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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Stephanie Colley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Man! I never knew I could love sci-fi adventure stories. James Talisman has become one of my favorite authors.
This second story picks up where the first left off. (It’s easier to follow a long if you have read the first book Journeys Through SpaceTime)
Action packed into every page. Friendships that last a life time. A quest to find the treasure! And of course the images that James paints of the worlds is astounding. His imagination has taken mine to a whole new level! I can picture the scenes in my mind and I want to be there. Right in the middle of the action. I read it on my kindle but this will be a series I will buy a physical copy of so I can really get down into the story when I read it again!
Highly recommend James Talisman!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Leeann Custins

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys through space time by James Talisman is an amazing story!! The author did an incredible job bringing multiple worlds and characters to life. An interesting plot that will keep you hooked until the very end. Sensitive readers beware there are scenes of sexual violence that my be triggering for some. Would highly recommend this book.

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

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my normal genre, but decided to give it a whirl. I have a hard time keeping the universes cohesive in my head, luckily there is a helpful guide at the beginning of the book. I can get lost in a romance book, this one really made me think.
Someone from every universe got the same message from an all knowing power, “I am sorry, but I must leave you for awhile.” They were all told to rely on their teachings and meditation helped them do this. They make their own futures, and with a war brewing, which side will win? Makes me wonder, what messages would I receive or find if I took the time to mediate and reflect? What else is out there? Could there really be parallel universes?
I look forward to the next book, thank you James Talisman, for spinning a tale that made me dig inside myself.

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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through TimeSpace- James Talisman

4-stars

This is the second book in this author’s Journeys Through series, a series that can be read out of order but for reader enjoyment I would suggest reading book 1 first.

Right from the beginning this author pulls you in with all of the detail! In the first few chapters I did find that the amount of detail is slightly overwhelming as the storyline flips from different POV’s, however, I was able to quickly piece everything together as I continued reading. I am in awe with all of the detail and background information, you can clearly tell that this author has spent countless hours researching this topic.

I enjoyed following along with some of the characters from the first book and I also enjoyed all of the surprise elements and the shocking moments that had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a one of a kind read!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) By James Talisman Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through Spacetime is the first book from James Talisman and I definitely think it will be the first of many from this talented author. I am not usually a Sci/Fi reader but after reading this book with such vivid worlds and creatively written characters I might just be starting to become a fan. To get this old girl to try something new is no small feat so thanks Mr Talisman for showing me old dogs can in fact learn new tricks.

I will say I struggled at first with the amount of changes from one place/ set of characters to another…I guess I should actually call that the Multiverse… but that is totally on me. I kept with it and found my flow with the story and I am so glad I did. If this kind of story telling is a challenge for you also, I strongly suggest sticking with it as you will be rewarded with an action packed, imaginative and phenomenally well crafted story.

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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Santana Hicks

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through TimeSpace is the second book in the Journeys Through series by James Talisman. The book is split across multiple worlds in a Multiverse, just like the first book in the series. I have to say I enjoyed this book much more than the first one. I found the first one a bit confusing to keep track of all the characters and places. In the second one, there are less characters to keep track of which made it easier for me to connect to the characters.

My favorite characters were the three friends from college. Their friendship was strong and could hold up to any challenge thrown their way. Matt and Julia’s relationship as a couple was very cute and romantic. When the third friend was around, he was not treated as a third wheel, they were all just close friends.

This book once again had everything you look for in a sci-fi genre, space, adventure, multiverse, time travel. The author’s writing is very descriptive and it makes you feel like you could be there. I would recommend this book to any sci-fi lover.

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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Rayne East

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sci-fi fantasy with punch!
Wow – this goes from strength to strength. The book takes off right where book 1 finished and does not stop. I devoured each of the words and just wanted to keep going. The intricate layers are excellently interwoven and lead to an ultimate climax. The characters I had really connected with in the first book really come unto their own as things start to align. Building on my understanding of the multiverse from book 1, I found this easier to follow. There is a cheeky little cliffhanger at the end which leaves the door open for more to come – Excellent!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Alexandra Nay

