Book Review: Stranded

By Elizabeth Suggs

Stranded by Rosalind Tate is a historical fantasy where two students find themselves in 1925 England, after a very unconventional lift ride.

I really enjoy reading books with strong female main characters, and this story didn’t disappoint! The protagonist, Sophie Arundel, is headstrong and clever. I really liked her and identified with her in many ways. I feel like if I was in her shoes, I would have acted very much the same.

I also liked that I didn’t need to know much of the 1920s to understand what was going on. Tate did a wonderful job of explaining things without being overtly telly or boring about it. It also helped that her writing is engaging and enjoyable to read.

This was a great read, and I am anxiously waiting for book two!

Here are some cool quotes:

Brain freeze wouldn’t stop her cracking this; the lift puzzle was a research project, not an exam.

Outside, noisy fireworks exploded. A pristine, regular pop, pop, pop.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

 

Elizabeth Suggs is the owner and founder of Editing Mee and co-owner of Collective Tales Publishing. When she’s not writing or editing, she loves to dive deep into books (the weirder, the better!), and she loves to take random long walks to unplanned destinations. Check out her recently released book Collective Darkness with eleven other authors. Buy your copy here: www.CollectiveDarkness.com