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The Time for Alexander #4
Storms Over Babylon
From the scorching plains of Persia to the opulent city of Babylon, Ashley and Alexander continue their sensuous and passionate journey through history.
Alexander the Great is now king of Persia and Greece - but his reign will be short.
Time-travelling Ashley knows when her husband will die. She's determined to cheat Fate and save Alexander and her children, even if it brings the gates of time crashing down.
Following Alexander on a tour of his new kingdom, she plans her moves and bides her time. She must, however, convince Alexander to abandon his crown and his kingdom.
Alexander the Great is now king of Persia and Greece - but his reign will be short.
Time-travelling Ashley knows when her husband will die. She's determined to cheat Fate and save Alexander and her children, even if it brings the gates of time crashing down.
Following Alexander on a tour of his new kingdom, she plans her moves and bides her time. She must, however, convince Alexander to abandon his crown and his kingdom.
202 pages, Paperback
First published October 8, 2012
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Jennifer Macaire
38 books136 followersJennifer Macaire lives in France with her husband, three children, & various dogs & horses. She loves cooking, eating French chocolate, growing herbs and flowering plants on her balcony, and playing golf. She grew up in upstate New York, Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. She graduated from St. Peter and Paul high school in St. Thomas and moved to NYC where she modeled for five years for Elite. She went to France and met her husband at the polo club. All that is true. But she mostly likes to make up stories.
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July 3, 2019
This is the fourth book in the Time for Alexander Series continuing the story of the time-traveling journalist Ashley, who traveled back almost 3000 years to interview Alexander the Great. She ended up staying with him for over 10 years, becoming one of his wives and giving birth to two children. She has travelled with him and his army as he conquered nations, founded new cities and set them up in the Greek democratic way. The wars are now over, and they are heading back to Babylon, The trip back has some treacherous moments, but now that Alexander is King and/or God in some eyes, life will change for Ashley. I do recommend that you read this series in order. There is so much happening and it builds upon the previous stories.
I have enjoyed traveling to the ancient world with Ashley. This story is a mix of history, culture, religion, philosophy and love (both emotional and physical), told using the relationship of Alexander and Ashley. They are living during a time where the gods, the fates and the beliefs of the various people will cause various actions including sinister plots and treachery. Life was not easy during this time, there were no cars to travel so they walked and walked and walked. There were other dangers such as spiders and snakes and poisonings seemed to happen relatively often. Ashley was not liked by Alexander's other wives or his mother, so she always had to watch her back, fortunately she had a very loyal group who also helped in that regard. Of course, the risk that she might say something to change the course of history is always a there. If she does that, the Time Senders will obliterate her and make other changes as well. The sad part of the story is that Ashley knows how long Alexander and others will live and when they will die. Can she risk saving Alexander and others she has grown to love? Will the Time Senders find out if she changes history? Ashley is one strong lady. She has to develop the stamina to participate in those marches, put up with the risks to both her and her children's lives and love people enough to take risks for them.
I must say that I enjoyed this book better than the last one. I liked the first two stories and this one brought me back to that enjoyment. If you enjoy history, particularly ancient history, as well as a good story with great characters, then I recommend you pick up this series. I received this book through Rachel's Random Resources upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
I have enjoyed traveling to the ancient world with Ashley. This story is a mix of history, culture, religion, philosophy and love (both emotional and physical), told using the relationship of Alexander and Ashley. They are living during a time where the gods, the fates and the beliefs of the various people will cause various actions including sinister plots and treachery. Life was not easy during this time, there were no cars to travel so they walked and walked and walked. There were other dangers such as spiders and snakes and poisonings seemed to happen relatively often. Ashley was not liked by Alexander's other wives or his mother, so she always had to watch her back, fortunately she had a very loyal group who also helped in that regard. Of course, the risk that she might say something to change the course of history is always a there. If she does that, the Time Senders will obliterate her and make other changes as well. The sad part of the story is that Ashley knows how long Alexander and others will live and when they will die. Can she risk saving Alexander and others she has grown to love? Will the Time Senders find out if she changes history? Ashley is one strong lady. She has to develop the stamina to participate in those marches, put up with the risks to both her and her children's lives and love people enough to take risks for them.