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Being a fantasy/sci-fi novel, Journeys Through SpaceTime is not my typical go-to choice for reading. However, I always love a good world-building series, and this book delivered.
Author James Talisman’s debut novel explores the classic Good vs Evil theme, in a very original yet comfortably familiar manner. As indicated by the title, the story takes place over different periods in time. Readers will follow many different characters, points of view, and story lines. All are joined by the over lying central idea that we are all One and connected in the universe.
Although I enjoy flipping back and forth between perspectives, this book does it consistently and it did take some time to establish the actual plot due to the level of character description used to develop so many points of view. The language and thinking of the characters is very formal, which may have been a tool used by the author to show how the characters are all connected in the MultiVerse. I was left with the impression that the book could be easily adapted into a TV series, as the chapters felt like episodes and many of the character’s story lines would make excellent separate books on their own.
By the end, I had fallen in love with many of the characters and looked forward to discovering how the story would unfold. I also look forward to reading book two.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Ashley Westerman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ll be honest Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman is not something I usually read; I normally stick with thriller books. However, I do not regret branching out and trying something new. Many things are happening, a lot of action, some danger, and mystery also. I wasn’t quick to figure what would happen. I thought I could guess; usually, I am pretty good at it, but Journeys Through SpaceTime kept me guessing the whole time. There are many characters, but it’s not so many that it is overwhelming because James Talisman provided a character list at the beginning of the book that really helps to understand who everyone is. The amount of detail written about the characters and what they’re facing/dealing with is so good. I felt like I was there with them like I have known these characters for a long time. It’s worth the read, and I don’t think anyone would be disappointed by taking the time to read it. I would encourage everyone to read it, even if it were a genre you would normally read. Leap and try it out!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Please excuse me while I go grab book two!!……. This book is so amazing! The way the author builds up his characters is wonderful. You can envision this unfolding! I didn’t want to put it down once I got into it. Definitely a page turner here!! I haven’t read many sci-fi type books, but I really enjoyed this one. Traveling through space time, meeting each character, and following along while their adventures unfold was very entertaining. I would definitely recommend this book to sci-fi lovers!!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Lianne Probert

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime is the first book in the Journeys Through series by James Talisman.

I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading this book. The book is set in a ‘multiverse’ that consists of different worlds and spans across different times. What unites the chosen characters is the voice. Sounds confusing, but it soon makes sense. I love the concept of this story and for me, it more than lives up to my expectations.
The characters, like the book itself, are full of layers and personality. It is the kind of book where you need to pay attention. There are a lot of characters and events to keep track of, but it is definitely worth the investment of your time.

It is hard to believe that this is the author’s debut novel, his writing is engaging and experienced. It is obviously an idea that was a long time coming, it is so well developed. I can’t wait to read the next installment!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Ashley Mandell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An incredible read for Sci-Fi fans!
Journeys Through Space Time is intriguing and filled with mystery. The book is comprised of multiple main characters and complex story lines. From the voice in their heads to the mysterious characters they meet along the way, you’ll enjoy reading about each of their journeys and even find yourself loving some of the MCs. James Talisman provides excellent details in this book that make you feel like you’re there right along with them.

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

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One voice links the multiple beings from multiply dimensions but can they find the meaning behind it.

Can they with help from special mentors along the way battle against the evil which is trying to destroy them and overcome to help the good win.

I have to say this is not normally a genre that interests me at all but I was recommended it to read and although at first it took a few chapters to get into it I thoroughly enjoyed the overall story. The book opens up to make you think about your views and aspects of multi realities and space and it was a brilliant world that was conjured up with the pages of this book.

I do have to say if you are not good at reading or following multiply perspectives and narratives in a book this may not be a book for you. Although this add the dimension to the book that I really enjoyed. The characters where so different and unique in the way they were portrayed and written that the story flowed brilliantly and engaging.

As this the first book in this authors collection I thought it was a great effort and will continue to read the next book in this progression through reality.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys through Spacetime is the first book in the series. It sets the tone for what to expect and boy did it deliver. This is my first sci-fi book I’ve read and I can’t wait for more. It has multiple characters in multiple universes and the way the Author gets down to the even tiniest detail is amazing. The story has danger of course, it has a lot of mystery and just a little bit of excitement. While reading the book I came to really enjoy it because it kept me on the edge of my seat. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series. I definitely feel like this book deserves 5 stars.

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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Bethany Rollins

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Journey Through TimeSpace by James Talisman is the 2nd book in the series. I read both back to back to assure I give my honest opinion on both. The author is very good at setting up the characters and the stories, it was difficult for me to become fully immersed in the book. This second installment was better than the first for me but still was a struggle on my end to be fully engaged. My personal feelings on spiruality and meditation really got in my way of being able to get fully immersed into the story. While this is a great book for many and the author is very well versed in his style, I just felt it was an ok read.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Bethany Rollins

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Journey Through SpaceTime by James Talisman was a difficult read for me. I typically can jump right into a book but I found this very hard to keep my interest and was easily distracted while reading. Perhaps it was trying to get into each individual storyline and character grouping. I don’t typically delve into this type of story but I do enjoy multiverse type of subjects. With this, I was hoping for more crossover into the multiple worlds and dimensions that the author lays out for us. All the meditation was too much for me, but this is from a perspective where I personally don’t find value in this form of mental awareness. The author is very good at describing the multiple worlds and people but it became too descriptive and longwinded for me in some places. I was hopeful for more of the action I see from other reviews, but half way through, I felt it was lacking in what I consider action. I do feel this book is good for some readers, but just ok for me.

