Someone is watching her from the shadows. And stopping him could change history.A stranger thrusts Ember Brighton into another time, where she learns her crumbling life has a greater purpose. Pursuing this new life, however, will leave her loved ones in danger until she realizes who she is and what she’s capable of. If she fails to work quickly enough, her mother’s deadly fate will be sealed.When … will be sealed.
When the confident and mysterious Rane Andersson shows up at all the right moments to help, Ember can’t help but distrust his motives. Without him, though, she’s left with more questions than answers, and more people trying to kill her than she can fight off alone.
Despite her reservations, she’s forced to put her faith in him. Now Ember’s running out of time to find her way home, save her mother, and fix the balance of time itself.
Will her run-ins with rogue vampires and evil shifters prove to be more than she can overcome? Or can Ember face her destiny head on?
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The Time Traveler’s Magic by Anna Applegate was truly a captivating read. I would give this book a four out of five stars. I loved how the book started, it really did a great job of building the world and Ember’s character. A lot of mysteries start to pile on and as the reader you find yourself asking the same questions that Ember does. I really struggled to put this book down because of my curiosity surrounding Ember, Rane, and the whole situation we find ourselves in. I cannot wait for the next book in the series.
I give The Time Traveler’s Magic (Book 1 of the Magic Bound Saga) by Anna Applegate, 5 stars.
Ember is struggling with life. Her job as a waitress does not pay much, but she needs to do what she can ever since her mom has been in the hospital. Then she gets a call she dreads, her mom is now in a coma. Her life feels like it’s falling apart. Oh and the best part? She hears voices, mainly coming from the stock room of her work on a ship that has been converted into a restaurant. Not to mention that it feels like some one is always watching her.
After an incident at work, she ends up thrust into the care of a sexy man dressed as a pirate on a ship in the middle of the ocean. What is going on? Is she imagining it? To find out what is happening and maybe fix her mother, she will have to accept what is her new reality and trust people she has just met. Can she do it?
Ok, first off, I will admit something — I never really understood the popularity of the time travel genre. I wasn’t interested in it before, but this book caught my attention and I thought I would give it a try. Oh my god!!! I was blown away!!! The author wastes no time throwing us into it. Many books take a while for the character buildup, not getting into the action until a quarter to halfway through. Nope, not this author. It doesn’t take long at all before you are on the ride of adventure and action. But this doesn’t mean the characters are lacking either. You really understand where Ember is coming from and I feel for her so much. I felt like I was in her shoes, which is the best compliment I can give. The story is different from those I’ve read before. I especially liked how we have not only time travel, but supernatural creatures too. That adds another layer of depth to this wonderful book. I could not put the book down and cannot wait to read the next book!
If you are a fan of time travel and/or paranormal books, I highly recommend this book.
The Time Travellers Magic by Anna Applegate is the first book in the Magic Bound Saga. This is an exciting story that has everything you could want.
Anna Applegate is an author that I have become pretty familiar with over the past year and I have come to expect that her books are enjoyable. This one is no exception and probably has to be my favourite to date. I loved these two characters. Rane is definitely fantasy worthy!!
The overall story was was paced an exciting. I found myself flying through this book simply because I couldn’t stop reading. If this is only book one then I really can’t wait to see what else is to come.
The Time Traveler’s Magic is the first book in the Magic Bound Saga.
This story is full of action that keeps you hooked. The characters are intriguing. I mean, a vampire pirate, what’s not to love!!! Writing time travel can be iffy, but this book pulls it off pretty well. Ember has a bit of personal growth to do, but then again, don’t we all. I think maybe the character flaws she has are what make her more relatable. Overall, I found the plot interesting. It made for an entertaining read. There are some things that in the book that brought up questions, but they will probably be answered in subsequent books.
Applegate is a genius!! This book hooked me from beginning to end and never stopped. Never even looked back to make sure I was keeping up. Adventure, fantasy, romance – this has it all. Brilliantly written and what a fantastic set up for a series. Loved every page and cannot wait to read more!
4 Stars
The Time Traveler’s Magic is Book One is the Magic Bound series by Anna Applegate. I really enjoyed Ms. Applegate’s Ariya Adams series, so there was no question of if I was going to read this book. I just snapped up a copy, and dove in to see what the story was all about.
This really is a wonderful paranormal romance- with time travel, action, adventure, vampires, shifters, pirates, magic, drama, mystery, and more. There are so many fantastic, original, and surprising details in this story- I was hooked right from the first chapter. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series to find out what happens- especially after the way this book ended.
