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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Michelle King

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime is an exceptionally in-depth, complex story that takes you on a journey through multiple worlds and times. You get a clear, vivid picture of each world and of all the characters as you delve into this mysterious novel. I struggled with finding the connections at times, but thoroughly enjoyed reading about each of the characters separately and getting to know them and the fantastical worlds they lived in. I would honestly love to see this broken down into one book for each world, and then tie the worlds together in a final book! There is so much to learn about each world and the characters within that I think this would definitely be doable!

This is not a quick read. You need to allow yourself at least a week to travel on this journey in order to really grasp the concepts depicted and keep each world straight in your mind. You will probably want to read it more than once as there is a lot going on! Loads of action, mystery, deceit, magic, and an abundance of thought provoking narrative that will have your brain working overtime! While this is not normally my genre of choice, if you are a fan of sci-fi and multiverse theory, this one will definitely hold your interest from beginning to end! You can most definitely tell this author is very passionate about this subject matter!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Anantha Rusum

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys through SpaceTime is a collection of stories running through parallel universes. Each story happens in one realm, and each story has the protagonist, the antagonist and an invisible force connecting them all, encouraging the protagonist to believe or remember his/her powers to fight against the evil. The focus shifts from one realm to another, we come across kings and queens of Egyptian empire, the vassals of the Roman empire, people from the Utopian empire and then humans of the current Earth. The book spans across different characters in multiple universes and in each universe, there is this good character, trying to battle the evil forces in any way they can.
It is a very ambitious sci/fi project with lots of details, and definitely not an easy read. There are too many characters and too many worlds. To be honest, as a reader I felt it should have been more spread out. But as this book is the first in the series, I am hoping the author is going to connect all the pieces of the puzzle together and we will know the reason behind so many different characters.
Based on how he constructs the plot, it can definitely turn out to be an epic fantasy/ science fiction series. It is not easy to imagine and building one fantasy world, and the author does a very commendable job building up so many at one point of time. It is a work of excellent imagination from a very promising author. Hope to see more work from him!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Faith Jackson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book spanned across time and space with the action packed lives of each of the six different characters’ time and dimension. Their directions are similar yet different which makes this book exciting. It provides action with knowledge and insight on their own personal greater power. This books keeps you on edge on what will happen next with mystery and intrigue keeping you glued in chapter after chapter. Pick this book up and you’ll never want to put it down.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman
5 Stars
I really enjoyed this exciting and fast paced debut novel by James Talisman. Set in the ‘MultiVerse’ of multiple worlds scattered through both space and time this sci-fi/fantasy story was out of my comfort zone and not a genre I have read before. Honesty I had never heard of the term MultiVerse, but I am so pleased I gave this book a chance. The blurb states it is, “an exciting journey of adventure and discovery”, and it did not disappoint. The story begins with a mysterious voice which is heard in the mind of a selection of inhabitants across the multiple worlds within the MultiVerse of space and time, who’s voice is it and what does it want? The world building is so well done I felt as though I was on each world, and through Talisman’s descriptive writing the sights, sounds and smells all came alive.
There were a lot of different characters introduced from the various worlds, each with their own stories. I did struggle to remember them all in the beginning but the list of main characters at the beginning of the book definitely helped and I did refer back to this at times. The story was told from each characters point of view which I liked and the characters were likeable and relatable, from Hirisho, the sword master’s son from the Dameon Province world, Queen Neferities of the Isonian Empire, Matt Larson, a college student on EarthVerse world, the reptilian humanoid scientist, and a leader of an utopian world. Along with their mentors, who seemed to have ‘godlike’ powers, each character embarks on an adventure and joins the battle between good versus evil.
I highly recommend this well written debut novel which has an exciting storyline even to readers not familiar with this ‘MultiVerse’ genre. It is book one in Talisman’s, ‘Journeys Through’ series and I look forward to the next instalment.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Journeys Through Spacetime was such a fantastic read! I was instantly pulled into the story through the author’s imaginative ad creative writing style. This is the author’s debut novel and I am really looking forward to seeing where he takes this series. The storyline is complex but I really found that I was able to become fully absorbed into what I was reading. I’m not usually a fan of sci-fi stories but I did actually really enjoy this one and I am definitely looking forward to reading more!
The characters in the story were really interesting to read about, and being told form multiple points of view enabled me to begin to understand the role each of them played in the story. The story as whole was beautifully detailed and I could definitely tell how much work the author had out into the story.
As I said earlier I am really looking forward to the next book in the series and I would absolutely recommend this book to other readers!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Mary Katherine Alexander

