Sunday, April 12, 2026

The Everlasting by Alix Harrow

 



Fantasy lovers, this one has it all.  Time Travel, a brave Knight, a nerdy academic, a villain, political and court intrigue, and an ornery horse. Owen is a teacher who for some reason is focused on a female knight who sacrificed herself for her queen and realm, becoming a legend in her own right.  But why does Owen know so much about her and why is he such a good shot when he is sent off to war?  He begins to figure out the unbelievable answers when he is thrust back in time to make sure History goes off as it should.

But, should it?

Of course, Owen falls in love and begins to try to change things.  But the butterfly effect is real here - how can he and should he go to save his love from her fate?  Was it really her fate to begin with?  A few holes in the plot here but after all, it is fantasy.  An easy read that won't hurt your brain too much in the time travel loop thing.  I have enjoyed all the Alix Harrow books I have read.  This one was a quick, fun read.