The characters are well developed- with their own personalities, quirks and flaws. Ember really frustrated me, and I wanted to shake her a lot of the time. I loved Rane- he’s definitely my favourite in this book. I can’t wait to find out where this series will lead in the future instalments, and watch these characters grow and develop as the stories unfold.
A great start to a new series!
Thank you, Ms. Applegate!
This is one wild ride! It is full of action that doesn’t seem to stop. I was worried about this book because i do not read time travel stories. I gave this one a go because I have read other works by this author that have been grand. I was pleasantly surprised over that element in this book. There is also an undercurrent of attraction that helps to keep me turning pages. Will they or won’t they? *Turns page* OMG they are so close *Turns Page* That Look…That touch *Turns page* …ARRG!
That sweet romantic attraction isn’t the main story. It’s about finding out about your powers and learning to use them. Saving people and also being glad you are not paranoid hearing all those voices in your head. As well as learning there are Paranormals in this world…Oh and easily hating the MacGregor! This is chock full of many many things.
I love love love this book and read it late into the night. To say it consumed me is an understatement. Just ask my neglected family and my groggy AM brain :). This author is wickedly good at writing this suspenseful tale. The story flows so perfectly and I wasn’t bothered by the time jumps at all. The ending does have a kind of pause button and she is using that as a lead in to the next book. I am not pleased with this as this author writes well enough she doesn’t need to use those ploys to get people to read the next book. The characters were wonderful to get to know. I mean who wouldn’t want a privateer or a vampire to hang out with?
Next please!
The Time Traveler’s Magic is book one in the Magic Bound series by Anna Applegate, and this paranormal romance is an AMAZING READ! Ember always feels like someone is watching her and watching her life crumble. Her parents were involved in a horrible accident and she lost her father. Learning that her mother has slipped away further, she rushes to her side. There she is confronted by someone wanting to hurt her but is luckily saved, and it then happens at work but is able to lock herself in a closet. Then comes Rane to rescue, right away Ember questions his motives, but fearing her life, she knows she needs his help. The main question is, will Ember face her destiny and will those wanting to hut her, succeed. You must read to answer that!
This book was awesome to read and I was able to read it in one sitting. This book had it all from romance, time traveling, vampires, and villains! It’s a prefect mix in this five star read!
So good!
A great read about time. Ember is struggling to cope with her mother in hospital and the bills piling up. Things get strange when she is attacked by a man in a garage and he and his friends start following her to work. But events unravel and things get even stranger as she finds herself amongst pirates and ships. Can she make it back home to save her mother in time?
A great read. Well developed plot. Well developed characters like Ember standing up for herself but vulnerable underneath or Rane strong and stubborn but caring underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the innocent Destin or the gruff but kind Rick.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like the dream with the fog and the monster and the magic and the purple gem mysterious and colorful wonderfully written. Or the hospital full of life and people but contrasted eibt the white walls wonderfully written.
I loved how the book started off in the mystery, grabbing the reader attention from the start. I loved the sense of unease with the shadows and the feelings so strong its as id you’re actually there. also liked the time travel element of the book as a good idea but the jump to the past felt jarring to the reader and felt confusing as to what time period it was set in with no dates or signifying aspects making the characters and time travel hard to visualise and hard to relate to. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.
Hmmmm…
This is another of those books that the blurb sounds amazing, the cover is gorgeous, the premise of the book is one that I’ve read and enjoyed before, but there was something about it that just didn’t enthrall me like I anticipated.
It wasn’t one major thing, it was a bunch if little things that all blended together.
Having said all that…
The writing is visually appealing while being conservative in details. The characters and storyline held my interest enough that I will be reading the next book in the series. The flow of the story was linear and there was a sexy pirate.
Overall a 4 star read.
The Time Traveler’s Magic (Magic Bound Saga Book 1) by Anna Applegate
5-Stars
The Time Traveler’s Magic (Magic Bound Saga Book 1) by Anna Applegate take readers on an excellent adventure through time. It features romance, magick, shifters, vampires, and of course time travelers. Ember is unique and after her mother enters a coma finds out there is more going on than she realized. This is especially so when she finds herself in the past with Rane.
This story was easy to follow and difficult for me to put down. I loved every bit of it! The characters were excellent and developed well. It was also easy for me to visualize the different time periods Ember visited. I can’t wait for book two in this series to come out. I highly recommend this novel!