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the First page of this, I was hooked. I’ve always loved time travel stories, and this one was no exception, if anything it set the bar higher for any other time travel books I’ll read after this one. I loved the amount of detail and attention that was put into this book. From all the different characters and the different worlds and how it built up and all intertwined. Often times with books with several characters it’s hard to keep up, but this one I didn’t struggle hardly at all, and the handy guide in the beginning was also very helpful. I recommend this 100% to anyone who loves a detailed story, time travel, and sci fi/fantasy. I am anxiously anticipating the next book!
5 out of 5 stars.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Amanda Taylor

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman is an amazing read. This isn’t usually a book I would read but after reading the Synopsis I became curious. This is a sci-fi/ fantasy book that is full of time travel, adventure and action. This book has many characters and scenery that the author did amazing job on giving detail to that you can envision while you read. After I started the book I realized I needed to read it at a slower pace so that I didn’t miss anything. I quickly became hooked on this book and I am so glad I chose to read it. I recommend this book!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

  • Journeys Through SpaceTime was a really good novel! It was a very enjoyable read, great characters and world building. It’s a science fiction fantasy novel, but there’s a lot more elements included than just those. I was instantly held in the pages as soon as I read the first chapter! I can’t wait for the next one, I would read this book again, and I can’t wait to read more from James Talisman!View all my reviews“>

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Five Stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime is a debut book by James Talisman and an awesome first book in what looks to be a superb series. This sci-fi/fantasy is packed with action and adventure that had me hooked from the very start. This story incorporates a lot of different characters and worlds, and it is wonderful how James kept them organized and in sync. Because of the sheer amount of information and jumping between multiverses, you need to read without distractions to get the full effects of the story. I really felt a connection to the characters and was amazed at the plot. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime ( Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Reviewed by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime ( Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman
4 Stars!!!!

I really like finding new authors! This is the first book from this author that I have read and I was not disappointed. I found the author’s writing to be unique and a change from my regular genre. The author’s very vivid imagination brings the characters to life in the writing. I felt as though I was there right alongside the characters as the drama was unfolding.

I found the concept of a mulitverse quite original and thought that the author did a good job of laying out all the factions.I didn’t have a problem following the story through the various parts of the multiverse and thought that it was very well organised and presented. I have to admit that this book had me glued to the pages cause I couldn’t put it down till I read what was gonna happen next.I will definitely read more from this author in the future.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars!

This is not my usual genre but sometimes I really just love a good sci-fi read. This book is so complex with many different characters and worlds intermingling, but it all works, and comes together nicely while still being able to follow along easily. The storyline was gripping and very fun to get into, and I love a book that makes me feel as if I am living in the same time, or space etc. The action, suspense and adventure kept me enthralled waiting to see what would happen next to each individual character. I really enjoyed the beginning that had a layout of all the different worlds, the characters we would meet from those different worlds and how they were connected to the other characters. It helped me put a lot together in my own mind. I was impressed with how easy it was to follow along with each journey because at the start of a new story, the world in which we were being transported to was announced. I would definitely recommend giving this book a read, I don’t think you would be disappointed in the slightest.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Shannon Fowler

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the debut novel for Talisman, making it the first I have read by this author. Journeys Through is a new sci-fi/fantasy series. Talisman does a great job of creating not only one fantasy world but several within a universe!

Those many different Verses, are shown to us in the first chapter. We jump right into the adventure of this story…this world. There is a great battle coming. Good v. Evil. The ultimate battle and every being must be ready. With many different characters and worlds being introduced it is easy to become lost, but Talisman has a way of bringing the reader right where he wants them.

If you are a fan of fantasy, sci-fi or adventure, then this is the book for you!

Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman a journey of a five-star read. This is number one in the Journeys Through series and shows great promise for the series. The fact that this is a debut novel shows in one or two tiny parts, but honestly, I could not believe it. I have been known to get into many a debate about the multiverse theory and usually avoid stories about it as they all follow the same type and we just get the one line, but I am glad I took the chance on this one as it had a great fresh perspective and made me start a whole debate about ideas from this story. Normally I cannot do that as I read a lot of romance and science nerds do not enjoy debating that, but this was great we started on one point and I brought in so many more. Much like the story it was deep and complex, and I found myself arguing over people just to get my point across, I explained it in different ways as the characters were so complex, they gave you strength from reading them. After we had our discussion we sat and talked and they all asked what book I had read as it must have been good to get me so impassioned, I explained that it was one I took a chance on and I hope many more people will. I did try to get them to give it a go, but they admitted that between the four of them they read one book last year last year. Hears hoping next year they raise the total to include this one.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman is his debut novel and it is a doozy. This book is not one that I would normally pick up because I tend to get extremely overwhelmed with multiverse story lines. Now, I must say this book had its confusing times where I found myself rereading sometimes three times to finally sort it all out, but I felt like this book was worth it. That is where the key to a great book lays for me. He has managed to build up these beautiful and vibrant worlds so that you feel as if you are traversing space right along with the characters. I enjoyed the amount of effort and time that was so apparent while reading, that was put into this novel to make it all that it is. This book also incorporates a lot of different characters as well as the worlds so be prepared to take a deep breath and dedicate the time to this novel to get the maximum enjoyment out of it. I read it over holiday break so I feel like maybe I will need a reread when the tiny terrorists return to school lol. I will definitely be around for a book two to see what will come next.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

  1. Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Gail Guerrero

4 stars

This story gives you a new level of appreciation for the multiverse theory. You have multiple people across space and time that hear one voice with the same message. I used to dislike how people just become heroes when they didn’t want to. Like the weight of the world rest solely on you. The author gave it a little twist and it changed my opinion slightly. These individuals seemed to mesh well. The goal was clear and it felt like everyone was willing to play their roles. There a multiple POVs and many layers. It gets a little wordy in places and it drags. But the adventure and characters keep you interested. I kept reading because of the suspense. You just can’t help but see what happens next. The amount of time of thought put into the details is amazing. To connect so many worlds, times and people in one story is amazing. It did get overwhelming keeping up with who is who but overall it was a really great read. If I was really inti sci-fi it would be a close top 5.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Lucy Berson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman.
This is James’ debut book and the first book in the “Journeys Through” series. This genre (sci-fi, fantasy) is out of my norm but I knew that this. Ok had to be on my ‘Must Read’ list!!! I am so glad that I did!!!! The way that James wrote this book had you feeling like you were actually involved in the story!! You can tell that he put his heart and soul into writing this book and I am so excited to see what he has instore for us next!!!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Rebecca Hankins

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime is a fabulous multiverse adventure journey with lots of action. It begins with a sword master’s son, a powerful queen, a skilled warrior, a college student, a reptilian humanoid scientist and a wise and beautiful leader. The worlds are very well developed, the book is also told in multiple points of view from the main characters which makes them all very well developed and interesting, and there are a lot of characters which can make it confusing at times. I loved following the adventures of all the characters and seeing them fight against evil. It’s full of exciting moments which will have you quickly turning the pages to find out what happens next! This is a great start to what I know will be a great series!

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A mysterious voice is heard in the minds of inhabitants across multiple worlds within the vast MultiVerse of space and time…

An exciting journey of adventure and discovery develops as a sword master’s son, a powerfully enlightened Queen, a skilled warrior, an “ordinary” college student from Earth, a reptilian humanoid scientist, and a wise and beautiful leader of a utopian world use their wits and newly acquired skills to battle evil forces bent on ensuring “reality” forms as they desire.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1)
By: James Talisman
5 out of 5 stars

The story Journey’s Through SpaceTime (Journey’s Through Book 1) by James Talisman is an amazing read. It hooks you in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. The book has many different characters. I love how the author pays attention to detail when writing about what the characters are doing or where they are visiting at the time. I felt like I was right there with them on their journey. The book has action, danger, mystery, betrayal, and will keep you guessing as to what will happen next. I was turning pages to find out. I enjoyed reading about the characters and their stories. The way that they were written about had me caring about what happened to them. I felt a connection to many of them as they are introduced, and you learn more about them. This is a book that has several narratives and I enjoyed how each one was presented. This looks to be the first book in a series, and I can’t wait to read the next story. I highly recommend this book.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman, 5 stars.

This book takes individuals from many different worlds and links them together by one thing — they all have a mysterious voice they hear in their heads saying the exact same thing. Then thry each have to remember why they are hearing this voice. Each one of these characters is completely different and each one is dealing with a separate issue at the same time. Not only do the all have the same belief system, they are facing some sort of evil unique to their individual situations. That is the very basic outline of the story, put into a science fiction type of story.