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Journeys Through Spacetime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through Spacetime (Journeys Through Book 1)
By James Talisman
4 Stars

Journeys Through Spacetime is unlike any book you have ever read. It is classified as science fiction/fantasy but it also has spirituality woven throughout. It really is an original story. It takes place on different planets and separate times. Many reminding me of different eras on Earth; Egyptians, Japanese warriors and ninjas, gladiators and present day. There are many characters and multiple points of view which are constantly changing. This I found made it difficult to follow the story. Just as I was getting into it, we changed places and characters. Parts of the book felt like I was watching an episode of Star Trek. Readers who are interested in sci-fi will love this book. Personally I’m not a fan but I decided to step outside the box a little and try something different. I do believe in mind over matter so the book intrigued me.

The author gave most of his characters a very formal speech which felt unnatural to me. It turned me off and annoyed me because no one speaks like that. I’m willing to forgive this because the story takes place in different time eras and planets so it is a possibility. Personally I felt that there were too many storylines and there were only a couple that I was interested in. Cassius and Hirosho drew me in the most. Hirosho and the shadow demon could have been a book unto itself.

Honestly I wasn’t sure how to rate this boom. It’s not a three but not quite a four. I finally decided to give it a four stars. I felt that being a debut novel for this author, it was good. The concept was original and well thought out. I wasn’t going to let my personal preferences and tastes affect the rating.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Santana Hicks

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman is the first novel in the Journeys Through series. At first it was a little bit confusing when trying to keep track on who is who. The author introduced too many different people all at once. As time went on and more things were written, it got easier.

The book is about a multiverse with several different peoples point of view. They were all written so differently that it held on to my interest even in the initial confusion. As time went on, I fell in love with most of the characters.

I have heard about multiverse before, especially through The Flash from DC but this novel took it to a whole new level in a good way! It took the classic good vs evil and threw in different species, different types of environments all mixed together in this universe.

I am not a sci-fi fan when it comes to space or things of a similar genre so when a few characters were from Earth, it made it more enjoyable for me. If you are a huge fan of sci-fi then this is the book for you! Even if you are not a sci-fi fan, I still recommend this novel.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

James Talisman did such an amazing job grabbing the reader (me). I don’t often choose a sci-fi book but was glad this one called to me! Book was well written, interesting, and a page turner! Was very happy with it! Cannot wait for more from such a great author!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman: Review by Mandy Ott

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

James Talisman has the gift of descriptive writing! I am normally not big into the Sci-Fi genre, but Talisman’s writing style and character development, along with his story building, had me excitedly turning pages. It did take me a while to understand the immenseness of the characters and worlds in this book, but Talisman’s talented use of descriptive words had me feeling as though I were in the multiverse along with them. Journeys Through SpaceTime is an amazing work of art full of otherworldly characters, amazing settings, and a sense wonder at the vastness of life and our interconnectedness with everything around us. I don’t think I’ll be switching my overall reading to this genre anytime soon, but I will definitely be seeking out more from Mr. Talisman.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A must read! I am normally not a fan of sci-fi fantasy novels, but Journeys Through SpaceTime takes you into a multiverse that really brings you to a place of wanting every complex drop of knowledge you can wring from the story. The first little bit can be confusing (I actually read it twice) but is full of very important details that you need to really be cognizant of space time dimensions and the silky threads that bind it together. If you are reading the book and feel like giving up I urge you to keep reading. James Talisman really brings all these seemingly unrelated events to fruition. I thoroughly enjoyed the complexity of the inter dimensional threads that combined the characters.
He takes you to places in such detail that you can actually see, feel and smell what he is describing. I absolutely love the details in this book. To me there is nothing better than an author who can create a picture so clear in your mind you can swear you have been there and James does exactly that!
I also find the parallels between our world and the universes James creates particularly fascinating. Believe me this book is a hidden gem and I cannot wait for the next installment!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Ashley Dover

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime is a wonderful story of the MultiVerse. James Talisman does an excellent job of sharing the story of multiple creatures across time and space.

Each character hears a voice that encourages them to continue along the path they are on. Every character has been raised to focus on their inner self and has learned to use meditation as part of their daily lives. As the story for each individual continues, special teachers help the characters to redevelop skills from their childhood and expand their knowledge to aid them in their current journey.

