I know shes a popular author and a lot of people love her books but this one was seriously wonderful. In one devastating night, violin prodigy etta spencer loses everything she knows and loves. Normally i dont dig ya very muchlots of navel gazing, lots of love trianglesbut this book worked for me on all the levels. She has such a great way of putting words together that makes her books so easy to read without being generic and boring. Passenger by alexandra bracken published by disneyhyperion on january 5th 2016 genres. Im a huge fan of bracken s first series, the darkest minds, so i was stoked to hear she was writing a second series. But with the arrival of an unusual passenger on his ship comes the insistent pull of the past that he cant escape from and the family that wont let him go so easily. Passenger by alexandra bracken heart full of books. Jan 18, 2016 the time travel project is a new regular feature in which ana reads time travel novels, new and old. Highly anticipated novel from nyt bestselling author of the darkest minds trilogy etta spencer is a violin prodigy.
Im a huge fan of brackens first series, the darkest minds, so i was stoked to hear she was writing a second series. Passenger by alexandra braken by anna kriti on prezi. Passenger alexandra bracken i already read the darkest mindstrilogy written by alexandra bracken and really enjoyed it. Its a ya fantasy book series that focuses on violin prodigy etta spencer. I was so excited to receive a copy of wayfarer, the conclusion to passenger, and started reading it straight away. Alexandra bracken audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Passenger by alexandra bracken if these books could talk. The heroes of the first book of brackens new series come from families that can leap through time and space.
Fantasy, time travel, adventure, young adult publisher. Buy the paperback book passenger by alexandra bracken at indigo. Passenger by alexandra bracken, 97815161163, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In presentday new york city, 17yearold violinist etta spencer is on the verge of making her solo debut when shes thrown from her world and wakes up on a ship in the middle of the atlantic. The interest surrounding this book varies depending on the reader. A brief section of music composed of a series of notes and flourishes. Now the ironwoods are searching for a stolen object of untold value, one they believe only etta, his passenger, can find. Travel through time and space with etta and nicholas in this sweeping young adult scifi duet, starting with passenger by alexandra bracken. I had been anticipating it as i had seen many fellow bookstagrammers posting photos and blogs on instagram of how good it was and how beautiful the book jacket is. By the end of it, the young reader might find that she. This time travel duology focuses on the journey of etta spencer, a modern manhattan teen, and nicholas carter, of 18th century manhattan, as they race against time itself to find an object of untold value and save ettas future. Please note that i dont respond to messages here on goodreads. Closely tied to her musical skill, however, is a mysterious power she doesnt even know she has. The other problem i had with the book was the ending.
Passenger book by alexandra bracken 6 available editions. Alexandra brackens passenger is a combination of both. She returned there later in life after having lived from new york city for many years. Passenger by alexandra bracken is a long book and does require a bit of a time investment. Passenger, by alexandra bracken the new york times. Work cited nicholas carter black, pirate, enslaved, hesitant, guarded, experienced, bitter alexandra bracken is a 29yearold young adult author from phoenix, arizona. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The passenger duology is written by alexandra bracken. I cant wait to get the next book because that is one reunion i will definitely be looking forward to reading. I did think that the second half of the book was stellar and passenger is definitely worth the read. Overall this was a great read and a must read for an adventure seeking who love are secretly a history fanatic like i am. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Since the book s protagonists are an 18thcentury sailor whos the son of a slave and her master and a 21stcentury virtuoso violinist whos a white feminist, author alexandra bracken doesnt shy away from discussing issues of race and gender, both in a historical and a contemporary context. Read passenger by alexandra bracken available from rakuten kobo.
Browse alexandra brackens bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. So i was really happy to hear, that she was going to publish a new book and i couldnt wait to get my hands on it. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. After selling her debut novel in college, alex worked in childrens publishing for several years before leaving to write full time. Alexandra bracken is an american author of ya fantasy novels. As the story begins, etta finds her mother, rose, hard to connect with at best.
Passenger alexandra bracken audiobook free download. Alexandra brackens latest book passenger got a beautiful trailer that depicts a story which takes place across a great deal of time and space bracken is, of course, the nyt best selling. Alexandra bracken author of the darkest minds goodreads. This is the sort of book that gracefully walks the fine line between excitement and instruction. Disney publishing participates in affiliate commission programs, including with amazon, which means that we may earn advertising fees from purchases you make from the links on this page. Alexandra bracken i would say its a pleasure to meet thee, prosperity oceanus redding, but truly, i only anticipate the delights of destroying thy happiness. I received passenger by alexandra bracken as a gift on valentines day. Lets talk about it oh my goodness thanks for watching. Wayfarer by alexandra bracken last year i raved about alexander brackens passenger. Violin prodigy etta spencer had big plans for her future, but a tragedy has put her oncebright career at risk. Im a massive time travel fan, so any book or film that promises me some time travelling shenanigans will get my money.
