This always happens to me.

So this is the problem I have with these types of books. You set up the story with the previous book (as this is a sequel), get me all invested in the title characters who fall in love (*hearteyes* all over the place, people), SEPARATE THEM across space and time (because TIME TRAVEL), and then expect me to read the sequel *slowly* enough to appreciate the actual storytelling, when all I really want is for said title characters to find each other again...

Let me tell you, I WILL have to reread this book, because I read too fast. This book is LOADED with important details and plot lines that you have to pick up later, and it is so hard to follow if you aren't actively paying attention! This is not light, fluffy reading. You have to read with purpose and intent.

And once you read this book, you realize that Passenger was Etta's tale, but Wayfarer is Nicholas's. Which I assume was the point. His character really is a lovely addition to the literary universe.

I really do love Bracken's writing style though. It's so delicious. I would recommend this duology, for sure!

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My only real complaint is that, as mentioned above, it took too d*mn long for Etta and Nicholas to find each other again. I mean, it was a great scene when they did, really, and I enjoyed every bit of interaction those two had in this book. BUT I EITHER NEEDED MORE IN THIS BOOK OR I NEEDED THIS TO BE A TRILOGY, ALEX. I did find the ending incredibly satisfying, nonetheless, BUT STILL ALEX.