**This book was sent to me for review. I was not paid for this review and all opinions are my own.**
Overview:
Nothing ever changes in Sanders. The town’s still got a video store, for god’s sake.
So why doesn’t Eli Teague want to leave?
Not that he’d ever admit it, but maybe he’s been waiting—waiting for the traveler to come back. The one who’s roared into his life twice before, pausing just long enough to drop tantalizing clues before disappearing in a cloud of gunfire and a squeal of tires. The one who’s a walking anachronism, with her tricorne hat, flintlock rifle, and steampunked Model-A Ford.
The one who’s being pursued by…something.
So when the mysterious traveler finally reappears, Eli’s determined that this time, he’s going to get some answers. But his hunt soon yields far more than he bargained for, plunging him headlong into a dizzying world full of competing factions and figures straight out of legend.
So why doesn’t Eli Teague want to leave?
Not that he’d ever admit it, but maybe he’s been waiting—waiting for the traveler to come back. The one who’s roared into his life twice before, pausing just long enough to drop tantalizing clues before disappearing in a cloud of gunfire and a squeal of tires. The one who’s a walking anachronism, with her tricorne hat, flintlock rifle, and steampunked Model-A Ford.
The one who’s being pursued by…something.
So when the mysterious traveler finally reappears, Eli’s determined that this time, he’s going to get some answers. But his hunt soon yields far more than he bargained for, plunging him headlong into a dizzying world full of competing factions and figures straight out of legend.
My Review:
Normally, this isn't the type of book I would read. I generally prefer historical murder mysteries but the synopsis of Paradox Bound captured my attention and I couldn't put it down once I picked it up.
It is a time travel book but not in the typical cliched way because the characters aren't actually travelling through time - rather they travel through history (in a Ford Model A no less) and I found this to be refreshing and unique.
The characters are well thought-out and engaging and I found myself eagerly riding along with them on their journey. Again, this was refreshing as many of the recent books I've read have left me severely disappointed in the flat, on-dimensional characters. Eli and Harry were fully fleshed out and real and I love that.
It is a time travel book but not in the typical cliched way because the characters aren't actually travelling through time - rather they travel through history (in a Ford Model A no less) and I found this to be refreshing and unique.
The characters are well thought-out and engaging and I found myself eagerly riding along with them on their journey. Again, this was refreshing as many of the recent books I've read have left me severely disappointed in the flat, on-dimensional characters. Eli and Harry were fully fleshed out and real and I love that.
Eli lives in a small town called Sanders where nothing ever happens and though he probably doesn't know it, he is looking for adventure. I grew up like that in town exactly like Sanders so I can totally relate to Eli and that is what I look for in a good book - characters that I can relate to and feel real.
The plot is also unique and fun. I won't say more than that so as to not give away any spoilers but trust me when I say it was good.
If you're looking for a good, fun, unique read, pick this one up - even if it's not your typical genre. It's worth it.
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