I must say that I enjoyed this book better than the last one. I liked the first two stories and this one brought me back to that enjoyment. If you enjoy history, particularly ancient history, as well as a good story with great characters, then I recommend you pick up this series. I received this book through Rachel's Random Resources upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
July 13, 2018
This is another amazing installment in the Time For Alexander Series, full of adventure, drama, and exotic ancient settings.
One would get more out of Storms over Babylon if they had read the earlier books in the series, but this story is understandable without them. The complicated romantic relationships might be a little hard to understand though, if this is the first book in the series read.
Ashley, the time traveler who has gone back thousands of years and has married Alexander the Great, and her husband are touring his kingdom with the army. He has less than two years left to live, and she wants to save him, damn the consequences.
They sometimes have philosophical conversations about literature, and then it gets real, about them and their lives. Mundane details are interesting like using moldy bread to save an injured soldier. Her modern point of view is capable of being cute or funny.
Tension rises, and they head toward Babylon where their son would be and where Alexander would die.
Readers are treated to a great look into the cultures of the Persians, Egyptians, and Greeks, etc. of the era. For example, the Greeks were mad that Alexander was pretending to be a god for the Persians, and this gives us a view into the clash of values. Strains between cultures appear causing unrest. How will Alexander handle this? Natural disasters such as a flood hit the camp, worsening the situation. Readers are inspired to keep turning pages to find out. Ashley and Alexander deal with the people up close and personal after such losses, building up their characters. The story, therefore, is realistic and sad but not overwhelming.
Troubles of traveling in the desert and getting lost occur. One might have read the historical accounts of Alexander. Or not, but this brings the idea home of how difficult it was for him and his people to do their exploits. We learn more about him as a man, assuming the author wrote his character true to the historical accounts, based on what we know. It inspires readers to like him more.
Alexander is treated like a conquering hero when they arrive at new places, consolidating his kingdom, giving more of an understanding of the past, in an entertaining way.
Some of the sex is explicit but not overdone. There is open-door sex, but not graphic. Earlier books in the series were more explicit in their descriptions. Sexual morals were different back then. More was accepted casually, so if a reader is offended over sexual relations beyond the normal that take place between married couples, this might not be the book to read. The different romantic situations, though not typical for many from our modern-day perspective, are still written with a sense of respect and integrity. The values of the day may have been different than ours, but the author makes them make sense within the context of the story.
There are situations with multiple wives/husbands, and people worshiping Alexander even though he killed their sons in battle, etc. Ashley does her best to adopt to this and generally is successful. Her struggles though are understandable. Ashley’s way of handling the day-to-day reality shows her humanity. She knows a dear friend is to die soon. Can she save him? Readers hear the ticking clock.
When it comes to Alexander’s impending death, he tells Ashley that he will accept fate and not try to cheat it. She has a major problem with this and plans to interfere anyway. There is great suspense throughout the book. There are emotional ups and downs with the relationships. Trouble escalates. How will Ashley get out of this mess? Locked in the palace until her baby is born? Then she couldn’t save her friend or Alexander.
When the scene of Alexander’s final illness arrives, readers are desperate to know what’s going to happen. Ashley doesn’t have the cure, and Alexander is getting sicker by the moment. She may just have to accept fate. The scene where she deals with this is inventive.
This is an enjoyable read, one I’m glad I found. It fits in nicely with the series.
One would get more out of Storms over Babylon if they had read the earlier books in the series, but this story is understandable without them. The complicated romantic relationships might be a little hard to understand though, if this is the first book in the series read.
Ashley, the time traveler who has gone back thousands of years and has married Alexander the Great, and her husband are touring his kingdom with the army. He has less than two years left to live, and she wants to save him, damn the consequences.
They sometimes have philosophical conversations about literature, and then it gets real, about them and their lives. Mundane details are interesting like using moldy bread to save an injured soldier. Her modern point of view is capable of being cute or funny.
Tension rises, and they head toward Babylon where their son would be and where Alexander would die.
Readers are treated to a great look into the cultures of the Persians, Egyptians, and Greeks, etc. of the era. For example, the Greeks were mad that Alexander was pretending to be a god for the Persians, and this gives us a view into the clash of values. Strains between cultures appear causing unrest. How will Alexander handle this? Natural disasters such as a flood hit the camp, worsening the situation. Readers are inspired to keep turning pages to find out. Ashley and Alexander deal with the people up close and personal after such losses, building up their characters. The story, therefore, is realistic and sad but not overwhelming.
