Book Review: Six Strings by Jen Sanya Williamson

I received a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
From the fantastic opening chapter to the jaw-dropping ending, this novel is amazing! There wasn’t anything I didn’t love about Six Strings. All of the characters are perfectly created to make this unbelievable, time travel notion totally possible.

I don’t typically like time travel novels and can count on one hand the number I’ve read and actually enjoyed; I get so confused and hate trying to remember whether a character did something in the past or present, if it’s happened or not yet happened. They drive me crazy! But this one isn’t like that. It’s well-organized, and there aren’t a great deal of “rules” to the travel. The rules that do exist are pretty clearly spelled out (literally) for the reader as well as Riley. Normally, a lack of reasons, a back story as to why or how the characters can perform these exploits, would also drive me crazy, but this story is so captivating, suspending disbelief is easy.

The relationship between Mary and Riley is beautiful and tragic, and Riley’s feelings toward her mother hit home with me. Having someone you truly love tell you a lifelong lie is devastating, and Riley’s conflicted emotions are spot-on. I don't want to give away too much, but Riley's secret discovery is earth-shattering for her--for anyone. She NEEDS to follow her twisted path into the past to satisfy herself, and her personal growth is both believable and obvious. I loved Lucas Cooper, and I hope we see him again before the series finishes. I can’t wait to read the next one!
5 Stars