knew we were there. “At least, I am. Come on, Mr. Wainwright! Join me if you dare!”
She stood still, arms at her sides, and then fell back into the snow with a muted thud. She laughed—the most beautiful sound I had ever heard in my life—as she began to swish her arms at her sides up and down in the snow.
Wishing Cross Station is a novel that kept me reading and unable to foresee what was coming until the last moment. I am not certain if this is simply because I'm not familiar with this genre or skill on the part of the author, but Wishing Cross Station was well worth the read!
This book will appeal to those who enjoy historical fiction, time travel tales, romance and the idea of magical trains. A definite read for someone who has read this genre before and loved it.
June 29, 2015
Wow. This book left me with a heavy heart. Some twelve hours after I finished reading Wishing Cross Station, I’m still trying to come to terms with its story and how it ended. This was far from a typical read for me. I rarely pick up time-travel stories, but something about the blurb called to me. And though there was a point early on that I considered putting this book down, I’m glad I didn’t. Despite the mixed emotions it stirred up in me—or maybe because of them—this book made an impression and had me thinking about it after The End.
Wishing Cross Station, to me, is a cross between Somewhere in Time and that tale of Hachiko the dog. It’s quietly gripping and wistfully mysterious, if there is such a thing. And it elicited a similar reaction that I had to watching Somewhere in Time. Wide, unblinking eyes. Jutted out bottom lip. And a silent outburst of whys.
This book started out slow, but picked up speed and had me clinging along for a ride. It left me with even more questions than I started with, but somehow, it worked. It didn’t give me the ending I wanted, but in some way, I loved and hated it at the same time.
Yep, you can say I’m feeling rather conflicted. One thing’s clear to me though—author February Grace has her unique way with storytelling. It took me some time to warm up to it, because it tended to be quite formal and wordy, but it almost reads like those old-fashioned fairy tales. I could practically hear her sentences being narrated by one of those fatherly voices. How cool is that, right?
While Wishing Cross Station isn’t one of those books I’ll keep rereading, there’s no doubt I’ll remember it for a long time to come. 3.5 stars.
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
**Review originally posted on www.WillReadforFeels.com
Wishing Cross Station, to me, is a cross between Somewhere in Time and that tale of Hachiko the dog. It’s quietly gripping and wistfully mysterious, if there is such a thing. And it elicited a similar reaction that I had to watching Somewhere in Time. Wide, unblinking eyes. Jutted out bottom lip. And a silent outburst of whys.
This book started out slow, but picked up speed and had me clinging along for a ride. It left me with even more questions than I started with, but somehow, it worked. It didn’t give me the ending I wanted, but in some way, I loved and hated it at the same time.
Yep, you can say I’m feeling rather conflicted. One thing’s clear to me though—author February Grace has her unique way with storytelling. It took me some time to warm up to it, because it tended to be quite formal and wordy, but it almost reads like those old-fashioned fairy tales. I could practically hear her sentences being narrated by one of those fatherly voices. How cool is that, right?
While Wishing Cross Station isn’t one of those books I’ll keep rereading, there’s no doubt I’ll remember it for a long time to come. 3.5 stars.
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
**Review originally posted on www.WillReadforFeels.com
July 8, 2015
***I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in the exchange for an honest review***
I just need a moment to collect myself from that ending.
Synopsis: Keigan works at a library and comes across an unmarked book. This book has been kept secret for years. The current owner of this mysterious book passes away and leaves this book behind. Keigan is told to take this book back to its rightful place and to destroy it. He has no idea where he is going, or how long he has. He also does not know if he can bring himself to do the right thing. Wishing Cross Station is a bridge between the past and future, but a passanger cannot over stay their time. Keigan is absolutely lost as he travels through history. The last thing he expects is to find love.
Review: This book was kind of heart breaking. I am still blown by certain parts of the story. I love anything that deals with time travel. In this case, Keigan travels back to the 1880's. He meets some kind people, and not so kind people. Keigan is literally running out of time to solve the mysery of this unmarked book. I felt a deep connection with Marigold. She is the nicest person and yet her family does not treat her well. I did love some of the characters in this book. It is during a different time period. I thought that the author did a great job recreating that world. This book was a really quick read.
Keigan meets Marigold and his life changes. He knows that his time is running out before he has to get back to 2015. But... How can he ever leave? I usually do not care for romance in books, but I thought theirs was so pure. They are both good people and deserve each other. The romance was not based on lust (which most books are). I found that to be refreshing.
