
published May 13th 2009 by Shadow Mountain
details Hardcover, 416 pages
characters Abagail Beatrice Edmunds, Dante Alexander
isbn 1606410938
5 stars
“Move over Edward – Dante is bound to eclipse you!” – Emily Watts, bestselling author
Synopsis from Goodreads… “In a time when copycats abound, Mangum has created a unique story with interesting characters and an intriguing plot. And because ‘Hourglass’ centers on relationships, fantastical elements feel believable rather than, well, fantastical.” – Deseret News
His past. Her future. Can love bring them together in time?
Abby’s senior year of high school is going according to plan: good friends, cute boyfriend, and college applications in the mail. But when Dante Alexander, foreign-exchange student from Italy, steps into her life, he turns it upside down. He’s mysterious, and interesting, and unlike anyone she’s ever met before. Abby can’t deny the growing attraction she feels for him. Nor can she deny the unusual things that seem to happen when Dante is around. Soon Abby finds herself drawn into a mystery whose roots reach into sixteenth-century Florence, and she uncovers a dangerous truth that threatens not only her future but the lives of those she loves.
“The Hourglass Door has everything: a heroine who is genuine, strong, and lovable; an interesting and compelling love story; gorgeous language, fast pacing, and an intricate and exciting plot. For readers who have been waiting for the next book to sweep them off their feet – this is it.” – Allyson Braithwaite Condie, author of the Yearbook trilogy
I read this book back in May 2009 after I was finished with the Twilight Series and was looking for another strong book to fill the void. I’d never heard of it before but picked it up at Costco while grocery shopping and that was that! It was an incredible book, one of my top ten reads of 2009. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet this is one you will want to add to your list.
Hourglass Door is a time slip romance that made me curious about Leonardo Da Vinci and helped me to savor my interactions with those I love. This novel teaches you to relish each moment, and take your time in life all while sweeping you way in the arms of a dark handsome Italian boy. This book is one that left an impression on me, open the portals of my imagination and ignited my love for reading again. It’s a must have in my opinion and you are in luck because Shadow Mountian sent us an extra copy!
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This sounds really good!
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This sounds really really really amazing!*O* Please enter me in the contest. Thank you sooo much for this chance!
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Sweet thanks!! Weird how I just read about this book and the sequel.
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+3 added this and its sequel to my to read list on Goodreads- Mary Graef
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I’ve been wanting to read this book for a while now!
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Sounds like an enjoyable read!
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The book certainly seems to have made an impression on you. That has made me curious to read it as I had never heard of it before.
If the giveaway is open worldwide, them please enter me.
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This is the first time I heart from this book but it sounds really good! I’d love to read it 😀
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Seriously, this book sounds really good!
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+2 favorite item is the Vintaj Brass Clock Necklace.
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Sounds like a great book to read, so please enter me 🙂
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Ester Durães
I’m a fan of the Twilight series and this seems quite amazing as well 🙂
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This sounds like a really interesting book!
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Michikit
It sounds like an interesting book.
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Thank you for the chance.