Why am I passionate about this?
Early in my life, women were portrayed as damsels in distress or arm candy. Seeing Princess Leia on the screen was an epiphany. I was in the fifth grade, and suddenly the leading lady was a princess who was smart, capable, and brave. Then came Warrant Officer Ellen Ripley. I admire strong, complex women who can fail yet rise again to meet the challenge at hand, whether they live in the past, present, or future. World building in fantasy is similar to historical fiction, where minute details make it real and invite the reader inside. Add a little romance, wrap it in warmth and humor, finish with a sprinkle of magic, and I’m in.
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Why did Bronwyn love this book?
Safa Patel is a police officer who anchors an elite team assembled to save the world. She is fabulous because she can strategize a scenario, field strip and reassemble a gun in no time, and take on a group of commandoes. I would want her in a foxhole with me! Fantastical elements include time travel, prehistoric beasts, international intrigue, and the merits of leather boots.
I love this book because it values heroes who come in different shapes and sizes with different skills. Haywood has crafted a wildly creative adventure rich with friendship and humor. One character taught me how to do a quick head-to-toe body check to be sure all the parts are there and working after being unconscious.
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In 2061, a young scientist invents a time machine to fix a tragedy in his past. But his good intentions turn catastrophic when an early test reveals something unexpected: the end of the world.
A desperate plan is formed. Recruit three heroes, ordinary humans capable of extraordinary things, and change the future.
Safa Patel is an elite police officer, on duty when Downing Street comes under terrorist attack. As armed men storm through the breach, she dispatches them all.
'Mad' Harry Madden is a legend of the Second World War. Not only did he complete an impossible mission-to plant charges…