I just need a moment to collect myself from that ending.
Synopsis: Keigan works at a library and comes across an unmarked book. This book has been kept secret for years. The current owner of this mysterious book passes away and leaves this book behind. Keigan is told to take this book back to its rightful place and to destroy it. He has no idea where he is going, or how long he has. He also does not know if he can bring himself to do the right thing. Wishing Cross Station is a bridge between the past and future, but a passanger cannot over stay their time. Keigan is absolutely lost as he travels through history. The last thing he expects is to find love.
Review: This book was kind of heart breaking. I am still blown by certain parts of the story. I love anything that deals with time travel. In this case, Keigan travels back to the 1880's. He meets some kind people, and not so kind people. Keigan is literally running out of time to solve the mysery of this unmarked book. I felt a deep connection with Marigold. She is the nicest person and yet her family does not treat her well. I did love some of the characters in this book. It is during a different time period. I thought that the author did a great job recreating that world. This book was a really quick read.
Keigan meets Marigold and his life changes. He knows that his time is running out before he has to get back to 2015. But... How can he ever leave? I usually do not care for romance in books, but I thought theirs was so pure. They are both good people and deserve each other. The romance was not based on lust (which most books are). I found that to be refreshing.
July 21, 2015
Keigan is a pageboy at the college library, living a normal life with very little excitement. He is sent on an errand to pick up a book donation at an elderly gentleman’s house. One book that is donated looks extremely rare and unique; and the story that comes with it is even wilder. Keigan is told that the book has the ability to transport him back in time from the historical replica train station in town to the original Wishing Cross Station. Furthermore, Keigan is given very specific instructions and told that he should be the one to return the book back to its original time and close the time travel wormhole for good. This is easier said than done when Keigan accomplishes going back in time and discovers the mysteries of the Aurelia Belle and one very charming resident of Wishing Cross.
A quick and interesting journey back in time to a charming town. I really liked the idea of a train and train station being the medium for time travel. Although, how the time travel actually happens was never quite explained. It seems that no one really figured it out within the book either, which drove the decision to try and close the wormhole. I did like that everyone was very cautious of the time travel train and knew that it was inherently dangerous. Keigan is believable as a reluctant time traveler. He is wary of interfering with the time line and does everything possible to fit in. Even though, Keigan fails at not interfering just a bit when he meets the stationmasters daughter, Marigold, who holds the key to the mysteries of Wishing Cross past and present. Overall, Wishing Cross Station was a cute time travel novella, but with a slightly heartbreaking ending.
This book was provided for free in return for an honest review.
A quick and interesting journey back in time to a charming town. I really liked the idea of a train and train station being the medium for time travel. Although, how the time travel actually happens was never quite explained. It seems that no one really figured it out within the book either, which drove the decision to try and close the wormhole. I did like that everyone was very cautious of the time travel train and knew that it was inherently dangerous. Keigan is believable as a reluctant time traveler. He is wary of interfering with the time line and does everything possible to fit in. Even though, Keigan fails at not interfering just a bit when he meets the stationmasters daughter, Marigold, who holds the key to the mysteries of Wishing Cross past and present. Overall, Wishing Cross Station was a cute time travel novella, but with a slightly heartbreaking ending.
This book was provided for free in return for an honest review.
July 20, 2015
“Wishing Cross Station” eBook was published in 2015 and was written by February Grace (http://februarywriter.blogspot.com). Ms. Grace has published five novels.
I obtained a galley of this novel for review through https://www.netgalley.com. I would categorize this novel as ‘PG’ as there are some minor instances of Mature situations. This Science Fiction Time Travel Romance novella is set in contemporary times, with time travel to about 135 years ago.
The primary character is Keigan Wainwright. He is a college student working part time in the school library. He is assigned to pick up books being donated to the library and finds special interest in one of the volumes. As he investigates further he hears the story of how there is a connection between his time and that of Wishing Cross about 135 years in the past.
He takes on the mission to return the book to it’s proper time. He sneaks into a historic theme park recreating life of 135 years ago. There, as he has been told, he is able to sneak aboard the steam engine Aurella Belle which transports him into the past. Along the way he meets Marigold Belle Sutton and falls in love. He also discovers that there are strict rules governing the time travel. These rules seem to stand in the way of any future Wainwright and Sutton might have together.