The world building the author has created is absolutely incredible. There are multiple people in multiple worlds, and they are all created so well, you can picture yourself there. That is the goal of most fantasy/science fiction authors and this author nailed it. Then there are the characters. Again, each and everyone unique, with their own personalities and issues. These are not just flat placeholders to help the story along, the are very real.

Then there is the story itself. Actually, it is really like many stories in one book. To me, each person could easily have their own book. But the author rotates back and forth among the characters, making you wait to see what will happen next. But it is done so well, it does not feel forced or broken up at all. I was drawn into each story and could not wait to finish it. Of course, I have my favorites, but really, I would love to see them all again in future books.

While this book is definitely complex, the storytelling is phenomenal and I recommend to fans of science fiction and fantasy.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime
by James Talisman

This book drew me in from the beginning. The character descriptions and world building was absolutely mesmerizing. I was taken on a wonderful adventure into a multiverse with such great detail that I felt like I was there. This book is definitely not a quick read, it’s a book that you need to pay attention to. The author did an extraordinary job intertwining and connecting the worlds and characters into a fantastic story. I have actually read this book twice already because I wanted to make sure I didn’t miss any details and I loved it just as much the second time around. This was a great read and I highly recommend this book.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Cindy Rushin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a little bit different than what I normally read, but the synopsis sounded intriguing so I gave it a shot. I was not disappointed. As I traveled through the stories and encountered the interconnectivity of each, I was astonished and intrigued. James Talisman wove together the many stories of different individuals into an interesting journey. One I was lucky to take. I recommend this book and feel any who read will not be disappointed.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman is an Amazingly written Sci-Fi Fantasy that takes you on a very interesting journey. I’m going to be honest I wasn’t sure exactly what a multiverse was until looking it up. I even had to ask for clarity. But with that aside I truly enjoyed this book. I had my moments where I was a little confused but the more I read the more everything started to make sense. The world building just simply blew me away, I was hooked and had a hard time putting it . This is a “ thinking” book and had my brain in overdrive. If you enjoy time travel and multiverse with alittle suspense then I highly recommend reading this book. I see myself reading this book several times. I can’t wait to read more from this Author and see how everything plays out.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman
4 stars

I’ll preface this by saying this is not a genre I read a lot, but the cover and synopsis made it to where I couldn’t pass it up. While I enjoyed the book, it was something very new to me as I had no clue what a multiverse really was until this.
Wonderful writing had me not wanting to put it down, and it painted some great pictures in my mind. I will say I had to write down who was who as I couldn’t keep names straight but that may have just been me and the distractions of my children.
All in all if this is your genre of choice, you’ll absolutely love it, and if you like great writing and storytelling this is also the book for you. I am looking forward to more from this author as if this is his debut novel, I can’t imagine what the next will be like with how well this was written. Congratulations on your debut novel!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journey Through SpaceTime is the first book on the Journeys Through series and the first book by James Talisman. This story was so well written and instantly pulled me in till the end. I already cannot wait for book two. This book touched SciFi and multi worlds and universes. I literally could feel like I was right there in these worlds that the author created. The characters are well developed, and the plot one that really grabs at the readers.
You never could have guessed that this was the author’s first book. His words, his story, his mind and imagination truly shine in this book. I can only see good things coming from him and beyond ready for book two and more in the future from the author. I highly recommend this 5 star read.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review By Sarah Oakes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great read about adventure. A mysterious voice calls out acrosss the universe, sounding in the heads of a multitude of people from different planets. It brings together a series of characters as events unravel and they are taken on a quest of adventure and danger. What does the voice really want from them all?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. A series of well developed characters like the brave warrior Cassius or Hirisho trying to make his father proud or the wise and kind Nerities. However, at times it felt like there were a lot or characters to keep track of and this could have been reduced to help the readee follow the story.
A great example of world building with a wide range of fantatsical beings and worlds with their own rules and laws and societies wonderfully written. I liked the feel of different worlds having different feels to them like the Egyptian or samurai soldiers, making the universe feel diverse and full of culture and life and people, wonderfully written.
I liked the mystery of the voice and what it wanted, making you want to read on to find out answers.
However at times, it felt like the book was more concerned with characters than describing the details of the planet in question to engage the reader. The switches between worlds were often jarring and hard to follow and could have deserved a chapter each to give this and the description justice. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Karyn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) is an outstanding debut novel from James Talisman. In my opinion you would never believe that this was the work of a brand new author. I was majorly impressed by the standard of the writing.
I have never been a fan of science fiction before but have recently started to enjoy books in the fantasy genre. Due to this, I was intrigued by the blurb on this book and wanted to give it a try and I’m so glad that I did as I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Having read the first couple of ‘chapters’ I was really worried that I was going to struggle with the amount of characters, countries, races, galaxies etc as there is a lot of information to digest but this worry was unfounded. The author writes very clearly and concisely and keeps you well on track with what is going on. The writing is very descriptive and detailed and you can imagine exactly what going on. Please note, if you are going to read this book, there is a lot of bloodshed and violence. I admit to having shivers at some of the more gruesome scenes.
This book will take you on an epic adventure full of danger and intrigue, you won’t want to put it down.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman. This book is AWESOME! This is not my favorite Genre but I loved this story and can’t wait for the next book! This book includes time travel, multiverse theory and sci-fi/fantasy. The story starts with all the different worlds we will enter and you get to meet all the characters that you will encounter. I will say this is not a book you can just breeze through, you actually have to pay attention to get the full story. There are tons of characters and tons of worlds and they all intertwine. Its amazing when you realize how things all come together. I loved the handy dandy guide at the beginning because I kept going back to it! The descriptions of all the worlds and characters make you feel like you’ve been there and know all the characters. You go from Earth to alien worlds with the turn of a page and you feel as if you’ve actually traveled there. Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this book and get lost in it. If you love Sci/Fi you won’t be disappointed. Just remember its not a light read so be prepared to delve deep. You will love it! Can’t wait for the next one!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

