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If you want to watch a spy flick unfold before your eyes, read Two Spies Reach Out From the Grave by Chad Huskins. Read it if you want to know how a spy works, right from the planning till his operation on ground zero.

The action sucked me in from th If you want to watch a spy flick unfold before your eyes, read Two Spies Reach Out From the Grave by Chad Huskins. Read it if you want to know how a spy works, right from the planning till his operation on ground zero.

The action sucked me in from the first page. The pace is relentless. Huskins made me realize the tenacity, grit, and sacrifice of our men in uniform. For instance, even when Nathan is grazed with bullets, he keeps on putting one foot after the other.

Chad Huskins is an excellent writer. In lucid, clear prose, he gives vivid descriptions and a blow-by-blow account of all the skirmishes in which Nathan finds himself. Moreover, he effortlessly binds the stories of the two spies, Nathan and Sophia, together and gives them distinct voices. Hence, never for a second, I was confused about whose point-of-view I was reading. Sophia was, and is still, a brave and kick-ass woman who risked her life several times to escort Allied POWs to safety. Even at the ripe old age of a hundred, her sassy tongue can severely maim people. Huskins additionally provides an insight into the mind of a lone operative. What makes him go on? How does he differentiate between right and wrong?

I wish I could say that this book was gripping from the start till finish. The book is divided into five parts, and I sincerely felt that part IV was unrequired. It unnecessarily dragged the book. A writer of Huskins’ caliber could have easily cut out a hundred pages and produced a crisp spy tale for the readers to feast upon. Further, I could sniff out the resolution to an important mystery, miles away.

Nevertheless, Huskins more than compensates for these lacunae with an explosive climax, which ties up all the loose ends. If you like action-packed spy thrillers and splendid writing (and don’t mind a small drowsy part), this is the book for you. There are mentions of sexual abuse and horrors endured by Holocaust survivors, so, exercise your discretion while selecting this book.
Thanks to Book Sirens and the publisher for providing me a free electronic copy. I opted to provide an honest review.
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Time travel is a tricky subject. Many things can turn out badly. However, The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas deals with time travel in a simple manner and involves zero mind-fuckery. Your grey matter won’t blast out of your skull tryin Time travel is a tricky subject. Many things can turn out badly. However, The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas deals with time travel in a simple manner and involves zero mind-fuckery. Your grey matter won’t blast out of your skull trying to keep track of paradoxes.

In her debut novel, Kate Mascarenhas limits the scope of this bewildering subject to visit past and future selves. There are just three timelines here- 1967, 2017 and 2018. Mascarenhas is smart enough to not dirty her hands (and risk alienating her readers) by delving too deep into this subject. Instead, this book deals (as the title suggests) with the psychological ramifications of time travel.

Besides raising thought-provoking questions, The Psychology of Time Travel also takes you on a ride through a world divided between the elite time-travelers and those who can’t time travel. It’s Mascarenhas’ version of haves and have-nots. However, becoming an elite demands terrible sacrifices. Read the book to discover what.

Despite a fantastic premise and an excellent beginning, The Psychology of Time Travel failed to impress me for the very reason it may appeal to countless others—simplicity. While the uncomplicated approach to time travel let me fly through the novel, the lack of depth hindered my immersion in Mascarenhas’ world. The world building is not adequate. In a length of around 300 pages, she has stuffed in everything – currency, time machines, a small paradox, multiple and diverse characters, and so much more.

Speaking of characters, I honestly couldn't connect with any, except Grace (one of the pioneers). I couldn't feel an iota of empathy for Barbara. Neither was I repulsed by the vicious Margaret. The characters were reduced to mere caricatures. The evil characters were strictly evil; the morally upright were, well, strictly morally upright. There is no backstory given for most of the characters. What made the villain so vile? Why didn’t the rest of the pioneers try to contact Barbara (at least covertly)? More importantly, how could a single woman become so powerful? The answers provided did not satisfy me.

To conclude, I could not feel any zing in the plot of The Psychology of Time Travel. Too many characters, inadequate world-building, and a squeaky-clean treatment of time travel made this a forgettable experience for me. Nevertheless, it is a unique book. People interested in speculative fiction can check it out.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a free eARC of this novel. I opted to provide an honest review.

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"3.5 stars. There is a mix of genres going on in this one book. At times, it was exhilarating while at times, it was also frustrating. Overall, I did enjoy the ride and the ending. "