This was a short read of less than 3 hours. It being a bit of a Romance I would normally not have chosen it, but it did have an interesting Time Travel element that drew my interest. I give this novella a 4 out of 5.
Further book reviews I have written can be accessed at http://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/.
I obtained a galley of this novel for review through https://www.netgalley.com. I would categorize this novel as ‘PG’ as there are some minor instances of Mature situations. This Science Fiction Time Travel Romance novella is set in contemporary times, with time travel to about 135 years ago.
The primary character is Keigan Wainwright. He is a college student working part time in the school library. He is assigned to pick up books being donated to the library and finds special interest in one of the volumes. As he investigates further he hears the story of how there is a connection between his time and that of Wishing Cross about 135 years in the past.
He takes on the mission to return the book to it’s proper time. He sneaks into a historic theme park recreating life of 135 years ago. There, as he has been told, he is able to sneak aboard the steam engine Aurella Belle which transports him into the past. Along the way he meets Marigold Belle Sutton and falls in love. He also discovers that there are strict rules governing the time travel. These rules seem to stand in the way of any future Wainwright and Sutton might have together.
This was a short read of less than 3 hours. It being a bit of a Romance I would normally not have chosen it, but it did have an interesting Time Travel element that drew my interest. I give this novella a 4 out of 5.
Further book reviews I have written can be accessed at http://johnpurvis.wordpress.com/blog/.
June 10, 2015
Wishing Cross Station is a story that will stay embedded into reader's minds. Grace wrote a book about love, loss and time travel that is historical but feels modern. The protagonist is a young boy who is lonely and floundering, who stumbles upon a book that he wants to put in it's proper place. What he doesn't realize is that place is more than 100 years away, and that his journey to return the book will thrust him back in time, and into a love that will shake is very being. While this is a time travel story, it is not high sci-fi or fantasy. The elements of these genres simply exist to enable a wonderfully written, very endearing protagonist to meet a woman that he is destined to love. Without revealing spoilers, EiR can only say that this tale left us with a broken heart and a head full of "what-ifs." The one thing EiR wants from this read is more: more detail about the past that brings two engaging characters together and more about the time and place in which our Protagonist, Keigan, finds himself. But the five star rating stands because this book plays in the back of one's mind after reading. It has a magical quality that is enchanting, but, mostly, it has a human quality that is endearing. EiR rates this a rare, "will read this book again" and a, hands down, Elite Indie Read. Bravo and thanks for taking us on an exciting, intriguing and heart rending ride upon the Aurelia Belle, February Grace.
March 31, 2016
Wishing Cross Station is an imaginative tale that takes readers on a journey to the past where secrets will be revealed and lives will be turned upside down.
When Keigan makes a routine book donation pick up for the school's library the donor gives him a very old book and asks him to find out the truth about its history. Agreeing to do just that Keigan meets with an old man who is aghast when he sees the old book in Keigan's possession. He informs Keigan that the book is cursed and must be taken back in time and destroyed. It's almost more than Keigan can comprehend, but he makes a promise to return the book to the past. Keigan visits Wishing Cross Station after closing and the book begins to glow. He soon finds himself on the Aurelia Belle in the 1880's. Keigan can't wait to get rid of the book and return home, but then he meets Marigold and things don't seem so simple anymore.
Wishing Cross Station is a wonderfully written time travel novel. The captivating plot is rich with detail and full of intrigue. The characters are interesting and well developed. I love that Keigan is a young man of such integrity. He must make such a heart wrenching decision and he never waivers knowing what has to be done. I also have to say that the ending took me completely by surprise and was certainly not what I was expecting.
Wishing Cross Station is a fantastic young adult story of love and loss. I highly recommend picking up a copy.
When Keigan makes a routine book donation pick up for the school's library the donor gives him a very old book and asks him to find out the truth about its history. Agreeing to do just that Keigan meets with an old man who is aghast when he sees the old book in Keigan's possession. He informs Keigan that the book is cursed and must be taken back in time and destroyed. It's almost more than Keigan can comprehend, but he makes a promise to return the book to the past. Keigan visits Wishing Cross Station after closing and the book begins to glow. He soon finds himself on the Aurelia Belle in the 1880's. Keigan can't wait to get rid of the book and return home, but then he meets Marigold and things don't seem so simple anymore.
Wishing Cross Station is a wonderfully written time travel novel. The captivating plot is rich with detail and full of intrigue. The characters are interesting and well developed. I love that Keigan is a young man of such integrity. He must make such a heart wrenching decision and he never waivers knowing what has to be done. I also have to say that the ending took me completely by surprise and was certainly not what I was expecting.