Troubles of traveling in the desert and getting lost occur. One might have read the historical accounts of Alexander. Or not, but this brings the idea home of how difficult it was for him and his people to do their exploits. We learn more about him as a man, assuming the author wrote his character true to the historical accounts, based on what we know. It inspires readers to like him more.
Alexander is treated like a conquering hero when they arrive at new places, consolidating his kingdom, giving more of an understanding of the past, in an entertaining way.
Some of the sex is explicit but not overdone. There is open-door sex, but not graphic. Earlier books in the series were more explicit in their descriptions. Sexual morals were different back then. More was accepted casually, so if a reader is offended over sexual relations beyond the normal that take place between married couples, this might not be the book to read. The different romantic situations, though not typical for many from our modern-day perspective, are still written with a sense of respect and integrity. The values of the day may have been different than ours, but the author makes them make sense within the context of the story.
There are situations with multiple wives/husbands, and people worshiping Alexander even though he killed their sons in battle, etc. Ashley does her best to adopt to this and generally is successful. Her struggles though are understandable. Ashley’s way of handling the day-to-day reality shows her humanity. She knows a dear friend is to die soon. Can she save him? Readers hear the ticking clock.
When it comes to Alexander’s impending death, he tells Ashley that he will accept fate and not try to cheat it. She has a major problem with this and plans to interfere anyway. There is great suspense throughout the book. There are emotional ups and downs with the relationships. Trouble escalates. How will Ashley get out of this mess? Locked in the palace until her baby is born? Then she couldn’t save her friend or Alexander.
When the scene of Alexander’s final illness arrives, readers are desperate to know what’s going to happen. Ashley doesn’t have the cure, and Alexander is getting sicker by the moment. She may just have to accept fate. The scene where she deals with this is inventive.
This is an enjoyable read, one I’m glad I found. It fits in nicely with the series.
July 1, 2019
Storms over Babylon by Jennifer Macaire is the fourth book in the Time for Alexander series. The story continues from where it was left off previously and gives us a detailed view of the conqueror’s life, through Ashley’s point of view.
Summary
Alexander and his army are moving towards Babylon. On arrival, he is greeted with pomp and show. But Ashley cannot be at peace as she has only one year with Alexander left before he dies. What transpires is a string of desperate acts to save the people Ashley loves and cares for. Time is slipping away from her hands and she doubts if she can, indeed, change history.
What I Liked
This book is a continuation, so I was actually on the edge to know what happens next. This book defines what Alexander and his people went through in Babylon, where, according to history books, he dies. Ashley cannot change history as the people from the Time Institute will erase her forever but she also cannot, helplessly, watch her husband die.
The narrative is fast paced and runs along with the story, so much so that I didn’t realize that I had reached the end of the book. Interesting and captivating, the book engages the reader right from the start.
What I Did Not Like
I don’t think I disliked anything here.
Other Details
As mentioned previously, Storms over Babylon is the fourth book in the series.
Would I Recommend It?
Yes, definitely. It is an interesting take on historical fiction and I would urge you to start from the very first book to enjoy them.
Summary
Alexander and his army are moving towards Babylon. On arrival, he is greeted with pomp and show. But Ashley cannot be at peace as she has only one year with Alexander left before he dies. What transpires is a string of desperate acts to save the people Ashley loves and cares for. Time is slipping away from her hands and she doubts if she can, indeed, change history.
What I Liked
This book is a continuation, so I was actually on the edge to know what happens next. This book defines what Alexander and his people went through in Babylon, where, according to history books, he dies. Ashley cannot change history as the people from the Time Institute will erase her forever but she also cannot, helplessly, watch her husband die.
The narrative is fast paced and runs along with the story, so much so that I didn’t realize that I had reached the end of the book. Interesting and captivating, the book engages the reader right from the start.
What I Did Not Like
I don’t think I disliked anything here.
Other Details
As mentioned previously, Storms over Babylon is the fourth book in the series.
Would I Recommend It?
