Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) reviewed The Forgotten Locket (Hourglass Door, Bk 3) on + 5322 more book reviews
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Reviewed by Joan Stradling for TeensReadToo.com
In this, the final installment of THE HOURGLASS DOOR trilogy, Abby has gone through the hourglass door in an attempt to heal the river and undo Zo's dangerous changes to her past and protect her future.
Once she reaches the river, Abby discovers there's more at stake than just her future. Zo is undoing the river, and with it time and the world as Abby knew it. If she doesn't stop him, there won't be anything to go back to.
Abby travels into Dante's time in an attempt to close the time loop and save the river and the world, but Zo isn't about to let her stop him.
From THE HOURGLASS DOOR to THE GOLDEN SPIRAL, and now THE FORGOTTEN LOCKET, Mangum takes us on a thrilling jaunt through time. Though the characters in this installment have memory lapses, my memory of Mangum's characters and world have never faltered.
I can't recommend these books enough. The only bad part about this novel is the fact that it ended, and with it ends Abby and Dante's story. I'll miss not reading about them in future tales, but I'm comforted knowing I can pick up THE HOURGLASS DOOR and start the journey all over again . . . and close the time loop in my own way.
In this, the final installment of THE HOURGLASS DOOR trilogy, Abby has gone through the hourglass door in an attempt to heal the river and undo Zo's dangerous changes to her past and protect her future.
Once she reaches the river, Abby discovers there's more at stake than just her future. Zo is undoing the river, and with it time and the world as Abby knew it. If she doesn't stop him, there won't be anything to go back to.
Abby travels into Dante's time in an attempt to close the time loop and save the river and the world, but Zo isn't about to let her stop him.
From THE HOURGLASS DOOR to THE GOLDEN SPIRAL, and now THE FORGOTTEN LOCKET, Mangum takes us on a thrilling jaunt through time. Though the characters in this installment have memory lapses, my memory of Mangum's characters and world have never faltered.
I can't recommend these books enough. The only bad part about this novel is the fact that it ended, and with it ends Abby and Dante's story. I'll miss not reading about them in future tales, but I'm comforted knowing I can pick up THE HOURGLASS DOOR and start the journey all over again . . . and close the time loop in my own way.
My favorite part of the book is when Abby is listening for the "music of time". She chooses the tones she needs to create the words she needs to protect Dante. Light floods her, and a drop of light is lifted from the river. She is able to transfer the light from her hands, directly into Dante. This beautiful imagery may sound familiar to light workers & others who practice reiki or other healing techniques.
These are the most exciting books. There are 3 in the series. You cannot wait to read the next one. Lots of young teenage romance that makes you feel young and excited like you did back then.