Wishing Cross Station is a fantastic young adult story of love and loss. I highly recommend picking up a copy.
June 30, 2015
Extraordinary. Endearing. So beautifully written. I smiled. I cried. I was never not wholly ‘in’ the story. I could hear the steam engine called the Aurelia Belle, feel her rumble, smell her coal, and I visited Wishing Cross, too.
Keigan Wainwright is not your typical romantic male lead, granted, but he is kind and interesting and the sort person whom you’d wish to have a wonderful life, simply because of who he is. When circumstances point him toward Wishing Cross, he goes there willingly, for the sake of a promise, and for the sake of love. What he finds when he gets there will turn his life upside down and color it with a pain and a beauty beyond anything he knew existed.
When I finished this book I was silent for several days. I needed to process this gift I’d been given, absorb it, make it a part of me, until I could find the right words to properly express the beauty it held. I hope these few words help you to buy the book, so you can find out for yourself how beautiful writing and storytelling can be.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Along with my review I will tell you I have purchased the paperback version for my ‘real’ library, the one I visit, the one I love best of all, the one where life-long friends come to live with me.
Do not hesitate – hit the buy button now.
Very well done.
Keigan Wainwright is not your typical romantic male lead, granted, but he is kind and interesting and the sort person whom you’d wish to have a wonderful life, simply because of who he is. When circumstances point him toward Wishing Cross, he goes there willingly, for the sake of a promise, and for the sake of love. What he finds when he gets there will turn his life upside down and color it with a pain and a beauty beyond anything he knew existed.
When I finished this book I was silent for several days. I needed to process this gift I’d been given, absorb it, make it a part of me, until I could find the right words to properly express the beauty it held. I hope these few words help you to buy the book, so you can find out for yourself how beautiful writing and storytelling can be.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Along with my review I will tell you I have purchased the paperback version for my ‘real’ library, the one I visit, the one I love best of all, the one where life-long friends come to live with me.
Do not hesitate – hit the buy button now.
Very well done.
June 7, 2015
The glorious opening passage describes Aurelia Belle as a living, steam breathing creature.
This adventure in a combination of historical time traveling romance and fantasy,
an opportunity to live the lives of those from over a centruy ago.
Whispering Cross - is it real or is it a magical creative imagining?
Keigan Wainwright is a young man struggling to stay true to his personal values.
His parents wanted to put his grandfather into a facility, but Keigan decided to move in with his grandfather to allow him to live his final years at home. This did not sit well with his parents.
After the grandfather's death, K.W. inherits the house and car but feels somewhat lost and alone.
He has friends, and a job as a page at the community college library.
Sometimes that job feels less rewarding than he'd like.
One less than desirable assignment is to pick up a dusty attic full of donated books.
Little does Keigan know, this will lead to the adventure of a lifetime, an adventure that will change his life forever.
This story will transport the reader to another place and time.
Like the main character, K.W., you'll find yourself wishing you could stay.
I did receive this book for a blog tour but the opinions expressed are 100% my own.
This adventure in a combination of historical time traveling romance and fantasy,
an opportunity to live the lives of those from over a centruy ago.
Whispering Cross - is it real or is it a magical creative imagining?
Keigan Wainwright is a young man struggling to stay true to his personal values.
His parents wanted to put his grandfather into a facility, but Keigan decided to move in with his grandfather to allow him to live his final years at home. This did not sit well with his parents.
After the grandfather's death, K.W. inherits the house and car but feels somewhat lost and alone.
He has friends, and a job as a page at the community college library.
Sometimes that job feels less rewarding than he'd like.
One less than desirable assignment is to pick up a dusty attic full of donated books.
Little does Keigan know, this will lead to the adventure of a lifetime, an adventure that will change his life forever.
This story will transport the reader to another place and time.
Like the main character, K.W., you'll find yourself wishing you could stay.
I did receive this book for a blog tour but the opinions expressed are 100% my own.
