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March 27, 2014 By Cassie 39 Comments

Loving in Time by A.E. Kirk Review

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About the Author

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Abi Kirk is a writer of sorts. Mostly she writes about fantasy or science-fiction for young adults and or horror for adults. After teaching and traveling most of Asia in 2012 and early 2013, Abi now lives in Devon, UK and is constantly inspired by the views of the sloping, idyllic landscapes around her.

She got her inspiration to write this book while competing for a Writers Competition on Wattpad in 2011, and after coming in joint second, Abi was guided by her fans and readers to seek out publishers.

Her first published book, Loving in Time, cab be found on Amazon.co.uk and Pegasus Publishers website for those who live outside of the UK.

You can connect with Abi via her website, Twitter, and Facebook.

Book Information

Loving in Time by A.E. Kirk

Publisher: Pegasus Publishing

Publication Date: February 3, 2014

Genre: Romantic Sci-Fi

Purchase: Amazon

Book Synopsis

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“Living in New England, half Greek half American high school student Helen lives a relatively normal life; a mother and father and two bratty younger twin brothers. But it all changes when her mother welcomes two strange cute boys, Marcus and Gus, into the house and into Helen’s life.

During that time, the boys help Helen to discover that she is far from normal and she is in fat part of an ancient love story that has stretched to every corner of the world. She is the Helen from Helen of Troy. The boys ask a simple favor from her — to go back in time and help break an ancient cycle.

Given the ability to stop time and go travel to centuries past, she and her new friends, Marcus and Gus, are joined by five other boys who try and protect Helen from the evil Decurion who wish to stop Helen from breaking the cycle.

Journeying to Ancient Greece, Helen must act as she once had but when the moment the war begins and Helen must break the cycle, she is given a life changing decision. The question is, will she choose wisely?”

My Review

This book started out kind of drab for me. I’ve come to realize that high school pettiness gets on my nerves pretty quick. However, as I kept reading and new characters were added I really started to get into the book. One might think that having eight or more characters to keep track of would be difficult but Kirk does it with elegance and grace. I never felt like anyone was left out after they were introduced.

Once it was realized that Helen is THE Helen of Troy and that she needed to go back in time to Ancient Greece I was all in. I LOVE Greece and especially the history of Ancient Greece. I could just picture these characters in the places that I have only seen in history books. Loving in Time is a romance book so of course there has to be some kind of romantic angst. For Helen, that angst came in the form of having to choose between Gus and Troy. (Get it Helen of Troy, Helen’s romantic love interest is TROY. I thought that was a cute touch).

I don’t want to give to much away because if you like romance or time travel books then you’ll want to give this a read. However, I will say that once I got into the book it was one of the better ones I’ve read in awhile.

Rating

4.5 out of 5

Cassie

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I started Southeast by Midwest back in 2012 as a lifestyle blog. After a few months I felt a pull towards beauty so I rebranded as a beauty specific blog. Over the years I've grown my knowledge and love of beauty products to the point that I am currently in Cosmetology school. If you'd like to know more about me contact me on any of my social media channels or at southeastbymidwestblog@gmail.com

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Comments

  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    March 27, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    You’ve been on a roll of reading awesome books lately, huh? This one definitely sounds like a book I would like to read!

    Reply
  2. Kendra says

    March 27, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    Sounds like a great book. I need to get my Kindle filled again.

    Reply
  3. Deanna Ritz says

    March 27, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    This sounds like a fun beach read! I’m looking for books to read this summer. I’m putting this one on my list. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Krystal says

    March 27, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    I haven’t heard of this book, but it sounds interesting. They did a good job on the cover, it is very nice!

    Reply
  5. Shell says

    March 27, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I love Greek Mythology. I think I would really like this book!

    Reply
  6. Abi says

    March 27, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    Thank you very much, Cassie for your honesty, and I’m very pleased you liked the book. Thank you for your insightful review.

    Regards,

    Abi

    Reply
  7. brett says

    March 27, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    i’m intrigued by the helen of troy connection. will have to check this out

    Reply
  8. Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

    March 27, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    It sounds like a great book! I have a few books waiting for me to read them!

    Reply
  9. Louida says

    March 27, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    This book sounds like it would be interesting. Thanks for sharing your review, I may need to check this one out.

    Reply
  10. Hanan says

    March 27, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    Sounds like a good book! For some reason, I could totally see this as a movie or show.

    Reply
  11. Kim Delatorre (@shopwithmemama) says

    March 27, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    sounds like a great book! I wish I had more time to read!

    Reply
  12. Karen says

    March 27, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Great review! I love books that include historical references so I’ll have to check this out.

