The Amber Crane: A time-slip adventure between two wars
Chafing at the rules of the amber guild, Peter, an apprentice during the waning years of the Thirty Years’ War, finds and keeps a forbidden piece of amber, despite the risk of severe penalties should his secret be discovered. Little does he know that this amber has hidden powers, transporting him into a future far beyond anything he could imagine. In dreamlike encounters, Peter witnesses the ravages of the final months of World War II in and around his home. He becomes embroiled in the troubles faced by Lioba, a girl he meets who seeks to escape from the oncoming Russian army. Peter struggles with the consequences of his actions, endangering his family, his amber master’s reputation, and his own future. How much is Peter prepared to sacrifice to right his wrongs?
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I haven't read much YA Historical Fiction but I do enjoy the genre itself. When I was asked to read this one, I couldn't resist.
The best thing about any historical fiction is learning something I didn't before. I had no idea how valuable Amber was or how hard it could be to not only find, but to shape. This was an extremely interesting and fun part of this book
I LOVE a dual timeline, and with this one it's done so well that when you leave one for the other you quickly want to go back to where you left off to see what is happening next.
Another thing I love in books is time travel, so the format with this dual timeline was perfect for me. It's not often a YA keeps my attention the way this one did.
I think this is perfect for historical fiction fans and would definitely recommend this one for the younger fans as well. Well-written, engaging story.
I sincerely appreciate the publisher and Black Coffee Book Tours for providing me with a review copy. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.