June 7, 2015
'No. What? You want me to, what?!' Keigan Wainwright, a page for the local communtiy colllege, is sent on an errand that will change his life. After picking up a donation for the J. Howard Fox Library, he realizes that not all of the donations are your typical books. He is sent to do an impossible mission and finds himself back in 1880, but he is not the first to go back in time. He meets a few people in town who are willing to speak to him and finds himself in the same situation as the previous vistor was in. A mystery that he is determind to solve and no one is willing to help. A beautiful girl and a lonely jewler are the only ones who are willing to talk to him and yet, he has set his mind to doing what was asked of him. Good story, read it pretty quickly, but not my fav. Such a mysterious town and we were told why, but then again not. I would have loved more of J. Howard and his trips and also about the like-minded town. After finishing, I felt that the last third of the book could have been just a little more. 3 fangs from me. Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock.
July 15, 2015
***NOTE: I was provided a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review***
Library page Keigan Wainwright is sent to pick up a donation of books for his school’s collection, and gets a little more than he bargained for. Among the books is a hand-bound leather volume that the donor asks him to hold onto until he can learn more about it. What he discovers about the book is hard to believe, but with it tucked safely in his backpack, Keigan finds himself at Wishing Cross Station in the middle of the night waiting for a train to take him back in time.
What follows is a story of star-crossed lovers, Keigan from 2015, and Marigold from 1880. By reading the book that turns out to be a station master's journal, Keigan learns that if he tries to return to his time with Marigold in tow, she will die on the train, and if he stays, he may just disappear.
At only 153 pages, it is a quick read, but I found myself completely drawn into the past as I read it. The book is described as a bittersweet love story, and that's exactly what you will get. If that's something you would enjoy, then definitely give Wishing Cross Station a try.
Library page Keigan Wainwright is sent to pick up a donation of books for his school’s collection, and gets a little more than he bargained for. Among the books is a hand-bound leather volume that the donor asks him to hold onto until he can learn more about it. What he discovers about the book is hard to believe, but with it tucked safely in his backpack, Keigan finds himself at Wishing Cross Station in the middle of the night waiting for a train to take him back in time.
What follows is a story of star-crossed lovers, Keigan from 2015, and Marigold from 1880. By reading the book that turns out to be a station master's journal, Keigan learns that if he tries to return to his time with Marigold in tow, she will die on the train, and if he stays, he may just disappear.
At only 153 pages, it is a quick read, but I found myself completely drawn into the past as I read it. The book is described as a bittersweet love story, and that's exactly what you will get. If that's something you would enjoy, then definitely give Wishing Cross Station a try.
October 13, 2015
Everything about February Grace's novel Wishing Cross Station is stunning, from the exquisite cover to the clean, sweet flow of her narrative. From beginning to end, this novel is just as lovely as it can be.
I'm not usually a fan of the time travel story line. It has, to me, become overused and somewhat predictable, but that is not the case for Wishing Cross Station. Grace's breathtaking introduction is powerful, and I was lured into the story immediately. The most wonderful thing about this book, (and there are many of them worth noting) is that it wrapped me up from the beginning and didn't let go until after the last line of the book had been read. Grace was so successful at creating her distinct literary world that once I'd finished reading, it took me some time to come back to reality. This tale is made up of equal parts happiness, hopelessness, grief and bliss...and is, quite simply put, pure magic.
I think it's safe to say that I have never read a book quite as beautiful as Wishing Cross Station. I have become an instant fan of February Grace, and look forward to reading the other books she has written.
I'm not usually a fan of the time travel story line. It has, to me, become overused and somewhat predictable, but that is not the case for Wishing Cross Station. Grace's breathtaking introduction is powerful, and I was lured into the story immediately. The most wonderful thing about this book, (and there are many of them worth noting) is that it wrapped me up from the beginning and didn't let go until after the last line of the book had been read. Grace was so successful at creating her distinct literary world that once I'd finished reading, it took me some time to come back to reality. This tale is made up of equal parts happiness, hopelessness, grief and bliss...and is, quite simply put, pure magic.
I think it's safe to say that I have never read a book quite as beautiful as Wishing Cross Station. I have become an instant fan of February Grace, and look forward to reading the other books she has written.
June 28, 2015
I did this book a great injustice just by picking it up. Romance is not my cup of tea, although this doesn't mean I intantly lose interest in a book because two people fell in love at the course of the story.
The premise of this book is pretty interesting. A young man, working for a college library, comes across a really special book that will change his life forever. Who doesn't like a good time travel story? The catch is that the time travel aspect of this story is a background feature. The main point, around which the whole book is revolving is an instant, inevitable love story. I suppose it isn't a poorly written love story, but it is a bit plain and oversimplified for my tastes, maybe fit for younger readers than myself.