Weve all had that moment when we realize our parents had a life before us, but its safe to say that in alexandra brackens exciting new ya novel, passenger, 17yearold violin prodigy etta spencers epiphany about her mom is more astonishing than most. Etta is a modern teen thrown back in time to the 18th century. She attended college in virginia at the college of william and mary. The idea that time travel could be a genetic ability was really cool and had masses of potential and i think for people that enjoy alexandra brackens style of writing this book could be winnerwinnerchickendinner. This was the first alexandra bracken book ive ever read and i am absolutely in love with her writing style. Passenger 2016 by alexandra bracken in one devastating night, violin prodigy etta spencer loses everything she knows and loves. I really loved alexandra brackens first series, the darkest minds so i was really excited to see here take on time travel. The first book in bestselling author alexandra brackens the darkest minds dystopian trilogy was released in 2012, though it has a message of young activism in.
If youre looking for something to whip through in a matter of hours, skip this one. As for the characters, i like etta but nicholas is where its at for me. The chapters are long and this nearly clocks in at 500 pages, but just misses the mark. The daughter of a star wars collector, she grew up going to an endless string of star wars conventions and toy fairs, which helped spark her imagination and a deep love of reading. A dedicated violinist finds her life taking a different turn when she learns that she is a time traveler in this series opener. Alex has once again blown me away with her creativity, world building, characterization, and plot development. Jan 19, 2016 general passenger by alexandra bracken series. Im pretty sure everyone at smart bitch hq is sick of hearing about passenger by alexandra bracken because ive been talking about it incessantly. Violin prodigy etta spencer had big plans for her future,but a tragic accident has put her oncebright career at risk. Passenger by alexandra bracken smart bitches, trashy books. Sufficing to say, fans of the young adult genre love alexandra brackens first novel in the darkest minds series, many of them using words like beautiful and breathtaking to describe their experience with the book. Apr 07, 2016 passenger alexandra bracken i already read the darkest mindstrilogy written by alexandra bracken and really enjoyed it. The world is super interesting and takes you in straight away, and the. Passenger by alexandra bracken 9781460752043 dymocks.
There she meets nicholas and becomes involved in a hunt for a rare object. Review and discussion of alexandra brackens new book passenger. Author interview alexandra bracken, author of passenger. Etta is 17 and ready to make her musical debut near her home in new york city when she finds herself suddenly catapulted onto a sailing ship in 1776. Jan 05, 2016 passenger alexandra bracken i already read the darkest mindstrilogy written by alexandra bracken and really enjoyed it. Jan 11, 2016 i appreciated it more after i had finished reading the book, but in the moment, i was kind of bored and confused. I would highly recommend this book if you havent already read it. Her debut placed third in the 2010 goodreads choice awards for best. Violin prodigy etta spencer had big plans for her future, but a tragic accident has put her oncebright career at risk. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. She now writes full time and can be found hard at work on her next novel in a charming apartment overflowing with books. Passenger highlights all of bracken s strong suits.
In new york city, she worked in the children publishing industry, first as an editorial assistant, then in marketing. The darkest legacy the darkest minds, book 4 darkest minds novel by alexandra bracken 3 sep 2019. The world is super interesting and takes you in straight away, and the characters are realistic and make you want to root for them. Alexandra bracken is the new york times bestselling author of the darkest minds and never fade. Alexandra bracken was the daughter of a star wars collector, she grew up going to an endless string of star wars conventions and toy fairs, which helped spark her imagination and a deep love of reading. I will say that the ending really surprised me and left me a little stunned. Alexandra bracken is the author of the passenger book series biography edit. Passenger has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
This is the first book ive read by alexandra bracken and i have to say, i was pretty much blown away. Passenger is the first in a duology by alexandra bracken and anas first official read for the time travel project. Passenger is the book that made me fall in love with alexandra bracken s work. My books the darkest minds the darkest minds movie editions the darkest legacy passenger series. Jul 23, 2016 i actually really liked this aspect because i thought alexandra bracken presented the idea of time travel in a very nice way. Alexandra bracken s writing is absolutely amazing and ill definitely buy any and all books written by her. For example, time travellers in this book keep a log about their travels so that they dont run into themselves, which is an idea that definitely makes sense and was unique to passenger. It was so detailed and intricate, but not longwinded or aggravating at all. It had been a long long time since i picked up a memorable time travelling book, but this one seemed rather odd. Jan 05, 2016 passenger is the book that made me fall in love with alexandra bracken s work. Mar 11, 2016 the romance is the most instalove thing ever, the plot was just boring for the first 250 pages, and etta was as changeable as the seasons, which is probably a metaphor alexandra bracken would use. Alexandra bracken audio books, best sellers, author bio. When tragedy strikes and a mysterious power tied closely to her musical abilities manifests, etta is pulled back through time to 1776 in the midst of a fierce sea battle.
Alexandra bracken books disney books disney publishing. That was our second biggest issue, that the writing style was over the top, and too fond of the triplet structure. I also feel like bracken did a fantastic job of balancing the action and mystery of the plot with the love story developing between etta and nicholas. In true alexandra bracken fashion this book ended with a major cliffhang that has me excited to read book two and see how this story will end.
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