Yes, definitely. It is an interesting take on historical fiction and I would urge you to start from the very first book to enjoy them.
August 14, 2018
How can a book be so funny, sad, interesting, and historical? I think this is my favorite so far in the series (I say that every time). In this book, Alexander has reached Babylon and is now king of Greece, Macedonia, and Perisa. But life as an absolute ruler is not what it's cracked up to be. Alexander as uited East and West - but holding them together isn't easy. Too many different people, customs, and faction. Told from his time-traveling wife's point of view, Ashley of the Sacred Sandals, who has decided to save Alexander from his untimely death - but how can she? The Time Senders will erase her if she makes a wrong move. I'm looking forward to the next one.
May 30, 2019
Alexander and his army have left India and have headed west to Persia. The fighting is over. The whole City of Babylon turns out to greet Alexander, conquering hero and kind of the world. And Alexander’s wife is also recognized. “My Lady Persephone, Queen of Hades, Ashley of the Sacred Sandals, Demeter’s Daughter, welcome to Babylon.”
And next Spring, Alexander will die.
Book 4 in this mesmerizing series continues the story of the time-traveling journalist Ashley, who has now spent almost 10 years with Alexander the Great. She journeyed almost 3,000 years back in time to interview Alexander and ended up remaining with him as he conquered nations and reformed them in the Greek way.
I have so enjoyed being immersed in the ancient world with Alexander and Ashley. Their saga is a mix of history, culture, religion and philosophy told through the story of larger-than-life characters. The author focuses her lens on the intense and complicated relationship between Ashley and Alexander. Their world is a time where the gods and fates were all-controlling and sinister plots and treachery were the order of business.
In Storms over Babylon, Alexander and Ashley face their greatest test so far. As a traveler from the future, Ashley knows that, according to history, Alexander will die soon. Alexander and Ashley share a passionate love. Alexander now realizes that being King of the World is not the ultimate goal he was seeking. He is ready for a life devoted to his wife and family. Are Alexander and Ashley ready to live one day at a time? Is life a battle to be won or a river to carry Alexander and Ashley peacefully along? Can Ashley defy time and history to save Alexander?
This series fascinates me on many levels. In addition to a powerful story, we also get to see what everyday life was like thousands of years ago- the food, medicine, games, and books and even how to use the bathroom. The Greeks and Persians were well educated and had a complex civilization. While times have changed over the eons, and daily life is so different now, through these books we see that love and friendship have always been the same strong bonds that hold life together. I highly recommend this series.
Thanks to the author and to Rachel’s Random Resources for a review copy. This is my honest review.
And next Spring, Alexander will die.
Book 4 in this mesmerizing series continues the story of the time-traveling journalist Ashley, who has now spent almost 10 years with Alexander the Great. She journeyed almost 3,000 years back in time to interview Alexander and ended up remaining with him as he conquered nations and reformed them in the Greek way.
I have so enjoyed being immersed in the ancient world with Alexander and Ashley. Their saga is a mix of history, culture, religion and philosophy told through the story of larger-than-life characters. The author focuses her lens on the intense and complicated relationship between Ashley and Alexander. Their world is a time where the gods and fates were all-controlling and sinister plots and treachery were the order of business.
In Storms over Babylon, Alexander and Ashley face their greatest test so far. As a traveler from the future, Ashley knows that, according to history, Alexander will die soon. Alexander and Ashley share a passionate love. Alexander now realizes that being King of the World is not the ultimate goal he was seeking. He is ready for a life devoted to his wife and family. Are Alexander and Ashley ready to live one day at a time? Is life a battle to be won or a river to carry Alexander and Ashley peacefully along? Can Ashley defy time and history to save Alexander?
This series fascinates me on many levels. In addition to a powerful story, we also get to see what everyday life was like thousands of years ago- the food, medicine, games, and books and even how to use the bathroom. The Greeks and Persians were well educated and had a complex civilization. While times have changed over the eons, and daily life is so different now, through these books we see that love and friendship have always been the same strong bonds that hold life together. I highly recommend this series.
Thanks to the author and to Rachel’s Random Resources for a review copy. This is my honest review.
July 3, 2019
This is the fourth book in the Time for Alexander series, and if you still haven't read any, then you have some serious catching up to do. I'm not kidding, this series gets better with each new book.
