A Time to Speak

Out of Time #2

By Nadine Brandes

Her brother was murdered before her very eyes. Willow was kept from returning to the West. Elm was trapped within the wall at Opening 3. And Parvin Blackwater's association with Solomon Hawke is now known.

With the information stolen from Jude clocks are coming. Radicals illegal or registered will no longer be clockless, the Council will make sure everyone is matched. Parvin is determined to stop this danger that she alone seems capable of seeing. Can she rescue Willow and stop the Council before it is too late?

But the Council has plans and Parvin is about to find out just what they have planned for her. And she's not going to be pleased.

The Council is targeting Radicals and Low City citizens and Parvin is determined to be their voice and warn them of the coming danger. If all else fails she will lead them through the Wall to the safety of Ivanhoe.

When the Enforcers begin rounding up people Parvin makes sure she is included so as to provide guidance to her people. But when they find themselves on a cargo ship heading to an unknown location, Parvin must overcome her doubts and rely on the faith that she has claimed as her own. After all she has felt the call to speak and she will go wherever she is lead.

Parvin is a Radical turned Rebel and she is about to show the Council just how far she will go to be a voice against their lies. Parvin is determined to be the voice of truth to any and all who will listen.

Her family and friends have been separated. Some are in hiding, others are in the custody of the government, and some are with her. A year ago Parvin was convinced that she would soon die, but now she is determined to live. And her life is going to make a difference to the world.

This is the second book in the Out of Time series and it is as intense as the first book A Time to Die. Skelley Chase is as despicable as he was when he pulled the trigger that ended Reid's life, if not more so. This is an emotional journey, a journey of discovery, and a journey in search of the truth. Teens and adults who love dystopian and science fiction will enjoy this continuation Parvin's journey.

I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Are you kidding me?! How?! How does a story hit you harder and harder when you think its given you the best already? How does it grip you tight, almost breathless with its scenes? Nadine Brandes Out of Time series, book 2, A Time to Speak may very well be my favorite of the trilogy. First off, I just LOVE that cover. You know me, very visual oriented, and that cover, along with Nadines prolific writing style had created a world that expands.

Theres so much in A Time to Speak. So much that I cant fathom how one book, or one series can throw that in there. As much as theres intensity, theres softness, theres love and hatred, theres pain and theres healing, theres good and theres evil. And within all the darkness you see in this book, you see Gods light, o such bright light shining through! The hope in knowing despite all trials, evil and heartaches, God has a plan. Hope in that when we seek Him alone, His will, not ours will be done. O, how A Time to Speak speaks to us, challenges us and encourages us as we travel together towards that mission a mission to speak of Him.

He wants us to dwell on and seek Him. Then our decisions will be made from our love for and relationship with Him. (330)

Yes, the message was strong, but dont dismiss what else we can fall in love with in this series, and in A Time to Speak specifically. The romance. What Solomon said. What does it mean to love? I think my heart melted right then and there. It was that GOOD. Its not something you can let go or forget - ever. Perfect wedding vow (not to say theres a wedding scene there). I wont quote it, because it's just something you have to experience yourself. Trust me when I say it is imprinted in my mind and heart (and also copied in my notebook).

Not to miss. Truly not to be missed. Now, it's time for me to jump into A Time to Rise, the final installment of the Out of Time series.

This review first appeared on Just Commonly blog.

NOTE: I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. For my review policy, please see my Disclosure page.

The time has come for Parvin Blackwater to speak out against the injustices the government has done to its citizens. The clocks that tell when a person will die are being used as one more way to control people, including refusing to allow medication for those people who dont have clocks or only have a few months left to live. So Parvin must use her new influenced gained by becoming a hero for surviving whatever is past the wall to speak out. How many more people will have to die before problems are solved?

A Time to Speak was epic, just like book one, but better. Parvin is now called to lead, but the stakes are higher because of Judes invention. But, Yikes! This one ends in worse of a cliffhanger than At Time to Die! And I thought Judes and Reids death were awful! Be forewarned!

How do I even begin to describe the awesomeness? This is one of my, like, three favorite series right now. This book is awesome, from Parvins meeting with the secret Christian group, to her developing romance with Solomon, to the sacrifices she makes for God, her family, and the innocents around her. My favorite scene is depicted on the cover. It reminded me of Moses and Exodus in the Bible as well as one of my other favorite books, From the Mouth of Elijah; in all three stories, the main characters step out in faith, doing something that should harm themselves but doesnt because of Gods grace, leaving tangible evidence of the miracles that occurred.

I absolutely adored this book and have so much to say that I cant because of spoilers! This book is terribly full of them! I highly, highly recommend it to teens, adults, Christians, and others, as an epic adventure, a tiny bit of sweet romance, and a challenge to your faith.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for helping on the authors street team and was not required to review it but do so anyway.