The Time Traveller’s Magic (Book 1 of the Magic Bound Saga) by Anna Applegate is a fantasy story that I really enjoyed reading. There is magic and shifters and vampires and pirates and plenty of action to keep you interested and engaged. It is a different and original concept and was really well written. Anna has woven several genres to make it a magical and exciting read.
Ember is a time traveller but has no recollection of it and fears she maybe going insane. As her mother becomes ill she must learn what she is to be able to save her and stop the evil that is threatening the events of time. Ember is a strong woman but at times she drove me absolutely insane because she would not do as she was told. Having said that though I loved the way it played havoc with Rane.
Rane is a pirate and has a nemesis that is making his and everyone else’s lives tougher but not just in his time, he is causing havoc across the centuries as well. Rane is my favourite character, I fell in love with him. When a mysterious woman once again pops up on his ship he tries to make her see reason and do as she is told but he swears that she will be the death of him. I enjoyed their interaction and loved reading Ranes’ thoughts as the story is told in different POV’s.
The interactions between Rane and Ember are full of lust and tension, sizzling heat and an unknown draw which neither understand.
I really enjoyed this first book to the series and am anxiously awaiting reading the rest of the series. BUT WTF! Renee come on a cliff hanger! I swear I cursed up a storm just like the pirates in the story.
I enjoyed this book. I highly recommend reading the prequel first to help understand where this one is starting from as this picks up where the previous left off. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the beginning. Ember is a great character. She has a long road ahead of her with learning her powers but she is strong. I enjoy watching her grow throughout this series. Her story has a little bit of everything from time travel to vampires to sexy pirates. I highly recommend this book.
This is the first book I have read by Anna Applegate, and I loved it. It has vampires, shifters, magic, time travel. I can’t wait to find out what happens between Ember and Rane. What will happen with MacGregor? Great world building and easy to read. Can’t wait for book two!
The Time Traveler’s Magic (Book 1 in the Magic Bound Saga) by Anna Applegate is an amazing story to read. This is book number on ein this amazing start to a brand new series that I have loved reading. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about vampires, fantasy and paranormal romances as much as I do in their stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Time Traveler’s Magic is Book 1 in the Magic Bound Saga. This is my first read by Anna Applegate and I will be reading more. I found the storyline unique and the character development really good except for Ember (the heroine). She just seemed off as though she didn’t belong, i.e. wearing modern clothing in the past, even though she time traveled she just refused to believe magical things and people existed. Loved Rane, he is what a hero should be — besides being a pirate and a vampire OM. There is so much potential for this unique storyline and characters that I’m hoping the next book will add more world building and character development (especially Ember) as this has the makings to be a ‘5 Star’ story. I will be reading Book 2 to see how things progress. I received an ARC and this is my voluntary and honest review.
So read the blurb, thought time travel sounds good, read more and found vampires and shifters added and found myself sitting down and reading this paranormal fantasy and boy it was amazing! From the very first chapter this well written story hooked me and reeled me in with its fantastical storyline and awesome characters and I find myself wanting the next book like now…. please?
I’m generously giving this story 3 stars only because I loved the plot and all the characters except Ember. If I were to give Ember a star rating I’m not even sure she would get more than 1 star because ugh. I almost didn’t finish this book I was so put off by her continual lying, denying, ridiculous “logic”, and repeatedly blaming others for not saving her when the only reasons she was ever in danger were because she refused to stay in the safe locations where she was left hidden from the aforementioned dangers or refused to accept help. How Rune can think she is the strongest and most courageous woman he has ever met is beyond belief. She can’t even fight. Puh-leez.
She didn’t seem like much of a medical student either.
The plot for this story is wonderful, though, and I’ll probably give the next book in this series a chance just to see what happens to the rest of the characters despite my dislike of Ember. Who knows, perhaps she’ll grow up soon, in which case this will become a 5-star series.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
I really liked the idea of time travelers bounded to vampires with the pirate touch to make it even better, it does make great sense and it was funny as well. The story put us into the action quickly as we discover the magic and the past from Ember’s eyes as she discover it and learn more about both.
Getting her point of view and Rane was a real bonus. The writing pace is really good as not confuse us between all the past jumps and the present so it’s a really enjoyable read.
We get different kind of paranormal and what was interesting was that they didn’t know a lot about each other so even them must learn things. Secondary characters like Destin are really great and we want more of the whole team.
My only disappointment is the cliffhanger ; the book was really good and we didn’t need the cliffhanger to want more.