I knew that this book dealt with Alexander's death, and while I so wanted to read the story, I didn't want to say goodbye to him yet.
But, back to the story, Alexander and Ashley head back to Babylon, The journey is torturous, the heat of the desert kills many, but so do the raging floods that hamper their travel and leave them depleted and low. The descriptions of the landscapes, the 'unfortunate' smells, the rituals of the different faiths held by the Persians, Greeks and Egyptians during this trek are vividly drawn, coming to life with every turn of the page.
Ashley has always known this time would come - the time when Alexander would die. As a time traveller, she also knows that should she meddle with history, her own life is at risk. Yet, her desire to save him is strong, despite Alex's own thoughts on the matter. Their discussions about this resolve nothing, but her determination never falters.
While she might well have suggested not going to Babylon as a way to avoid his death, circumstances demand they go - Alexander's mother has ordered their son Paul be returned to Babylon also. As a mother, fearful for her son, Ashley knows she must save him too, since Olympias is not to be trusted where Paul is concerned.
When Plexis (her lover and father of her son, Chiron - yes, the morality of those days differ greatly to now, and Ashley fell in with their ways so as not to stand out) is to be married en route to Babylon, the use of his formal name at the ceremony jolts Ashley's memory and she realises his death is imminent too. She faces losing everyone dear to her. The tension mounts and as the reader I was sucked into Ashley's world, willing her to succeed.
Events escalate rapidly - Plexis is badly injured, Paul may well be in danger, and Alexander falls ill. Each time, Ashley must decide whether she can intervene to save her loved ones. Her emotions are all over the place, being pregnant does not help. How can she save Plexis? Should she, now that he is married anyway? Will Olympias harm her first-born? How can Ashley stop her from afar? And then when her dear husband falls victim to a virulent form of malaria, she is powerless to help - the things she needs have not yet been invented! Can she accept fate? Well, I'm not saying, suffice to say the storytelling is sublimely clever at this point.
A truly wonderful series, and each time I've been left wanting more ... this time is no exception. Clearly well-researched as far as Alexander is concerned, yet beautifully merged with Ashley's futuristic mindset and knowledge. Inventive, creative and totally addictive.
I knew that this book dealt with Alexander's death, and while I so wanted to read the story, I didn't want to say goodbye to him yet.
But, back to the story, Alexander and Ashley head back to Babylon, The journey is torturous, the heat of the desert kills many, but so do the raging floods that hamper their travel and leave them depleted and low. The descriptions of the landscapes, the 'unfortunate' smells, the rituals of the different faiths held by the Persians, Greeks and Egyptians during this trek are vividly drawn, coming to life with every turn of the page.
Ashley has always known this time would come - the time when Alexander would die. As a time traveller, she also knows that should she meddle with history, her own life is at risk. Yet, her desire to save him is strong, despite Alex's own thoughts on the matter. Their discussions about this resolve nothing, but her determination never falters.
While she might well have suggested not going to Babylon as a way to avoid his death, circumstances demand they go - Alexander's mother has ordered their son Paul be returned to Babylon also. As a mother, fearful for her son, Ashley knows she must save him too, since Olympias is not to be trusted where Paul is concerned.
When Plexis (her lover and father of her son, Chiron - yes, the morality of those days differ greatly to now, and Ashley fell in with their ways so as not to stand out) is to be married en route to Babylon, the use of his formal name at the ceremony jolts Ashley's memory and she realises his death is imminent too. She faces losing everyone dear to her. The tension mounts and as the reader I was sucked into Ashley's world, willing her to succeed.
Events escalate rapidly - Plexis is badly injured, Paul may well be in danger, and Alexander falls ill. Each time, Ashley must decide whether she can intervene to save her loved ones. Her emotions are all over the place, being pregnant does not help. How can she save Plexis? Should she, now that he is married anyway? Will Olympias harm her first-born? How can Ashley stop her from afar? And then when her dear husband falls victim to a virulent form of malaria, she is powerless to help - the things she needs have not yet been invented! Can she accept fate? Well, I'm not saying, suffice to say the storytelling is sublimely clever at this point.
A truly wonderful series, and each time I've been left wanting more ... this time is no exception. Clearly well-researched as far as Alexander is concerned, yet beautifully merged with Ashley's futuristic mindset and knowledge. Inventive, creative and totally addictive.
