Book Review: Ripped Away

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Hello Readers!

Little fact about me. Growing up, I was raised by Trekkies and Whovians, so naturally I love time slips. That’s why I’m so excited for today’s review of Ripped Away by Shirley Reva Vernick.

Young kiddos stuck in a time slip with a historical emphasis? Count me in!

Let’s see how this read went!

 

Blurb

Ignored yet again by his crush, Abe Pearlman wanders into Fortunes and Futures for a little diversion. The fortune teller reveals that Abe may be able to save someone’s life. But before he can ask any questions, he’s swept to the slums of Victorian London, where he finds that his crush, Mitzy Singer, has also been banished. Abe and Mitzy soon discover that they’ve been plunked down in the middle of the Jack the Ripper spree. To get back home, they’ll have to work together to figure out how the fortune teller’s prophecy is connected to one of history’s most notorious criminal cases. They’ll also have to survive the outpouring of hate toward Jewish refugees that the Ripper murders triggered. Ripped Away is based on real historical events, including the Ripper crimes, the inquests, and the accusations against immigrants.

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The Review

I don’t usually gravitate towards historical fiction, but this was a home run!

Young Abe lives an unremarkable life. He gets good grades but doesn’t really have any friends, especially not the alluring Mitzy Singer. Walking home after another day of monotony, Abe sees a sign for a fortune teller and gives it a chance. But something goes terribly wrong, and he finds himself whisked away back in time with Mitzy. Can they figure out a way to get home, or are they stuck there forever?

I just loved this book to pieces! What I loved most was how the time travel system worked. It was mysterious even to the end, but there were enough hints throughout to get a general idea of how it functioned. I especially loved how memory played into their experience.

Abe was easy to root for. He’s got a good head on his shoulders and he genuinely cares about others, an example I think we could all use right about now. Mitzy was great too. She’s witty and quick on her feet, a real fighter.

This was a shorter novel, but each chapter was packed with intriguing developments that made it hard to put down. I loved the journey I went on with Mitzy and Abe as they tried to sort out their tough situation, and the writing was simple and easy to follow.

Overall, this is the perfect read for anyone who loves fantasy historical fiction. Highly recommend!

 

That’s A Wrap!

Well that’s it for this book review. I hope you enjoyed it!

Have you read this book? Are there other similar books you’ve read that you simply have to gush about? Feel free to leave a comment. I’d love to start a conversation!

Have a great day!

 

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