The Glass Sentence by SE Grove
Synopsis:
Boston, 1891. Sophia Tims comes from a family of explorers and cartologers who, for generations, have been traveling and mapping the New World—a world changed by the Great Disruption of 1799, when all the continents were flung into different time periods. Eight years ago, Sophia’s parents left her with her uncle Shadrack, the foremost cartologer in Boston, and went on an urgent mission. They never returned.
Then Shadrack is kidnapped. Sophia must search for him with the help of Theo, a refugee from the West. Together they travel over rough terrain and uncharted ocean, encounter pirates and traders, and rely on a combination of Shadrack’s maps, common sense, and Sophia’s unusual powers of observation. Little do they know that their lives are in as much danger as Shadrack’s.
Review:
Sophia is a relatable girl in search of the only family she has left. Theo is a mysterious boy who promises to help her – to a certain point. She’s a little to naive and trusting, so Theo is a good companion for her. And they head off in search of clues to where Shadrack has been taken.
The Glass Sentence is an incredible fantasy world where land is broken apart into different time periods – vastly different and sometimes dangerous. I just loved the premise and had to pick this up when it arrived. The characters are intriguing. And the adventure is well-paced with plenty of suspense. Events build to a surprising and somewhat-confusing, climactic ending. But a mild cliffhanger ending made me excited to read the next in this inspired series.