June 19, 2019
Alexander and his army have left India and have headed west to Persia. The fighting is over. The whole City of Babylon turns out to greet Alexander, conquering hero and kind of the world. And Alexander’s wife is also recognized. “My Lady Persephone, Queen of Hades, Ashley of the Sacred Sandals, Demeter’s Daughter, welcome to Babylon.”
And next Spring, Alexander will die.
Book 4 in this mesmerizing series continues the story of the time-traveling journalist Ashley, who has now spent almost 10 years with Alexander the Great. She journeyed almost 3,000 years back in time to interview Alexander and ended up remaining with him as he conquered nations and reformed them in the Greek way.
I have so enjoyed being immersed in the ancient world with Alexander and Ashley. Their saga is a mix of history, culture, religion and philosophy told through the story of larger-than-life characters. The author focuses her lens on the intense and complicated relationship between Ashley and Alexander. Their world is a time where the gods and fates were all-controlling and sinister plots and treachery were the order of business.
In Storms over Babylon, Alexander and Ashley face their greatest test so far. As a traveler from the future, Ashley knows that, according to history, Alexander will die soon. Alexander and Ashley share a passionate love. Alexander now realizes that being King of the World is not the ultimate goal he was seeking. He is ready for a life devoted to his wife and family. Are Alexander and Ashley ready to live one day at a time? Is life a battle to be won or a river to carry Alexander and Ashley peacefully along? Can Ashley defy time and history to save Alexander?
This series fascinates me on many levels. In addition to a powerful story, we also get to see what everyday life was like thousands of years ago- the food, medicine, games, and books and even how to use the bathroom. The Greeks and Persians were well educated and had a complex civilization. While times have changed over the eons, and daily life is so different now, through these books we see that love and friendship have always been the same strong bonds that hold life together. I highly recommend this series.
Thanks to the author and to Rachel’s Random Resources for a review copy. This is my honest review.
And next Spring, Alexander will die.
Book 4 in this mesmerizing series continues the story of the time-traveling journalist Ashley, who has now spent almost 10 years with Alexander the Great. She journeyed almost 3,000 years back in time to interview Alexander and ended up remaining with him as he conquered nations and reformed them in the Greek way.
I have so enjoyed being immersed in the ancient world with Alexander and Ashley. Their saga is a mix of history, culture, religion and philosophy told through the story of larger-than-life characters. The author focuses her lens on the intense and complicated relationship between Ashley and Alexander. Their world is a time where the gods and fates were all-controlling and sinister plots and treachery were the order of business.
In Storms over Babylon, Alexander and Ashley face their greatest test so far. As a traveler from the future, Ashley knows that, according to history, Alexander will die soon. Alexander and Ashley share a passionate love. Alexander now realizes that being King of the World is not the ultimate goal he was seeking. He is ready for a life devoted to his wife and family. Are Alexander and Ashley ready to live one day at a time? Is life a battle to be won or a river to carry Alexander and Ashley peacefully along? Can Ashley defy time and history to save Alexander?
This series fascinates me on many levels. In addition to a powerful story, we also get to see what everyday life was like thousands of years ago- the food, medicine, games, and books and even how to use the bathroom. The Greeks and Persians were well educated and had a complex civilization. While times have changed over the eons, and daily life is so different now, through these books we see that love and friendship have always been the same strong bonds that hold life together. I highly recommend this series.
Thanks to the author and to Rachel’s Random Resources for a review copy. This is my honest review.
July 10, 2019
I swear I become more and more obsessed with this series with every book I read. Please hurry up and let me read the next three!
I chose to stay up on my flight to Brisbane to read this one instead of sleeping. To put this into context, I normally go to bed about 9pm and my flight took off at 9.30pm. To say I was dead tired when we arrived in Brisbane a couple of hours later is an understatement.
But I did smash out like 90% of the book in that couple of hours on the plane. And man was it good! I actually checked how long I had left to finish the book because I didn’t want to have to stop to get off the plane. Luckily, I finished the book with 5 minutes of my flight to spare.
