Esta was born with a magical ability to manipulate time. She was discovered and raised by a man, Professor Lockwood, to be a super thief of magical objects. With the help of a powerful artifact, she goes back in time to try to steal the Ars Arcanum, an ancient book that is said to hold the key to destroying the Brink, a barrier that keeps all magicians imprisoned in New York City. Once back in 1902, Esta discovers that her mission, and everything she was raised to believe about magic and magicians is much more complicated than she ever dreamed.This is a high energy fantasy/sci-fi time travel novel for teens. The plot and characters are equally layered, complicated and fascinating. At 512 pages, the book is a serious time commitment, but it is not hard to finish. Instead, it is hard to put down. It is a true YA and I wouldn't recommend it for anyone under 14, not because of any sex, but because of a kind of gritty ruthlessness that pervades the story. This is a great choice for people who liked Hunger Games. The second book is out, but didn't get as good of reviews as the the first, and is over 700 pages long, so I am not sure if I will read it or not. (2017)
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