On the other hand, people who enjoy fairy tales and the manifestation of pure, true love, will find in this book an enjoyable, fast read, with likable characters and a bittersweet (although wanting) conclusion.
A big thank you to the publisher and NetGalley, who allowed me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
The premise of this book is pretty interesting. A young man, working for a college library, comes across a really special book that will change his life forever. Who doesn't like a good time travel story? The catch is that the time travel aspect of this story is a background feature. The main point, around which the whole book is revolving is an instant, inevitable love story. I suppose it isn't a poorly written love story, but it is a bit plain and oversimplified for my tastes, maybe fit for younger readers than myself.
On the other hand, people who enjoy fairy tales and the manifestation of pure, true love, will find in this book an enjoyable, fast read, with likable characters and a bittersweet (although wanting) conclusion.
A big thank you to the publisher and NetGalley, who allowed me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 27, 2016
Letting myself speed along with 19-year-old Keigan via a wormhole into a little town of 135 years ago was a delight. Hanging on to the old book that is the doorstop to the wormhole led to uncovering secrets, meeting kind and very unkind people, and, yes, love. Plunging into a parallel time-travel dilemma, Keigan struggles against the one he faces, its promise and its threat of doom. I think what made this story so fascinating to me was that the narrative voice was completely the voice of Keigan and so immersion in the world of Wishing Cross in 1880 was total and not viewed from above as so often with narrative-author voices. Good old searching for evidence, struggling to understand both emotions and physics, and rites of passage for a new adult added up to a well-paced story between worlds that I could see clearly via the sharp descriptions. Looking forward to reading more by this author, who truly has magic in her words.
March 27, 2016
Books about time travel make my head hurt, but I enjoy them nevertheless. This book's synopsis hinted of an epic love spanning time zones. Sadly, the reality didn't quite live up to the promise.
The story was slow to start. Lots of time spent was spent describing the location and the train, such that they almost became characters in their own right. I should also say that the characterisation in the book was one of its strengths - that, and the relationships between the various characters.
Unfortunately, for me, apart from that, the book was a little lack lustre. It seemed as though there was a lot of time building up to the main event, which was actually a little anti climactic. I felt as though the ending was a little rushed, and left unanswered questions.
Ultimately, this was not the ending I was hoping for, or expecting. Maybe that was the author's intent. However, it left me disappointed.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
The story was slow to start. Lots of time spent was spent describing the location and the train, such that they almost became characters in their own right. I should also say that the characterisation in the book was one of its strengths - that, and the relationships between the various characters.
Unfortunately, for me, apart from that, the book was a little lack lustre. It seemed as though there was a lot of time building up to the main event, which was actually a little anti climactic. I felt as though the ending was a little rushed, and left unanswered questions.
Ultimately, this was not the ending I was hoping for, or expecting. Maybe that was the author's intent. However, it left me disappointed.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
July 21, 2015
I received a review copy from Netgalley, in exchange of an honest opinion.
Our main character is a young library page named Keigan that while picking up a book donation made by old man Donahue finds a strange book that will change his life forever.
This novel has a very simple and enchanting storyline. That includes time traveling and a great mystery to solve. The love story presented is indeed beautiful. I was taken by the city (and time frame) the author created and fell in love with the characters within it.
This breathtaking story left me heartbroken with the outcome of the main characters and I cried all night (like a little baby) because I could feel their pain and illusion. This book has made it to the top of my favorite books of all time. I recommend this book for anyone that's looking for a amazingly written book and a romance that will last a lifetime.
Our main character is a young library page named Keigan that while picking up a book donation made by old man Donahue finds a strange book that will change his life forever.
This novel has a very simple and enchanting storyline. That includes time traveling and a great mystery to solve. The love story presented is indeed beautiful. I was taken by the city (and time frame) the author created and fell in love with the characters within it.
This breathtaking story left me heartbroken with the outcome of the main characters and I cried all night (like a little baby) because I could feel their pain and illusion. This book has made it to the top of my favorite books of all time. I recommend this book for anyone that's looking for a amazingly written book and a romance that will last a lifetime.
March 25, 2017
"As Marigold sang, something changed inside of me. It wasn't a subtle, slight difference; it was massive, life-altering shock. It broke me down into nothing, burnt the rubble to ash, and rebuilt me into someone completely different."
This books broke my heart and I wasn't expecting it.