If you’re familiar with the previous books (not just my reviews of them) then you might remember that Plexis was told all his questions about Ashley would be answered on his death bed. Well, Ashley is faced with the knowledge of when he’s meant to die alongside Alexander being adamant, he doesn’t want her to save him.
Well in this book we get to discover how Plexis dies, along with Alexander a few months later. Knowing that there’s a fantasy element to this story and just loving Ashley’s relationships with Alexander and Plexis and that this is only the 4th of (currently) 7 books, I was left wondering when this book would end.
Well, spoiler alert! (not really) It ends When Alexander dies, and his kingdom begins to crumble with Ashley and her family fleeing the violence. As soon as I was finished, I was like “NOOOO!!!! I want more!” So rest assured, once the 5th book comes on tour I’ll be jumping for a spot to give you more deets!
I chose to stay up on my flight to Brisbane to read this one instead of sleeping. To put this into context, I normally go to bed about 9pm and my flight took off at 9.30pm. To say I was dead tired when we arrived in Brisbane a couple of hours later is an understatement.
But I did smash out like 90% of the book in that couple of hours on the plane. And man was it good! I actually checked how long I had left to finish the book because I didn’t want to have to stop to get off the plane. Luckily, I finished the book with 5 minutes of my flight to spare.
If you’re familiar with the previous books (not just my reviews of them) then you might remember that Plexis was told all his questions about Ashley would be answered on his death bed. Well, Ashley is faced with the knowledge of when he’s meant to die alongside Alexander being adamant, he doesn’t want her to save him.
Well in this book we get to discover how Plexis dies, along with Alexander a few months later. Knowing that there’s a fantasy element to this story and just loving Ashley’s relationships with Alexander and Plexis and that this is only the 4th of (currently) 7 books, I was left wondering when this book would end.
Well, spoiler alert! (not really) It ends When Alexander dies, and his kingdom begins to crumble with Ashley and her family fleeing the violence. As soon as I was finished, I was like “NOOOO!!!! I want more!” So rest assured, once the 5th book comes on tour I’ll be jumping for a spot to give you more deets!
July 3, 2019
The Time for Alexander series has a special place in my heart, because The Road to Alexander was one of my first historical fiction reads. I’ve been loving this series right along and was so excited to pick up Storms Over Babylon.
Love it!!! Jennifer Macaire does not disappoint and delivers another exciting adventure with Ashley and Alexander. I love the mixture of Ashley’s modern views versus the culture of the time. It makes these characters loveable and relatable.
What makes this series beautiful is Jennifer Macaire’s attention to detail. We get to see what life was like in the cultures of this era. It feels realistic, clearly well researched and part of the reason I love this series.
I felt the emotions in this one. I’m very impressed and I will continue to recommend this to lovers of time-travel and historical fiction. I’m also recommending this series to people who don’t read this genre, because I wasn’t one to read historical fiction until I read this series.
*I received a copy of this book as part of a blog tour with Rachel's Random Resources. All opinions are my own.*
Love it!!! Jennifer Macaire does not disappoint and delivers another exciting adventure with Ashley and Alexander. I love the mixture of Ashley’s modern views versus the culture of the time. It makes these characters loveable and relatable.
What makes this series beautiful is Jennifer Macaire’s attention to detail. We get to see what life was like in the cultures of this era. It feels realistic, clearly well researched and part of the reason I love this series.
I felt the emotions in this one. I’m very impressed and I will continue to recommend this to lovers of time-travel and historical fiction. I’m also recommending this series to people who don’t read this genre, because I wasn’t one to read historical fiction until I read this series.
*I received a copy of this book as part of a blog tour with Rachel's Random Resources. All opinions are my own.*
July 7, 2019
I was really pleased to read the next installment in the The Time for Alexander series. You can read this as a standalone but I advise you to read, The Road to Alexander Legends of Persia Son of the Moon the first three books in the series first.
As with the other books in the series, it is well written and you can tell that the author has done a lot of research into the period.
In this book Ashley knows that time is running out for her and Alexander’s time together. She knows the exact date of his death but can she or should she change the course of history for their relationship?
As with the other books in the series, it is well written and you can tell that the author has done a lot of research into the period.
In this book Ashley knows that time is running out for her and Alexander’s time together. She knows the exact date of his death but can she or should she change the course of history for their relationship?
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