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I used to read Julie Tetel a long time ago. Regencies were, and still are, one of my favorite sub-genres--especially regencies where the heroine has more brain than hair. Recently, I was lucky enough to stumble across The Blue Hour. It's not a regency, but then I'm no longer a teenager. The Blue Hour is a timeslip novel that started out reminding me of a new and improved version of Finney's Time and Again and sucked me down a hole that ended in my realization that I'd absorbed way more about art, the science scene in North Carolina, corporate intrigue and can-can dancing then I knew when I started. When I found out Tetel had released another book in the series, I rushed out to get it.

Fair warning: these are geeky books, and if you don't have the time and knowledge base to unravel them they might not be a good fit. But The Emerald Hour--oh my God, shades of Umberto Eco and Jorge Luis Borges. Complex and intellectually dense, it's mind fudge--not easy to eat unless you're in the mood, and even then, only in small bites. This is not an author who dumbs anything down and the only book, outside of Foucalt's Pendulum, I've ever read in chunks.

You won't recognize this plot from another book--it's not "just" a time travel, contemporary romance, historical fiction or suspense novel. The mystery, travel and adventure make it exciting, the historical aspects are well-researched and nicely done, the reincarnation aspects make it fascinating, and the romance is integral to the storyline.

I won't give away any spoilers, but it's fair to say the beginning isn't a good representation of the rest of the book. Deceptively simple, it starts out almost like mainstream fiction with a meeting between Theo, a wealthy English businessman taking care of family in the shape of his irresponsible brother, and Jordan--a botanist from North Carolina. Framed by a ticking-clock race to find a fungus-resistant rubber plant, Tetel launches into an incredibly intricate plot with multiple layers, a huge cast of characters, historical and contemporary mind games, a million questions--all answered--on the nature of fate and reincarnation, redemption, karmic arcs and a nifty secret society. In terms of an actual timeline, it probably spans a few weeks, but in broader terms, it spans centuries and continents. It's also written in a less intimate point of view, which lets the reader pull back and form their own conclusions instead of adopting whatever the characters are feeling.

I hate unhappy or ambiguous endings and this book didn't just have a happy ending, but a fully supported and satisfying ending with closure in every sense of the word. It's rare that a book gets verbal interjections from me, but--"Aww!" Theo and Jordan deserve their happily ever after, just like this book deserves a broader audience. I'm glad I discovered The Blue Hour. Some authors grow away from you, but some grow "with" you. I'm waiting for the next book--bring it on!


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The Emerald Hour The Timeslip Series edition by Julie Tetel Andresen Romance eBooks Reviews

I truly feel like a world class jet-setter after having read all three books in The Timeslip Series. By now I was used to Andersen's play between past and present, and I love her "time travel" take on reincarnation, I just had to wonder how she was going to mix things up in this book to make it different from the others.

Of course, there were new exciting and endearing characters, adventures set in gorgeous, exotic destinations, and the deeply emotional love and romance that make this series so fun to read, but I have to say that I was delighted and pleasantly surprised when the connection between past and present characters was made. The thought never even crossed my mind, and it put a fresh spin on an already unique approach adopted by Andersen.

The writing was smooth and well-paced, however, I did find a bit of the in depth scientific discussions a little boring to read. Perhaps it was because I didn't fully understand some of the jargon, and I will never really know what it feels like to have an intense passion for botany. They almost felt like fillers, and could have been condensed.

I really liked that the characters, having learnt something from their past lives, were able to better understand each other. By the time they figured out who they'd once been, and faced their past emotions, they were able to accept each other more.

Andersen is such a gifted storyteller and I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. I'm already imagining the adventure she's going to send me on and I'm all packed and ready for my travels.
I was excited to commence reading this book and held high hopes for it given the topic and description.

I was slightly frustrated to be immersed into a wordy and convoluted mish-mash of ideas and story lines that I often found difficult to follow.

I am no stranger to difficult novels but this one seemed to lack a real depth of character for me as I tried to discern depth and complexity of plot with real development of the story and its tale.

What should have been an outstanding novel seemed to me to be bogged down in over wordy and over difficult concepts which made reading it more of a chore than a joy. About a third through the book I seriously contemplated abandoning it altogether and I am not one to give up on a book.

I persevered to the end and the ends all seemed to be tied up in a neat little package but getting there was hard work indeed.

I ponder that maybe this novel tries to be too smart for it's own good.
I used to read Julie Tetel a long time ago. Regencies were, and still are, one of my favorite sub-genres--especially regencies where the heroine has more brain than hair. Recently, I was lucky enough to stumble across The Blue Hour. It's not a regency, but then I'm no longer a teenager. The Blue Hour is a timeslip novel that started out reminding me of a new and improved version of Finney's Time and Again and sucked me down a hole that ended in my realization that I'd absorbed way more about art, the science scene in North Carolina, corporate intrigue and can-can dancing then I knew when I started. When I found out Tetel had released another book in the series, I rushed out to get it.

Fair warning these are geeky books, and if you don't have the time and knowledge base to unravel them they might not be a good fit. But The Emerald Hour--oh my God, shades of Umberto Eco and Jorge Luis Borges. Complex and intellectually dense, it's mind fudge--not easy to eat unless you're in the mood, and even then, only in small bites. This is not an author who dumbs anything down and the only book, outside of Foucalt's Pendulum, I've ever read in chunks.

You won't recognize this plot from another book--it's not "just" a time travel, contemporary romance, historical fiction or suspense novel. The mystery, travel and adventure make it exciting, the historical aspects are well-researched and nicely done, the reincarnation aspects make it fascinating, and the romance is integral to the storyline.

I won't give away any spoilers, but it's fair to say the beginning isn't a good representation of the rest of the book. Deceptively simple, it starts out almost like mainstream fiction with a meeting between Theo, a wealthy English businessman taking care of family in the shape of his irresponsible brother, and Jordan--a botanist from North Carolina. Framed by a ticking-clock race to find a fungus-resistant rubber plant, Tetel launches into an incredibly intricate plot with multiple layers, a huge cast of characters, historical and contemporary mind games, a million questions--all answered--on the nature of fate and reincarnation, redemption, karmic arcs and a nifty secret society. In terms of an actual timeline, it probably spans a few weeks, but in broader terms, it spans centuries and continents. It's also written in a less intimate point of view, which lets the reader pull back and form their own conclusions instead of adopting whatever the characters are feeling.

I hate unhappy or ambiguous endings and this book didn't just have a happy ending, but a fully supported and satisfying ending with closure in every sense of the word. It's rare that a book gets verbal interjections from me, but--"Aww!" Theo and Jordan deserve their happily ever after, just like this book deserves a broader audience. I'm glad I discovered The Blue Hour. Some authors grow away from you, but some grow "with" you. I'm waiting for the next book--bring it on!