Every legend must start somewhere…No prisoner who enters the gates of HopeWell ever leaves. But from the moment Oriel sets foot inside Anatroshka’s most formidable prison camp, she unsettles both commandant and prisoner alike with eyes that see beyond the surface and music that trails her everywhere.Petite and delicate though she appears, Oriel bows before neither threat nor punishment. … neither threat nor punishment. Moreover, she makes no attempt to hide her intention: Oriel plans to escape the inescapable HopeWell.
But when facades are stripped away and myth becomes clothed in flesh, what begins as a prison break becomes a mission to stop the invasion of evil itself.
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Masterful storytelling that never fails to captivate the imagination! Chawna Schroeder creates beautiful tapestries of words that enthrall with their unique plots and delight with their unforgettable characters.
“The Vault Between Spaces” is a fantastical book unlike any other! I was intrigued by the mysterious characters from page one and utterly entranced throughout as the story gracefully unfolded into a poignant tale of good versus evil. Highly recommend!
My Thoughts on The Vault Between Spaces:
This is a young adult fantasy book. It’s not my preferred genre but my teenage children love it so I pre-read a lot of books for them to read. This book takes place in a world that almost seems to have elements of our own history within it. Think WWII concentration camps.
While it’s not my favorite genre this is a good read. The author writes well and is easy to understand. I enjoyed how the story read. It did take me a bit to figure out all the characters and where and what they were there for. Overall though it was wonderful. I would say that you need to keep reading. I thought about stopping a few times but am glad I kept going. The first half is a bit convoluted and hard just because you’re trying to get your bearings in a new to you world.
I would recommend this book. Though it says it’s young adult I see lots of adults loving it as well.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
Alas, another stunning Christian fantasy! If there are more books like this one, I may have to start calling myself an aficionado of the genre! When choosing books to read either for review or leisure, part of my decision is often motivated by the cover because I don’t read synopses before reading the book itself, and the cover for this book is gorgeous. Thankfully, the story itself is just as much so.
As I read, it became apparent that with “The Vault Between Spaces”, Chawna Schroeder represents a compendium of story ideas that blend seamlessly together into a fascinating tapestry of intrigue and mystery. Part allegory, the story follows Oriel into the prison camp and beyond, with unlimited imaginative effects. The prison camp reminded me very much of the concentration camps of the Holocaust, with that same undercurrent of hopelessness and helplessness. The main message implores readers to remember who they are. Fans of Sharon Hinck’s “Hidden Current” will not want to miss this one.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
The legends are true…
I have to say right at the start that physically, this is a beautiful book! Rarely do covers enchant me without my already having read the book’s blurb, but this one surely did. And it’s even more lovely in person! The entire book is truly artistic, in writing and in design.
While I had a little trouble at first, it seemed like I was supposed to understand some things already and didn’t, it didn’t take me long to be completely immersed in the world of Terrestrial and Echoing.
The Vault Between Spaces actually reminded me a bit of the TV movie Tin Man. It felt historical, futuristic, and fantasy all in one. Like that movie, guns and cars, magic and fantastical creatures, were side by side, dwelling cohesively within a story for all ages. There were touches of Tolkein, L’Engle, and I think even a little Lewis, but there is no doubt that the voice is Chawna Schroeder’s own. It was like meeting friends who are familiar, and yet completely new.
There is no debate as to whether this is a Christian fantasy novel. It is, quite obviously. But it is presented in such a way that one feels entertained rather than preached at. I’m a great believer in reading to your kids, start when they are tiny things and keep going as long as they’ll listen. Though this book is aimed at a YA audience it can be enjoyed by adults, like myself, or would make good family reading. I have fond memories of my dad reading aloud to us and I know that I would have greatly enjoyed hearing this story. I sure enjoyed reading it!
I sincerely liked The Vault Between Spaces and I’m glad that Chawna Schroeder left the possibility open for more stories featuring these characters. Which reminds me, I really appreciated the author’s note at the end of the story, you’ll definitely want to read it when you read the book. What are you waiting for?
(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)