Beautifully written and, even though the plot was quite simple, powerful. I'm not a fan of romances, I always find them to be shallow but this time I got involved and I did really wish for a happy ending, the two main characters did deserve it so much.
I recommend this book to whomever needs a light read (this is only 153 pages long after all) but that at the same time will stuck with them for a long time.
I kindly received this book from its publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This books broke my heart and I wasn't expecting it.
Beautifully written and, even though the plot was quite simple, powerful. I'm not a fan of romances, I always find them to be shallow but this time I got involved and I did really wish for a happy ending, the two main characters did deserve it so much.
I recommend this book to whomever needs a light read (this is only 153 pages long after all) but that at the same time will stuck with them for a long time.
I kindly received this book from its publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 16, 2016
Okay, I loved this book. I think February Grace did an excellent job of creating a twist on the usual time travel story.
She was able to pull me into the novel quickly by helping me empathize with Keigan (go library volunteers!). I was excited to learn that Wishing Cross Station was set in a historical period, which I felt was accurately portrayed. I also liked how there was the element of science fiction involved and multiple quandaries posed to the main character (emotional and otherwise). I wasn't sure how the story would end, but February Grace made an appropriate conclusion to this moving tale.
p.s. I also read this around the holidays, so it made me very receptive to the story timeline.
She was able to pull me into the novel quickly by helping me empathize with Keigan (go library volunteers!). I was excited to learn that Wishing Cross Station was set in a historical period, which I felt was accurately portrayed. I also liked how there was the element of science fiction involved and multiple quandaries posed to the main character (emotional and otherwise). I wasn't sure how the story would end, but February Grace made an appropriate conclusion to this moving tale.
p.s. I also read this around the holidays, so it made me very receptive to the story timeline.
October 5, 2016
The author has such a way with words that she is able to take a simple story and weave it into something lovely and magical. I have read previous works by the author and her writing always leaves me with a tender and fuzzy feeling, no matter the outcome of the story.
This was a lovely mystery with love intertwined that left me with a bittersweet taste in my mouth.
Keigan and Marigold are so innocent and perfect for each other in their discovery of love and the awakening of their desires. I really enjoyed this story, no matter how simple, and would gladly reread it again. I feel so sad, yet so happy at the same time.
As a side note, as I mentioned it's quite a simple story and you could draw perfectly predictable conclusions to it but in the end it's a really charming story.
This was a lovely mystery with love intertwined that left me with a bittersweet taste in my mouth.
Keigan and Marigold are so innocent and perfect for each other in their discovery of love and the awakening of their desires. I really enjoyed this story, no matter how simple, and would gladly reread it again. I feel so sad, yet so happy at the same time.
As a side note, as I mentioned it's quite a simple story and you could draw perfectly predictable conclusions to it but in the end it's a really charming story.
September 13, 2015
“Don’t stay a moment longer than you have to. Don’t say too much. Don’t pollute the timeline.”
When nineteen-year-old college library page Keigan Wainwright is sent to pick up a private donation of books for the school’s collection, he has no idea where one of those books will take him, or what it will take from him.
Retracing a powerful man’s footsteps through the past, Keigan finds himself caught in the same dangerous trap: falling in love with a woman he was never meant to know, and uncertain he will ever find his way home.
Wishing Cross Station: A bittersweet fantasy romance from the author of GODSPEED and OF STARDUST.
A very thought provoking YA time travel novel.
When nineteen-year-old college library page Keigan Wainwright is sent to pick up a private donation of books for the school’s collection, he has no idea where one of those books will take him, or what it will take from him.
Retracing a powerful man’s footsteps through the past, Keigan finds himself caught in the same dangerous trap: falling in love with a woman he was never meant to know, and uncertain he will ever find his way home.
Wishing Cross Station: A bittersweet fantasy romance from the author of GODSPEED and OF STARDUST.
A very thought provoking YA time travel novel.
May 22, 2016
2.5 to a 3 star rating? There are a few sticking points for me (namely the convenient plot devising and the lack of build up between the MC and his love interest) and also the apparent mass acceptance of a whole town on the apparent appearance of a time travelling train every once in a while.
But... In the end it did leave me feeling wistful (which may have been the aim if the book title is anything to go by) though if that was the sort of impact the book was going for a more shorter format may have worked better.
But... In the end it did leave me feeling wistful (which may have been the aim if the book title is anything to go by) though if that was the sort of impact the book was going for a more shorter format may have worked better.
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