Most of you who have been reading my blog for a while know that my favorite author is Jodi Taylor. When she has a new book out, I drop everything to read it. I was fortunate to get an advanced review copy of her latest book in the Chronicles of St. Mary’s Series, and my review is below. Because I love this series so much, I’ve also purchased the audiobook and I’m about to order a signed print copy from Jodi’s website. I’m such a fangirl. Check out my review below. I highly, highly recommend this series.
In the aftermath of the Director being shot, Max is once again on the run from the authorities, many of whom want to arrest her for any number of reasons. She reunites with former colleagues and, as usual, puts herself in danger, trying to save history from those who want to destroy it.
The Chronicles of St. Mary’s series follows a group of rowdy and hilarious, but caring, historians up and down the timeline as they “investigate historical events in contemporary time.” In other words–time travel–but don’t let Dr. Bairstow hear you say that. In this book, Max continues to deal with the physical effects of taking way too many time jumps for far too long while she tries to save history.
This is the fourteenth book in this wonderful series. If you are new to the Chronicles of St. Mary’s, I advise you to start with Book 1, Just One Damned Thing After Another, and read it from the beginning to get the best experience. And I envy you the experience of reading it for the first time.
Once again and for the fourteenth time, I laughed, gasped, and sometimes cried all over the timeline as I followed Max on her adventures. These characters have become dear friends and it’s so great to see them again and laugh at their shenanigans. Jodi Taylor has the most amazing ability to have the reader laughing one minute and crying the next. The uproarious ride throughout time is also a wonderful rollercoaster of emotions. There are surprises in this book. When I say you are going to gasp, I am not kidding. It’s another fabulous adventure with the St. Mary’s crew. I cannot stress enough how much I love these books, and I believe you will love them too.
I received a free advanced review copy from Headline via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jodi Taylor is the author of the bestselling Chronicles of St Mary’s series, the story of a bunch of disaster-prone historians who investigate major historical events in contemporary time. Do NOT call it time travel!
Born in Bristol and educated in Gloucester (facts both cities vigorously deny), she spent many years with her head somewhere else, much to the dismay of family, teachers and employers, before finally deciding to put all that daydreaming to good use and pick up a pen. She still has no idea what she wants to do when she grows up.
You can keep up with all the latest developments at St Mary’s on Jodi’s Facebook page, Website, Instagram, or Twitter.
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I haven’t read Jodi Taylor, but she’s been on my TBR for a while! I’m hoping to get started on these soon…
I hope you enjoy them!
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