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Resident Witch #2
Double Double Time & Trouble
Summer is over. Going back to school should be a walk in the park.
Unless it's not.
After all, Alice's world has changed.
The cops have her number,
time and fate are conspiring against her,
and Trouble is her constant companion.
Unless it's not.
After all, Alice's world has changed.
The cops have her number,
time and fate are conspiring against her,
and Trouble is her constant companion.
282 pages, Paperback
Published June 4, 2016
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Angelika Rust
23 books41 followersAngelika Rust was born in Vienna in 1977. These days, she lives in Germany, with her husband, two children, a despotic couple of cats and a hyperactive dog. After having tried almost every possible job from pizza delivery girl to HR consultant, she now makes a living knowing a little English.
She doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up, whenever that may be. In the meantime, she writes the occasional book.
She doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up, whenever that may be. In the meantime, she writes the occasional book.
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January 2, 2020
Jumping off not long after the first book ends, Double Double Time and Trouble does an amazing job of leaping right into the action, while giving little bits and pieces to help the reader remember what happened in the first book. No longer do we have this uncertain heroine, but one who, although she might not have her newfound skills perfected, feels as though she can almost take on the world.
Considering how the last book ended, this makes a lot of sense.
However, as the book progresses, we see this very teenage-style confidence waver as she becomes more and more aware of what this life as a Resident Witch can really entail.
And then time travel comes into play :)
I love the introduction of time travel to this whole mix. And the best part about it all is that Rust never feels the need to explain everything completely. The time travel in this book is messy and leaves a trail, and more importantly, you can only really guess what might have happened to have caused it in the first place, because, of course, it changes everything.
All around, this book is so beautifully developed. There is so much left in this world of magic to explore, and Rust does a fantastic job of giving us these little hints and touches to make us want to understand more.
All of this is done with some wonderfully developed characters who really keep the story moving, instead of sitting idly by and waiting for something to move them forward. I'd actually suggest reading the first book almost purely because of how much I think you'll enjoy this one next.
Considering how the last book ended, this makes a lot of sense.
However, as the book progresses, we see this very teenage-style confidence waver as she becomes more and more aware of what this life as a Resident Witch can really entail.
And then time travel comes into play :)
I love the introduction of time travel to this whole mix. And the best part about it all is that Rust never feels the need to explain everything completely. The time travel in this book is messy and leaves a trail, and more importantly, you can only really guess what might have happened to have caused it in the first place, because, of course, it changes everything.
All around, this book is so beautifully developed. There is so much left in this world of magic to explore, and Rust does a fantastic job of giving us these little hints and touches to make us want to understand more.
All of this is done with some wonderfully developed characters who really keep the story moving, instead of sitting idly by and waiting for something to move them forward. I'd actually suggest reading the first book almost purely because of how much I think you'll enjoy this one next.
December 26, 2018
The start was a bit slow. It seemed like I was about a fifth of the way into the book before the stoary began, but after that I couldn't put the book down.
February 20, 2017
An excellent continuation from the first book and follows the story smoothly. Trouble is still Trouble, Alice is a little more grown up and responsible and yet still has a lot to learn. The plot is absorbing, hard to put down and shows clever planning and thought.
September 19, 2016
Although this book could be read on its own, do yourself a favor and read Book 1, My Name Is Not Alice, first. You won't be sorry and it will be a lot easier to understand what's going on in Book 2. A few weeks after the end of Book 1, Alice Adams is learning to use her magic powers, figuring out her relationship with Trouble Walker, and oh yeah, going back to school and trying to graduate while supernatural events threaten those she cares about. Business as usual for the Resident Witch in Training. Fortunately, she has a team of sidekicks; even those without magical abilities have critical skills for getting the job done (with smarts and wisecracks).
The main plot revolves around an unknown antagonist who seems to want Trouble dead. Following a thrilling monster fight, Alice and friends gather enough clues to figure out who, but not why. And why is there another witch in town? The adults in their lives, from parents to members of the magical community to two police detectives, offer what help they can to solve these mysteries, but Alice and Trouble decide they need to go back in time to find the information they need. They end up ensnared in a time conundrum that they can't undo but fear they'll make worse.
