Title: Through Each Tomorrow
Author: Gabrielle Meyer
Series: Timeless, book 6
Major Themes: Queen Elizabeth I, Gilded Age, Historical Romance, Time-Crossing
Synopsis: Balancing the needs of his family as a poor horse farmer in 1883, and court politics under Queen Elizabeth in 1563, Charles and his sister Cecily face life-altering decisions and hopeless odds, both financially and for their futures.
I’ve loved the Timeless series for several years now, ever since the first book in the series grabbed my attention, didn’t let me go until the very end, and made me want to talk the ears off of anyone around who was willing to let me blather about this book I couldn’t get enough of. I’ve enjoyed each subsequent story, too, although none have quite grabbed my attention as much as that first one. When I saw Through Each Tomorrow was finally on its way to publication, I immediately asked for a review copy and started reading as soon as I could.
Publisher’s description:
Two siblings. One fate. A web of secrets that could ensnare them in an inescapable destiny.
In 1883, Charles is a poor farmer desperate to secure financial stability for his mother and sister, as he is unsure which of his time-crossing paths he will choose on his twenty-fifth birthday. Posing as the Earl of Norfolk, he enters the opulent circles of Newport’s elite to assist a fellow time-crossing friend, Drew. But suspicions of his identity arise among the upper crust, and his encounters with Drew’s intriguing sister further complicate decisions that could impact a lifetime.
In 1563, Lady Cecily serves Queen Elizabeth while clinging to the hope that her stepbrother Charles will remain with her in this path. As the true Earl of Norfolk, Charles is deeply entangled in the deadly politics of the court. When he brings Drew, a physician in training, to Windsor Castle to help save the ailing monarch, old feelings for Drew rekindle in Cecily’s heart, but her love faces impossible odds under the strict rules of the crown. As their futures hang by a thread, Charles and Cecily race to prevent their web of secrets from unraveling and ensnaring them in an inescapable destiny.
My thoughts:
In my opinion, this wasn’t one of the stronger books in the series. There was still much to enjoy, but I never felt quite connected to the characters. Thankfully, the plot—and several twists, especially one, in particular!—kept me moving through the story. I had a good idea of how things would turn out from early on in the book, but there was just enough mystery of how it would happen that I kept turning pages, wondering what would be revealed or happen next.
One of my favorite parts of this book is the bit of English history we get in this story. I realized, fairly early on, that I didn’t remember as much about Elizabeth I as I thought I did, which made me go do more research about this dynamic woman who has left quite an impression on history! I love it when fiction piques my interest in nonfiction—that’s always a good sign!
It was also a lot of fun to trace all the characters from the other books in this story. In some ways, this was a bit of a tie-together of the whole series, which was great!
Through Each Tomorrow was a light, easy read, and another fun twist on the time-crossing theme of the series. If you enjoy historical romance from authors like Elizabeth Camden, A.M. Heath, or Roseanna M. White, I expect you would love this story and the previous five books in the series. I found the romance to be a bit more of a focus in this book than I generally prefer (not necessarily inappropriate, just talked about a lot), but that’s definitely a personal preference thing. Overall, this was an enjoyable read, and I’m looking forward to book seven whenever that comes out!
I was given a complimentary copy of this book, and this is my honest opinion of it.
WARNING: There is lying throughout the book as people pretend to be someone they aren’t. Unmarried characters touch, hug, or kiss occasionally (sometimes described in a paragraph or two); there’s quite a bit of physical affection here. Chapter 4: Gee whillikens. Chapter 19: Baby born out of wedlock. Chapter 20: Unmarried couple forced to spend the night together (nothing wrong happens, even though they are attracted to each other). Chapter 21: Woman asks to have a real/full marriage with her husband, not just in name only. Chapter 22: Woman tells of being a man’s mistress. Chapter 24: Talking about how a man kept mistresses. Chapter 26: Heaven knows, good heavens.
Age levels:
Reading Independently—Ages 15 and Above, Adults
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