Review: enthralling read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 9, 2013
I enjoy time travel books but with a male as the main protagonist, I've not read many. Joel and his buddy let a mine on their trip get the better of their curiosity and Joel finds himself back in time. The age old question of if he touches or does anything, will it change his present day or the future is a repetitive question through some of the book.  Not only for Joel but myself too.With the country heading toward war, Heldt does a solid job of creating the past with rich details and vibrant characters.  Joel begins to settle into his 'new' life, so when the time comes for him to go back to his present day, he's torn. The contrast between before and after is startling and really gives Joel a humbling experience.  The romance plays second fiddle in the plot points but it still engaging and sweet.  If you enjoy time travel books, you should pick up the Mine.  It's a solid read that kept me riveted from cover to cover.  I highly recommend it!!