‘Journeys Through SpaceTime’ is the debut novel, and first instalment in the ‘Journeys Through’ series by James Talisman. This sci-fi/fantasy story has so much going on in it and quite a lot of characters to keep track of. The storyline is multi-layered and complex, with multiple worlds and time-lines. The weaving of the story takes us on an action-packed adventure- where good vs evil, danger abounds, hidden agendas come to light, and a bit of ‘political’ manoeuvring takes place.
As this story spans space, and time- and introduces various principles/concepts to do with consciousness, universal energy and wisdom- it begins to build and explain the dynamics of this MultiVerse. The story is told from multiple points of view- which gives the reader a fully immersive reading experience whilst helping us to better understand the dynamics of each ‘layer’ of the storyline.
The story has a mysteriousness to it which definitely adds to the overall intrigue. It’s very interesting, if not a little wordy in places. All the ‘action’ in the various ‘worlds’, and with so many characters playing their part in this epic story; as well as all the switching back and forth between worlds and POV’s- made things a little confusing for me in the beginning. But as I got more of a handle on the story, characters, and flow- I really enjoyed the journey.
There are factors of the story which had a ‘Roman Legion’ feel, while other parts felt more Egyptian- with space and technological components, some Japanese Samurai like elements; as well as delving into some spirituality and consciousness concepts, & then the space and time factors, and conspiracies/plots/hidden agendas thrown in for good measure- and this story really took off. It will both captivate you, while making you think.
There is plenty of suspenseful moments which had me flipping the pages to discover how everything would play out. I loved that while a few of the threads were tied up at the end- we are left knowing that there is more to come- and plenty more to discover and unravel in the following instalment/s.
I am looking forward to continuing this journey and watching the story evolve.
Well done!

Thank you, Mr. Talisman!

 

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Debi Kircher

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman

5 Stars

WOW…Just WOW… Until reading this book I had never heard, read or even knew about a multiverse genre. I actually had to ask what a multiverse was. Let me start by saying I don’t read sci fi and although my mind has not been changed and I won’t be searching for more multiverse or sci fi books in general, I must be completely honest and say that I seriously got into this book and will be searching out more from this author. I did not understand a lot and got lost many times because I was like all over space and I’ll admit I got really confused as there was a lot of moving parts to this story. There were also many many characters involved and keeping them all straight was a bit hard at times.

In saying all of that, this book was written beautifully and when I was able to concentrate only on this book I was able to keep things straight and what told me it was an outstanding story was that I usually listen to alot of my books using text to speech, I could not do that with this book because it needed my complete focus and I wanted to give it my complete focus and I did. The writing was so precise and I could tell a lot of care went into forming every word and every sentence.

Now in saying all of that…I’m going to read it again, it’s the first of a series and I am invested enough that I really need the second one and do hope to see some of my favorites return but now that I have enough of the story planted in my mind I want to go back and try to grasp some of the details I was a bit confused on, so thats my plan before the second one comes out.

I can only imagine that a true scifi fan will absolutely put this book within their top favorites and even those that don’t read this genre will absolutely love it!

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