The underlying plot of good vs evil helps the readers to understand how we all have a path to take in life. Some of our journeys are more influential on the outcome and survival of our respective civilizations but each journey is uniquely important.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Book 1) Reviewed by May Leadstone

I highly recommend this novel for you to read!! The author tackled the multiverse with multiple characters, who were pretty diverse in their personalities, with great skill! I truly enjoyed myself with this Science Fiction/Fantasy novel! Even though the author was well thought out and very enjoyable, I struggled a little with the back and forth reading of the multiverse groups. Then trying to remember what happened in the previous chapter/subsection when the change occurs to another point of view. I love the worlds he creates and his characters in these awesome universes! My favorites were the Isonian Empire and The United Commons of Eurotopia, as these particular universes caught my fancy! I love the Utopian feel of the United Commons of Eurotopia, and how the exploration into the new chapter unravels! I enjoy and yearn for a relationship like Rashella and Cysoro have!! The getaway scene has definitely made my list of romantic settings! With the Isonian Empire, it was the way the author created drama between this AMAZING POWERFUL Queen and her relatives! The drama this universe creates has been around for centuries but it never gets old watching it unfold! The other universes are good as well as the characters, but these are the groups I wanted to keep getting to!

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Vanessa Watts

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am not typically a sci-fi reader as I find it very difficult for me to get into that genre. I took a big leap in reading this one, but I like to challenge myself on new reads and new authors. This one took me on a rollercoaster ride between learning about all the different worlds within this multiverse. The characters were wonderfully developed as well as each scenario described beautifully that I could picture them in my head.
It all starts with the characters hearing a mysterious voice inside their own head and in turn each discovering their own journey to figure out what the voice was talking about. This book makes you fall in love with some characters while despising others. Overall as you dive deeper into the lives of the characters will good win all or will the multiverse succumb to evil. You must read to find out and this is one journey you’ll be glad you took!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Brandi Lutz

Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman

Four Star Review

Reviewed by Brandi Lutz

 

Several amazing strong characters come together to fight good versus evil. Similar to the Divergent Series. The characters come together after hearing a voice to work together to fight for victory. 

 

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through Space Time by James Talisman

Four Star Review

Reviewed by Brandi Lutz

Several amazing strong characters come together to fight good versus evil. Similar to the Divergent Series. The characters come together after hearing a voice to work together to fight for victory.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Beth McKitrick

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a lot for me. I tend to enjoy fluffier, easy reads, which this is definitely NOT. It’s not a bad book, it just wasn’t really my style. However, if you like sci-fi/fantasy books with lots of world-building and many characters, you’ll definitely love this! It reminds me a bit of game of thrones, which is an amazing series but too complex and hard-to-follow for my to really get into and enjoy. Many other people love them though!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Kimberly Shirah

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime is a complex, multi-layered story. Not a bad one, just hard to get a handle on at first. As I kept reading, it became easier to read and get a handle on the flow of the story. Once that happened I really got in to all of the “worlds” that Tailisman built.

While some parts are a bit wordy, the action adventure, and characters kept me engrossed. Talisman definitely gives each world its own feel with loads of space and time factors, and tons of plots, hidden agendas and conspiracies.

Tailosman definitely left us wanting more, while tieing up a few threads. In a way this book left me feeling like I had just read a spacey J. R. R. Tolkien or “Game of Thrones”.

I will definitely be reading the second in this series.

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Alterations by Jane Suen – Review by Bethany Rucker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was different then things that I normally read, but I love it. It kept me going back and forth trying to figure out what was going to happen next. This book also had a few different main charters, and at 1st I had trouble keeping them straight. However, once I got about halfway through it got easier. I would definitely recommend everyone to read this book.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well written and intriguing story. I was not sure how I was going to feel about this one, as sci-fi is not normally something I read, but I gave it a go and was pleasantly surprised at how it kept my attention. Initially, I felt the story was fragmented and hard to follow as it jumps around between multiple perspectives that don’t seem to have any connection. Once you get past this initial part, the story’s are all quite interesting. The various stories and perspectives that are shared range from edge of your seat, accidentally reading past your hour break at work (oops), to interesting enough to still be thinking about it later in the day. I really enjoyed getting opposing perspectives in the same storyline in some cases. I think this really made for a well-rounded and immersive experience. I would definitely read again, and plan to read the next book!

Reviewed by @asanabr1

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Can I just say, again, wow what a read!?!? First off I really just commend the author for adding a Character List at the beginning of the book as this was very helpful. There are many characters with different POVs and so much detail, this really made me think I wanted to be part of this story in the book. I love the action, adventure, mixed with betrayal all wrapped into this book. The author did such a fantastic job on details and having different worlds revolving around all the characters. I love the fantasy/sci fi in this and truly looking forward to diving into book 2.

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