In the midst of all this, Alice is working through issues of the heart: does she love or hate her mother, who never revealed they were both witches and nearly killed Alice in Book 1? What does it mean to love Trouble when she doesn't have time to be the kind of traditional, devoted girlfriend she thinks she's supposed to be? And is she still a good person if she chooses to get her hands dirty in the fight against evil?
Author Rust has done of fine job of working these deep, thoughtful themes into a satisfying and entertaining magical adventure. She clearly had fun with the convoluted time travel plot. As a reader, I appreciated that the characters were as confused by the conundrum as I was. And then she pulls the rug out by hinting that it was even more complicated than they realized. As in Book 1, this story is a scavenger hunt of song references, but works perfectly well even if you don't recognize most or any of them. And there seems to be a promise that in a future book, Alice and friends will finally start a band.
The main plot revolves around an unknown antagonist who seems to want Trouble dead. Following a thrilling monster fight, Alice and friends gather enough clues to figure out who, but not why. And why is there another witch in town? The adults in their lives, from parents to members of the magical community to two police detectives, offer what help they can to solve these mysteries, but Alice and Trouble decide they need to go back in time to find the information they need. They end up ensnared in a time conundrum that they can't undo but fear they'll make worse.
In the midst of all this, Alice is working through issues of the heart: does she love or hate her mother, who never revealed they were both witches and nearly killed Alice in Book 1? What does it mean to love Trouble when she doesn't have time to be the kind of traditional, devoted girlfriend she thinks she's supposed to be? And is she still a good person if she chooses to get her hands dirty in the fight against evil?
Author Rust has done of fine job of working these deep, thoughtful themes into a satisfying and entertaining magical adventure. She clearly had fun with the convoluted time travel plot. As a reader, I appreciated that the characters were as confused by the conundrum as I was. And then she pulls the rug out by hinting that it was even more complicated than they realized. As in Book 1, this story is a scavenger hunt of song references, but works perfectly well even if you don't recognize most or any of them. And there seems to be a promise that in a future book, Alice and friends will finally start a band.
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November 26, 2016I read the first book My Name is Not Alice because someone had told me about it. It is not my usual choice, I am not a young adult!! But I enjoyed it very much and so, when I saw this second book I had to give it a go. Ms Rust has a wonderful imagination and a way of hooking you in, even though you know you are too old to be reading her work! Clever. This book is a fantasy/police/who dunnit/love story with time travel and all it’s conundrums thrown in, and she has woven them all together seamlessly. The ending is all tied in a neat little package and finished with a bow.
The writing is very proficient, smooth and the whole is very well edited. The author has a great way with an action sequence even if it does include black unicorns and blessed swords! I loved the reference to one of my favourite poems of all time, no spoiler but it has highwaymen and lovelorn maidens in it.
I really did enjoy this and I cared about the characters, their torments, and their triumphs and again I would ask – how did you get me to read this work that is so far outside what I normally choose – hmmm. I would say finally that it’s worth reading the first one first – just because it enhances the understanding and enjoyment of this one.
The writing is very proficient, smooth and the whole is very well edited. The author has a great way with an action sequence even if it does include black unicorns and blessed swords! I loved the reference to one of my favourite poems of all time, no spoiler but it has highwaymen and lovelorn maidens in it.
I really did enjoy this and I cared about the characters, their torments, and their triumphs and again I would ask – how did you get me to read this work that is so far outside what I normally choose – hmmm. I would say finally that it’s worth reading the first one first – just because it enhances the understanding and enjoyment of this one.
October 10, 2016
This is the continuing story of Alice and her friends as things sort of get back to normal after the events of Resident Witch book one. I don't enjoy a lot of YA novels but these are a little darker and they feel truer to real life than most teen books I've read. The fantasy element is well done and the story is interesting, but it is the amazing characters that really made me come back for book two and I'm so glad that I did. Looking forward to the next book! Highly recommended.
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