I'm really enjoying this series. Even though this one had a bit of a weaker start than the first one, it made up for it with a strong ending that explored some darker parts of American history. The middle got a little too bogged down in YA Romance stuff, but that was about my only complaint. Was all set to tackle the next book, and I see that it's not even out for another month! Luckily there's a novella to hold me over ([b:Time's Mirror|25810884|Time's Mirror (The Chronos Files, #2.5)|Rysa Walker|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1435502500s/25810884.jpg|45666878]), although that obviously won't bridge the gap until the next. ( )

A great continuation

The continuation of this story is well thought out, very well written and attention grabbing. Starting book # three right now! ( )

Combined review of all three.
A brief review of my reading timeline shows that I'm a sucker for time travel stories so I was already predisposed to like this. And this mostly delivers. Well plotted and paced and well worth the read. My only complaint and this is not really a spoiler but...the young adult trope of a strong female protagonist having to choose between two boyfriends is getting really old. ( )

Timebound, the first book in the Chronos Files trilogy, took me by surprise by how enjoyable and engaging it was. I went into it not knowing what to expect and was very pleasantly surprised.

Time's Edge did not capture the same energy, excitement and suspense of the first novel. The story kind of meandered along until the final two chapters, when things began to heat up a little. Part of the problem was that the true antagonists were overwhelmgly absent from the book. As a result, there was no real tension.

Much of the novel focused Kate going back in time to observe some of the atrocities perpetrated by the Christ's, but being very careful not to be seen or get involved so as not to alter the current timeline. I think the characters' "hands-off" approach had a negative impact on the success of the novel. I also felt like a casual observer, often losing focus as I listened to the audiobook.

Kate's other focus is to travel back to meet other Chronos historians who do not know they have no way of getting back to their own time, and collecting their Chronos keys. It ws peculiar that they were doing this, even though it was mentioned that the Cyrists have little need for the additional keys.

I know the target audience for this book probably enjoys romance, but the unique love triangle was a turn off for me.

As usual, Audible narrator Kate Rudd was incredible! She is pure magic! At times she made Kate sound a little melodramatic, but overall she is dynamite.

I have a strong feeling that the trilogy is going to find its groove again in book 3, as the story reaches its conclusion. Even though Time's Edge didn't do it for me, I'm looking forward to the conclusion of the story. ( )

This second book didn't hold my interest as much as the first one in this series. Now that the setting is developed, I'm not as fascinated by the good characters' efforts to beat the bad. The historical settings explored in the first book were more well known and obviously real, whereas in this one I didn't know the author was drawing on real events until I read her acknowledgements at the end of the book. ( )