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Book Review: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book for the way it brings the past to life with such quiet confidence. Rather than feeling like a distant historical backdrop, the world of the Haudenosaunee feels close, lived-in and real, as if you’re walking the forests and shorelines alongside the characters. The sense of place seeps into every chapter and kept me completely immersed.
What stood out to me was how respectfully and thoughtfully the culture and daily life are portrayed. Small details of hunting, trading and community life build a picture of a balanced world on the brink of change. The story doesn’t turn this into a history lesson, but instead lets you experience it through the eyes of young people trying to understand where they now stand.
Alongside that rich setting runs a thread of magic and danger that adds urgency without overwhelming the heart of the story. The mysterious stones and the shadow pursuing them raise the stakes, yet the focus remains on trust, courage and finding your place in an unfamiliar world.
This is an engaging, atmospheric read that is especially well suited to a young adult audience and will strongly appeal to teenagers who enjoy adventure with depth. It left me both thoughtful and eager to continue the journey, a solid five-star read for anyone who enjoys immersive historical fantasy.
About the book
The Blurb
Jessie Mason lives with her nose in the pages of history. But she is about to discover that the past is a dangerous place where she doesn't belong, and knowledge alone is not going to save her.
In Jessie’s troubled life her aunt is the only constant and comfort she has. But when she inexplicably disappears, and Jessie uncovers her mother's Time Stone, that unhappy life turns unreal and terrifying.
She is summoned to a world in crisis, 250 years in her past, to three unlikely companions, and the aged Onondaga shaman, Nishkamich, who promises an education in the powers of the stones which they each possess.
Over one glorious summer, Jessie reluctantly settles to village life and the developing bond with her prickly friends, until they are forced to accept that their stones are being hunted through history.
But in the depths of winter, their friendship, their wits, and the very limits of their endurance, will be tested by an unforgiving Nature as war finally erupts around them.
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Thank you so much for your beautiful review of Quillan Creek and the Little War:Time Stones Book I. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you also for hosting today's tour stop.
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