    Reply
  13. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    March 27, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    I am not a huge romance novel but when I visited Greece I did love the country. But I am glad you enjoyed the book overall.

    Reply
  14. Kecia says

    March 27, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    Okay, as I was reading the synopsis, I didn’t expect to find the teen was THE Helen of Troy. Sounds like an interesting book!

    Reply
  15. Mitch says

    March 27, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    I love that she writes scifi as well! Those are my favorite books (and TV!).
    Mitch

    Reply
  16. Pauline Cabrera says

    March 27, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    I love books but not really about romance. However, I think you gave a pretty review of the book so I might give it a try. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Aimee Smith says

    March 28, 2014 at 1:31 am

    SOUnds like an interesting read. I will have to look into getting it!

    Reply
  18. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

    March 28, 2014 at 6:49 am

    I love to read! I have a stack of books waiting for me, I just need to find the time to read them.

    Reply
  19. Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says

    March 28, 2014 at 6:49 am

    Time travel and romance together? What an interesting combination!

    Reply
  20. Rosey says

    March 28, 2014 at 8:14 am

    How fun that she came in joint-second and moved on to do even more! Congrats to her on the book, and good luck on the virtual tour, that sounds fun!

    Reply
  21. Tracey says

    March 28, 2014 at 8:58 am

    That’s a pretty cool concept for a book. Seems like an interesting read.

    Reply
  22. Melissa says

    March 28, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Oh, sounds like a good book! I LOVE time travel stories.

    Reply
  23. Jamie Rippy (@MamaMommyMom) says

    March 28, 2014 at 9:25 am

    I enjoy a good sci-fi romance. They’ve really been on my radar lately. And, after several slow starts that turned into amazingly awesome books, I have committed myself to finishing any book I start. Sometimes the drag in the beginning is necessary!

    Reply
  24. Jennifer says

    March 28, 2014 at 9:50 am

    I love hearing more about the author. You gave this such a high rating, I’ll definitely check it out!

    Reply
  25. Krissy says

    March 28, 2014 at 10:34 am

    Sounds like a good book – Kind of reminds me of the Percy Jackson stories. I may have to check this one out!

    Reply
  26. Kristine Foley says

    March 28, 2014 at 10:57 am

    I don’t remember the last time I read a book for pleasure. I need to make time that’s for sure !Thanks for the review!

    Reply
  27. Dina says

    March 28, 2014 at 11:40 am

    I think I’d like this book. I am going to put it on TBR on good reads. Thanks.

    Reply
  28. Christina S says

    March 28, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    So I would probably love this book. I’m 28 and my favorite tv shows have always been around high school stuff (Pretty Little Liars, One Tree Hill, Dawson’s Creek).

    Reply
  29. Jamie says

    March 28, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    Wow eight characters, that is a lot, but it says a lot about the author as well;)

    Reply
  30. Theresa says

    March 28, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    I also have a hard time when authors throw too many characters into a story, but if this one is easy to follow along with, then it is definitely my kind of book! I am going to save the title so I can read it soon!

    Reply
  31. Toni says

    March 28, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    This sounds like another great book. I always am worried when books start out blah for me, thankfully though very few of them have remained that way.

    Reply
  32. Melissa @ The Coupon Chronicles says

    March 28, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    Sounds like my daughter and I might really enjoy this read. She and I enjoy Greek and Roman books, so I think we will look for this one. Thanks!

    Reply
  33. Laura says

    March 28, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    That’s so cool! we’re reading the Oydessy in my class right now, so I love stuff that all ties in together!

    Reply
  34. Brandy says

    March 29, 2014 at 11:42 am

    I love new book recommendations, this one sounds pretty good. I will def have to give it a look!

    Reply
  35. Kendra says

    March 29, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    This sounds like a really interesting book to read. Was it a long read? Also, how can you buy it?

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      April 9, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      It wasn’t a super long read but it wasn’t a short novella either. And if you scroll up where it says Purchase: Amazon, click on where it says Amazon and it’ll take you where you can purchase it 🙂

      Reply
  36. Jennifer S. says

    March 30, 2014 at 10:34 pm

    hmmmm…. this is a story line that really appeals to me! I’ll have to look it up!

    Reply
  37. Emmy says

    April 1, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Always looking for a new book to read, thanks for the review! How graphic does it get? Sometimes romance books are just too descriptive for my taste.

    Reply
  38. clojo9372 says

    March 21, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Oh how cool! I love any book (romance or other wise) that involves time travel. And adding in Greek History/Mythology is a bonus for me! Thanks for the review, I will look into it on Amazon! 🙂

    Reply

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